Disclaimer

KeepWatchly helps you decide what you may want to protect and get matched, at no cost, with licensed, insured, properly registered security companies near you. Participating companies pay us a flat fee. You do not pay KeepWatchly for matching.

We are not a security company, alarm dealer, monitoring center, locksmith, guard company, patrol service, or licensed installer. We do not install alarms, sell cameras, monitor signals, dispatch guards, repair equipment, or provide security, legal, or insurance advice.

If you are still comparing options, start with home security systems or business security.

Any prices or ranges on KeepWatchly are typical estimates, not bids, offers, or guarantees. Real pricing depends on the system, the size and layout of the property, professional monitoring, installation, and your area.

Typical ranges many people see include:
- Alarm equipment: about $200-$600+
- Professional monitoring: about $15-$60 per month
- Security cameras: about $50-$300 each plus any cloud fee
- Professional installation: about $100-$400 one-time
- Smart locks or access control: about $120-$500 per door
- Unarmed security guards: about $20-$50 per hour

These numbers are for planning only. Your actual offers may be lower or higher. Use them to compare, not to assume a final price. You can review more typical ranges on our costs page.

We want to be honest: no alarm, camera, monitoring plan, lock, or guard service can guarantee safety or prevent crime, loss, injury, or property damage. Security measures may help deter, detect, document, delay, or alert, but they do not remove risk.

That means you should avoid anyone who promises perfect protection, "guaranteed" prevention, or instant savings without reading the details. Good companies explain limits, response times, false alarms, maintenance needs, and what their service does and does not cover.

Do not rely only on a sales pitch, a yard sign, or a website claim. Verify the company yourself before signing. Some states require alarm-company licensing or registration for solicitation, installation, or monitoring.

Use this simple checklist:
1. Ask for the full legal business name.
2. Ask for license or registration numbers, if your state requires them.
3. Confirm the company is insured.
4. Verify the license or registration with your state or local authority.
5. Ask who will install the system and who will provide monitoring.
6. Ask whether subcontractors will be used.

Our guide to vet a security company can help you compare carefully.

Do not sign on the spot because a door-to-door rep or phone salesperson says the deal ends today. Pressure is a warning sign. Slow down. Compare offers. You choose who to hire.

Before you sign, read the full agreement and confirm:
- the monthly fee
- the contract length
- any auto-renewal terms
- who owns the equipment
- the installation charge
- the monitoring agreement
- warranty and service call terms
- the cancellation and early-termination terms

If something is unclear, ask for it in writing. If you want help spotting common pressure tactics, read how to avoid door-to-door alarm sales and our alarm contract checklist.

To help with matching, we only need basic details such as what you want to protect and your contact information. We do not ask for bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, immigration status, or other sensitive records for matching.

If you request to be matched through KeepWatchly, you may be contacted by KeepWatchly and by participating security companies by phone, email, or text, including through autodialed calls, prerecorded or artificial voice calls, and SMS, where allowed by law. Your consent is not a condition of any purchase. You can opt out of texts or marketing contacts at any time.

Matching is free. You compare options, ask questions, verify licensing, and decide whether to move forward. If you want to start, you can get matched.