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house alarm prices and quotes

house alarm prices and quotes

With nearly 300,000 burglaries each year in France, or one every 90 seconds, it is legitimate to want to equip yourself with a house alarm. There is a wide range of more or less sophisticated protection devices. Let's discover them in order to better define your needs in terms of security and find the cheapest solution.

What budget should I plan for the purchase of a house alarm?

The price of your home alarm directly depends on the model you choose to install. Many possibilities are available to you. To make the right choice and save some money, define the type of protection you really need.

The wired home alarm

This type of alarm is mainly installed on new two-storey or single-storey buildings, because it requires major work. Reliable, it works thanks to the electrical network. Allow 350 to 2,000 euros depending on the models and their options.

The wireless home alarm

simple to install in all situations for single-storey houses and autonomous operation, it is however less reliable than wired, because it is more easily hacked or jammed. You will find some from 300 euros.

GSM alarms

This type of alarm uses your landline to notify you of an intrusion. Connected to an intercom, it allows you to hear what is happening at home. Count 100 to 800 euros for this model.

The IP camera home alarm

Affordable, it allows you to monitor your home with a camera from your phone or tablet, wherever you are. Its price varies between 70 and 150 euros.

Home automation alarm

This solution is a more personalized version than the IP camera. Count 150 to 1,500 euros. In addition, it detects movements for an additional 15 to 300 euros and it protects you from intrusions.

Remote monitoring

This type of alarm is the top of the security. Your home is equipped with detectors and cameras connected to a call center which notifies you in the event of a problem and sends security guards on site if necessary. Allow 500 to 1,500 euros for the equipment and its installation. Add the cost of the service formula varying between 15 and 40 euros per month on average.

Comparison table of prices of different types of home alarms

Type of alarm Average unit prices
Wired Home Alarm 350 to 2,000 euros
Wireless Home Alarm From 300 euros
GSM alarm 100 to 800 euros
IP Camera Home Alarm 70 to 150 euros
Home automation alarm 150 to 1,500 euros
Remote monitoring 500 to 1,500 euros for equipment and installation + monitoring package

How much does it cost to install a home alarm?

The cost of the installation will obviously depend on the model of alarm chosen. The more sophisticated and complex it is, the longer and more expensive the installation will be. If the prices can vary from simple to double according to the models and the prices charged by the service providers, the installation of a house alarm by a professional will be charged to you on average 40 to 60 euros per hour.

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