Security Alarm Installation in Scarborough

How Security Alarm Installation Works

1. 1

   Site walkthrough & sensor planning

   We review your property, identify entry points and areas to cover, and plan sensor and keypad placement against realistic wiring routes.

2. 2

   Power & panel planning

   We size the dedicated circuit and battery backup for your control panel, and confirm what wiring the sensor count and monitoring connection require.

3. 3

   Wiring installation

   We run new low-voltage wiring for door/window contacts, motion detectors, and sirens, or work with existing wiring where it’s in good condition.

4. 4

   Programming, testing & handover

   We install and program the panel and keypads, test every sensor and the monitoring connection, and confirm backup power holds before we leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you add alarm wiring while you’re already doing a panel upgrade in a Wexford or Birchcliff bungalow?

Yes, that’s actually one of our more common combined jobs — running the low-voltage alarm wire while walls are already open for panel or rewiring work saves you a second round of drywall repair.

My Guildwood property has a lot of mature trees — does that affect motion sensor placement?

It can. Tree cover creates shadow and blind spots a standard motion sensor can misread, so we typically place sensors to cover doorways and choke points rather than relying on one sensor to cover the whole yard.

Do you install alarm systems for retail units in Agincourt plazas?

Yes, most retail alarm installs there are a front and rear door contact plus one or two motion zones, monitored the same way as a residential system.

Do you install the alarm system itself or just the wiring?

We handle the full installation, sensors, keypads, control panel, and the wiring and dedicated power behind them, plus programming and testing before handover.

Can you add sensors to an alarm system that already exists?

Yes, we regularly extend existing systems, adding door, window, or motion sensors to spare panel zones, or upgrading the panel if the existing one doesn’t have capacity for more.

Does the control panel need a dedicated circuit?

It should. A control panel sharing a circuit with other loads is more likely to lose power unexpectedly, which is why we size a dedicated circuit and properly rated battery backup for every installation.

What happens to my alarm system during a power outage?

A correctly sized battery backup keeps the control panel, sensors, and monitoring connection running through an outage. We size backup power to your system rather than relying on whatever came in the box.

Do you connect the system to a monitoring service?

Yes, we wire and set up the panel to connect with cellular or landline monitoring services so break-ins and power issues are reported around the clock.

How much does security alarm installation cost?

Cost depends on the number of sensors and zones, how much new wiring needs to be run, and whether a dedicated circuit is needed for the panel. We provide a clear quote after reviewing your property.