How To Pick A Nevada Home Security System Installer

by erin on February 12, 2010

Deciding to get an alarm system for your Nevada home is not the hard part. Considering the money you will save on your homeowners insurance, the security you will feel at knowing emergency services will be called in the event of a problem, and the fact that you’ll be able to sleep at night, the decision to get a security system practically makes itself. The difficult part is choosing which Nevada home security company is the right one to install your system.

Ask for Referrals – Personal recommendations are always the best and the first place you should look for a good installer is through your social network. Ask everyone you know who has an alarm system for the name of the company they used. Try to get a minimum of three names so you will have a good variety to pick from.

Do Some Research – Go online and visit the websites of all the companies on your list. You want to find out how long they have been in business as well as where they are located. You want to hire a company who has not only been in business for awhile, but who is also local to you so you can easily go to them for information or help with your system.

Check for Current Licensing – Nevada requires security companies to be licensed. Get their licensing number, either from their website or by calling the company directly, and then contact the state licensing department to make sure they are up to date.

Check The BBB Rating – The security company’s Better Business Bureau rating should be at least a B or above. What you are most interested in, though, are whether or not there are any unresolved complaints. Complaints that have not been dealt with by the company usually indicate they may not be as quick to resolve problems as you would like. If you see a lot of negative feedback on their profile from unhappy customers, move on to the next security company.

Read Online Reviews – Social media is a great place to turn to for information about the reputation of a company. Do a search on the Internet for feedback about the business from other customers. Nobody is perfect, so you might run into a few complaints. However, if there is nothing but a sea of negativity surrounding the business then keep moving to the next name on your list.

Contact Previous References Directly – Get a list of names and contact information from the security company for previous customers. Usually these are customers who are happy to talk about their experience, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. You want to find out about how well the company performed the service, as well as how the customer was treated if any problems arose. Ask if they would recommend the company to others.

After you have finished checking the reputation of the Las Vegas home security company you are considering, compare the remaining names on your list. How do they stack up against each other in regards to cost, quality of equipment and warranty options? When all is said and done, go with the business you feel the most comfortable with. You will be working together for a long time, so make sure you feel you can depend on them.

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