8 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Service charges apply. Additional phone number 888-546-1622 Additional email - mwain@wainsecurity.com
Business highlights
25 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Alarm security. Alarm Monitoring, Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Video Surveillance (CCTV), Access Control
The company is great at the sales/installation process, but if you have issues afterwards, their responsiveness and follow-up is horrible. It took me 6 weeks to get a new battery for my alarm a couple of years ago. Back in December, 2016 they started contacting me about "routine maintenance" that needed to be done on my system. I left a message on their phone about my availability (no response) and then later emailed him with 3 days that I was available for the service. He never responded, but weeks later (out of the blue) sent me a short email at 5:30 one evening asking if I was available the next morning? Now I have cancelled and have been trying to get them to pick up their equipment for weeks. I got no response to my emails until yesterday, and he told me that normally customers mail their equipment back when they cancel so that they aren't charged for the equipment. I'm not sure why he didn't tell me that on June 29 when I first notified him of my cancel request. He told me that he would get back in touch with me and let me know when a tech would be in my area this week. So, 24 hours later, I have not heard anything else. I just want them to get their equipment. I don't really trust them to return it by mail. I want them to pick it up and give me a receipt for it.
Description of Work: Home security alarm
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Sara B.
08/2016
5.0
home security systems, home automation
+ 0 more
It was great! The guys at Wain are super friendly, knowledgeable about their product, and thorough with installation. They spent all day on the install and stayed afterwards to make sure I was comfortable with the products and software. Highly recommended!!
Description of Work: Install of new security system including fire, smoke, alarm, and video surveillance
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
$2,000
Michele B.
04/2016
1.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
He gave me an estimate to mount a tv and relocate a Directv and Apple TV devices. I accepted his estimate and I tried four times to get the service scheduled and Matthew Wain would not respond back to my emails or phone calls. I would never use this company. Very unprofessional.
Description of Work: He gave me an estimate to mount a tv and relocate a Directv and Apple TV devices. I accepted his estimate and I tried four times to get the service scheduled and Matthew Wain would not respond back to my emails or phone calls. I would never use this company. Very unprofessional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$300
Response from A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security
I am sorry for the trouble I was out sick. I was happy to help by sending my techs out to fix an issue caused by another company for a project that we did not do. If you would like me to fix the issue for you please reach back out to me.
Jason C.
08/2015
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Team was professional, quick and clean, everything went great!
Description of Work: Installation of Wall Mount, wired behind wall for nice clean look.
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
$350
Sheila F.
06/2015
1.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
It did not go well at all see above comments.
Description of Work: It was impossible to get anyone on the phone to get additional information. I finally hit option 4 and got a woman who said my phone was breaking up and I need to call back. Her tone was rude and before I could respond she hung up on me. Needless to say first impressions are lasting . So I will not make anymore attempts to get information. Nor will I move forward with scheduling an appointment. Very disappointing first time experience.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security
I am sorry that you had trouble. I am not sure why angies list gave you my info for audio/video system needs in columbus. we only offer security/alarm services there. you were transferred into our central station for alarms. they would not have been able to help you in any way for your audio needs. Again sorry for your trouble.
Diane D.
04/2015
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
I never called to get the job fulfilled. Not their problem.
Description of Work: I never got with them for an appointment. The ratings above are fake but the darned system won't let me just dump this request for rating and it hangs on and on. I didn't complete the appointment. Please delete your request.
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
Chris N.
03/2015
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Work went very well. Took longer then expected to originally set up the appointment but once it was locked in the service techs showed up a few minutes early which was nice to see. Both of the techs were professional and detailed. They made sure to clean up the job site and that everything was placed exactly where we wanted it. I will use A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security the next time I have a similar job as well.
Description of Work: Mounted 48" flat screen and speakers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
soaad A.
01/2015
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
There were additional costs because I had to purchase a different type of mount that would bend. He had to order the piece before he could come out and he had it within a week. They completed the job in about an hour. Everything went fine.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for a flat panel TV mount. They mounted two forty inch TV’s.
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
PAM L.
11/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Great work. Great guy who did the work.
Description of Work: Mounted a 42 inch Sony TV on wall in out den. Did a great job. No wires showing.
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
$129
Aaron & Maria C.
07/2014
2.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
We have had a difficult time getting them scheduled. They came out 6 weeks ago and they did not have the proper TV mount. When we originally scheduled the appointment, they asked us questions about where the TV is going, electrical outlets, how far off the ground it was going to be, etc. Then they emailed me and said it would be an additional $75, due to the type of mount we needed for the bedroom.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $129 for a Flat Panel TV Mount, Mounting and A/V Configuration Package!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$205
Response from A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security
I am sorry that you had a poor experience. the coupon clearly states that a tilting bracket is included. at no time did you state that you required an articulating bracket. the upcharge for the bracket still keeps us way under the costs of almost every other service provider out there. again i am sorry that you did not enjoy your experience. if you find in the future that we are indeed a good value and you would like to use us to install your tv please dont hesitate to call or email. Matt
Bryan S.
06/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Overall, the service performed went very well. Matt and his partner arrived on-time and got to work quickly. They were very professional, explained clearly what they were doing, and cleaned up after themselves. In terms of the finished product, they delivered on what they said they would do, and I'm very pleased with the work. I would certainly contact Matt again for any similar work in the future.
Description of Work: Wall-mounted two flat-panel TVs
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
Jennifer F.
06/2014
5.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
THE OWNER WAS VERY NICE. I PURCHASED THE COUPON AND HE CONTACTED ME RIGHT AWAY. AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION THROUGH EMAIL OF THE CONFIGURATION WE WERE LOOKING FOR THE PRICE WAS GOING TO BE TOO EXPENSIVE.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$129
William F.
06/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
It went well. They came the first time to mount my TV for $125. They were professional, they cleaned up after themselves and they were prompt. They were efficient and they did the job right.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security to mount my flat screen TV to the wall.
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
$125
Stanley L.
06/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
The service turned out well. They did have to charge additional fee because my TV was larger. The technicians did a nice job. Scheduling was not an issue. a
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for a TV Mounting - Includes Bracket, Concealing of Power and Cables, and 90-Day Warranty.
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
$129
Ryan D.
06/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
There were some complications with the owner. They tried hard to make the Big Deal a value for the installation. They worked diligently to try and meet my needs. I used the Angie's List tool to try and message the provider and the provider's responsiveness was adequate to good. They were professional.
Description of Work: We purchased the Big Deal to put towards the installation of a surround sound system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ruth G.
05/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Installers were courteous, efficient, and did a great job.
Description of Work: Mounted TV on wall, ran cords behind wall
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
Frances D.
05/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
We spoke over the phone. The gentleman was very nice and polite. We talked about it and we both agreed that the TV was too heavy to mount. It was actually a monitor that weighted over 100 pounds. I would use them again if I had a lighter TV to mount.
Description of Work: I purchased a $129 Big for a Flat Panel TV Mount, Mounting and A/V Configuration Package.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sharon W.
05/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
This was a wonderful experience!! Matt was delightful to work with...great communication throughout the process. The guys, Anthony and Dave, were excellent. They were friendly, polite and very respectful! They were thoughtful and meticulous about everything they did. They left not a speck of dust after they were done with the project. We are very satisfied customers.
Description of Work: Mounted our 60" TV on the wall and hide all of the wiring behind the wall.
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
$400
Andria M.
05/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Great quality and very professional and conscientious!
Description of Work: Great job on audio!!!
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
$3,000
Zoe T.
05/2014
2.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
He said he was going to get back to me, but he never called back. This is after Angie's List had intervened and contact him. This interfered with a lot of our scheduled work list.
Description of Work: Flat Panel TV Mount, Mounting and A/V Configuration Package!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
PETE A.
04/2014
3.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
I asked if the mount could pull away from the wall and turn. He told me that?s not the deal I purchased. He wanted to charge me an additional $175. I told him I already have the mount I wanted to use. I asked if he could mount the one I purchased for the price of the Big Deal. His response was yes, but there would be a $25 upcharge and I must supply the mount and the cables.
Description of Work: He was supposed to mount a tv to the wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$129
Response from A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security
No services were performed.
Mark H.
04/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
It went fine. They were very efficient and clean. It was a very satisfied transaction. The pricing was good and fair. They were fine.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security to mount up a 50 inch TV for me.
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
$129
Robin H.
04/2014
1.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
Before purchasing the Angie's deal that this company advertised I tried to contact them numerous times to ask a few questions. I did not receive a call back, email, no response. I think this says a lot about the professionalism, and reputation of a company. If he will not contact a possible client how could you trust the work ethics. I am thankful that I did not purchase the advertised deal offered previously to finding this out!!!
Description of Work: Nothing! could not get anyone to respond
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security
I apologize for any trouble. i went through my emails and the angies list message center and i did not see any messages. i can be reached at 216-701-2144. that is my personal cellular. please call anytime. i would be happy to help out any way that i can.
SUZANNE R.
03/2014
5.0
home theater design
+ -1 more
It went very well. Matthew was on time and fixed the issue very quickly.
Description of Work: Repaired an alarm system that I was having difficulty with.
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
Jennifer S.
03/2014
4.0
home security systems
+ -1 more
The job required services and work that unfortunately "A Sound Alternative" could not provide. This included building the wall out, plaster work, and more. Matt was responsive and helpful and we appreciated his honesty in what could and couldn't be done.
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Service Categories
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Home Security Systems,
Home Automation,
Phone Sales,
TV Sales,
Phone Wiring
FAQ
A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security offers free project estimates.
No, A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security offers emergency services.
No, A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security does not offer warranties.
A Sound Alternative Inc DBA Wain Security offers the following services: Alarm security. Alarm Monitoring, Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Video Surveillance (CCTV), Access Control
Contact information
8803 brecksville rd Suite 7-196, Brecksville, OH 44141