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Guardian Protection

Home Security Systems

About us

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

Business highlights

74 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

New Security Systems with Cameras. New Security Systems with Home Automation. Guardian Protection also installs security systems for businesses with product lines that include Video Surveillance, CCTV, Fire Safety Systems, and Access Control.

Services we don't offer

Home automation only Camera repair (if not an existing customer)

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.72,193 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
6%
3
2%
2
2%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1476-2193 of 2193 reviews

David S.
10/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
WE RECEIVED SERVICE THE SAME WEEK. THEY CAME OUT ON A FRIDAY EVENING FOR OUR CONVENIENCE. THEY GAVE US THE SIGN AND STICKERS FOR OUR HOME BEFORE THE ALARM WAS INSTALLED.
Description of Work: HOME ALARM SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED ALONG WITH SMOKE ALARM DETECTION 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
$900

LESLIE D.
09/2004
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
I HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION, INCLUDING SLOPPY WORK, AND LOOSE WIRES. I CALLED THE MANAGEMENT, AND THEY IMMEDIATELY CAME OUT TO REVIEW THE WORK, AGREED THAT IT WAS BELOW STANDARDS, AND CORRECTED THE ISSUES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. I APPRECIATED THEIR REASONABLE & EFFICIENT RESPONSE WHEN I HAD A COMPLAINT.
Description of Work: INSTALLED AN ALARM SERVICE.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

MaryBeth I.
09/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
ON TIME, PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY, NO SURPRISES-EXCELLENT!
Description of Work: INSTALLED SYSTEM AT OUR HOME.

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
$563

ED K.
08/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
KIRK BOOHER, THE SALESMAN, WAS GREAT. QUICK FAST, AND PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: INSTALLED NEW SECURITY SYSTEM.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

RICHARD H D.
07/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
IN ALL WAYS, THIS IS A MOST PROFESSIONAL COMPANY. THEY WERE THE MOST RESPONSIVE AND COMPETITIVE OF THE THREE FIRMS SELECTED FROM ANGIE'S LIST TO BID ON THE REPLACEMENT ALARM SYSTEM. THEIR PERFORMANCE WAS HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THEIR COMPETITORS. KIRK BOOHER, THEIR REPRESENTITIVE, KNOWS HIS PRODUCT WELL AND PRESENTS IT MOST COMPLETELY. THE INSTALLATION WAS AS PROPOSED, ON TIME AND FAULTLESS. WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND THEM.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY INSTALLED A SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM TO REPLACE ONE DAMAGED BY LIGHTENING.

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
$870

DEBRA B.
04/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
KIRK WAS VERY HELPFUL WITH RECOMMENDING WHAT FEATURES WE SHOULD HAVE INSTALLED. THE INSTALLER DID A NICE JOB DURING INSTALLATION, LEFT EVERYTHING VERY CLEAN. THOROUGH EXPLANATION OF HOW THE ALARM WORKED. WE ALSO GOT THE MONTHLY MONITORING AS WELL.
Description of Work: INSTALLED BOTH FIRE AND BURGLAR 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
$1,000

JENNIFER Z.
03/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
SERVICE PEOPLE WERE/ARE COURTEOUS. FAST RESPONSE IS WONDERFUL.
Description of Work: INSTALLATION AND ONGOING SERVICE OF SECURITY ALARM.

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

Tina O.
03/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
THE SERVICEMAN ARRIVED AND PROCEEDED TO EXPLAIN THE SYSTEM. HE TESTED IT WITH THE HOME OFFICE. HE ALSO EXPLAINED THE VARIOUS SETTINGS TO ME, AND MADE SURE I COULD ACTIVATE AND DE-ACTIVATE THE SYSTEM BEFORE HE LEFT.
Description of Work: A GUARDIAN SYSTEM HAD ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED AND AN ACTIVATION PROCESS HAD TO BE DONE FOR ME AS THE NEW 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

03/2004
2.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
THEY INSTALLED OUR SECURITY SYSTEM AND MOTION DETECTORS VERY WELL. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT THE SIREN WENT OFF ONE TIME, WITHOUT HAVING SET IT, WHICH MUST HAVE BEEN DUE TO A MALFUNCTION.
Description of Work: SECURITY SYSTEM AND MOTION DETECTORS INSTALLED IN HOME.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

STEPHEN S.
03/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
THE INSTALLER WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL. HE WAS ON TIME AND VERY EFFICIENT WITH HIS TIME.
Description of Work: BROUGHT SERVICE IN FROM OUTSIDE PHONE BOX INTO THE HOUSE. WIRED THE WINDOWS AND DOORS AS SPECIFIED. ALSO ADDED A MOTION SENSOR IN UPSTAIRS HALLWAY.

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

03/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
GUARDIAN IS PUNCTUAL AND EFFICIENT. ON OCCASION WHEN I HAVE SET OFF THE ALARM BY MISTAKE, THEY ARE ALWAYS IN CONTACT WITH ME IMMEDIATELY. THEIR ALARM SYSTEM IS VERY WELL DESIGNED.
Description of Work: WIRING FOR ALARM AND FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. SYSTEM MONITORING.

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
$3,000

GINA Q.
02/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
GUARDIAN PROVIDED AN EFFICIENT DESIGN FOR OUR OLD HOUSE. THEY WERE ABLE TO REUSE OLD WIRING AND DETECTOR FROM THE PREVIOUS ALARM SYSTEM WHICH WAS NOT GUARDIAN. I WAS PLEASED BY THAT AND THOUGHT IT WAS VERY HONEST OF THEM TO DO THAT.
Description of Work: INSTALLATION OF AN ALARM SYSTEM, INCLUDING MOTION DETECTORS, PRESSURE SENSORS AND FIRE PROTECTION.

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

02/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
AFTER OUR HOME WAS FINISHED, THEY CAME AND INSTALLED MOTION DETECTORS AND SENSORS AND KEYPADS, PLUS ACTIVATED THE SYSTEM. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ON TIME AND MADE SURE WE KNEW HOW TO WORK THE SYSTEM. HE COMMUNICATED VERY WELL. HE GAVE US EXTRA STICKERS AND HINTS ON HOW TO DETER THIEVES. HE MADE US FEEL VERY SAFE. HE CLEANED UP AFTER HIMSELF AND KEPT HIS TOOLS ON A TOWEL (VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU HAVE JUST REDONE WOOD FLOORS!).
Description of Work: THEY CAME TO THE HOUSE PRIOR TO PLASTERING AND TALKED TO US ABOUT WHERE WE WANTED ALARMS AND HOW MUCH SECURITY WAS NECESSARY. WE PLANNED THE SYSTEM TOGETHER.

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
$1,200

02/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
THEY ARE VERY RELIABLE EVEN THOUGH THEIR PRICES AREN'T THAT GREAT. WHEN WE NEED SOME ASSISTANCE THEY ARE RIGHT THERE TO HELP US OUT.
Description of Work: THEY PROVIDE US WITH OUR HOME ALARM SYSTEM.

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
$200

02/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
PROMPTLY RESPONDS TO SERVICE REQUESTS. MONITORING SERVICE RESPONDS TO SIGNALS QUICKLY.
Description of Work: HOME, FIRE, AND BURGLAR 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
$66

02/2004
3.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
RESPOND IMMEDIATELY AND ARE DEPENDABLE. HAVE BEEN HAPPY WITH THEM FOR YEARS.
Description of Work: ALARM MONITORING.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

02/2004
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
GUARDIAN PROTECTION DOES GREAT WORK. VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE. IF ANYTHING WERE TO GO WRONG, THEY ARE RIGHT THERE FOR YOU. IF THERE'S A FALSE ALARM, THEY ARE THE FIRST TO CALL WITHIN A COUPLE SECONDS.
Description of Work: INSTALLED SECURITY SYSTEM IN MY 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
$150

02/2004
3.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
MY INITIAL EXPERIENCE WITH GUARDIAN WAS A POSITIVE ONE, HOWEVER, THAT CHANGED VERY QUICKLY. AFTER THE TECH LEFT MY HOUSE, I RECEIVED A COPY OF A CONTRACT IN THE MAIL. THE CONTRACT TERM WAS FOR 3 YEARS. I NEVER AGREED TO THESE TERMS. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND TALKED TO A SUPERVISOR AND THE TERM WAS LOWERED TO 1 YEAR.
Description of Work: ON 5.30.03, MY FAMILY PURCHASED OUR FIRST HOME. I DISCOVERED THAT THE HOUSE HAD A SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLED. GUARDIAN CAME AND REACTIVATED THE SYSTEM.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29.95

SUSAN & GARY N.
10/2003
2.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
WE WANTED AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR AND THE SALESPERSON WOULD ONLY DO IT IF WE SIGNED UP FOR THEIR MONITORING SERVICE. WE TOLD THEM UP FRONT IT WAS A REPAIR ONLY. THEY SENT A SALESPERSON TO TRY TO GET US TO BUY THE MONITORING SERVICE, BEFORE THEY WOULD DO A REPAIR.
Description of Work: REPAIRED ALARM SYSTEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

HEATHER B.
05/2003
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
SALESPERSON CAN COME OFF AS PUSHY AT TIMES, BUT THEY MEAN NO HARM. COMPANY REALLY MAKES THEIR MONEY THROUGH YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR SERVICES.
Description of Work: HAD A CONTROL PANEL INSTALLED, MOTION DETECTORS, DOOR CONTACTS, INTERIOR SIREN, SMOKE DETECTOR/HEAT DETECTOR, & KEY FOB. HAPPY WITH COMPANY'S JOB. NO PROBLEMS.

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
$400

MARK & JANET T.
05/2003
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
THE SALESMAN DIDNT REALLY TALK ABOUT THE HARDWIRED SYSTEM SO I THOUGHT THE PRODUCT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE PERSON WHO CAME TO INSTALL THE SYSTEM TOLD ME ABOUT THE HARDWIRED SYSTEM (WHICH I HAD BEFORE.) HE SAID HE COULD INSTALL IT AND IT WOULD NOT COST MUCH MORE AND SAVE ME FROM HAVING TO CHANGE BATTERIES. I WAS SO HAPPY WITH THIS INFORMATION FROM THE SERVICE TECH.
Description of Work: INSTALLED MY HOUSE ALARAM

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
$1,500

EDWIN D.
03/2003
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
THE INSTALLATION WAS HOW I WANTED IT AND WORKS WELL. THE INSTALLERS LEFT THE HOUSE CLEAN WITH NO MARKS ON WALLS FROM THE INSTALLATION. THE MONITORING STATION CALLS BACK VERY QUICK WHEN THE ALARM IS SET OFF. KIRK WAS ABLE TO GIVE ME A NICE DISCOUNT ON THE SYSTEM.
Description of Work: KIRK BOOHER DESIGNED A SYSTEM FOR OUR HOME THAT INCLUDED TWO MONITORING STATIONS, SECURITY FOR DOORS AND MANY WINDOWS, A MOTION SENSOR AND SMOKE DETECTORS. THE ALARM IS HOOKED TO THEIR MONITORING STATION AND THE POLICE AND FIRE VIA THE PHONE LINES.

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
$1,700

Susan T.
02/2003
2.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
THE SALESMAN CAME ON WEDS TO GIVE ME HIS PRESENTATION. HE TREATED ME LIKE A CHILD & TRIED TO SCARE ME WITH STATISTICS. I TOLD HIM I WOULDN''T MAKE A DECISION UNTIL THE NEXT WEEK BUT HE CALLED TWICE THAT WEEKEND & SEVERAL TIMES THE NEXT WEEK. I FELT HARRASED & BECAUSE OF THAT CHOSE A DIFFERENT COMPANY TO INSTALL MY SECURITY SYSTEM.
Description of Work: NONE

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
5.0


Karen B.
02/2003
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
FELT LIKE I WAS BEING COUNSELED AS TO WHAT I NEEDED VERSUS THE SALESPERSON TRYING TO MAXIMIZE A SALE.
Description of Work: SECURITY SYSTEM FOR NEW HOME.

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
$900

VISHAL & ANSHU G.
01/2003
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
GUARDIAN SERVICES HAS NATIONAL ALLIANCES, SO IF YOU MOVE TO ANOTHER STATE, YOU CAN TAKE THE SERVICE WITH YOU AND THEY WILL REWIRE YOUR NEW PLACE FOR FREE.
Description of Work: HARD WIRED OUR HOME TO INSTALL 4 DOOR ALARMS, 2 MOTION DETECTORS, 3 SMOKE DETECTORS AND 2 CONTROL/KEY PADS. WE PURCHASED THE EQUIPMENT OUTRIGHT AND ARE ON A 3 YEAR CONTRACT FOR SERVICE. UNLIKE SOME OF THE OTHER COMPANIES FROM WHICH I GOT QUOTES, KIRK DIDN''T DO A HARD SELL AND WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL, HE DIDN''T BAD MOUTH THE OTHER COMPANIES AND THEIR PRODUCTS IN ORDER TO SELL HIS OWN.

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
$700

Contact information


Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 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.

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Service Categories

Home Security Systems

FAQ

Guardian Protection is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guardian Protection accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
Yes, Guardian Protection offers free project estimates.
No, Guardian Protection does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Guardian Protection does not offer a senior discount.
No, Guardian Protection does not offer emergency services.
No, Guardian Protection does not offer warranties.
Guardian Protection offers the following services: New Security Systems with Cameras. New Security Systems with Home Automation. Guardian Protection also installs security systems for businesses with product lines that include Video Surveillance, CCTV, Fire Safety Systems, and Access Control.
Home automation only Camera repair (if not an existing customer)

Contact information


Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM