It is important to install an alarm system into your home. This is the best way to provide protection for you and your family when you are not around. The one thing that makes it hard to know what type of system to use is to find something that is affordable. There are things that you can do which will help you to know what the cost of an alarm system will be.
Most companies will charge a flat fee to install the system. Added onto this price is the cost of the sensors that are installed onto the doors and windows. Most companies will have several different types of systems with some that have more features than others. The prices will vary depending on what system you choose.
Wireless Systems
The two common types of systems are wireless and hardwired. The wireless system is much more affordable because the installation takes half the time. Everything is connected through a transmitter and receiver. The downside to this is that it is much more vulnerable than the other systems. There are things that can disrupt the transmitter and cause the whole system to become useless.
Hardwired Systems
The hardwired systems are much more expensive – but they are also the most reliable. These will usually cost between $90 to $130 per door and window sensor. You will pay between $110 to $130 for each motion sensor you wish to use. Add this plus the cost of installation and you could spend anywhere between $1,000 to $2,000.
Monthly Cost
The most basic systems will simply alert you when there is an intruder trying to break in. if you would like the alarm company to call the fire department, police, or ambulance for you than you will have to pay between $20 to $50 a month. Some people will use their homeowner’s insurance policy to pay for this monitoring service.