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Guardian Alarm of Cleveland

Home Security Systems, Home Automation

About us

Guardian Alarm has been protecting families and businesses since 1930 and is the largest family owned and operated security company in North America. Protect your family from home invasion and desperate criminals when you are there, and protect your valuables from vandals and thieves when you are away. Every 14.6 seconds a burglary occurs in the US. Homes without monitored security systems are 3X more likely to be burglarized than homes with a security system. We have an award winning service and technical staff. Our industry leading UL Listed, FM Approved Monitoring Center is hard at work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, monitoring your home, so you don’t have to worry about the safety of your loved one and property!

Business highlights

94 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Home and Business Security Systems, Remote View Camera Systems, Home Automation, Medical Alerts Buttons for seniors, Life Safety Systems (CO, Smoke, Sump Pumps, Temp and Flood Detectors) Managed Access Control, Video Security, Fire Systems, and Digital Radio Transmissions.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.222 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
59%
4
23%
3
5%
2
9%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.3
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.2
punctuality
4.3
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews

William F.
11/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Date of service: Nov 4, 2015 Cost of service: $600 for installation and $48 monthly
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Constance C.
10/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
100% satisfied.
Description of Work: Upgrade my alarm 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
$280

Dave S.
04/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The sales person arrived when promised and provided a detailed estimate of a security system that met the needs of our house without pressure. The price was considerably lower than a competing bid. The installer also arrived when promised and did a professional job adapting to the peculiarities of our house. They had to return once to adjust one of the sensors that was set too sensitive but the problem was resolved promptly.

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
$1,560

CHRISTINE M.
03/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
This is an excellent alarm service and very reliable.
Description of Work: Guardian monitors my home security and calls me if the temperature in the house and greenhouse falls below an acceptable level. It sends an alarm if an intrudeer breaks through an alarm that has been set by the homeowner.

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
$100

ANDREW G.
04/2013
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They did come out and gave an estimate. They have come home several times. We are still getting couple of kinks. The sales person that had come out was an ex cop and he was friendly and very talkative. He gave too much information sometimes but he was wonderful. One point they wouldn't come out to the house and did only phone interview which was a little bit hard. We had to wait a week for them to order our package and customize it. They came out to the house the following week. The insulation went fine and it was okay. They had to fix a couple of parts and had to come back and cut a hole in the door to put a keypad on but the rest of the system actually works really well. They have been out two more times since then to move the system to the basement to cover the area for a week or so and when we had the glass block they moved it back upstairs. In that they were ridiculously patient. The gentleman that they sent to install was not a locksmith and he didn't know how to put the door and the door lock. Another technician came and said the last one put in reverse so it was left side door but it was put in the right side door. So we couldn't lock or unlock it and it just stayed and it didn't allow him to get unlocked. It is fixed now and works fine. They left us with a hole in the door and did not get back for a week. He did contact customer service about the hole in our door for a week and when they came to repair they couldn't and so the customer service was very nice and credited the account. They were professional. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Guardian Alarm to install an alarm. During the last visit they had to repair something which they couldn't do during the previous visit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

TOM R.
10/2012
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: We had Cincinnati Bell security and they sold their operation to Guardian. The transfer was seamless and we have had no problems.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Jason F.
07/2012
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They were who we had originally, and we didn't feel like changing, because then they would have to exchange all of the equipment. We're still using them.
Description of Work: I use Gaurdian Alarm for my alarm system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

JOANN P.
06/2012
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They are very good, right on the ball. They come and update one of the contacts if it's getting old and put in a new one right away. I can't remember anything that's ever gone wrong with them...I would give them all A grades.
Description of Work: We currently use them for home alarm services.

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
$33

Donald W.
04/2012
2.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
UPDATE: GUARDIAN reimburded us our last two months' worth of payments, so I am happy that they resolved the issue. We are still disputing the fees that Guardian is trying to collect. We do not want to pay for the remaining contract due to poor service and knowing our home was without an alarm for 4-5 weeks. We feel that this interrupted service is unexceptable. We would like a refund for the months of December and January when our home was not covered. We consider their poor service to be breach of contract. We should had a contract with Amenican, not Guardian, so we feel that this also shows we have no contract with Guardian.
Description of Work: UPDATE: GUARDIAN reimburded us our last two months' worth of payments, so I am happy that they resolved the issue. Our original alarm company was American. We were in a five year contract with American when Guardian bought out our contract. The contract trasferred in mid-Decemebr, 2011. In January 2012, the alarm keypad in our home had a code on it that meant we needed a service call. I arranged the service call which was supposed to cost $60/half hour, but since I complained that I needed the service call due to the contract trasfer, the fee was waived. The Guardian Alarm technician arrived and told me that our home was unsecured due to the trasfer and this was true with many of the accounts that were transfered. We had been without a working alarm system on our home for 4-5 weeks without even knowing it! We were still paying for it. We called and complained. The receptionist was rude. We informed her that we would cancel our contract due to poor service. We hired a new company. We canceled our services with Guardian. Although our contract was with American, Guardian has now sent us to collections for the remaining amount due on our contract. We are disputing this since we were uncovered. We will not give them a second chance to fail to protect our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0

$45

Jeff J.
02/2012
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
I was very happy with them. They know exactly what they are talking about and they don't try to sell you something you don't need. They are very professional and friendly. They answer any questions you have and then give you survey to fill out when they leave.
Description of Work: I have their alarm system in both my homes.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

LENORE H.
12/2010
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Things are going well, we haven’t had a need to contact them.
Description of Work: They are my alarm company.

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

FRED N.
09/2010
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
No problems encountered. We did decide to deal with a local company versus a national. We would not use the company in the future only because we expect to deal with a local company again if our needs change.
Description of Work: Services were not provided; we opted to go with a local company as opposed to a national provider. The follow-ups were timely. Information asked for was provided.

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


MARTHA M.
09/2010
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They came and installed the wireless system. They were very prompt and their estimate was correct. They finished the work ahead of time. They clearly explained everything. I am very pleased and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for home security.
Description of Work: I chose Guardian for home security.

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

LENORE H.
01/2010
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They were less expensive that anyone else. They were easy to work with and prompt. They were accommodating and I liked them.
Description of Work: I used them to install an alarm system for my house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Robert and Kimberly L.
02/2009
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They were polite, courteous, and did a good job with the installation.
Description of Work: They installed a new alarm unit.

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
$199

CHRISTINE M.
10/2008
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
The work was done expeditiously. I needed to retrofit the door which I did with a private contractor. It's a much safer operation now.
Description of Work: This company has monitored my alarm for several years. Periodically, I update the wiring and equipment. The most recent addition was a handheld device which I keep on my auto key ring. This allows me to turn on and off the alarm without accessing the keypad. It is very convenient.

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

Robert and Kimberly L.
07/2008
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They were very punctual. The salesman was very professional and courteous to speak with. However, the installer had forgotten to clean up completely after himself.
Description of Work: I had three door contacts installed on my alarm system. The company I hired was one recommended from corporate and the gentleman that was the salesman I spoke to was Joe Clark and I appreciated talking to him very much.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

VIRGENE G S.
06/2006
3.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
I have left messages and not received a response.
Description of Work: They came out and made a map for the installation and then when the installers arrived they did not have the map and I have not heard from them since. It has been two or three weeks since.

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


KARYN M.
01/2006
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with my experience with this company. Mark Keserich, the representative to came out, was informative, patient and very knowledgeable. The installation went very well and everything was put back in its place upon completion. Also there was extensive direction on how to operate the system. It was a good choice on our part to go with Guardian Alarm.
Description of Work: Install control panel and keypad, wireless detector on front and side doors, motion detector and receiver.

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
$439.68

CHRISTINE M.
10/2005
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
I HAVE BEEN VERY PLEASED BY THE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND THEIR MONITORING SWITCHBOARD. THEIR REPAIR PERSON IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EFFICIENT.
Description of Work: GUARDIAN MONITORS FOR BREAK-INS AND FIRE. I WOULDN'T BE WITHOUT THEM.

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
$104.88

RAYMOND & PAULA W.
06/2001
2.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
WERE READY TO DUMP THIS COMPANY. THE LATEST PROBLEM WAS CORRUPTION OF THEIR COMPUTER DATA ON US and FAILURE OF THE COMPANY TO HONOR OUR REQUEST TO HAVE SOMEONE CALL TO EXPLAIN WHY THERE WAS THIS PROBLEM. COST IS AN ANNUAL FEE.
Description of Work: REMOTE MONITORING FOR FIRE & BREAK-INS

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$300

RAYMOND & PAULA W.
09/2000
1.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
SERVICE TECHNICIAN FAILED TO SHOW UP OR CALL. MONITORY SITUATIN REPS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN. TECH. SHOWED UP THE NEXT MORNING WITH NO APOLOGY OFFERED.
Description of Work: CHECK OUT AND REPAIR FAULTY SENSORS

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


    Contact information

    1507 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

    www.guardianalarm.com

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Home Security Systems,
    Home Automation

    FAQ

    Guardian Alarm of Cleveland is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.
    Guardian Alarm of Cleveland accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Guardian Alarm of Cleveland offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Guardian Alarm of Cleveland offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Guardian Alarm of Cleveland does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Guardian Alarm of Cleveland offers emergency services.
    No, Guardian Alarm of Cleveland does not offer warranties.
    Guardian Alarm of Cleveland offers the following services: Home and Business Security Systems, Remote View Camera Systems, Home Automation, Medical Alerts Buttons for seniors, Life Safety Systems (CO, Smoke, Sump Pumps, Temp and Flood Detectors) Managed Access Control, Video Security, Fire Systems, and Digital Radio Transmissions.

    Contact information

    1507 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

    www.guardianalarm.com