Home Security Systems in Houston, TX

Start with the authority responsible for your property. For a home in Houston, use the City of Houston residential burglar-alarm permit information. For a property in unincorporated Harris County, consult the Harris County Sheriff’s Office alarm-permit resources. If your home is in another municipality, check with that city before applying.

Confirm the application process, current fees and renewal requirements with the relevant authority. Ask SafeStreets what information you need to provide and who will handle each step before activation. A quote request through this website does not apply for an alarm permit.

For a townhome in The Heights or Montrose, a detached house, or a home elsewhere in the Houston area, start with the actual layout. List exterior doors, accessible windows, garage-to-house access and any detached buildings. Mark which entrances the household uses each day.

Ask which sensors are included, whether additional devices are needed and how camera views will be positioned. For a shared driveway or closely spaced homes, discuss the view you need around your own entrance and any placement restrictions.

Confirm the selected system’s backup power, expected backup duration and communication options. Ask separately about alarm signalling, camera recording and app access: these functions may depend on different connections and equipment.

For outdoor devices, discuss rain exposure, direct sunlight, mounting surfaces and Wi-Fi coverage. Have the technician check placement against the device’s specifications. Backup capability and weather suitability must be confirmed for the equipment you choose.

Request an itemised quote showing included equipment, optional additions, installation, monthly monitoring, taxes and any other applicable charges. Confirm the agreement length, early termination terms and what happens if you move.

Our home security cost guide explains the main cost factors. Use the home security company comparison guide to organise your questions. This website connects you with SafeStreets, an ADT Authorized Provider; it does not compare quotes from multiple providers.

Confirm your appointment and arrange access to the areas being assessed. Have your Wi-Fi details available for the technician where needed, and discuss pets, gates and any mounting restrictions before work begins.

Before the technician leaves, ask for a walkthrough of arming, disarming, entry delays and the procedure for an accidental alarm. Confirm contact details for future service and account questions. See our professional home security installation guide for the planning, testing and walkthrough stages.