“Mikhael was great! Explained the system completely and installed everything and hid the wires so it’s not an eyesore. Great guy and great install.”
Choosing between home security companies comes down to who installs it and who answers the alarm. SafeStreets handles professional installation; ADT provides 24/7 monitoring.
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Most home security companies are one of two things, and the distinction is worth understanding before you compare quotes. Some sell you equipment and leave the setup to you. Others send a technician and contract a monitoring center to watch the system afterwards. SafeStreets is the second kind: their technicians do the installation, and ADT provides the round-the-clock monitoring behind it. When you compare providers, ask which half of that they actually perform themselves.
Specification sheets rarely separate one security company from another. These do. Is a technician available at my ZIP code, and how soon? What is the total monthly cost once monitoring is added, and how long is the agreement? What happens to the system during a power cut or an internet outage? When an alarm triggers, who calls me, and how quickly are emergency services dispatched? And if something stops working in month eight, who comes out to fix it? A provider who answers all five plainly is usually the one worth shortlisting.
Self-install kits are cheaper up front and put the labor on you: deciding sensor placement, testing coverage, and troubleshooting connectivity when a device drops off the network. Professionally installed systems cost more at the outset and carry an installation charge, but a trained technician places and tests every device, confirms coverage across all entry points, and walks you through the app before leaving. For most homeowners the honest question is not which is better in the abstract, but whether you want to own the setup and the troubleshooting yourself.

Monitoring is the recurring cost, so it deserves more attention than the equipment list. Check the monthly rate, the length of the agreement, what the early termination terms are, and whether the advertised price includes cellular backup or charges separately for it. A low headline equipment price attached to a long agreement at a higher monthly rate can easily cost more over three years than the reverse.



Professionally installed systems are built around a monitored control panel, with sensors, app control and smart-home devices added to suit the property.
Neither option is automatically better. The right choice depends on whether you want professional monitoring and installation, or prefer to set up and monitor the system yourself. Pricing, equipment, availability and agreement terms are confirmed through provider review.
Want to understand the pricing side in more detail? See our guide to what affects home security cost, or learn what professional home security installation includes.
If you are comparing providers locally, our Houston home security guide covers installation, monitoring, and home-specific planning considerations for the Houston area.
Availability varies by ZIP code, so the fastest way to narrow the field is to check who actually serves your address. You can request a quote online or call 855-532-1019. TheHomeSecurityCompany.com connects qualifying homeowners with SafeStreets, an ADT Authorized Provider. Submitting a quote request does not guarantee service availability, approval, installation, pricing, or offer eligibility.
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“Mikhael was great! Explained the system completely and installed everything and hid the wires so it’s not an eyesore. Great guy and great install.”
“So very helpful and positive and kind and caring, and helped me and my sister through this process. Very funny too! Give this man a raise!”
“Joseph Gabriel was so patient and did an awesome job explaining the system to me and setting the system up. He deserves a raise — wonderful work.”
“Saul did so amazing! He even let my 5 year old help him, and was very patient. I just moved into my house yesterday and he helped me figure a couple of things out.”
“Wonderful experience — on time, effective and knowledgeable.”
“Great service!”
“Made the experience easy and pleasant! Our house is nice and secure now.”
“Very helpful. I would recommend him to my closest friends.”
“Very informative and patient.”
Reviews reflect individual SafeStreets customer experiences and are not a guarantee of any particular outcome.
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Address: 3400 N 1200 W, Lehi, UT 84043
Phone: 855-532-1019
Service Area: 44 states and Washington, D.C. — covering over 90% of the U.S. population (subject to ZIP availability)
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