Questions To Ask A Home Alarm Company

There comes a time after you’ve read alarm system reviews, blog posts, and all types of information about home alarm companies when you have to make that phone call. Some may dread calling a salesperson on the phone to talk or negotiate a price. Others thrive on it. The internet has made purchasing almost anything a do it yourself initiative, making the sales call somewhat obsolete. However, nothing beats talking to a real person and being able to ask questions and try to get the best deal.

This is especially true when purchasing a home alarm system. It doesn’t matter if you’re purchasing a do it yourself alarm system, wireless alarm system, cellular alarm system – whatever. When you’re making a decision on putting an alarm system in your home – that will be tasked with protecting your home and family – you should be able to ask as many questions as you’d like. Here are several questions to ask a home alarm company:

Questions To Ask A Home Alarm Company

Q: Does Your Alarm Company Service My Area?

This one should be a no-brainer. It would not be fun going through an entire sales call just to find out the alarm company does not provide service in your area. This is something you can ask at the start of the call and is especially important if you’re looking into a cellular alarm system. Giving the alarm company salesperson your zip code or address will allow them to see if service can be provided.

Q: What’s The Price Of Your Alarm System?

Of course, alarm system pricing is perhaps the most important aspect when shopping for an alarm system. This shouldn’t be the deal breaker in most cases, as you should apply value to the system and not forget what you’re buying it for. Regardless, asking the price of the alarm system can open up the conversation about price and open up negotiating opportunities. You probably want to save alarm system price talks for the end of the conversation, however.

Q: Will My Alarm Monthly Monitoring Fee Go Up?

This is another important question to ask that pertains to price. Many alarm companies will run special “deals” that lower their monthly rate for a while, but it could rise later on. Other companies can raise your rate after a year of service. The rise is usually small, but this is definitely something you’ll want to know about your alarm system contract. You may also want to ask about some sort of rate lock or price guarantee. We always recommend having your alarm system monitored, so be aware of your monthly monitoring cost.

Q: Do You Charge For Alarm System Installation?

Even if you’re looking into a do it yourself alarm system you should ask about installation options, even if it’s for nothing more than your own knowledge. If you hit a snag with your DIY alarm system or find you are unable to install it yourself it’s always good to know all of your options and the costs associated. You may also ask them to outline or explain the installation so you have a better idea of what it entails.

These are just a few of the Questions To Ask A Home Alarm Company but should help you get a better understanding of the system and costs. Of course we recommend reading our alarm system reviews before making your calls so you have a good idea of what the system entails and how the alarm company operates. Happy shopping!