Guardian Protection installed the alarm system in our new home some years ago. I called them…read morerecently to inquire about a repair. The woman who answered the call advised that I was not registered with them and they could not service my system. No offer to from her to rectify the situation. Judging from the reviews I decided to call another alarm company and they agreed to make the repair at a reasonable price.

I feel like my story is the same as many others. I signed up in 2013 and was OK with signing a 5…read moreyear contract in return for free equipment and install. However, the warranty on that equipment doesn't last long and then they want more money to fix anything that breaks. Then, as soon as that 5 years was up, they jack up your rate with no notice. I called in back then to ask if there was any way tog et the old rate back and they agreed to lower it. The lady was super smooth - told me I just had sign some paperwork for the discount and here it was another 5 year contract. Unlike some others I see on here, I did actually notice and told her I was not interested to sign a contract - that I was just go with a cheaper company. She then heavily implied that this was just a formality and she just needed the paperwork for her files to get the discount through. It was COVID and I was tired and dumb and believed her. Now of course my 10 year old equipment is completely non-functional and we no longer even need the system in our new place and we are getting charged a fee to cancel. Any company that relies on early termination fees to keep their customers STAY AWAY. Go with Simplisafe. You'd honestly be better off putting the equipment on credit than taking free equipment from these people.

They installed a full house (3 story) system during a major renovation. They perfectly coordinated…read morewith our GC with no issues. We just signed the contract and the alarm system was integrated into the construction plans. So far, about 6 months into owning the system, it works exactly as you would expect.

Our business is under State Security from Verona, PA. For service calls, they do not answer their…read morephone no matter what time of the day you call during business hours, you will always leave a message and wait for a return phone call. We have had several alarms going off at out offices since Sunday and we were promised a service call that never happened. We had to call several times to try to get this rectified because we can't work with this constant ringing and alarms, it is so annoying! They want to take your money, install and run. There are better companies out there who are interested in their customers and helping them get any issue resolved. This company is not one of them. Good luck with your search!

They contacted me immediately, scheduled a consultation and were very thorough understanding what I…read morewanted. Parts had to be ordered but it only took 2 days for him to return and install. He explained everything he was doing as well as the options for my input. He went over how to use the new lock and watched me operate before leaving. I would definitely recommend their service and would use them again.

Professional, fast and friendly. These guys are great! Showed up on time and changed the lock…read morequickly.

These guys were great. I was just about to leave on vacation and was trying to make a copy of our…read morekey for the guys who was covering for me in my store, but none of the copies were working: there had just been too many copies of copies and the door wouldn't budge. A few of my other employees had been complaining that their keys weren't easy to turn, so I decided on the last day to just get the locks redone. Barrier was willing to come out the same day, even though they had a full schedule, which I appreciated despite the extra fee for the late appointment (which was my own fault for waiting so long). The best part came a little later, when they called me back and told me the good news: in a rare event, one of their appointments had canceled and they were on their way much earlier than expected. Even though I had already agreed to the charges, they did not collect the late appointment fee and just charged me the normal rate, which appreciated. Not every company would have been so honest. Shaun came and had us up and running quickly. He was really nice and super professional: my receipt was emailed to me within five minutes of him leaving the store! I plan on using Barrier every time I need new locks.

From the owner: Founded in 1981, Barrier Protection Systems Inc. is a family-owned electronic security company…read moreserving Pittsburgh, PA, with over 100 years of combined technician experience. Specializing in commercial access control systems, surveillance cameras, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, and locksmithing, the company delivers customized security solutions for businesses of all sizes, from small companies to government facilities and schools. All services are managed in-house and never subcontracted, ensuring consistent quality and accountability. Monitoring is provided 24/7/365 through a UL-Listed Monitoring Center. Contact Barrier Protection Systems Inc. today to schedule a free consultation.

PAV has done two jobs for me now. The first was a little rewiring on my A-V system at Hidden…read moreValley. Done with expertise and friendliness and at a very fair price. Then PAV helped me find B&W speakers, and then transported them to my home in Potomac, Md., brought them in and installed them, along with a Yamaha receiver that they recommended and sold me. Again, all at very fair prices and with a high level of competence. These speakers are remarkable--about 250 pounds apiece. Just moving them and getting them into the house without marring them was a major undertaking. And they did it all on a snowy day. I would recommend PAV for any sort of audio-video job where you want deep expertise to help you through the thicket of the complexity of equipment choice, the trickiness of installation, and someone to deal with you with complete integrity. Dave Roberts

PAV helped me when I needed them the most. My house got broken into and I was scared to leave the…read morehouse empty without an alarm system. Vince was the first guy I thought to call and that same day he came down with an alarm system and installed it! He was very helpful and it is a perk that he's local. I highly recommend PAV for any of your needs. Thank You again for making my house feel like home again.

Very responsive & friendly ! Was able to get me scheduled immediately & finished the job quickly…read more Such a good experience !

We needed a TV mounted in our new office suite's conference room. After searching for someone to do…read morethis job, "I Know 2 Guys," was recommended by Home Advisor. Clarence and Tony were knowledgeable, efficient, and did a great job at a reasonable price. I highly recommend them!

I was immediately able to talk through my needs with the team and get something on the books for…read moresmart thermostat installation. They were also able to help me out with another project at home and package the two together for a great price. Both were profesional and carried out the work perfectly. I have not had any issues and will be reaching out for other work I need done at home.

Anthony and the Red Spark team came to our house to install full cable and internet wiring that did…read morenot previously exist. From our first contact until the final invoice payment and communication, they were professional, courteous, hard-working, approachable, willing to answer all questions, quick but accurate, efficient and most of all a pleasure to have in our home. They provided a full description of all services along with a structured quote without any expectation of service. The work was completed in about 6 hours, which included adding a central hub in the basement and putting in cable and internet ports in 4 rooms. Anthony also recommended an excellent electrician to put in additional sockets in our house. This was a great experience with a great team. Thank you!