California Security is a front for 'Safe Security Company'. Check out that company, along with the long list of problems filed with the BBB. The first person that tried to scope out the project was obviously a contractor who also tried to sell me an exterior entertainment system. He has his own side business in San Ramon. Very unprofessional, as he was not interested in doing the addition work, but tried to replace the existing system and make it all wireless. The interior wireless option also requires an additional monthly fee, and that's all he wanted to push. Eventually, another Cal Security 'employee' was brought in to complete the project. After a few weeks, one of the components failed so I called up the company and they said they would send me a replacement part, which I was told would be at no charge since it was under the warranty period. I could have gotten the part from Amazon for $4. I never received the part from California Security Alarms, but I did get an invoice from Safe Security Company for a Wireless transmitter for $80.40. That is a completely useless part for my application. After several weeks of working with them to straighten out the issue, it's now in the domain of the BBB. I have recently cancelled my monthly contract with the company, based on the problems I had with the installers, and this seems somewhat retaliatory
Description of Work: I added a few new windows and doors, so I needed the new zones added to the existing system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$700
PETER S.
05/2006
5.0
home security systems
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They were professional and came on time for the appointment.
Description of Work: Came to inspect a false alarm in fire alarm system. Found no faults.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
PAMELA P.
04/2005
5.0
home security systems
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THERE HAD JUST BEEN A MAJOR STORM, ACTUALLY QUALIFIED AS A TORNADO, WITHIN 5 MILES OF OUR HOME. UNRELATED TO THE STORM, OUR ALARM BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION, BUT BECAUSE OF VERY HIGH DEMAND IN THE AREA WE HAD TROUBLE FINDING SOMEONE TO HELP WITH OUR PROBLEM. CALIFORNIA SECURITY WAS EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE AND CUSTOMER ORIENTED. THEY DISPATCHED SOMEONE LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. HE STAYED WITH US, TROUBLESHOOTING THROUGH OUR VARIOUS ISSUES SO THAT WE COULD REST EASILY THAT EVENING.
Description of Work: HAVING VARIOUS MALFUNCTIONS WITH A 2 YEAR OLD EXISTING ALARM SYSTEM. TURNS OUT OUR DOG HAD CHEWED THROUGH SOME WIRES MAKING THE PROBLEM EVEN WORSE. ORIGINAL INSTALLER UNABLE TO RESPOND IN A TIMELY MANNER. ALARM WAS GOING OFF AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT. THE SITUATION WAS INTOLERABLE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
12/2004
5.0
home security systems
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WHEN I STARTED WITH THIS COMPANY I NEEDED TO UPGRADE MY CURRENT SYSTEM. THE COUPLE OF TIMES THERE HAVE BEEN 'OUTAGES/PROBLEMS' WITH THE SYSTEM THEY ARE HERE IMMEDIATELY. THEY ARE A GOOD COMPANY. I GET PHONE CALLS AT WORK IF THERE IS ANY PROBLEM AT ALL.
Description of Work: SOME REWIRE OF ALARM FROM PREVIOUS COMPANY AND THEN THERE IS THE MONTHLY USAGE FEE ($20/MO).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
KOLBER A.
11/2004
5.0
home security systems
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ALTHOUGH THIS COMPANY TOOK OVER THE SMALLER / PRIVATE ONE I WAS ORIGINALLY WITH AM VERY PLEASED. WHEN THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH ANY OF THE 'HARDWARE' THEY ARE OUT TO FIX IT IM A VERY TIMELY FASHION.
Description of Work: PROVIDES ALARM / SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE HOME.
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FAQ
CALIFORNIA SECURITY ALARMS is currently rated 4.1 overall out of 5.
Yes, CALIFORNIA SECURITY ALARMS offers free project estimates.
No, CALIFORNIA SECURITY ALARMS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, CALIFORNIA SECURITY ALARMS does not offer a senior discount.
No, CALIFORNIA SECURITY ALARMS does not offer emergency services.
No, CALIFORNIA SECURITY ALARMS does not offer warranties.
CALIFORNIA SECURITY ALARMS offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENTAL BURGLAR, FIRE, AND OTHER TYPES OF ALARMS, MONITORING, REPAIRS, AND SERVICE.