I moved into my house and November 2022 Arnold started the project and got halfway finished with it in January 2023. He then abandoned the project and I never heard back from him until two weeks ago at which point I told him that I did not want to continue doing business with him and I did not want him to put up the cameras that were left that I had been researching other companies. He suggested that he come out and we start Over And move forward. I told him I did not want to move forward with a contractor that would simply abandon my project for 11 months considering that I had an incident where my alarm went off, and the system was not monitored. I had to call the police myself they arrived. We tested the system and no calls went to the monitoring company or to the police station. I do not recommend Arnold or Johnson County Alarm systems, which is unfortunate because I used them at my previous residence. He has now turned off my thermostat and my doorbell camera. Again this is 11 months going on 12 months.
Description of Work: Full security system installed, he abandoned project midway through.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Jeffrey J.
01/2016
1.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
See what did the provider do.
Description of Work: Simply put, did not respond to my request to schedule an appointment to review our system operation. Called once, he said would have to return to the office to check his schedule, never called back. Called 3 days later got an answering service, asked for the owner to call, he never did. I'm not going to chase after any vendor who doesn't appear to need or want to work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Lois W.
10/2015
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Responded immediately, in person, to a request to change alarm code. Owner met me at the house to do a walkthrough and confirm house was secure. Made a few suggestions for minor additions to security system. Arnold is very approachable, personable and caring, yet dedicated and professional. My entire family has used this company for years and they are the best in the business. Highly recommend!
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
$25
AL F.
08/2014
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
. Arnold , the owner, was able to take over our alarm system that was previously installed 6 years ago by Monitronics. We had never heard from the company after the contract was signed, so it was a no brainer to switch to Johnson County Alarms. I do believe he needed to replace the motherboard, or perhaps the control panel to make it all work. He is absolutely the most knowledgeable I have ever talked to in this field. He is also the hardest working guy I have ever met. If you have a problem, he is on it with minutes! We had a battery die in a 6 year old smoke alarm from the previous provider... and he was on it instantly with a replacement batter!. They are amazing and certainly raise the bar for others in this service. His fee's, in my opinion, are very reasonable, but frankly, I am all about service, and they truly are the best.
Description of Work: Took over our system from one of the big alarm companies.
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
Joe B.
08/2013
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
Mr Ginsberg was very punctual and efficient. They called me back promptly and came out the day after I called them. I appreciated their high level of customer service.
Description of Work: Installed an alarm system
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
$99
Jean S.
05/2013
4.0
home builders, home security systems
+ 0 more
It went very well. They were prompt, clean, professional. They did exactly what they said they would do and there were no hidden charges.
Description of Work: They upgraded my alarm system without charge in exchange for registering for monthly monitoring of the alarm with their company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30
Mel N.
10/2011
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
went great. glad I am making the switch
Description of Work: checked out my system to get ready for a transfer from ADT Alarm Co.
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
Mel N.
02/2011
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
fantastic job overall.
Description of Work: my mothers system needed to updated. system now has basement windows under coverage. excellent job. Arnold is great to work with. use his company by all means. system was very complicated since it also serves another purpose to work with religious timing for the weekends. outstanding job. kept with it till the system now works flawlessly. now works perfectly give Arnold a chance to bid your system. you wont be dissapointed.
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
$300
Bob R.
01/2011
4.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
I never got a call back after our meeting.
Description of Work: I called and asked for a quote and actually met Arnold at my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
EMILY D.
02/2010
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
Great experience--Arnold was very professional and helpful.
Description of Work: Arnold came and reactivated my security system.
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
$49
Virginia R.
12/2008
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
Very responsive-came out right away-fixed it with no charge.
Description of Work: We were having problems with the alarm.
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
Dave S.
09/2007
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
Knowledgeable service installer arrived on-time. Completed job on-time. Cleaned-up their work area. Conducted follow-up to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
Description of Work: Company has superior service, quality products, extremely competitive pricing, and month-month contracts vs. the standard 36-month from others. Save time of shopping for alternative bids by calling Arnold first, you won t be disappointed. Did not try to sell un-needed products or services. Outstanding!!!
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
EILEEN G.
05/2007
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
They have a pretty good system. I've used their services for the last 25 years. If I burn a piece of toast, they'll call and make sure everything's OK. Cost reflects yearly maintenance cost.
Description of Work: Replaced smoke alarms, and monitor alarm system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$240
MARK S.
02/2007
4.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
I met with Arnold at my house to review my needs. He was friendly and non-pressuring, and he answered my questions well. Arnold later provided a written estimate, which is more than a couple of the other companies I met with were able to do. I later met with a different company that seemed to do a better job of evaluating my needs and covering questions that I did not know to ask, so I went with the other company. But I still had a positive impression of Johnson County Alarm Systems, Inc.
Description of Work: Install a whole-house alarm system, including a video monitoring system and video keypads, connect smoke detectors to security system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
DAWN E.
10/2005
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: WE ARE STUCK IN AN UGLY SITUATION WITH AN ALARM COMPANY. I CONTACTED ARNOLD & HE GAVE ME VERY HELPFUL INFORMATION IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH OUR OLD ALARM COMPANY. IF WE'RE ABLE TO GET OUT OF OUR CONTRACT, WE WILL CERTAINLY CALL THIS COMPANY TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN OFFER US.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JULIE B.
10/2005
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
ARNOLD CAME OUT TO OUR HOUSE TO EXPLAIN THE SERVICE. THE SERVICE PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE, (PRACTICALLY PAYS FOR ITSELF BECAUSE WE GET A DISCOUNT ON OUR HOME OWNERS INSURANCE FOR AN ALARM SYSTEM).
Description of Work: SET UP ALARM SERVICE FOR OUR NEW HOME.
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
$17
MIKE B.
08/2005
4.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
THE ONLY COMPANY I FOUND TO LEASE THE SYSTEM WHICH WAS VERY CONVENIENT. THEY CHANGED THE TIMES TO INSTALL AND FINALIZE THE SYSTEM A COUPLE TIMES, BUT THAT WAS OK AS I WAS FREE AND FLEXIBLE WITH MY SCHEDULE. THE ALARM DOES A GOOD JOB OF MEETING MY NEEDS.
Description of Work: THEY INSTALLED AND LEASED US AN ALARM FOR MY DECEASED PARENTS HOUSE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Alan O.
08/2004
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
HIGH INTEGRITY, EXPLAINS TO YOU WHAT YOU NEED, AND REASONABLE PRICES FOR HARDWARE, INSTALLATION AND MONTHLY MONITORING.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW PANEL, TWO NEW KEYPADS, NEW MOTION SENSORS, AND NEW HEAT AND SMOKE DETECTORS. THIS WAS AN UPGRADE TO AN EXISTING SYSTEM THAT WAS MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD.
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
$313
ANITA B.
07/2004
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
MR. ARNOLD IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT SECURITY SYSTEMS AND SEEMS TO HOLD HIS STAFF TO VERY HIGH STANDARDS. MONITORING PERSONS HAVE BEEN VERY RESPONSIVE WHEN OUR ALARM HAS SOUNDED, CALLING WITHIN 1-2 MINUTES. ON ONE OCCASION, THE ALARM TRIPPED WHILE WE WERE NOT HOME, PERSONNEL CALLED EVERYONE ON OUR LIST INCLUDING DAUGHTER IN NYC (AFTER CALLING THE POLICE). THEY TREAT EACH EPISODE AS IF IT IS A REAL EMERGENCY NEVER JUST ASSUMING IT IS AN ACCIDENT. I FEEL QUITE SAFE.
Description of Work: $250 FEE WAS FOR REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT OF SYSTEM IN OUR PRESENT HOME. MONTHLY FEE FOR HOME MONITORING IS $20-$25.
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
$250
ALEXANDRA B.
05/2004
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
EXCELLENT SERVICE. ALWAYS CALL IMMEDIATELY. IF ALARM GOES OFF, THEY ARE EASY TO REACH FOR INFORMATION AND A QUICK RESPONSE.
Description of Work: INSTALLED ALARM SYSTEM AND MAINTAINS TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY.
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
$1,000
SANDY F.
03/2004
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
VERY TIMELY. VERY POLITE. VERY, VERY REASONABLE. GOOD WORK.
Description of Work: CHECKED ALARM SYSTEM, WHICH THEY ORIGINALLY INSTALLED.
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
03/2004
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
ARNOLD GINSBERG AND HIS STAFF ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL. WHEN WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A SENSOR, HE IS OUT PROMPTLY TO REPAIR.
Description of Work: MONTHLY ALARM COVERAGE AND MAINTENANCE WORK AS REQUIRED.
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
$23
ANDREW K.
03/2004
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
THIS IS A PERSONALIZED SERVICE WITH GOOD FOLLOW UP. VERY DEPENDABLE. MINOR CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS OR REPLACEMENTS WERE EASILY OBTAINED AND PROMPTLY INSTALLED.
Description of Work: INSTALLATION OF PERIMETER ALARM, MOTION DETECTORS, BATTERY BACKUP; REMOTE MONITORING.
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
$2,200
MARY D.
03/2004
4.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
I HAVE USED THIS COMPANY FOR OVER 25 YEARS - THEY ARE RESPONSIVE AND RELIABLE.
Description of Work: I HAVE HAD AN ALARM WITH THIS COMPANY FOR OVER 25 YEARS. THEY INSTALLED THE SYSTEM, PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND RESPOND TO PROBLEMS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$236
03/2004
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
ARNOLD HAS AN EXCELLENT STAFF OF EMPLOYEES WHO ARE POLITE AND EASY TO WORK WITH. THEIR MONTHLY SERVICE FEES ARE REASONABLE.
Description of Work: INSTALL CAMERAS, MONITOR ALARMS.
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FAQ
JOHNSON COUNTY ALARM SYSTEMS INC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Yes, JOHNSON COUNTY ALARM SYSTEMS INC offers free project estimates.
No, JOHNSON COUNTY ALARM SYSTEMS INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, JOHNSON COUNTY ALARM SYSTEMS INC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, JOHNSON COUNTY ALARM SYSTEMS INC offers emergency services.
Yes, JOHNSON COUNTY ALARM SYSTEMS INC offers warranties.
JOHNSON COUNTY ALARM SYSTEMS INC offers the following services: ALARMS. SERVICES EXISTING SYSTEMS.