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Strauss Security Solutions

Home Security Systems, Locksmiths, Rototilling

About us

Strauss offers highly trained and licensed technicians. Also, we accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. Additional phone number - (515) 223-7750.

Business highlights

97 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & commercial lockout, repair and installation of safe deposit box, key-card access, alarm systems, security camera, deadbolt & lock.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.825 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
12%
3
0%
2
4%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

Sheena W.
06/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Excellent customer service. Fast. Very professional and on time!
Description of Work: Installed new 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
$160

Soraya J.
04/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Ron (sales associate) and Nick (technician) arrived on time. Everything was done in a short time and they cleaned up very well. Nick explained how to use the system and even hung around until we got the total connect set up and explained that too. Such a great and positive experience.
Description of Work: Installed new 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
$350

Andrew L.
02/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Nick arrived and installed the alarm system, and left me alone to do my work until he was done, then he had me sign paperwork, and left.
Description of Work: Alarm installed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

ANGELA G.
02/2015
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Justin G.
08/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
We could not have had a better experience! Teresa explained the ins and out of the system. Nick installed the system and provided excellent guidance. True professional who car about their product.
Description of Work: Security system installed. Technician also demonstrated the 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
$360

Michael H.
08/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I just had my first experience with this company after having found them on Angieslist about a half hour ago. I'm a manager for a local business that had a single employee left working a late shift, and when the employee tried to lock up for the day, the front door wouldn't lock. Needless to say, we couldn't leave the business unlocked all night, so I found Strauss on Angieslist. I chose them because of their 24-hour emergency service. I called and the phone was immediately answered by Eric. Eric was out on-site within 20 minutes and had the door fixed in 10 more. 30 minutes from first contact to repaired lock. You can't beat that! The fee was very reasonable given the fast and accurate service. I'd definitely use Strauss again. I gave them A's across the board, but if I absolutely HAD to pick something bad about the experience, it seemed that Eric wasn't too thrilled to receive a call at 8:30PM. Nevertheless, Eric was very professional and had our problem fixed amazingly fast. All expectations were exceeded!
Description of Work: Emergency after-hours call to fix a front door that would not lock.

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
$75

George C.
07/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Technician was outstanding. Calmly went about his work. Was cordial and polite. Cleaned up everything well. Treated the house as if it was his own. Also, we visited the store to place the order. It was a good experience too. They have a full array of hardware to choose from, and the salesman was knowledgable and efficient. No upsale effort was made--he listened to what we wanted and helped us find the best choice. May be able to get a lower price elsewhere, but we felt like the service warranted the extra money.
Description of Work: Installed multiple new locks and a door peep hole. Keyed all locks in the house.

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
$600

Mike C.
04/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Great Customer service, flexibility in schedule, the install, stayed on schedule.
Description of Work: Installed 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
$224

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for your business!

Mary A R.
03/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Rekeyed lock and provided two KEYS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for choosing Strauss!

Kathleen K.
03/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Changed 5 locked and deadbolts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for your business, please let us know if there is anything we can help with in the future!

Janice D.
02/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Mike, the installer, was great - very efficient, very clean and very nice. He and the sales representative came the day before to make sure we would have every room covered.
Description of Work: Security system installed for the whole 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
$3,500

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for choosing Strauss Security!

Susan P.
02/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Great. Nice-professional at Strauss Security Solutions.
Description of Work: Security installation.

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
$1,000

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for your continued business!

Larry P.
02/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Nick was on time & very professional. The new system was installed and tested. We are very happy. I would not hesitate to recommend. Strauss Security. I've been a client for 38 years.
Description of Work: Install new 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
$300

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for the review. We appreciate your continued business.

Chad F.
01/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Chad (President) and technicians did a great job start to finish!
Description of Work: Security system installation.

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
$700

Gretchen S.
01/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Overall, great service. Prompt and timely installation. Had a missing part that was installed the next day.
Description of Work: Installation of home security system including, glass break, water bugs, garage, sensors, carbon monoxide sensors, and control panels and phone apps.

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
$2,000

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for the kind words. We appreciate your business!

ANGELA G.
12/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
The initial contact with Teresa was great. She is very easy to talk to and ask questions. Then when Mike showed up to install we couldn't have asked for any better service.
Description of Work: They installed a security sytem, motion and smoke alarms.

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
$500

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for the great review. We appreciate your business!

Elizabeth S.
09/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
On time, at quoted price, 100% work done!
Description of Work: Installed 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
$1,300

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for the great review, we really appreciate your business!

Greg H.
08/2013
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Replaced all door locks. Although the overall job was good, the lock to the garage did not work and the technician did not fix it or make any mention that it did not work. I thought he would check all the new locks and make sure they worked. I have had that door fixed since, but I thought the technician would have spotted the fact that the garage door did not lock.
Description of Work: Replace all door locks

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$76.72

Richard M.
08/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
I contacted Strauss Security to update my home security system. I had recently had a burglary in my detached garage while I had been in the house. I wanted to get a system that was easy to control and I could have confidence in its reliability. Ron Bartos, the sales representative, set up an appointment for the next day to review the vulnerabilities at my home and to suggest the lowest cost options to satisfy my security needs. I had called other companies and Ron responded to my request the fastest of the companies that I had called. After he and I decided on a plan, he reserved an installation for the following Thursday. On Thursday, both Ron and Mike, the installer, arrived on time. Mike pointed out the specific items that were to be installed and where the control panel would be located. The installer located all the peripheral detection devices. I told Mike that I wanted the controller powered from a specific power outlet. He was very agreeable to making the installation as convenient as possible. After every item was installed, he made certain that all the peripherals worked and they tested without a flaw. After that, he made certain that I knew how to operate the system and what to expect when the system was armed and disarmed. He was patient and professional in his instructions. I liked the system he installed as it had both voice and chime capabilities and could be operated from the control panel, an axillary panel, a key fob, or my smartphone. When he left, I was confident that I could operate the system without causing any faults. I appreciated the quickness in delivering the system, the thoroughness of the system instruction, and the professionalism the employees of this company exhibited.
Description of Work: Installed a Honeywell "LYNX Touch" Security System with smartphone access for monitoring my residence.

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
$804

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank-you for the great review (removed member name)! We appreciate your business!

Derek M.
07/2013
2.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Dead bolt was installed and works fine, but cuts were unprofessional as they did not use a router or guide, but rather a chisel. Very disappointed.
Description of Work: Installed dead bolt on garage entry door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$130

Richard S.
12/2012
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Efficient, pleasant & knowledgeable, but disappointed with the charges. When I set the appointment earlier in the week, I was not told that a Saturday call was overtime. The company posting indicated Sat hours as 8AM-12PM. He explained that Saturday calls pay overtime charges. The next time I use them, It will be during regular business hours to avoid the excessive fees.
Description of Work: Locksmith re-keyed 3 doorlocks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$198

Andrew G.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I had Strauss install a new door handleset on the front door of my residential home. I called about a week in advance and it was no problem selecting the appointment time that worked best for me. The day of my appointment I received a call about 10 minutes before my scheduled appointment time and the technician informed me he was running about 15 minutes behind. I rated punctuality a "B" for this reason, but I was very appreciative to even get a call letting me know they were running behind. The technician had to drill a hole thru the door for the dead bolt (as before there was only a door knob) as well as in the door jamb. He drilled the holes and installed the handleset I had already bought from my local hardware store all in about 45 minutes. I will definitely be calling Strauss for all my future locksmith needs.
Description of Work: I had an exterior door handleset installed on my front door. The door and door jamb needed to be drilled prior to installation of the handleset.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$94

Barbara K.
07/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Overall, I was satisfied with the provider.
Description of Work: Strauss Safe and Lock has done service for me.

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
$200

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank you for reviewing Strauss Security Solutions. I am glad we were able to help. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Steve B.
07/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great company to work with. Very professional.
Description of Work: Installed a dead bolt for me that I could not get to fit properly. Also used them about a month earlier when my garage door would not open and my key to the dead bolt broke - really bad night. Called their 24 hour service and they were there within 15 minutes and had me in my house in under 10 minutes. Charge for after hours was very reasonable.

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
$76

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
At Strauss we appreciate your kind review. I am happy that our 24 hr on call technician was able to service your issue so quickly.

Laura B.
03/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It was wonderful. They worked with me on what time to come to the house. They did 4 locks in under 1 hour. The techinician was informative and tried to help me find ways to save money. When he did his checklist of items to discuss, he wasn't pushy, he just wanted me to think about my safety. He had some good insight on how someone could break into my home.
Description of Work: I called Strauss to change the keys to my house and our shop. I needed this done as I was involved in a domestic assault situation and this needed to be done fast and right.

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
$150

Response from Strauss Security Solutions
Thank you for the nice review. I am glad we were able to help you in your time of need.

    Contact information

    4663 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323

    www.strausslock.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    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.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Home Security Systems,
    Locksmiths,
    Rototilling

    FAQ

    Strauss Security Solutions is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Strauss Security Solutions accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Strauss Security Solutions offers free project estimates.
    No, Strauss Security Solutions does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Strauss Security Solutions does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Strauss Security Solutions offers emergency services.
    Yes, Strauss Security Solutions offers warranties.
    Strauss Security Solutions offers the following services: Residential & commercial lockout, repair and installation of safe deposit box, key-card access, alarm systems, security camera, deadbolt & lock.

    Contact information

    4663 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323

    www.strausslock.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM