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How much do home security services cost?

  • R3000 – R5000
    Basic alarm system
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We've checked how much you'll pay on average for home security services. The final prices depends on different factors, which are outlined below. Location is also an important factor.


Basic alarm system

  • R3000 – R5000

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.

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CCTV packages

  • R7000 – R17,000

This is the price of a CCTV package. The price includes the CCTV camera system, the installation fee, and remote CCTV monitoring service. The final cost will largely depend on the number of channels in a CCTV system. The cost of a CCTV package typically runs from R7000 to R17,000, averaging at R12,000.

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Point-to-point beams

  • R2000 – R8000

This is the price of point-to-point beams. The final price will depend on the chosen brand, technology, and technical specifications. The average cost is usually R5000.

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Recent jobs for home security services

Security guard

  • City or suburb: 50km South of Port Edward
  • Where do you need the guard(s)?: Residential complex, Commercial or industrial property
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: Within a month or later

We are tendering on a project to construct the Mtentu River Bridge for the new N2 highway. The project location is about 50km from Port Edward, heading toward Lusikisiki. We will have 2 accommodation camps within 10km of the construction site. We will also have 2 site office camps on either side of the Mtentu river. The project duration will be 4 years. We wish to request a quote for security at the accommodation camps and our site offices. Please offer a monthly rate for security at the 4 separate locations, 24/7.

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Stellenbosc
  • How many guards do you need?: 3-4
  • Where do you need the guard(s)?: Event
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: 1 day
  • When do you need this service?: Within a month or later

Hello I would like to enquire of the costs for 3-4 securioty guards for an event of pax on a private property in Jonkershoek nature reserve (Stellenbosch) for a bespoke music event. Date of Event: 3 April Guests begin to arrive from 15h00pm; Guests depart 22h30 Please could we get a costing at your earliest convenience? Should you need any further information, please let me know. Many Thanks

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Clarendon
  • How many guards do you need?: 1
  • Where do you need the guard(s)?: Commercial or industrial property
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: Within a month or later

We currently have one night time guard Sunday to Saturday and one day time guard Saturday and Sunday/ Public Holidays and over the Christmas closure period. This is our monthly requirement. Would it be possible for someone too phone me and make an appointment to come and see the office park, so we can discuss this further. I am attaching quotes as received recently from other suppliers.

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Monte Christo Eco-estate, Hartenbos
  • Which service do you need?: Monitoring, Armed response
  • Where do you need this service?: House/flat, Residential complex
  • When do you need this service?: Within a month or later

This is an eco-estate with monitored perimeter electrical fence, and strict entry monitoring. We will be moving there around June/July. We have had armed response and alarm monitoring here in Bloemfontein for years, and will prefer to take this extra security precaution as we are two retired ladies. The new house has security doors and burglar bars. Hope to hear from you soon!

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Durban
  • Which service do you need?: Armed response
  • Where do you need this service?: Residential complex
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

I am the owner of a number of vehicles (4) with drivers assigned to me who work as Uber/Bolt drivers. The taxis have been harrassing my drivers recently, holding the vehicles and asking for ransom. The police seem incompetent. I am looking for a security company with an armed response unit to respond whenever the need may arise.

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Corporate Park North, Randjespark
  • How many guards do you need?: 2
  • Where do you need the guard(s)?: Commercial or industrial property
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: Within a month or later

Good day We want to appoint a new security guard company for our business. We need to have a device as well to be used at the gate which scans employees and visitors. Device needs to record temperature and covid questions needs to be asked and recorded onto this device. We are looking for a company to assist us on the long term. Hope to hear from you soonest. Nicolene Bester

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Midrand
  • How many guards do you need?: 3 day 3 night
  • Where do you need the guard(s)?: Residential complex
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: Within a month or later

I NEED A QUOTE ON THE FOLLOWING: 1X DAYSHIFT - MONDAY TO SATURDAY ACCESS/CONTROL GRADE C OFFICERS 1X DAYSHIFT - MONDAY TO SUNDAY SITE DUTY MANAGER GRADE B 2X DAYSHIFT - ACCESS/CONTROL GRADE 1 OFFICERS 1X NIGHTSHIFT - MONDAY TO SUNDAY SITE DUTY MANAGER GRADE B 2X NIGHTSHIF ACCESS/PATROL GRADE C OFFICERS 1X VEHICLE + RUNNING COSTS BASE STATION RADIO PORTABLE RADIOS HANDHELD RADIO OCCURENCE BOOK HANDCUFFS AND POUCHES PLEASE ADVISE ON YOUR EXTRAS.

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Glenmarais, Kempton Park
  • Which service do you need?: Monitoring
  • Where do you need this service?: House/flat
  • When do you need this service?: Within a month or later

We have purchased a house within a security complex. The complex has electrified fencing all the way around it, and has 24/7 access control. Upon our moving in we will further install additional security feautures - re: Alarm, outside beams, sensors, cctv. We require a quote from a local security company to provide monitoring and armed response services. We would also like to know if there are discounts provided, considering the existing stringent security measures and the additional measures that will be installed. Please contact me should anything else be needed

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Roodekop
  • How many guards do you need?: 5
  • Where do you need the guard(s)?: Commercial or industrial property
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: Longer than 10 days
  • When do you need this service?: Within a month or later

Mon to Sun dayshift =1x Grade A plus 1 x Grade C Mon to Sun Nightshift =1 x Grade plus 1 x Grade C Quote required for a client in Roodekop Germiston. Quote to include Base Radio, Two way coms for on site guards. Patrol Monitoring (No Baton patrol monitoring. Client must be Level 2 BBBEE, have liability Insurance and an extensive presence on the East Rand, Germiston area.

Security guard

  • City or suburb: Vanguard Estate
  • How many guards do you need?: 1
  • Where do you need the guard(s)?: House/flat
  • How long do you need the guard(s) for?: 2–10 days
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

We have a residential property which contains a main house and 3 flatlets. The flatlets are let out and the newest occupant is presenting problems. Since occupation in June, the other tenants and family who occupy main house are plagued by raucous parties, verbal abuse, vulgar language and week long parties at all hours of the day and night. The new tenant has quickly connected with shadier elements in the neighbourhood and we are battling with an influx in traffic and dodgey visitors who do not belong and are being housed despite strict laws concerning stay over guests. There has been two incidents of theft and a few nights ago a young man was found lurking around in the backyard. We would like to address the problem and prevent such activities as some of the characters now frequenting the property are believed to be involved in drug trafficking and are persons of interest in ongoing investigations in our area. There are young women and children and we are concerned for the safety. What would costs be for 3 days, 15 days, and 30 days?