Since 1997 True Value Security Systems has Installed & Monitored Security Alarm Systems for Homes & Businesses in New York City, Nassau, Western Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland Counties. Please visit our PHOTO and VIDEO sections to learn more & see our products in action. After working for several large and smaller alarm companies, l started True Value Security Systems. My name is Mitchell Meyer. I guarantee with my service that you will never want to use another alarm company. Our clients become an extension of our family and they know us by name. We always answer calls and clients are always open to call me with any problems. Call and we'll have you saying... "I Love My Alarm Company". Please visit our PHOTO and VIDEO section to see our products in action.
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28 years of trusted experience
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The smaller company you have been looking for. Home Security Alarm Systems Wireless, Home Security Alarm Back Up Radio (No landline Phone required), Business Security Alarm Systems, Entry Level Home Automation Systems, Environmental Detectors, Flood Detectors, Temperature Detectors, Life Safety Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors,
Went fine for several years. Then out of the blue the alarm started going off for no reason at times. The company missed a scheduled appointment to examine the problem. When he did show up he said an unknown something was causing the problem and gave up. He took the equipment that I was charged $199 to purchase and left me with this: “I am sorry but I have no idea what you would like me to do. I prefer to keep my customers but I don’t do magic. There is nothing for me to fix.”
Description of Work: Alarm services.
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Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$2,029.98
l B.
08/2018
5.0
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He came out and fixed it for me. He is excellent in responding and is available whenever you need him. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: They came out to check the connections to my wireless alarm system.
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quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alexei O.
06/2017
5.0
home security systems
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Not even sure whether annual contract price/payments are lower than Slomin's or any other company. The catch is in customer service. I have to say that Mitchell (owner) really cares about his customers. I'm not saying he is not here to make money and provides good service because he loves humankind... But, he has proven to us through last 3 years that: 1. He is always available if we text or call him with any question 2. He can come to our house with very short notice 3. He can thrown in some freebies 4. He is patient in cases when he needs to clarify something We recommend TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS
Description of Work: We wanted to switch from Slomin's to some other company for no particular reason other than our Slomin's contract was up. I did not feel any love towards Slomin's. I found TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS on Angie's List and we went with Mitchell.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Marion K.
03/2017
5.0
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We have had True Value for 3 years now, and continue to be very happy with the service. Mitchell is always quick to respond to questions and requests for service. We really appreciate his personalized service, and he is a pleasure to deal with.
Description of Work: Alarm system and security cameras.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stan P.
02/2017
5.0
home security systems
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karim showed when promised and though it took two visits to resolve the error codes, he fixed everything and left me with an operating system.
Description of Work: Security system was not functioning and the original installer did not respond to calls or emails so I needed someone to resolve all the error codes.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
ALAN S.
02/2017
5.0
home security systems
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Great. Mitchel did it. He explained everything and asked if there were any questions. He is always very courteous, thorough, and professional.
Description of Work: We needed an adjustment in our security system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David S.
01/2017
5.0
home security systems
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We couldn't be any happier with True Value Security system service. Sales person and owner Mr. Meyer was very professional and extremely helpful on advising us on which system its a right fit for us. Installation was done by two experienced installers just in two days exactly as promised. Over all we are very happy with the price and professionalism.
Description of Work: Install and set up new alarm system and start regular monthly monitoring service
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
$1,800
Nicholas P.
10/2016
5.0
home security systems
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Mitchell came to our house and explained what we needed and what the charges would be. He was very clear about everything. We agreed to use his services and made an appointment for installation. He and his assistant arrived at the agreed upon day and time. Worked very neatly and were very clean. Came back to straighten out a small problem (dead battery in one of the sensors) He always answers the phone himself when called. Few times we set off the alarm by mistake there was a immediate response call from the monitor. We would recommend True Value Security Systems to anyone who needs this service!
Description of Work: Installed full house 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
$1,730
Luigina S.
10/2016
5.0
home security systems
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We have been working with True Value Security System since 2014. Mitchell came to set up the alarm system and he is the only one we have worked with since! TMitchell is always available to answer our questions, and he has come out to our house a to help us with the system. (we replaced our doors and needed him to re activate door alarms). He is always punctual and professional.
Description of Work: We have alarm system 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
alissa L.
10/2016
5.0
home security systems
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When we first moved in, I contacted all the major alarm companies for estimates - my mailbox was filled with offers from those big companies and the deals they offered had so many catches - and pushy sales people, I was turned off quickly. I found Mitchell and True Value Security on Angie's List and I'm glad I did. He was a true "mensch" - he returned calls quickly, set up a visit immediately and gave us an honest - and not pushy - assessment of what he felt we needed. It aligned with what we had in mind. We appreciated his honesty, and lack of fear tactics (which other sales people had used before) and we love our alarm. It is super easy to use and the one time we had an issue, Mitchell came within 24 hours of us contacting him (our upstairs smoke detector was going off when the steam from the shower reached - Mitchell moved it within 5 minutes at no charge). It is very reassuring knowing that the alarm was installed properly at a competitive price in a very timely manner, and that continual service is provided with the same level of professionalism. Monthly payments are incredibly affordable - even lower than the big companies we researched and the monitoring company is very responsive. We are very pleased and thankful we found True Value - we can sleep more soundly at night knowing our home is protected.
Description of Work: Alarm installation
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
Ronald H.
10/2016
5.0
home security systems
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Mitchell was called, he arrived promptly. He evaluated the situation. The trouble was with the dial out modem. Problem corrected and at no charge. Mitchell made my day. I always tense up when a service provider makes a house call.
Description of Work: Central Station monitoring was not getting the triggered alarms.
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
Luminita D.
09/2016
5.0
home security systems
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First of all, he's always answering the phone and you don't have to call again or to leave messages. He listened to us and explained what we should or shouldn't do. We have confidence and peace of mind - finally! What a difference from the previous company that we had! We are glad to have hired such a company with honest and hard working people. Recommend it 100% to everyone who needs an alarm company
Description of Work: He advised us what batteries to use for our glass breakers and he explained how to use the Keypad Station.
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
Marty R.
09/2016
5.0
home security systems
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I have used True Value Alarm for 14 years. The key factor is trust. . The owner truly wants to make his customers happy, and looks out for their best interest. He provides advice which allows me to save money as opposed to looking for ways to replace or sell me things I don't need. Fair and honest pricing. Work is concise, never had any issues in 14 years. Always reliable .
Description of Work: The provider reconnected wiring , provided new fire alarm detector, installed wireless devices
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
Robert P.
08/2016
1.0
home security systems
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Mitchell blamed the poor night vision on the new outside lights. The outside lights are not new and are the same ones when he installed the system. My 5 year contract is almost up and he does not want to do the job. Mitchell offered me $300 in credit toward my service contract to take down the negative reviews. I just want the cameras fixed and for him to honor the contract. My payments have been on time for the past 4 years and 6months. This is not the only time I had negative issues with Mitchell but being locked into a 5 year service contract that you can cancel but have to pay 80% of the remaining payments left me with no other choice but to deal with him for 5 years.
Description of Work: My outdoor camera's night vision is failing. I had a theft on the property at night and I couldn't even tell if it was a man or woman, or if they were black or white. I asked Mitchell to fix the cameras 3 weeks ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS
I ask the Angie's List members to read my other review to gauge the type of work we do. I deal with the public and sometimes I get people who are not reasonable. The client who left this review is a retired Corrections Officer and talked to me like he owned me. I dealt with him as he say's 4 and 1/2 years. He owns a rooming house and runs it like a jail. I have been there, seen for myself and I have talked to his tenants. This client left me 3 bad reviews on Angie's List, Yelp.com and Google Business Listings. He did everything he can to ruin my reputation. This was not my first issue with this client. The first issue is where he asking for a favor and what he told me was a lie. As he complained about the current issue he went on and on about some guy he new did his camera system cheaper, that I was overcharging him and that "I can do it myself". That was his real complaint. He used the camera views as his ruse. After I had installed all the equipment (I charged him $400.00 per camera we installed) he told me "I found this camera (on the property he had just purchased) and I was wondering if you can install it". I was going to be there doing other work so I was trying to be nice and I said "I will install it for $75.00". He hands me the camera and inside the box is an invoice that he purchased it that week. So he didn't find it, he planned the purchase and then asked me instead of paying the price I normally charged. When I saw this I told him the invoice was in the box and he said "I shouldn't be reading his invoices" as if I did something wrong. He then told me I was fired asked for the access keys he had given me and said he would not be honoring our contract. Sue me he said. I shut down his system. He threatened me in every way and realized that he was obligated to follow by the agreement he signed or he wouldn't have a working camera system. He then agreed and I put the system back online. I caught him lying, so he fired me. With the current issue he is complaining about the night time camera views which were working and he can see a reasonable view from every camera in his system. I am happy to never have to deal with this guy again.
Cindy C.
08/2016
5.0
home security systems
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Mitch is very personable. He is straightforward. It is such a pleasure to do business with him. We just purchased a home in Long Island. Most people would come in and sell you everything. Mitch, on the other hand, knew the house had an alarm system previously and tried to see if he could use as much of the old alarm system's stuff so we could save money and not spend unnecessary money. Unfortunately, none of the old stuff worked and we had to start from scratch...Mitch took his time to make sure he did the job right. He constantly asked me for my input on where I wanted the wires to go etc. He's not one of those guy that come in and just try to get things done and get out. Not Mitch! He is very detailed oriented. He thinks things through before making a decision. Mitch's alarm system is really awesome. Last time, my husbanded "Armed Stay" the home. I totally forgot about it and decided to open the window. O boy! I triggered the alarm to go off. Within seconds, we received a phone call to make sure everything is alright. By the way, we did it twice with the same immediate response time, LOL! Mitch is always available. He is very dedicated to his clients 200%. He is definitely one in a million. Don't look anywhere else. He's the guy you want to do business with! We plan to have him come back and put more alarms soon since we are in the process of getting a permit to changed a couple of our windows!
Description of Work: Alarm system for the entire house
Rating Category
Rating 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
allan F.
08/2016
5.0
home security systems
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The job went very well. I have a large home in Great Neck. The owner of the company, Mitchell Myer was on the job with his assistant, Victor on time as promised. The installation, many contact points, took about an entire work-day. Then Mitchell stayed on and spent another two hours teaching my wife and me how to operate the system. The extra time was amazing. When MItchell left we were very comfortable using the system. One would not get this kind of commitment and personal attention from one of the very large alarm companies. The monitoring is great. Tested them a couple of times....and the response was in about ten seconds .....tough to beat that. I recommend True Value sSecurity Systems to anyone wanting an excellent system at a fair price, and real commitment from the principal of the company.
Description of Work: Install a very complete home burglar alarm system. 24/7 monitoring for burglar and fire alarms
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
$3
Sue C.
08/2016
5.0
home security systems
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Honest and reliable. Excellent service.
Description of Work: Annual Inspection
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
Joshua P.
12/2015
5.0
home security systems
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We had new windows installed on Friday. That day we called Mitch and he was willing to come over with barely a moment's notice to help reinstall our sensors on our windows. As it turns out in all the confusion, the window installers only salvaged one of the two sensors/magnets for the windows so Mitch came over with replacements and installed everything in a matter of minutes. Mitch is always reliable and extremely focused on pleasing his customers - he truly provides personalized service in all that he does. We will continue to use Mitch and recommend him to anyone looking for a home security system.
Description of Work: Reinstalled window sensors on new windows.
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
$75
ALAN S.
12/2015
5.0
home security systems
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It aIl went very smoothly. As usual, Mitchell responded almost immediately to our call, made an appointment for the day after the door installation, arrived promptly at the appointment time, and moved the sensor to the new door. As is his M.O., Mitchell was very competent, professional, knowledgeable, and efficient..We'll continue to use Mitchell for our future security needs.
Description of Work: Mitchell moved an alarm sensor to a new door we'd had installed the previous 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
Francisco M.
10/2015
1.0
home security systems
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He sounded very rude on the phone when I called him, he made it seem like I needed him more than he needed me. Instead of trying to cater to a new customer he was sounding like he was trying to ask questions that meant he wouldn't be suited for me. The quote he gave me was also not very impressive.
Description of Work: I called for an estimate on security camera installation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
Response from TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS
I never met this client in person and we did no business together. The caller spent $0.00 with our company. We spoke for about 90 seconds on the phone. I attempted to asked this caller a series of about questions about what type of system he wanted and what type of building it was to be installed in. After each question the caller became less patient and only wanted "The Price". In order to give someone an accurate quote I need to understand how much work is involved. After 3 or 4 questions I stopped asking questions and told him a price with 1/2 the information needed. I matched his tone of voice. He seemed unhappy and hung up.
Cliff L.
09/2015
5.0
home security systems
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It went exactly as Mitchell explained. The problem I faced was my alarm system periodically made a beeping noise every twelve hours. Not a life-threatening situation but definitely annoying and needed to be fixed. Mitchell explained I could temporarily disconnect the battery and the AC plug, order a new battery. He even went as far as physically describing where the control box is typically located. Again, I was very appreciative of his expert help.
Description of Work: Contacted the owner Mitchell with a problem with my alarm system even though his company didn't install it. He clearly and patiently explained how I could fix the problem myself rather than shelling out money for a service call. I found him to be professional and friendly; if I ever need to have work done on my home alarm system, I will definitely call his company first.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS
It was my pleasure to help. Mitchell Meyer
AVRA W.
08/2015
5.0
home security systems
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Mitch was very professional and pleasant to deal with. He took the time to explain the system and costs thoroughly. We feel assured we can call on him should any problems occur.
Description of Work: Mitch installed a security system on doors and windows on two floors of our 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
$1,000
Response from TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS
You were a pleasure to work with. Mitchell Meyer
Federico J.
08/2015
5.0
home security systems
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Installation went very well. Mitch and his technician Mr Romero were prompt, efficient and clean in all their work. They asked for my input on all items such as wire placement as well as giving me their recommendations. Mitch was very hands on which is unusual for an owner and very prompt in returning my calls. There were a couple of issues with the equipment but Mitch resolved immediately. Equipment is high quality (Honeywell). Wanted to add a few sensors and Mitch took care of Gratis. Very happy with the system as a whole. Not the cheapest system but when dealing with the security of your house, you do not want to go cheap. Note: high cost also due to the fact that I prepaid for 3 years of monitoring. Would highly recommend Total Security.
Description of Work: Installed outdoor perimeter cameras, outdoor perimeter sensors, whole house indoor window and door sensors, indoor motion detectors, fire alarm, etc
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Response from TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. Mitchell Meyer
gregory F.
07/2015
5.0
home security systems
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Every service provider should take example on Mitch. He is professional, courteous and efficient. He listened to our needs and delivered to us exactly what we needed. And his price his right. Absolutely remarkable!
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
Response from TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS
You were a pleasure to work with. Mitchell Meyer
Patrick O.
07/2015
5.0
home security systems
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This alarm and camera system were set up two years ago in my house; I've waited all this time because I wanted to see whether Mitch, the owner of the company, was true to his word about the installation and follow-up after the installation. I am pleased to report that he is. The system is working very well and Mitch has been in contact with me to check on how things are working. This could wind up as a very lengthy review, but to keep it brief, here are highlights: 1. The installation took place on the day and time scheduled, which was Labor Day weekend of 2013, on a Saturday. Mitch and his technician were on time. 2. Mitch and his technician spent the entire day installing both the camera system and the alarm system; they were very careful during the installation regarding wall mounts, wires and the keypad. At each step of the way, they explained what they were doing, giving me options, where available, regarding how installation might proceed. 3. Following their work, both Mitch and the camera technician explained how all components worked; they walked me through several practices with the keypad for the alarm and the 'how to' of the recording system for the cameras. When they left, I felt confident enough to alarm and disarm the system without major problems. 4. During installation, Mitch discovered that a previous alarm system in the house was still active and connected to my telephone line. He explained this to me, including how the new system would tie-in to the former line with the update to the new system. This was very helpful information for me. 5. Mitch followed up on a regular basis with me in the weeks following all this work, including a service call or two to fix a few glitches in the system. He also followed up with phone calls well after the installation (including a full year later) to check on how things were working. 6. Whenever I have needed to contact Mitch, he has responded immediately to questions and concerns. My only quibble with this installation was the ultimate price, which was caused by the long hours it took to put the entire system in; they were here for almost 12 hours. While this additional labor charge did upset me at the time, Mitch included a free smoke-detector tied to the alarm system, and he has remained true to his word regarding service and follow-up calls. In short, if you are looking for a local, reliable, customer-oriented individual and company for an alarm system installation, call Mitch at True Value Security systems. He will be straightforward with you and will do a quality job. While it's taken me almost two years to complete this review, as they say, the job has stood the test of time. Mitch's quality products and reliability make his company far preferable to any of the large national chains who will arrive, install and disappear. True Value will arrive, install, and stay with the customer for as long as it takes to master the system and work with any problems or concerns that may arise. For my money, that's worth a great deal.
Description of Work: Installed security camera system and alarm system; three external cameras on the security system, with a monitor and recording device. Wireless alarm system has sensors on all windows and doors, with keypad installed and connection to monitoring station. Also installed smoke detector connected to monitoring station.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
Response from TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS
Thank you taking the time to let others know about our work. The additional charges were for the major changes that we asked for during the installation. The original plan was to run the camera system wire inside your home. It was changed to running metal piping outside your home which added trips to pick up equipment, and a lot of time to install the pipe and painting the pipe black as requested and that increased the price. We are pleased that you are having a good experience with the equipment and our services. Mitchell Meyer
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FAQ
TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS offers free project estimates.
Yes, TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS offers emergency services.
Yes, TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS offers warranties.
TRUE VALUE SECURITY SYSTEMS offers the following services: The smaller company you have been looking for. Home Security Alarm Systems Wireless, Home Security Alarm Back Up Radio (No landline Phone required), Business Security Alarm Systems, Entry Level Home Automation Systems, Environmental Detectors, Flood Detectors, Temperature Detectors, Life Safety Detectors, Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors,