Bought a new place and can't get the security system working. It's a Honeywell system so I Googled…read morelocal Honeywell technicians to get this company. Spoke to answering service then received a call back saying a technician can come out to diagnose the problem. I explained I'm not sure I want monitoring but just a service call and asked how much that would be? She said we send technicians free to diagnose the problem. My original appointment I did have to change as I could not be home so I rescheduled for today. Had an appointment at 9:30 this morning. Received a phone call at 9:15 asking if I could text pictures of the security system. Received call back and was told it's an older system and I would need to spend $500-$800 for a new system. The system when I moved in was working so obviously I did something to make it not work. Just wanted it fixed not a new system. Was told I would need to call ADT. I asked a dealer or direct. Robert said "Direct and good luck with that". If all I had to do was text pictures then why would I set aside time in my day and juggle other things reschedule if you don't send a technician out as requested and discussed? I would never use this company. Robert was short and rude. DON"T USE THEM! See Robert's reply below. He is correct in that I'm not a paying customer and now NEVER WILL BE. I called in and the woman said they could send out a technician to diagnose the issue. I asked if there was a fee assuming there should and would be. She stated again, "we send technicians free". What they do is fifteen minutes before the scheduled appointment call request pictures of the system, that's their type of scheduled appointment.

I was in the market to upgrade my security system, but I wasn't sure which way to go. I started…read morelooking for some of the things I wanted to do, and I found Callaway Security. I got several different quotes with the details of the process. I was very pleased with the presentation of everything by Callaway Security. Once we got the installation date scheduled, everything went very smooth. I got exactly I was looking for. I am very happy with this purchase. I will give them a call back when I upgrade my theater.

We have had Relyco Security for years thru EMC, but it recently changed to EMC Security. We had to…read morehave some window sensors replaced and since it switched over, they did a thorough inspection of ever sensor, fire alarm and motion in the house. Craig did such a great job. He explained things and called before he came and was here on time. I was also impressed with Wade in the billing department. Super nice and helpful! A great company to deal with!!!

The pricing is okay. I used this provider for around 11 years. My issue with them is that they…read morerefused to sell me a replacement wall mount after I had cancelled my monitoring. Really disappointing behavior.

Andy was SO AMAZING. I am a visual person and he took time so show me and explain to me how the…read moreradios would look in my jeep. He was so patient and didn't push us into buying anything. With all that said we walked out with our new Sony radio and installation kit!!! Thank you and will recommend him to all my jeep and non jeep friends!!!

Updated review -- Have to dock these guys from my previous review because my installed product…read moreonly lasted about 2 1/2 years. Turns out, my 4 channel amp was only wired in 2 channels. Wires behind my head unit were absolutely shredded apparently. This is just a buyer beware PSA -- Not a docking of their customer service. I was highly disappointed my head unit failed approximately 2 1/2 short years after I had it installed.

Cameron just completed my summer system maintenance and he is outstanding! He was courteous,…read moreprompt, very knowledgeable and informative! I will always request him. Guardian is the best!

I used Guardian for my AC unit. I was pleased to have Tom come to my home to assess what I needed…read more During our visit, we chatted as if we were great friends. This left me with the feeling of trust in this company because of that connectivity. When the techs came to install my unit, they came prepared to enter the home with shoe and floor covers which is something that was also a pleasant surprise. It meant that they had respect and the qualities of a good steward. I now have my new unit and I am very satisfied. I appreciate good customer care and if this is the standard of Guardian Heating, Air, Plumbing, and Electrical they may receive more business from me in the very near future! Keep up this level and you will beat all of them out here! Thank you!

The guys were not only punctual but also friendly. Did the work quickly and exactly how I requested…read moreit.

I've known Downs for 25 years. If you're looking for a professional locksmith, this is place to go…read more Experienced techs, wonderful customer service and great pricing. This company has been in business for 125 years!!! Let's all support such an amazing establishment!

Had a broken cat5e network cable needing to be replaced in a large and very difficult house to work…read morein and they were able to help me get the line replaced with a new cat6a line in a very short amount of time, very quick responses compared to every other networking contractor I reached out to and at a much more reasonable price, would definitely recommend their services, very polite, fast and professional!

When a company tells you it will take 24 hrs to get back to you regarding your inquiry on…read moreestablishing a new service, that is an indicator you are already not a priority. Thanks, NorthStar, for making my decision that much easier to go with your competitor. UPDATE: So, does that mean you didn't bother reading my response to you (see screen shot of image I just uploaded from my reply immediately back to you). Again, you have proved my point. Maybe your reps are tied up bc they're in the phone trying to respond to all the negative customer service reviews, like mine. It took you *2 weeks* to respond and accuse me of "not responding" to you when I did so within hours. Nice. Second Update: I see Martha has retracted her comment to me on my review (hence what my first Update spoke to....now it doesn't make sense, but you get the picture of what happened). More proof this company doesn't "have it together." I strongly encourage those looking for a security system to look elsewhere, or at least do your research before committing to North Star. This company has given me the run-around and I'm not even a customer! There are many other companies that value your time and business more than North Star. I am a perfect example.

I'm writing this on a day that my neighborhood just went nuts because we had some door-to-door…read moresupposed alarm company sales people going around. I called NorthStar, my security company, to see if they'd ever heard of these guys and they told me that "reputable firms don't go door to door." That reminded me that I was overdue for writing them a review. My husband and I (well, my husband mostly), interviewed four or five firms before selecting this one. Their installers are also their sales guys. In other words, these are people who know their stuff. Nobody tried to sell us something we didn't need. The guy who came out - and followed us through some installation difficulties (way our house was built, not NorthStar's fault) - his name is Gary. He is friendly and SUPER knowledgeable. He explained things and then explained them again and gave my engineer-husband all the detail he wanted. But when I had a question and DIDN'T want the detail - he boiled it down for me. Their pricing was similar to other firms we talked with. Pay for the equipment and have lower monthly monitoring, or do a 3-yr contract with higher monthly monitoring and lower/no equipment costs. They give you several options to work with your budget. Bottom line is, they weren't significantly higher or lower than anybody else. We had our first "false alarm" the other day. Our nanny accidentally set off the alarm and while she was punching the code in downstairs, my husband was also punching it in on the keypad upstairs, which cancelled the whole thing. Kinda funny actually. The monitoring service called us WITHIN TWO MINUTES. I was glad to know they were on the ball just in case we need them for real some day. In the end, we went with this firm because they were the most knowledgeable, didn't have pushy sales people, so we felt confident we were getting the info we needed to make a good decision. Turned out to be a very good decision!

Sketchy. Needed emergency service due to continuous arcing after flipping the 30amp breaker for my…read morewater heater. Electrician arrived, was knowledgeable, but the "van isn't stocked with 30 amp GE breakers" so needed to get them at a big box retailer. (Yes, really.) Came back without packaging for purchased breakers, which cost about $40 each, retail. He replaced two. The company charged $159. EACH. Said the price of the part includes labor, etc. One of those kinds of businesses - not transparent with their pricing, which is not the fault of the electrician. Can't recommend.

Ripoff. Charged me $3000 for something that multiple people said should cost between $1000-1500…read more Industry people were shocked at what I was charged. Shame on me. I usually never agree to on the spot quotes, but the guy was so nice, and I fell for it. The worst part was that at the end I was handed an iPad with a tip screen with the minimum suggested tip on the screen being over $500. Apparently, electricians are one of 8 categories allowed to pay no tax on tip, so watch out. Ask if you will be guilt tipped before someone comes to your house.