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How much does a home alarm system cost?

  • R300 – R600/month
    Monthly alarm service
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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 2026.

What is cost data based on? 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.


Basic alarm system

  • R3800 – R6300

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 R3800 and R6300.

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Advanced alarm system

  • R7500 – R13,000

This 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 R7500 and R13,000.

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Alarm installation fee

  • R1900 – R3100

This 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 R2500, or typically between R1900 and R3100.

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Monthly alarm service

  • R300 – R600/month

This 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 R400/month, or typically between R300/month and R600/month.

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Recent jobs for home alarm systems

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Vanderbijl park
  • Which service do you need?: Armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

I need an armed response system for a residential property. Please feel free to contact me for more info

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

I would like a Quote 6 Units for November needs offsite monitoring and armed response . Melrose Walk. Please let me now how long the footage is saved . thank you

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Vereeniging
  • How many guards do you need?: 2
  • Where do you need the security service?: Commercial or Industrial property
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

We need a security company who is willing to give our company the service we require. We need a Security Gaurd on our premises 24 hours a day and every day

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Northdale, Pietermaritzburg
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

Installation of panic button, quick and reliable armed response. Camera would depend on price and possible installation of light sensors.

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Peddie
  • Where do you need the security service?: Other
  • Which security system do you need?: CCTV cameras
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

I want the quotation of cctv cameras to be installed in my home in rural areas. Peddie to be exact.

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Cape Town
  • How many guards do you need?: 1
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

We are a complex of 40 units. We need a night security guard. He will have to do hourly patrols and monitor the complex cameras for blind spots. Please NO SLEEPING ON DUTY 🙏 A backup armed response would be ideal. Please provide us with a quote.

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Soweto, Moroka
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Pretoria west
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

Good morning I need a quote but I will be only taking calls/ replying to your texts after 16:00. Thank you

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Edenvale, Gauteng
  • How many guards do you need?: 2
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

I am in need of a quotation for 2 guards for a complex in 2 shifts. The duties will include monitoring vehicle entrance and exit, scanning of visitors vehicles, walk in visitors to sign the register, patrolling, ensuring residents are adhering to the complex regulations.

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Cape Town
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

I need armed security for +- 2 days while we complete work