How Much Do Alarm Systems Cost?

An alarm system is one of the best ways to protect your assets, colleagues and loved ones, but it's not an expense many people think about when buying a home or business. 

If you're wanting to install an alarm system on the Mid North Coast and would like to know how much it could cost you, check out our guide below, which covers average costs and factors which may impact the final price.

Alarm System Hardware Costs

The systems available on the market today vary wildly in terms of both price and quality. For a very basic alarm system, you should expect to pay around $600.

This sort of system will provide simple functions like letting you know if someone has accessed your property, but it isn’t likely to have advanced features like smoke and fire warning systems and carbon monoxide sensors.

By comparison, a more advanced system will cost you in excess of $2000 but will typically come with features such as facial recognition and biometrics, offering you greater control and security.



Installation Costs

For the most part, you won’t find separate installation costs for alarm systems.

Most vendors will offer an installation service as part of the package, as trying to install an alarm system yourself will be difficult and could lead to costly damage.

Long Term Costs

Of course, after the initial setup price, there are long term costs to consider too, and these commonly come in the form of maintenance. Ironically, the more expensive your initial system is, the less likely you are to need to pay for repairs.

Purchasing a cheaper system from a low-end brand can lead to reliability issues, which you wouldn’t see in more premium options from companies such as Hikvision and Tecom.

However, regular maintenance will be necessary on all alarm systems to ensure their longevity and prevent replacements further down the line.

What Else Do you Need to Consider?

The cost of your alarm system will also depend on a few other factors, including:

• The size of your property

• The number of detection devices you opt for

• Whether you install a wired or wireless alarm

• The complexity of the installation

If you own a small home, one alarm will likely be efficient, making your alarm system costs much more affordable.

On the other hand, a large home or even a business will require several alarm units and advanced access control systems.

This can increase the price of your alarm system by thousands of dollars.

Choose Advanced Inland Security

If you would like to install an alarm system to protect yourself and your property, get in touch with us the Advanced Security Group team today.

We offer high-quality alarm system products and alarm system installation across the Mid North Coast that you can rely on with a range of great features that you will actually use.

Give us a call today on 1300 130 618 and one of our experts will be able to talk you through what you may need based on your personal needs.