Security Alarm Installation in Toronto

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

Does an alarm system in my Annex or Riverdale century home need to cover every window?

Not usually — we prioritize ground-floor and basement openings and add motion coverage for upper floors, since wiring every original window in a century home adds cost without adding much real protection.

I have a condo in Yorkville with building security already — do I still need my own alarm?

Most owners still want an in-suite system, since building fob access and lobby cameras don’t cover what happens inside your unit; we typically just add a keypad, balcony door contact, and a motion sensor rather than a full system.

Can you install an alarm system in a Leslieville or Beaches property I’m converting to a duplex?

Yes, we regularly wire each unit with its own independent panel and zones so you can hand a working system to tenants at move-in, which most landlords ask for as part of the conversion.

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.