Home Security System Installation

Home security installers provide alarm systems, cameras, sensors, and smart home security for residential protection.

With home security demand strong and smart home popular, installation generates revenue of $170,000-$580,000 with 50-70% margins through equipment and monitoring.

The business requires security system expertise, installation tools and equipment, alarm monitoring relationships, licensing where required, and smart home integration knowledge.

Services include burglar alarm installation, security camera systems (wired, wireless), smart locks and access control, doorbell cameras and video, motion sensors and glass break, and monitoring service setup.

Revenue through installation fees and monthly monitoring.

Success factors include alarm system and camera expertise, smart home integration (Ring, Nest, SimpliSafe), alarm monitoring partnerships or in-house central station, proper licensing and insurance, and building homeowner and builder relationships.

Marketing focuses on homeowners, new construction, real estate agents, and insurance discounts.

With home security essential and smart cameras popular in 2025, security installation offers protection opportunities serving residential safety with licensing and monitoring relationships as barriers.