Alarm Systems detect intruders and raise the alarm, through a siren, your phone, a control room or all three. This page groups every alarm service you can request quotes for on this site, so you can go straight to the right one.
Tell us your property type and what you need, then compare quotes.
Compare Alarm System OptionsHow an Alarm System Fits Together
- Control panel or hub: the brain, with a backup battery.
- Keypad, remote or app: for arming and disarming.
- Detectors: indoor motion detectors, door and window contacts, outdoor beams and detectors.
- Siren: inside, outside or both.
- Communicator: sends signals to your phone or a monitoring centre.
- Monthly services: monitoring and armed response, if wanted.
Alarm Systems by Property and Type
| Service | Best for |
|---|---|
| Home alarm systems | Houses, flats and townhouses, with stay mode and pets in mind |
| Business alarm systems | Offices, shops and warehouses with staff users and schedules |
| Wireless alarm systems | Finished buildings where cabling is difficult |
| Smart alarm systems | Arming, alerts and user control from a phone |
Installation Services
| Service | Best for |
|---|---|
| Alarm installation | A new system, wired, wireless or hybrid |
| Alarm system upgrades | Keeping what works and adding zones, a panel or app control |
| Outdoor beams installation | Perimeter detection in gardens and yards |
| Panic button installation | Fixed and portable panic buttons |
| Olarm installation | App control on a compatible existing panel |
Repairs and Upkeep
| Service | Best for |
|---|---|
| Alarm repairs | False alarms, faulty detectors, keypads and comms faults |
| Alarm maintenance | Scheduled servicing and testing |
| Alarm battery replacement | Low-battery warnings and short backup time |
Alarm Brands
| Service | Best for |
|---|---|
| Paradox alarm installation | Wired, wireless and hybrid Paradox panels |
| IDS alarm installation | South African IDS panels and keypads |
| Ajax alarm installation | App-based wireless systems |
| Hikvision alarm installation | AX PRO wireless systems, with Hikvision cameras |
Brand pages describe what each system offers. They are written independently and do not imply any link with the manufacturers.
Monitoring, Response and Prices
| Service | Best for |
|---|---|
| Alarm monitoring | A control room watching your alarm signals |
| Armed response | A response officer sent when the alarm triggers |
| Alarm system rental | An alarm on a monthly contract instead of buying |
| Alarm system prices | Equipment, installation, repair and monthly costs |
Choosing Where to Start
- No alarm yet: start with installation, then decide on monitoring.
- Alarm works but is old: look at upgrades before replacing.
- Alarm is faulty: repairs, or battery replacement if it beeps after power cuts.
- Want someone to respond: monitoring and armed response.
- Prefer no up-front cost: rental packages.
How Requesting Quotes Works
- Describe. Suburb, property type, service needed and alarm brand, if any.
- Providers respond. Independent installers and security companies that may serve your area contact you.
- Compare. Equipment, labour, warranty and monthly fees side by side.
- Appoint or decline. There is no obligation.
Request quotes from providers serving your area. Availability depends on your location and service requirements.
Costs for every service are on the alarm system prices guide. To compare providers for any of these services, use Alarm Systems South Africa.
Alarm System Questions
Which alarm system is best?
It depends on the property, layout, pets, budget and whether you want app control or monitoring. Compare quotes for the same specification to judge fairly.
Wired or wireless?
Wired suits new builds and renovations. Wireless suits finished buildings and rentals. Hybrid systems mix both.
Do I need monitoring?
Not necessarily, but without it you rely on hearing the siren or seeing an app alert yourself.
Is requesting quotes free?
Yes, and there is no obligation to accept any quote.
Do you install alarms?
No. This is a quote-comparison service. Independent providers quote and do the work.
Alarm Systems South Africa is a free quote-comparison service. Alarms are supplied, installed, repaired, monitored and responded to by independent providers, and your agreement is with the provider you appoint. Before you pay, ask each one for a written quote listing equipment, labour, warranty and any contract or cancellation terms.
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