Safe Tech Alarm Systems And Video Surveillance

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Mae
Mae
1 review DOWNSVIEW, ON
10/10

Great Job

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We have Safetech Alarm System recently, my family and I are very happy with Safetech Alarm System. The installation was done very professionally and their staff was very helpful in setting everything up for us at our convenience. I would recommend Safetech without a second thought to anyone looking for an alarm system with the most recognized name in the industry.

Approximate cost of services:
$162.00
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Thanks for recommending our services to others. Glad to know that you liked our products and customer service. We assure you of our best services all time.

Tony
Tony
1 review MARKHAM, ON
10/10

Good Installation, Good Service.

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I am satisfied with Safetech, I did not have to argue for price, the rate was great, matched the lowest price for me, The security system I hired them to install has had no problems. My dealings with the company have been great, The customer service reps are equally as excellent and I recommend SafeTech and their services without question.

Approximate cost of services:
$203.00
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Glad to be of your service and satisfaction.

Andy
Andy
1 review THORNHILL, ON
10/10

Great Value for System

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I hired SafeTech to install an alarm system for my business. Overall I have been happy with the security system itself. It works great, it is easy to use, I have never had any tech. issues and I feel that my business is safe and well protected. The only advice I would pass on to SafeTech Alarms is that I think a call every 6 months would go a long way toward developing a better rapport with your customers. All things considered I am pretty likely to recommend their services.

Approximate cost of services:
$325.00
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Company Response

Glad to be of your service and satisfaction. Thanks for your suggestion of greeting calls to customers.

Simon in North York
Simon in North York
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Alarm Installation

From the initial inquiry call to installation, it was a great company to deal with. They provided good advice, great, prompt service with flexible hours for working people, and a knowlegable and fast installer.
There were followup calls after installation and many oppportunities to ask questions regarding use and satisfaction of the system.
I would highly recommend SafeTech to anyone requiring an alarm system.

Approximate cost of services:
$250.00
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Glad to know that you liked the installation process and related services. Thanks for highly recommending our services to others. Your comment means a lot to us. Glad that you are satisfied with the services provided to you.

Chad in Mississauga
Chad in Mississauga
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
6/10

New Home Alarm System Installation and Monthly Monitoring

We recently purchased a new home alarm system and monthly monitoring contract from Safe Tech. Prior to going with Safe Tech we had quotes from two (2) other well known alarm companies (both of which send sales representatives to our home before quoting).

When we called Safe Tech for a quote, after a brief explanation of our property – the sales rep explained he new our housing area well and had installed several systems in similar houses with the same layouts. He then asked what components / alarm system packages other companies were quoting us and then said Safe Tech offered the same at a much better price. He even said he new exactly what packages other companies were offering. He convinced us that Safe Tech’s System was the same as the competitors system. WE AGREED to a System Price and monthly monitoring Contract over the phone and the sales rep set up an installation appointment for us.

The System Price appeared to be very comparable to competitors (within $50.00), however monthly monitoring fee was appox 20% more. We still decided to go with Safe Tech based on Homestar reviews and slight differences in monitoring service (personal preferences)

Installation Technician arrived on time and was respectful of our house. We had a newly built home that was pre-wired for an alarm system. The builder pre-wire the entire house for alarms system: sensors wires on all main floor windows and doors + motion sensors.

Where we had a problem was the Installation Technician claimed that the system we were sold did not allow for all our window sensors to be activated and if we wanted to put sensors of the windows there would be an additional cost - of over $100.00. This was a surprise to us since we has reviewed with the Sales Rep that our entire house (all main floor windows and doors were prewired). After some discussion we decided to go ahead with the installation. At that point we did not have much choice as we were going on vacation in a few days and it was unlikely we could have find another company to come install an alarm in that time frame. When we looked at the competitors quotes – we notice they has price the system with a specific number of window and doors sensors – while our Safe Tech Sale Rep only sold us ‘door’ sensors. Sicne it was a dicussion over the phone - we didn't notice this.

After Technician installed the alarm he presented us with a contract and an invoice. We signed and gave him our credit card details. We later found out that our credit card was charged an amount that was different from the invoice and contract we signed. The amount charged was appox $22 more than agreed but we were upset Safe Tech would do this without our authorization. We called the sales representative that sold us the system he said he would look into it and never got back to us; we left him a voicemail after and it was not returned. Since the amount was minor – we just sent the invoice and contract to our credit card company and the credited us the difference. Safe Tech never called us back on the matter.

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Approximate cost of services:
$380.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
-Follow-up call from Sales Rep to make sure everything that was agreed to during sales call was installed properly and charges are accurate -Customer service needs to respond to billing/invoicing issues. Customer credit cards should not be debited unless customer has signed or given verbal authorization
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
-Have sales representative visit your home and review your exact system requirements; prior to committing to any price of system package. -Ask for itemized invoice/quote
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Eileen
Eileen
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

home alarm

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I find SafeTech Alarm Systmes from internet, before calling SafeTech, I called several different alarms companies. I like their prompt response and good service.I definately will recommend to my friends.

Thank you.

Approximate cost of services:
$248.00
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Company Response

Thanks for recommending our services to others. Glad to be of your service and satisfaction.

Barbjean
Barbjean
4 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

installation of a new security system in my home

I am quite pleased with SafeTech Alarms. The work done, the efficiency of the installation and the level of courtesy throughout the process was exemplary. It's not every day that you find a business that does a good job AND keeps the customer's happiness and well-being at the forefront. We chose a Honeywell system that has a touch screen and some additional bells and whistles. We are pleased with it and it seems to work well. Sam, our salesman, keeps in touch to make sure we are happy. I'm pretty darn picky, and I research everything to death. But I really felt quite good about the level of expertise, knowledge and price with SafeTech. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks for highly recommending our services to others. Your comment means a lot to us. Glad that you are satisfied with the services provided to you. Sam would be happy to read the positive feedback.

Pedro & Jeri in Mississauga
Pedro & Jeri in Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Alarm Company

I called several different alarms companies before calling Safe tech alarms. Right from the first call they were just amazing. Not only did they answer all of my questions they never pushed me be to buy right away as the other companies did. I would strongly recommend anyone looking for an alarm company to contact safe tech alarms.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
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Thanks for recommending our services to others. Glad to know that your expectations were met. We assure you of our best services all time.

Tim in Toronto
Tim in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Home Alarm Installation

From the first call the experience was great. Sam at head office was my point of contact from day 1 and personally came to perform the free home assessment within a few days (it would have been within one day except I wanted him to come on a Saturday)! He did a full assessment and was extremely knowledgeable, pointing out areas of need and also highlighting ways to use already existing wiring to save costs on a new security system, all in a very friendly low-pressure manner. Peter the installer was equally knowledgeable, professional and courteous and we were up and running in a few hours with everything running smoothly with our whole house secured.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,300.00
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Thank you for your positive comments. Both Sam and Peter will be happy to read this positive feedback. Assure you of our best service all time.

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More about Safe Tech Alarm Systems And Video Surveillance

**Special promotion on now: free alarm installation + 15% off the first year of monitoring** (valid for new installations only)

By strategically locating devices designed to detect intrusion, Safetech's acquired a unique ability to successfully protect both people and property. By blending together different security technologies and procedures we achieve the highest security standard possible with the lowest “rate of loss” among our clients in the industry.

Only by taking a comprehensive integrated security approach to the needs of our clients can the best results be achieved. For instance, statistically adding an alarm will reduce a chance of a ‘break and enter’ by 10x when compared with a home that has no alarm system. However, if you combine one or more surveillance tools together, such as an alarm system combined with video surveillance cameras, your chance of a ‘break and enter’ is reduced by 40x when compared with an unprotected property.

Furthermore, even if you do end up being a victim of a ‘break and enter’ the amount of property stolen is 50% less than it would be if the premise only had an alarm system. Compare this to a property that has little or no protection (no alarm or video cameras) the savings are even greater, with a total 80% reduction in loss of property value. Therefore, security surveillance tools work even better when used in tandem to prevent property loss and are a very effective way of deterring and reducing crime.

Good Protection Starts with Good Design

Safetech loss prevention advisors are trained to ensure clients receive proper security coverage using the significant arsenal of security tools and techniques they have at their disposal.

An advisor will begin first by having a detailed discussion with our potential clients to determine their specific application and security needs. Once an advisor is satisfied that they have an understanding of the clients needs a security solution will be recommended. There is absolutely ‘no obligation’ to follow any recommendation given and there is no charge for our security evaluation.

Good protection may start with good design but it can only be maintained with good monitoring and management procedures.Most people think that a 24 hour monitoring station exists solely to respond to emergency signals. However, equally important is the need to respond to no signals when one is expected, or to trouble signals coming from the control panel.

A trouble condition may arise when a client’s alarm panel fails to send its scheduled weekly test signal to the monitoring station, or, if it sends a signal indicating that the power has failed or the back up battery is low. “How quickly a security company deciphers and responds to these conditions is a true measure of the quality of their service”.

Sean O’Leary – President of Safetech Inc.

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CATEGORIES
Alarm Systems
PRODUCTS
DSC and Honeywell Brand Home and Business Alarm Systems, Security Cameras, CCTV, DVR, Window Bars, Access Control, and much more, GSM 3070. GSM 3060, GSM 2065, DSC 1616, DSC 1832, DSC 1864
SERVICES
Burglar, Fire & Flood Alarm Monitoring, Installation of Surveillance Cameras & Recorders, Card Access Control Systems, Article Surveillance Tags, Area Wide RFID, GPS Tracking, Medical Alarm (Personal Emergency Response Systems, Window Film, Window Bars & Gates, Security Keys, Door & Window Locks, Security Signs, Security Guards, Convex Mirrors, Computer Cages, Security Cable, Client / Employee Training, Fencing,Alarms, Security Systems, Surveillance Cameras, Alarm Systems, Security Cameras, Access Control, Security Alarm Systems, Smoke Detectors, Wireless Cameras, Video Surveillance, Home Security Systems, Fire Alarms, CCTV Cameras, Business Security, Home Alarm Systems, Home Alarms, Alarm Toronto, Burglar Alarm Systems, Guards, Bodyguard, Security Guard, Security Services, Private Investigator, Emergency Response, Office Security, Loss Prevention, Guard Dogs, Private Security, Event Security, Corporate Security, Security Guard Toronto, Mall Security, Security Guards Toronto, Security Guard Companies, Private Security Guards, Bodyguarding, Medical Bracelets, 24 hour monitoring, Digital video cameras, Fire alarms, Private Guards, security doors, security locks, locksmith, reinforcement door frames, door reinforcement, locks, alarms & video surveillance, Brampton home alarms, Burlington home alarms, Cambridge home alarms, Guelph home alarms, Hamilton home alarms, Kingston home alarms, Kitchener home alarms, London home alarms, Markham home alarms, Mississauga home alarms, Niagara home alarms, Oakville home alarms, Oshawa home alarms, Ottawa home alarms, Richmond Hill home alarms, St. Catharines home alarms, Sudbury home alarms, Thunder Bay home alarms Toronto home alarms, Vaughan home alarms, Waterloo home alarms, Windsor home alarms, Airdrie home alarms, Calgary home alarms, Edmonton home alarms, Red Deer home alarms, Vernon home alarms, New Westminster home alarms, Phoenix home alarms, Kelowna home alarms, West Palm Beach home alarms, Vancouver home alarms
BRANDS
DSC, General Electric, Honeywell. Paradox, GSM, ADEMCO, etc.
STYLES
Combining different security solutions together to achieve the 'highest rate of loss' in the industry.
SPECIALITIES
Free alarm installations, HD security cameras, uniformed security guards, card access, fire alarms, medical alarms, window bars and gates, security guard service and home automation (smart homes).
WEBSITE
https://www.safetechalarms.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1990
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
44
RETURN POLICY
One year parts and labour warranty or three year parts and labour extended warranty.
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Pre-authorized Payment Plan
LICENSES
Security Guard License No. 10820898ULC Listed Commercial Type Alarm Systems
MEMBERSHIPS
Canadian Alarm and Security Association, Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, GTHBA (Builders As
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
1 year parts and labour, Extended 3 year parts and labour
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