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Johns Brothers Security

Home Security Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning

About us

We are the largest locally-owned and operated electronic security systems company in the area, providing alarm systems and smart home technology to home and business owners throughout Southeast Virginia & Northeastern North Carolina. Your security and well-being are of primary concern to us. We have been protecting homes and businesses in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk and all over the Outer Banks since 1974. We are locally-owned and operated. We live right here; are highly-motivated professionals who take extreme pride in our profession, workmanship and most importantly, our customers. No Charge Packages starting at $24.95 per month. Interactive Wireless Packages only $42.99 per month.

Business highlights

132 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Installation & Service – Home, Business, Surveillance, Access Control, Wireless, & Fire Alarm Security Systems. Local UL Central Station Monitoring.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.924 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews

Diane M.
03/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Awesome. Been with them for 20 years..
Description of Work: Hvac and anything else
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

CAROLYN C.
10/2016
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Great. I'm a continuing customer.
Description of Work: 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

Helen J.
07/2016
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
The service team was very efficient, courteous and helpful
Description of Work: install security cameras, installed app on cell phones and instructed family members accordingly

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

James M.
06/2016
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$76

S G.
02/2016
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Johns Brothers Security provided an upgrade/replacement for an older security system. The system now operates extremely well and the company has been very responsive in making sure the combined system works as planned. We recommend their services to anyone.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Oliver A.
01/2016
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Kevin K.
11/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We upgraded to a cellular capability, which essentially doubled our annual service cost. This particular service call included equipment and installation. Clean work and cleaned up all waste materials when they departed. A follow up occurred to ensure the highest quality connection was being received, and it wasn't. I was contacted soon after installation because my sales rep wasn't happy with the signal. I've been with them over 10 years and have received nothing short of stellar service at all levels from time of initial service.

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

Wm H C.
06/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed security systems in two locations. Tech installers good. Alarm staff (when an alarm event takes place) are polite, professional, speak English with American dialect, and are overall very good at handling the event. Salesman (the one I had) was not very knowledgeable or corporative. According to the salesman each issue that developed in the installation were someone else's fault.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Rodney J. S.
01/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced and installed new home security system. The system that was in place from the large "national" company was outdated and often caused problems with home phones. That company would not respond to our complaints without charging repair fees for equipment that they owned. John's Brothers went out of their way to listen to our concerns. The sales rep (Aaron Stacy) was most professional as was the installation tech. The updated system works well at a significant savings compared the "national" company. I would highly recommend this 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

Juanetta M.
01/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
We found that they are really responsive, and I wanted a local company, because they know all of the numbers to call and they know the area.
Description of Work: I use them for my security 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
$300

John O.
06/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed alarm system, went great

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

Gary S.
05/2014
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: General maintenance

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael L.
08/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
Based upon other reviews on Angie's List, plus a referral from a close friend, we selected Johns Brothers Security as the provider for our home. We talked to two other companies (one of the big name companies wouldn't even send a rep to our house - they wanted to do everything by phone. No thanks.), and we ended up choosing Johns Brothers over those other companies. One of the primary reasons we did this was due to the sales representative, David Taylor. David was punctual and professional when he arrived at our house, listened to our concerns, and offered us solutions that met our security and life safety needs. David has been in the industry for a long time and you could tell he knew his stuff. When the technician, Jeff, arrived at our house to install the system, he also did a great job in answering any questions we had, and offered us options on installation of the equipment that helped minimize both our aesthetic and security concerns. Jeff was careful and efficient with the installation. Our sale rep, David, even showed up during the installation to ensure that everything was running smoothly and to answer any questions we had. Even after the installation we had a billing question, and we got a quick call back from Johns Brothers and David as well. We've also been extremely pleased with the way that the system has performed. It's very intuitive and easy to use! I'd definitely recommend Johns Brothers to any that needs their services, and of course, David Taylor as well.
Description of Work: Designed and installed a home security 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
$1,000

Juanetta M.
06/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They came out and gave a consultation to assess the security needs that we needed. They also made suggestions.
Description of Work: Johns Brothers Security installed a security system for us.

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
$1,700

Kevin N.
02/2013
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
First, a salesman came to my home to explain the equipment, the options for equipment and services and the potential places for mounting the sensors. The salesman was on time, knowledgeable, helpful and courteous. The technician who installed the hardware was on time, efficient and thorough. He clearly explained the operation of the system before he left.
Description of Work: Installation and setup of a home security 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
$1,200

Betty W.
05/2012
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They've been wonderful and their service is great. They have not changed their fees since I started dealing with them about 19 years. If my alarm goes off when I am not home, they call my neighbor or one of my children. If they cannot get a hold of anyone they call the police to come check on my home. If I set alarm accidentally they always check on me very quickly by phone.
Description of Work: They take care of my security 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
$70

Heidi N.
05/2012
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They have different payment plans which is nice. Any time the alarm goes off, they always call to make sure we are ok. When there is a problem they fix it right away. They are very punctual and professional.
Description of Work: I have been using them since 2003. I am on a yearly payment plan.

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

Kim H.
08/2007
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
The service was great and the people were very professional. There was one small problem; the sales girl gave an initial price, though due to the quality of the sensors the general system had to be bigger so the price came up a bit. They came very well prepared with all the other options in case we changed our minds and they finished the job on time.
Description of Work: They installed a wireless security system with five door sensors, twenty window sensors and one motion detector. The job took about one day to complete.

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
$2,500

TIM F.
05/2006
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
We had two external doors replaced, and they needed new magnet sensing devices hooked up. They did a good job of hooking this up, and we've had no false alarms. We are very happy with their monitoring service. They charge quarterly.
Description of Work: Johns Brothers repaired our alarm system and is monitoring it.

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
$25

05/2006
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They sold and also installed our alarm system in our three bedroom home. They did a nice job of cleaning up after themselves when they installed the system. They really explained our system to us and what we should expect from this system. They also monitor our system as well. We haven't had any problems with false alarms. They do charge us every three months for service.
Description of Work: They installed and they also monitor our 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
$120

DAVID W.
05/2006
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They installed our system thirteen years ago and explained the system in detail then. The monitoring is done through the phone lines. We do not have it activated all the time however we do feel comfortable when we do. We are really not sure about the response time because it has never gone off. I really haven't had to contact them for anything.
Description of Work: They monitor my alarm system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$28

05/2006
4.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
They were doing okay, nothing spectacular, but they were doing their job reliably. I had no complaints about them. They had a good response time and always called to check on us anytime an alarm went off. If I needed them again I would hire them but the only reason I stopped the service was because I am always home now and I no longer needed it.
Description of Work: They monitored my alarm system.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

05/2006
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
The company did a good job installing the system for what was done. They made me feel safe in my own home. The response time was fast and the price was right. When I forgot to turn the system off after walking in, they gave me a call to see if everything was okay. They charge $35 monthly to monitor our alarm system.
Description of Work: They installed a security system on 3 doors and 5 windows of our home. They also installed some motion detectors. The system cost $2000 to install.

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
$35

05/2006
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Johns Brother was a very dependable company. One of the things I really liked was they had 24 hour service. I even called them on Christmas once, and they came out to check my heating. I was very satisfied with their company.
Description of Work: They serviced our heating and air conditioning. They checked the thermostat, heat pumps and cleaned the filters.

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

    Contact information

    701 Ford Drive Suite A, Norfolk, VA 23523

    http://www.johnsbrotherssecurity.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    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,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Air Duct Cleaning

    FAQ

    Johns Brothers Security is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Johns Brothers Security accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Johns Brothers Security offers free project estimates.
    No, Johns Brothers Security does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Johns Brothers Security does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Johns Brothers Security offers emergency services.
    Yes, Johns Brothers Security offers warranties.
    Johns Brothers Security offers the following services: Installation & Service – Home, Business, Surveillance, Access Control, Wireless, & Fire Alarm Security Systems. Local UL Central Station Monitoring.

    Contact information

    701 Ford Drive Suite A, Norfolk, VA 23523

    http://www.johnsbrotherssecurity.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM