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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 2025.

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

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Brits
  • How many guards do you need?: 4
  • Where do you need the security service?: Farm
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

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

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Durban
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: Commercial or Industrial property
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

We are looking for a quote, we are looking for an armed response that will protect us in the rank, protect the tax association and the taxies that are not supposed to load there. We need a security company to be quick, reliable and fast. Thank you

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Siyabuswa, Marble Hall
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • Which security system do you need?: CCTV cameras
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

The best CCTV camera for my residence

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Olivedale
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • Which security system do you need?: Alarm system, Beams
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Can you please send me the quote on Whatsapp? Thank you

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Vredenburg
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • Which security system do you need?: Alarm system
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Can you please send me your monthly rates on Whatsapp?

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Polokwane
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • Which security system do you need?: Alarm system
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

Hi there Can you please email me your rates for installing an alarm system that I can control on my smartphone? Hope to hear from you soon

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Malvern, Johannesburg
  • 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

Armed response within at least 13 minutes. Keys to get onto the property.

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Morningside
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • Which security system do you need?: Alarm system
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Soshanguve South, Soshanguve
  • 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 day I am looking for monitoring and security response services from 9pm to 6am . Then from 6am to 9pm security response for my residential area in Soshanguve South Extension 4. Are you able to assist with a quote for my residence.

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Oatlands Khw, Krugersdorp
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • Which security system do you need?: CCTV cameras
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Cctv camera system