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TruBold Security
Alarm or Security System Installation, Alarm or Security System Repair, Alarm or Security System - Monitor,
About us
We sell, install and service security systems, security cameras, intercom/video intercom systems, medical alert systems and more. We offer extremely low monitoring rates for our security systems, can monitor them with or without a phone line and WE DO NOT REQUIRE A LONG-TERM CONTRACT. We also do residential and commercial prewires and repair service on monitored and non-monitored security systems. The vast majority of our services are done by in-house employment. WE are licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau and our license # is B14455. We custom fit our services to meet each of our customer's needs. Our pricing is dependent on the services and equipment needed to complete each job. In most cases, we can give a general quote over the phone with a detailed quote being rendered after an on-site inspection has been completed. Our standard monitoring fee for security systems is $24.95 per month for cellular monitoring which does not require a phone line. WE DO NOT REQUIRE A LONG-TERM CONTRACT for our monitored customers.
Business highlights
19 years of experience
Services we offer
We sale, can monitor them with or without a phone line and WE DO NOT REQUIRE A LONG TERM CONTRACT. We also do residential and commercial prewires and repair service on monitored and non-monitored security systems., install and service security systems, intercom/video intercom systems, medical alert systems and more. We offer extremely low monitoring rates for our security systems, security cameras
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.928 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 28 reviews
Monte H.
Jul 2021
I was referred to TruBold Security by a DSC distributor, because I was doing research on alarm panels and how I could sync my alarm system to my water leak detection system. TruBold Security educated me on what needed to be done, and even performed its own research for this job. They were punctual, professional and very meticulous in how they installed items. The pricing was fair and I was provided the pricing before the work even started. I would highly recommend TruBold Security.
Don S.
Jan 2016
Very courteous and professional throughout the entire service.
Suziie D.
Jul 2015
On the phone we were quoted a price of $139+tax, which I was told covered 2hrs. I asked if the charge would be less if the job was done in under two hours. I was told it would not, but we decided to go ahead anyway, as we wanted to get the alarm fixed.
On arrival the tech took a look and said that as he had to run a wire into the attic, it may take extra time and so could cost more.
We said OK.
We were pleased the work was completed in only 30mins. However instead of being charged $139+tax as quoted, we were charged $179+tax. I called the company as I felt there had been a mistake - the guy had only been here 30mins- but was told the price was correct.
The gentleman then explained that because he had to go into the attic there was an additional charge (he didn't mention it at the time), also the $139 was essentially a call out charge, and the 2hours quoted included his driving time. Ouch, that wasn't made clear either.
Wow, if this had all been explained to me up front I would never have gone with this company, as it was all sounding like fuzzy math.
I had no clue that I should have asked him how much of my allotted 2hrs was going to be taken up by his traveling time, so that I would know how much time would be left to do the actual work!
Just think, use this guy and he could be eating lunch or sitting in traffic racking up dollars in your checkbook for an hour or more
before he even arrives, there's no way to know - scarey.
I explained to him we were very unhappy about the confusing pricing, but he was not prepared to address this. When I mentioned I would not be able to give him a good review - he just commented he already had a lot of good reviews on Angie's List and that he would rebut any comments I made.
This guy did good work, but our experience was that once in the door he would push the price up any way he could.
We will stick with businesses that have clear, honest pricing in future where you don't need to know what "special questions" .you should ask up front. BEWARE!
On arrival the tech took a look and said that as he had to run a wire into the attic, it may take extra time and so could cost more.
We said OK.
We were pleased the work was completed in only 30mins. However instead of being charged $139+tax as quoted, we were charged $179+tax. I called the company as I felt there had been a mistake - the guy had only been here 30mins- but was told the price was correct.
The gentleman then explained that because he had to go into the attic there was an additional charge (he didn't mention it at the time), also the $139 was essentially a call out charge, and the 2hours quoted included his driving time. Ouch, that wasn't made clear either.
Wow, if this had all been explained to me up front I would never have gone with this company, as it was all sounding like fuzzy math.
I had no clue that I should have asked him how much of my allotted 2hrs was going to be taken up by his traveling time, so that I would know how much time would be left to do the actual work!
Just think, use this guy and he could be eating lunch or sitting in traffic racking up dollars in your checkbook for an hour or more
before he even arrives, there's no way to know - scarey.
I explained to him we were very unhappy about the confusing pricing, but he was not prepared to address this. When I mentioned I would not be able to give him a good review - he just commented he already had a lot of good reviews on Angie's List and that he would rebut any comments I made.
This guy did good work, but our experience was that once in the door he would push the price up any way he could.
We will stick with businesses that have clear, honest pricing in future where you don't need to know what "special questions" .you should ask up front. BEWARE!
Response from TruBold Security
"We regret that there was a misunderstanding of our pricing and pricing structure on this project. The following is a direct quote from our Angie's List Business Description: "Our pricing is dependent on the services and equipment needed to complete each job. In most cases, we can give a general quote over the phone with a detailed quote being rendered after an on-site inspection has been completed." Our pricing structure is not based on an hourly rate. When Mr. [Member name] initially called to make an appointment with our company, he was quoted a flat rate fee of $139 plus tax that covered our trip to his home, a diagnostic and assesment of his needed repair and, if minor, the repair itself. He was informed that additional costs would be incurred for additional work or equipment that may be necessary to complete his project above the $139 that had already been quoted, and he agreed and made an appointment with our company. A return call was made by us to confirm our appointment and the customer's address, and the phone was answered by Mrs. [Member name]. She questioned the pricing that had been quoted and was informed that the price was correct and she then confirmed our appointment. Upon arrival to his home Mr. [Member name] stated that the existing, exposed wire that had been connected to his old front door was not usable and that a new wire would need to be installed for the new front door. At that point, he was informed that the new wiring and work that was to be done in the attic would be an additional charge above the initial $139 plus tax that he was quoted. He then stated that was fine and to proceed with the work. WHEN THE WORK WAS COMPLETED, WE PROVIDED MR. [Member name] WITH OUR SERVICE TICKET THAT STATED THE PRICE FOR ALL WORK THAT WAS PREFORMED, AND A STATEMENT THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE WORK AS DESCRIBED IN THE SERVICE TICKET WHICH HE SIGNED, DATED AND RECEIVED A COPY FOR HIS RECORDS. Nothing was mentioned, at this time, of any discrepancy with our pricing or work that was performed. We clearly stated our pricing on three seperate occasions, and our service ticket was accepted, signed and dated before Mrs. [Member name]'s review was submitted to Angie's List. Again we regret the misunderstanding of our pricing and pricing structure."
Joseph C.
May 2015
On April 22, 2015, Mr. Garrett replaced our outdated alarm system with a new system. I thought he did a great job installing it, but shortly after, we noticed that two of our phone jacks quit working. One of the jacks was located on the opposite wall of the internals of our security system, and the other jack was located directly above it but upstairs. I had no idea if it was related to the changes that he made, or if it was just a coincidence. We don't use our home phone very often, so I didn't know if it quit working before, after, or during the install of our security system. We use a low cost online telephone provider (IP phone), so I didn't have access to our phone records to determine when everything quit. We had not made any other recent changes or had any other service on our home, so I contacted Mr. Garrett, and he said that he would be happy to check it out. After spending at least 30 minutes troubleshooting the problem, he discovered that there was a partial break of the line inside the wall. He repaired it, and everything worked again. Because of the way the wiring was situated within the wall, it was obvious that he didn't cause it. He was not physically anywhere near the wire break when he installed our alarm system. I felt bad, because I knew that I had wasted his time, so I offered to pay him for the repair. He declined to accept any payment. He is such a nice guy who just wanted to make everything right with his customer. He did. He went above and beyond, and that is why I will recommend him to everyone and always call him first for anything else in the future.
Response from TruBold Security
"Again, thank you very much for your great review! I am glad to have been of service."
Joseph C.
Apr 2015
Lloyd was incredibly responsive, informative, professional, and helpful. We had a 15+ year old alarm system that had 3 failed zones. He integrated newer wireless technology into our preexisting hard wired system and basically rebuilt our entire system. From first contact, he provided us with great information and clearly explained our options. He was quick to respond to our questions. His company is one of the few that will make repairs to existing alarm systems without requiring monitoring service. The other companies were pushing monitoring service so hard, they weren't even listening to our real need - which was fixing a broken system. After watching him work, it was obvious to me that Lloyd is the type of person who sets a high standard for the quality of his work. He listened to our problem and understood how to solve it using the latest technology. And he is a nice guy. I highly recommend that you at least talk to Lloyd before making any decisions.
Response from TruBold Security
"Mr. (member name removed), Thank you so much for the great review. It was a pleasure working for you, and please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have in the future! Best Regards, Lloyd Garrett TruBold Security"
Sharon P.
Feb 2015
Lloyd was very responsive. Our alarm system was going off every four hours because of a dead back-up battery, so we needed someone to come quickly. He fit us into his schedule and came to our home the next day. He was very professional, courteous and worked very quickly. He answered several questions and checked out the alarm system. I highly recommend him.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Tony R.
Jan 2015
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Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Torrance C.
Nov 2014
My alarm system was inoperable after a thunderstorm. I emailed TRUBOLD (Lloyd Garrett) and requested a service call on a certain date. Lloyd contacted me via telephone and we discussed the problem. Lloyd was able to work with my schedule and he called me twice prior to his arrival. Lloyd was on time and he showed a high level of professionalism. He was able to diagnose and fix the problem immediately. He then had to reprogram and test all my zones. He noticed my panel was showing a low external battery and he advise me of all my options. I then made the decision to replace my battery. He also noticed a loose wire and he fixed that issue. I asked him several questions concerning the operation of my alarm panel and he took time to answer every question. When he reprogrammed my alarm system, he always looked away when i entered my code. I thought that was awesome. He also never never tried to pressure me to buy any of his services, he just repaired my alarm system. I felt the repair price was very reasonable. Lloyd made sure I was happy, and went above and beyond what he was required to do. Thanks Lloyd!!!
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for your positive review of our services. We greatly appreciate your time and business!"
David P.
Jun 2014
It took a while before we could arrange a mutually good time, but Mr. Garrett showed up on time and did a good job. He was very professional in his appearance and work and patiently answered all of my questions.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Elizabeth J.
Feb 2014
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Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Tim M.
Feb 2014
Lloyd was very courteous and knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and volunteered lots of suggestions that will help us use our security system more effectively.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Sandy K.
Feb 2014
Lloyd showed up the same day and was quick and efficient and very professional. Couldn't ask for more.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Tawona B.
May 2013
Install security system for house
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Henry P.
Jan 2013
f the upgrade. Lloyd knows his subject and is very skilled in communicating the key issues and options.
We agreed to make all the doors secure and he installed the necessary hardware to make that complete.
He installed what we agreed and he priced it as we had agreed.
I would surely use Lloyd again.
We agreed to make all the doors secure and he installed the necessary hardware to make that complete.
He installed what we agreed and he priced it as we had agreed.
I would surely use Lloyd again.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Gary D.
Nov 2012
The doorbell and intercom works fine now. Very good response, and results for the cost of the service call only. Would use again.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Chad N.
Jul 2012
Trubold Security is one of the finest companies I have done business with in a very long. Lloyd who is the owner came out and did a great job. He was on time, came out the same day I called, honest, courteous and I feel like my home is secure under Trubold's protection. I price compared him to everyone in Forney and he beat them on all on the cost of the system and monitoring. I added several things he didn't charge for and got a huge discount by paying in advance. His website is also very professional which I liked as well. www.truboldsecurity.com Thank you Lloyd for doing such a great job! - Chad & Kim N.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Nick G.
Apr 2012
Very punctual and polite. When we had our windows replaced, they disconnected all the alarm sensors on the windows, and left unsightly wires hanging out. Trubold provided just the service we needed, reconnecting these sensors, without having to pay for continuing monitoring service, as other companies require. He offered several options, depending on whether our system still worked or not, all very reasonable. He gave us the least expensive option, based on our needs. He did a quick and thorough job re-connecting the sensors. He tested the system. and re-trained us in how to use it, as it had been a while since it was connected. A very good experience overall.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
TIMOTHY S.
Feb 2012
We feel like we received excellent value for the money and now have a security system that will protect our house. We were well informed throughout the process, presented with options and their pluses and minuses. Lastly, a complete explanation of how to use the system was given (including to my wife, who speaks English as her 2nd language), with patience and clarity.
Really a great company to work with.
Really a great company to work with.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Miriam J.
Dec 2011
We are very pleased with this company. They are very kind and understanding. I would recommend them to everyone.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Michael B.
Dec 2011
I'm always amazed to call a service company when I have a problem and hear these words.... "we can be there in an hour." Our home was built 4 years ago with an alarm system built-in. The system would trip and sound the alarm randomly even when there was no apparent reason. We called Lloyd at Trubold and he was on-site in a jiffy. He explained what the possibilities might be, how he would diagnoss the problem and the approximate cost of the repair and did so prior to any expenses being incurred. Ultimately, he located the problem quickly (thankfully, it turmed our to be one of the least costly breaks to fix) and fixed it in a way that met all of my expectations. The price was reasonable, the work was delivered as promised and in a timely manner; he was even careful to clean up after himself leaving no visible trace of the work he had performed. I give Lloyd and TruBold Security my highest recommendation.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
William P.
May 2011
Bought a house and the previous tenant removed the hard wired system when they left. I purchased a new alarm system online and started with the install. After determining it was to much for me I called several companies in the DFW area to have them come out to install the alarm. 3-5 companies would not do it but one of them referred me to TruBold. I called TruBold up and explained the situation and they were more than happy to come out and work on my system. They came out and in a matter of minutes had my system wired and programmed. I was really impressed with Lloyd and his professionalism. He had all of the programming codes memorized which made it a quick and painless install.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Bill D.
May 2011
Very professional and knowledgeable. Would use them again.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Tony R.
Apr 2011
very well over all , any ? or problems i have to has answered
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
Dennis M.
Mar 2011
Lloyd is possibly the most polite, professional contractor we've dealt with in 10 years! He is very knowlegeable about security systems and provided great service at a fair price. I would use him again in a second and will recommend him to our neighbors and friends.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
TIMOTHY S.
Mar 2011
Excellent! I felt like I was well-informed of the findings and given a number of options to choose from in achieving the security goals for my home. Clear communication, conveying respect and understanding to the customer, and professionalism were all trademarks of the approach. I plan to use the company again in the future for further upgrades to my system.
Response from TruBold Security
"Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make a positive report on our company performance. It is greatly appreciated!"
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FAQ
TruBold Security is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
TruBold Security accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, TruBold Security does not offer free project estimates.
No, TruBold Security does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, TruBold Security does not offer a senior discount.
No, TruBold Security does not offer emergency services.
No, TruBold Security does not offer warranties.