Planning to get a home alarm system but you are just not sure what to expect price-wise?
Procompare has been tracking trends in home alarm system prices in years and here is the latest home alarm system cost guide for year 2024.
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Cost data is based on actual project costs as reported by our Pros and on cost data retrieved from various specialized publications and websites, governmental reports, occupational associations or guilds, and related websites in South Africa.
This is the price for a starter alarm system, without monitoring. The final cost will depend on the chosen equipment and extent of the installation. Installation is normally included. The average cost of installation is R2 000, ranging from R1 000 to R3 000. Home security systems, even the most basic ones, bring you a peace of mind. If needed, you can extend the system later on, adding CCTV, remote monitoring services, etc. For a basic alarm system, expect to pay between R3000 and R5000.
Get quotesThis is the price for a professionally monitored alarm system. The final cost will depend on the alarm system itself – i.e. on the brand and functions of the alarm and any special add-ons – and the scope of the alarm monitoring service. The industry standard is a 24-month contract, but different companies are offering different deals, from monthly to annual contracts. When comparing deals, be sure to compare apples to apples. For an advanced alarm system, expect to pay between R6000 and R10,000.
Get quotesThis is the price you will pay for an alarm system installation. The final cost will depend on the extent of the installation. In case of purchase, alarm systems usually come in a package, together with full installation and 24-month service agreement. Wired systems require professional installation. This ensures safe installation of all electrical components and guarantees longevity of equipment. The average cost of alarm installation fee is R2000, or typically between R1500 and R2500.
Get quotesThis is the cost of monthly armed response alarm monitoring service. The majority of companies offer a free alarm link over from your existing security company. It is advisable to regularly check providers and switch in case of price hikes. The average cost of monthly alarm service is R350/month, or typically between R200/month and R500/month.
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Looking for a night guard to patrol the garden at our private house, as we have had 2 break in attempts in the last week. We're thinking to have someone patrolling from about 6pm to 6am every day, as we would like the intruder to be caught. I am also interested to see how much it would cost for 24 hour security to patrol the garden. Thank you so much!
I'm a Trustee for our Body Corporate and our AGM will be held soon, before the end of July. I only wish to have a suitable quote to present at the AGM. My thoughts are to have a surveillance pole that covers Summer Place and Glendale remote gates and also cover the front wall, facing Topham road. This would be - 52 / 54 Topham road. Another thought - only surveillance coverage for certain hours? Possibly eg. daily from 10 pm to 4 am. This is just a thought and your input would be much appreciated. With all the overall high price increases - we can only afford to pay what is really necessary for certain hours - although I do realise that the daytime is just as bad. A separate thought:- Our 2 complexes are situated just across from Girls High School - their back entrance/exit into Topham road. Possibly a surveillance pole that would cover the back entrance/exit of the school as well? These separate quotes can be submitted at our AGM and we could then enquire as well if the School would be interested - should the quotes be very reasonable. With thanks,
s is a retail store, I am currently looking to replace my current security, as my staff are more efficient then the security guards we have right now. Hardly see the owner or his operations manager who should be checking the site on a daily basis, give direction to their guards & make sure that all the policies are implemented. In the area, we have high shrinkage, if the guards are not paying attention but my staff are.............Then its time to cut off the dead weight and find a security company who is serious about business as I am.
I have a small holding in the Gonubie Broads area and evicting tenants and requie a guard day and night there are several buildings however there are occupants who are sublet by a principal who has a harassment and restraining order and not allowed putting a foot on the property or remove assets for a period of 10 or more days and immediately. I am a Port Alfred resident so require security and surveilance
Morning. The Block U BMW section community we are looking for a Quote for both monitoring and armed response. We had a meeting over the weekend and we agreed of getting the above mention request. We have been struggling with crime in our area and have decided as a group that we need to get monitoring and armed response services. We as a group will make the payment together.
I need this service hooked up for an elder that lives with her daughter and grandson. The occupant that requires services is 69 years old, occupant requires a pensioners discount. The occupant has existing wiring on the premises and requires a significant discount for the setup process due to receiving only a Sassa grant.
The event is at 50 50 Mogorwane village Please cc (when sending the quote) The quote should be addressed to Labuya Holdings number 61 western service road Wendy wood Sandton Johannesburg Please note we need these services as soon as possible, 1 guard- patrol 2 guards- access control
We are working in Domain where we need to do changes in Network in various areas so we required armed security to go to risky areas, We required armed security very frequently. So please give us quotation for below- -2 Armed Security guard with separate vehicle per day - 1 Armed Security Guard in our own car per day
We are a construction company and are currently working on the corner of Jakes Gerwel Drive and Voortrekker road. We are busy with the footway and have to open up the ground to do the layer work but there are cables underneath that will be exposed and therefore we need arm response for 2 days from 5 pm to 8 am. Is it possible for you to send me your rates, please?
Manning of the two gates. (Pedestrian and Vehicles Gates). (2 guards) Patrolling within the farm. (2 guards) Patrolling along the 3 hectares fence (surrounding). (2 guards). Alarms Monitored CCTV, Monitored Alarms at 6 outside entrances. Including Pedestrian and Vehicles Entrance. Monitored CCTV at 6 intervals entrances Feel free to contact me