Home Security Systems in Raleigh and the Triangle
Wired or wireless alarm systems, video doorbells, cameras and smart locks. Installed by our own techs, monitored 24/7, and you own every piece of equipment.
Most calls start with one of these
A video doorbell lets you see and talk to whoever is there from your phone, wherever you are.
A doorbell plus a driveway camera shows who came up the walk, and when.
Monitored smoke and CO, door alerts, and an app you can check from your own home.
Wired contacts from the old system can often be reused, which keeps the cost down.
Consumer cameras are fine for a glance. Pro cameras are built to give you usable footage day and night.
We take over most existing systems and replace only what needs it.
Pick a starting point
Every home is different, so your final price comes after a free visit. These are honest starting prices so you know the range before we meet.
Wireless works in any home. Wired suits new builds and homes that already have alarm wiring.
Wireless Base
Solid alarm protection for doors, windows and fire.
Starting at$1,799 installed
+ $32.95/mo monitoring
- First Alert ProSeries touchscreen panel with LTE and Wi-Fi
- 5 door and window sensors
- Motion sensor and 2 glass-break sensors
- Smoke detector, key fob and indoor siren
- Ready for smart locks and lights
Doorbell + Camera
See who's at the door and watch the driveway from your phone.
Starting at$2,599 installed
+ $48.95/mo monitoring
- Everything in Wireless Base
- First Alert VX1 video doorbell
- 1 exterior camera
- Alarm, doorbell and camera in one app
- Voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant
Advanced
Full coverage inside and out, plus a smart lock.
Starting at$3,699 installed
+ $48.95/mo monitoring
- Everything in Wireless Base
- Video doorbell
- 2 exterior cameras and 1 indoor camera
- Z-Wave smart lock from Resideo's tested list
Essential
Whole-home wired alarm, no cameras.
Starting at$3,495 installed
+ $32.95/mo monitoring
- First Alert VISTA H3 hybrid panel
- 2 keypads and 2 motion sensors
- Up to 25 door and window contacts
- Siren
Standard
The wired alarm plus four pro cameras.
Starting at$5,499 installed
+ $48.95/mo monitoring
- Everything in Essential
- 4 Honeywell 5MP cameras
- 4-channel recorder, so video stays on site
- Live and recorded video on your phone
Premium
More camera coverage for larger homes and lots.
Starting at$6,495 installed
+ $48.95/mo monitoring
- Everything in Essential
- 6 Honeywell 5MP cameras
- 8-channel recorder with room to grow
Smaller home or first system?
Starter packages cover the basics on the same monitored wireless panel, with the same 12-month monitoring agreement.
Starter Alarm
Installed$799
+ $32.95/mo monitoring
- ProSeries A7 Plus panel with LTE
- 3 door and window sensors
- Motion sensor and smoke detector
Starter + Doorbell
Installed$1,199
+ $48.95/mo monitoring
- Everything in Starter Alarm
- First Alert VX1 video doorbell
Package terms: every package includes a 12-month monitoring agreement, then month to month. Rather choose each part a la carte at full price? There is no monitoring contract. You own the equipment from day one either way.
All packages: installed by Secur-Tek technicians within 2 weeks of your deposit, 1-year parts and labor warranty, 50% deposit to schedule. Prices are a guide, not a quote, and are confirmed in writing after your free visit. Sales tax applies to labor.
What's inside the touchscreen on your wall
Scroll to take one apart. Each layer has a job, from the glass you tap to the plate on the wall.
- Cover glass and touchscreenA 7-inch touchscreen to arm, disarm and check the whole system from the wall.
- Built-in cameraTakes a photo when someone disarms the system.
- Main boardRuns the system and talks to the wireless sensors on your doors, windows and motion detectors.
- RadiosLTE cellular and Wi-Fi reach the monitoring center, so one path can back up the other. Z-Wave runs locks and lights. Bluetooth lets your phone disarm hands-free.
- Backup batteryKeeps the panel running for 24 hours in a power outage.
- Wall plateMounted and wired by our techs, then tested on site.
Illustration. Parts are simplified and not a teardown of a specific model.
Pro equipment from Resideo, the company behind Honeywell Home security
We install First Alert ProSeries equipment, made by Resideo. Every piece works in the same Total Connect 2.0 app.
PROA7PLUS-FA
ProSeries 7-inch touchscreen panel
- Alarm, smart home and video in one panel on the wall
- Reaches the monitoring center over LTE cellular and Wi-Fi, so one path can back up the other
- Hands-free disarm with your phone over Bluetooth
- Built-in camera snaps a photo when someone disarms
- Z-Wave built in, plus Alexa and Apple HomeKit support
- 24-hour backup battery for power outages
PROSIX SERIES
Wireless sensors
- Door and window sensors, motion and glass-break detectors
- Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors, monitored 24/7
- Two-way encrypted wireless, so the panel knows each sensor is working
- Key fobs and an indoor siren
FIRST ALERT VX1
Video doorbell
- 5MP camera with a tall 180-degree view, so you see faces and packages
- Tells people, vehicles, animals and packages apart
- Two-way talk, night vision, spotlight and siren
- Uses your existing doorbell wiring; NDAA compliant
FIRST ALERT VX3
Outdoor camera
- Full HD with a wide 147-degree view for driveways and yards
- Person, package, vehicle and animal alerts
- Color night vision, spotlight and siren
- Wi-Fi or a network cable; built for heat and cold
Wired homes and larger homes use the First Alert VISTA H3 hybrid panel, which works with wiring already in your walls and adds wireless where that's easier. Video clip storage for VX cameras needs a video plan; we explain the options before you decide.
Specs from Resideo datasheets: ProSeries panel, VX1, VX3, VISTA H3.
Who answers when your alarm goes off
Your system is monitored by Affiliated Monitoring, with two mirrored centers in Union, New Jersey and Houston, Texas. The first available trained operator in either center takes the signal. A Secur-Tek technician is on call 24/7 behind them.
- UL listed. The center passes on-site audits against the UL 827 standard every year.
- TMA Five Diamond. An industry designation that requires every operator to complete TMA training and a commitment to reducing false dispatches.
- Faster dispatch where available. In participating areas, alarm details go computer-to-computer to the 911 center.
- Text alerts to your family. Emergency contacts can get a text and cancel a false alarm with a passcode.
Monitoring means trained operators respond to alarm signals. No one watches your cameras. Many insurers discount homes with a monitored alarm; ask yours what they offer.
Sources: Affiliated company, credentials, ASAP to PSAP.
How we compare
Straight facts, so you can decide. National terms change, so check the current contract before you sign anything.
| What matters | Secur-Tek | ADT | Vivint | DIY (Ring, SimpliSafe) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who owns the equipment | You do, from day one | Often leased or financed with the contract | Financed, or paid up front | You do |
| Contract | 12 months on packages, then month to month. No contract on a la carte systems | Typically 36 months; early cancellation can cost about 75% of what is left | 42 to 60 months when financed | Month to month |
| Who installs it | Our own licensed techs from Apex | ADT or an authorized dealer | Vivint technicians | You do |
| Who services it later | The same local team, and any company can work on it | ADT or its dealer | Vivint | You, with online support |
| Monitoring | 24/7 UL-listed central station, $32.95/mo or $48.95/mo with cameras | 24/7 professional | 24/7 professional | Optional paid plan, or you watch alerts yourself |
Sources as of September 2026: ADT terms per SafeWise; Vivint terms per SafeHome.org; SimpliSafe per Cybernews. Terms shown are typical published terms and can vary by plan, dealer and date; always check your own agreement. ADT, Vivint, Ring and SimpliSafe are trademarks of their owners, and Secur-Tek is not affiliated with them.
Here's how switching to Secur-Tek works
Straight answers before you commit to anything.
- Check your current agreement first. Note the end date and cancellation terms so there are no surprises.
- Most panels from other companies are locked. That usually means a new panel. We tell you on the first call, not after.
- Wiring is often reusable. In wired homes, door and window contacts can usually stay, which keeps the cost down.
- After the switch, you own everything. And any company can service it.
The questions everyone asks
Isn't a Ring doorbell enough?
For seeing who's at the door, it can be. It won't call for help when a door opens at 2am, and it doesn't detect smoke or CO. Our systems pair a doorbell with a monitored alarm, and we can often keep a camera you already like.
Why pay for monitoring?
When an alarm goes off, trained operators at Affiliated Monitoring respond and send help, even when your phone is on silent. Many insurers also discount monitored homes; ask yours. Monitoring means responding to alarms. No one watches your cameras.
What if I move or cancel?
You own the equipment, so there's no lease to buy out. Packages carry a 12-month monitoring agreement, then go month to month. Systems bought a la carte at full price have no monitoring contract.
Why do your cameras cost more than store cameras?
Pro cameras are built to record clear, usable video day and night, and footage can stay on a recorder in your home. Store cameras are a good start. When the footage matters, the difference shows.
Home security FAQ
How much does a home security system cost in Raleigh?
How long until my system is installed?
Can you use my existing alarm wiring?
Does it work with Alexa, Google or Apple Home?
Do I need a landline or home internet?
Does anyone watch my cameras?
Do you service systems another company installed?
Your first 60 days in a new home: a safety checklist
Useful whether or not you ever call us.
- Change the locks or re-key them. And reset garage door and keypad codes.
- Test every smoke and CO detector. Replace any that are past their date.
- Find the alarm panel. Ask the previous owner or company whether service can transfer, or needs to be cancelled.
- Check which alarm sensors are wired. Wired sensors can often be reused with a new panel.
- Rename your Wi-Fi and change the password. Then update cameras and smart devices.
- Register your alarm with the town if required. See our registration guide.
- Ask your insurer whether a monitored alarm lowers your premium, and what certificate they need.
See your price, then meet us
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