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Protect Your Home
2.6(
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Alarm or Security System - InstallAlarm or Security System - Monitor

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Protect Your Home is a leader in the home security industry, providing safety and peace of mind to more than 1.5 million families nationwide. Since we emerged in 1998, we've grown from a company of few to having over 2,000 high performance team members, three locations in Indianapolis, a sales center in Kentucky, and over 128 field branches across the country—and we're still growing.\n\nFor nearly 20 years, Protect Your Home has partnered with ADT®, the #1 name in home security. Today, with our national reach, we are one of ADT's biggest partners and the only partner to be designated as an Authorized Premier Provider.\n\nOur commitment to serving others combined with our projects, events, and culture contribute to the development of our team professionally, personally, and financially.\n\nIt's our mission. It's who we are. It's our legacy.\n

SA and Homeowner
Recommended by100%of homeowners
TRT Studios
5.0(
1
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Surveillance Cameras - Install or RepairSurveillance Cameras - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 days
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Protect America Home Security
3.5(
227
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Alarm or Security System - InstallAlarm or Security System - Install - For BusinessAlarm or Security System - Monitor+7 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They system was installed for the basic, but anything that you wanted needed to be higher upgraded require alot of extra money for every upgrade.
 The 36.99 monthly fee was for only if your system is connected to a landline. I didnnt notice that they charge me $44.99 until my 1st month fee. Thats when I was told that they charge $44.99 because the alram was connected to my cable line instead. I was unaware of the different charges. When tec came out he didnt show up to fix the corrected. Had to call the main company for the no show. So they schedule another appointment and offered 2 window alarms to fix the correction but my bill still is $44.99. Default is that since I didnt have extra money to upgrade to the Pulse, you dont know if you turn the alarm to your house properly. I called the 800 number and they cant tell either!
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Platinum Package - Protects up To 15 Doors / Windows for FREE
Protect your Whole Home
Simon XT Touchscreen
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Home Security Systems questions, answered by experts

A steel door that's been toughened up with extra materials creates the perfect barrier. These bad boys are way stronger than your typical wooden or fiberglass doors, making them a fantastic choice for folks who want that extra layer of security for their homes. So, if you're all about keeping things super secure, a reinforced steel door will cost you more, but it is your best bet.

It depends on your specific needs. A security system typically includes alarms, sensors for windows and doors , and 24/7 monitoring services, offering comprehensive protection with immediate response to potential threats. Cameras, on the other hand, primarily provide visual surveillance and evidence collection. A security system is preferable if your primary concern is deterring intruders and receiving real-time alerts. Cameras are ideal for monitoring and recording activities but might offer a different level of active protection. In many cases, a combination of both—a security system with integrated cameras—provides the most robust home security solution, offering prevention and documentation.

Technically, there isn't a difference between safe rooms and storm shelters. Both are designed to protect you from storms and extreme weather events. People often use “safe room” when discussing a shelter inside a building and storm shelter when talking about a detached unit. 

Additionally, a safe room is understood to have more functions than a storm shelter. You may seek shelter in a safe room when you believe an intruder is in the home or when under another type of threat. 

Changing the alarm in your wireless security system is a perfectly reasonable DIY task that most people can complete on their own. Simply open the system’s control panel, remove the existing battery, and replace it with a new one. If you’re using a wired system, this may require disconnecting and reconnecting both the positive and negative wires attached to the battery, and you may want to call in a professional to help. 

A home security system can be a worthwhile investment for several reasons. Financially, it may qualify you for a discount of up to 20% on your home insurance premiums, which can help offset the initial setup costs and any ongoing monitoring or subscription fees. For many, the primary benefit is the peace of mind that comes with enhanced security, especially for those living in areas with higher crime rates. Ultimately, whether a system is worth it depends on your personal preferences, the value of the assets you wish to protect, and your overall safety concerns.

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