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SentrySecurity

Home Security Systems

About us

Sentry Security specializes in the installation, service and monitoring of security and fire alarm systems, video surveillance and access control systems. We are one of Chicago's largest independent security companies, we have helped thousands of home and business customers fulfill their needs for effective security, asset protection, and peace of mind. Sentry Security delights customers by taking a personal approach to security. We focus on doing the job right, being fair and understanding, and developing strong relationships with our customers. We are proud to deliver quality products and superior customer care. At Sentry, our friendly customer care representatives will answer the phone - they are expertly trained to answer your questions and develop solutions around your specific needs. We take time to get to know you, and we are there for you.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Sentry Security specializes in the installation, service and monitoring of security and fire alarm systems, video surveillance and access control systems.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.824 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
8%
3
4%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews

LAURA A.
11/2017
3.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
It took over 12 minutes to schedule an appointment -- the scheduler did not seem to be very organized, and I had to wait for over a week! On top of that, I was overcharged for the time actually spent at my home.
Description of Work: Repair security system after several false alarms

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0


Mary D. W.
11/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They are very responsive at a fair price.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian G.
08/2015
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
No estimate was provided (because i did not want to switch my alarm system provider to them) and no work was completed.
Description of Work: I requested a quote for installing window sensors in my newly purchased windows and integrating these sensors into my existing alarm system. The provider stated that they do not work on any systems that they do not monitor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
4.0


MARK S. L.
07/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: New Alarm and security camera installation and follow up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Judy M.
05/2015
1.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Spoke with Ryan on Monday, May 18 first thing in the morning regarding a home security system. I wanted someone to come to the house and he had to check schedules and said he'd get back to me. It's now May 20 and he never bothered to call me back. Good luck with that business model!
Description of Work: Nothing!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Paul R.
12/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jan T.
05/2014
2.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
When we finally got the estimate, it was extremely high. The rep added in items we decided together that we didn't need. We were very disappointed and naturally chose to go with another company.
Description of Work: Rep came out and looked over the house and made suggestions for alarm system. We told her what we wanted and what we didn't feel was necessary. She kept telling us how she was going to keep the price down by eliminating things that weren't necessary.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Karen F.
01/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$84

MARK S. L.
11/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Installed completely new alarm system in large home and adjacent studio and outdoor security camera system They were prompt, had professional installers who worked for them full time (not subcontractors) and responded promptly to questions.
Description of Work: I used Sentry Security.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Gregory S.
11/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Very good communication with multiple members of the provider's team from initial contact, through scheduling and service. Very responsive and a very good technician for the actual onsite work.
Description of Work: Updated existing alarm system and connected to central station monitoring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Neil S.
02/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
All the interaction I have had with them has been very good.
Description of Work: Their service is used for general home security.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sue L.
01/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Our alarm was installed by a different company, so I can't evaluate them on that. Thankfully, the only experience I have had with Sentry Security so far is with false alarms. When I call in a false alarm, they always answer the phone promptly and are very courteous.
Description of Work: Alarm Monitoring
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

LESLIE T.
01/2013
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
After our home alarm was damaged during a storm, the previous alarm monitoring company we used was difficult to work with so I consulted Angie's List. After reading the good reviews of Sentry, I called and they were quick to respond, pleasant to work with and competitvely priced. Two years, and I am still doing business with them.
Description of Work: Replaced damaged security system
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Marlene M.
07/2012
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They did a terrific job with the estimate and their customer service is excellent. Very responsive. After using ADP for many years, the personal service has been very nice.
Description of Work: Sentry installed the security system in my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

REGINA T.
07/2012
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
It went very well. I put it in because of a robbery and I should have waited until I wasn't so emotional. I didn't pay attention to the legal bindings. They are fair I am sure, it is only my needs and ability to pay that has changed.
Description of Work: This company is fine in every way. I am going to blame myself or not paying attention to the length of the contract. Certainly it is longer than I would have committed to it to be, but now I am legally bound. My financial situation has changed and the annual fee is a hardship.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christina S.
05/2012
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
I reached out to Sentry to get an estimate for a home security system. Melissa Alpert was very helpful. She responded the same day and when I replied with a question she was quick to respond. After a little back and forth as I was trying to understand all of the options, melissa then provided an estimate. The estimate seemed very reasonable for what we requested. We had something unexpected come up that kept us from moving forward at this time but would definitely consider Sentry and gave our neighbor their name.
Description of Work: Requested estimate for home security system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

CHRIS K.
05/2011
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Overall, this went pretty well. Ken estimated and trained us on the new security system. He was a realist and provided recommendation on what to install (and what not to install) - we appreciate him working with us to find a cost effective solution to give us some piece of mind at home. The system worked extremely well and had very few false alarms.
Description of Work: Sentry estimated, installed, and performed the monitoring for our home security system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

TAMARA K.
12/2010
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Overall it was handled in one phone call.
Description of Work: I emailed this company and they called promptly the next day. I told them my problem and they gave me a few tips over the phone. I did not need their service at the time but will definitely choose them when I need the help. I was very impressed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ROSE MARIE S.
03/2010
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Because our system was so old the newer remote was not compatible. Arnie, senior service technician, searched ebay for an older model. Andy, warehouse foreman, scoured the shelves for something that would work. Carla, office manager, stayed in touch with respect to what was being done to help us. Between the 3 of them, they came up with a remote control that worked. No other company would have gone to such great lengths to find something that was not readily available. Their service was beyond my expectations.
Description of Work: We asked them to furnish us with a remote control for our security system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

KEVIN O.
08/2009
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They are very responsive. Their service people are poliete and very competent. I'm confident when they're here that they are going to do what needs to be done and I'll continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: They've been our alarm service company for the last 12 years, they were previously known as Alarms Unlimited. Two months ago they came out to replace a sensor on one of our windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

KEN P.
08/2009
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They sent out someone to fix it and I haven't any problems since.
Description of Work: I'd been having a short in one of my alarm zones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

JOHN Z.
04/2008
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Very responsive to initial inquiry. Provided estimate on timely basis but took some time to resolve technical issues. Installation went well (about 4 hours) and technicians were very competent, polite and cleaned up well before they left.
Description of Work: Install wireless home security system in new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

COLEEN L.
10/2006
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Excellent.
Description of Work: Install of alarm system and monitoring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$790

anne C.
06/2003
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
WE HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM FOR 5 YEARS. EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL AND MODERATELY PRICED. THEY WERE ALWAYS WILLING AND EAGER TO FIX SOMETHING THAT WE WERE UNHAPPY WITH. SHAWN THE TECHNICIAN INSTALLED OUR SYSTEM AND WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EASY TO WORK WITH.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW WIRELESS SECURITY SYSTEM IN OUR HOME. THEY ALSO MONITORED AND SERVICED THE SYSTEM IN OUR PREVIOUS HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

    Contact information

    339 Egidi Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

    www.sentrysecurity.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Home Security Systems

    FAQ

    SentrySecurity is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    SentrySecurity accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, SentrySecurity offers free project estimates.
    No, SentrySecurity does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, SentrySecurity does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, SentrySecurity offers emergency services.
    No, SentrySecurity does not offer warranties.
    SentrySecurity offers the following services: Sentry Security specializes in the installation, service and monitoring of security and fire alarm systems, video surveillance and access control systems.

    Contact information

    339 Egidi Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

    www.sentrysecurity.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed