I strongly advise anyone considering working with Monica Escala to look elsewhere. My experience…read morewith her has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I feel obligated to share it to prevent others from going through the same. I hired Monica in December 2024 to install: 28 security cameras A sound intercom system with 18 speakers 5 access control pads integrated with the fire alarm system As for the security cameras, she agreed to install 28 after reviewing my architectural plans but only installed 16--and did so carelessly. Wires were left hanging, ceiling tiles were damaged with large holes, and I was never given access to the security system, while she retained full access and was apparently monitoring the premises without authorization. The cameras themselves were cheap, low-quality models from Amazon (under $50 each)--completely unsuitable for a commercial setting, despite charging me for a professional setup. I paid her the full contract amount for this portion, and she has yet to complete the job or give me access to recorded footage. Despite paying her half of the contract amount upfront, she never delivered or installed a single access control pad. Even worse, she had no clue how to connect them to the fire alarm system--something that should have been fundamental to her scope of work. I had to bring in my fire alarm vendor and general contractor to explain to her how to do her own job. Still, nothing got done. Regarding the sound intercom system, she was supposed to install 18 ceiling-mounted speakers. Instead, she purchased cheap desktop speakers (less than $30 each) from Amazon, dumped them on the floor, and suggested installing wall shelves to mount them near the ceiling--completely unprofessional and unusable for a public facility. Meanwhile, she continued demanding more money and delayed my entire project by over five months--from December 2024 to May 2025--causing serious disruption and financial loss. To make matters worse, she repeatedly entered the property without my knowledge or permission, even after I explicitly told her not to. She frequently asked the building's front desk for access, showing a complete lack of respect for boundaries and professionalism. Monica Escala has shown a complete lack of expertise, ethics, and professionalism. She overpromises, underdelivers, delays critical projects, uses substandard materials, and ignores basic contractual obligations. In my experience, this was nothing short of a scam.

From the owner: At AICyberHelp, we work together to elevate your home or office with automations, AI, and other…read moreinnovative technology. As well as anything needed for smart home and businesses. With our smart cameras, you can view and interact with your space remotely and receive real-time alerts. By integrating smart home technology with our cameras, smart shades, audio systems, video game rooms, smart tag readers, all by a touch from your smart phone we enhance your control and promote energy efficiency in your environment. Moreover, we emphasize strong cybersecurity practices with robust firewalls, antivirus software, and phishing training to protect your data and surveillance feeds. Our flexible solutions are designed to adapt effortlessly to hybrid or remote settings, ensuring productivity and security no matter where you are. Based in Washington, DC, our dedicated team of builders, developers, designers, and cybersecurity experts is committed to making technology more approachable and useful for residents and businesses alike. We believe technology should be intuitive and genuinely assistive, saving you time instead of consuming it, and empowering you without adding unnecessary tasks to your day. With a multitude of apps available, each presenting various pros, cons, features, and benefits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of indecision, preventing you from finding effective solutions to your challenges.

I just got my car door repaired and these are the nicest people. They are prompt and easy to work…read morewith. They repaired my door in no time.

The handleset and lock on our back door was misaligned, sticking, and not holding very well. I had…read morea replacement and needed professional installation. I found ACL on Yelp and was amazed at their 5-star rating with 40 reviews. When I called on Friday, Rose listened and said that we needed a more experienced locksmith. Because ACL was very busy, she could not schedule anything right away and suggested another locksmith. However, since my need was not urgent, I was willing to wait. Chris contacted me the next day and in a little over an hour installed the new handleset and lock. The previous reviews were spot on and I am pleased to add my own 5-star review. I appreciated that Rose really listened to my need and offered honest feedback, even if it was to recommend someone else for quicker service. Chris was knowledgeable, attentive to detail, and did quality work to fix my issue at a reasonable price. I will use them again and I strongly recommend them.

In July of 2019, we moved to Baltimore's Federal Hill area. This was my first experience with inner…read morecity living and I truly loved it. One of the necessities of city living, is having some type of security system for your home. I researched several companies and decided upon a highly recommended one, in First Security. First we met the sales representative, Jeremy, who was quite knowledgable about his competition and of course his company. He shared the differences First Security offered and every one of his points of contention were quite valid. I believed his straight forwardness and honest approach and agreed to utilize their services. Now the installation. Larry Conner was their man. This man had so much knowledge about his company, the alarm company they work with and every little detail one could ever ask for. He had the entire system set up in about an hour and completely covered every detail of their system. I was totally able to turn off, or turn on any part of their alarm from anywhere in the world. That was truly a feature we just loved. In early December we returned to our home, to find we had no heat in the upstairs of our home. Since the entire heating system had just been installed, we were totally baffled why this was happening. Was it our alarm installation? Did the installation effect the heating system? We called Larry to discuss the situation. He agreed to come back to the house to check out his installation and to be sure it wasn't caused by him. In an extremely professional manner, Larry explained why it couldn't be caused by the new security installation. He was so concerned that we didn't have heat, he called us at least 4-5 times during the week to see if we found the cause. That was far beyond his job description, but we truly appreciated his concern. We finally discovered by an electrician, that the wiring for our upstairs heating system was done incorrectly and the original gentleman who installed it, came back to repair the problem. Everything ended well, but we were totally taken back by the concern of First Security, We strongly recommend using their services. Totally first class in every way.

I have now worked with 1st security for both on my homes. The staff really work hard to make sure…read morethat you are totally satisfied with your install, as well as troubleshooting or addressing anything that comes up along the way. For me it's those two things that really stand out. Customer service and "it just works." In terms of customer service, it's hard to do better. The company's response time to questions is very fast. That's pretty much what you want. As for "it just works," the Alarm.Com system and equipment they are a dealer for really gives you peace of mind. It's actually secure. I could not be more pleased to work with and recommend the company.

I am a dumb ass and tried to repair my front door lock. Seriously bad mistake. I LOCKED MYSELF…read moreINSIDE MY HOUSE. Mayrons came IMMEDIATELY. I called and within 2 hours I had the nicest man fixing my terrible work. Not only that, but also keyed 2 other doors replaced a missing handle and left us with smiles and a secure home. I highly recommend calling these peeps when you need any locksmith services. Fair prices, super cool and friendly staff... honestly AWESOME.

My husband locked himself out of our house on accident at 4:45 pm. I was on my way home from work…read moreand quickly found Maryons on yelp, but saw it closes at 5. I send my husband the link and told him to call asap. It's now 5:07 pm and my husband said he's back in the house! Incredible service and obviously knew what they were doing. So glad we have Maryons close by.

The service was great, Dupree was super helpful with installing the security cameras and did a…read morewonderful job. Thank you!

From the owner: Dynamic Sync Solutions provides professional low-voltage and IT services across Maryland, Virginia,…read moreand DC. We specialize in security camera systems, structured cabling (Cat6/Cat6A), WiFi optimization, home theater and audio systems, and smart home integrations. Licensed and insured, we focus on clean, reliable installations with long-term performance in mind. From residential setups to commercial projects, our team delivers high-quality work, clear communication, and honest pricing. Our services include: * Security camera installation (PoE & NVR systems) * Network wiring and Ethernet drops * WiFi design and speed optimization * Home theater and surround sound installation * Access control and intercom systems * Troubleshooting and system upgrades We work with homeowners, offices, retail spaces, and builders, and we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients. If you're looking for a reliable team that shows up, does clean work, and stands behind the job--Dynamic Sync Solutions is here to help. Contact Us : (202) 652-7075 | info@dynamicssync.com