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How much does a security company cost?

  • R400 – R1000/month
    Residential armed response
  • R400 – R600/month
    Monitoring
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Below is a cost guide for security companies and the different services they offer. The prices quoted are estimates. For an exact price request a quote.


Monitoring

  • R400 – R600/month

This is the price for monitoring only services on a monthly basis. The price includes 24-hour alarm signal monitoring, SMS notification, and dispatching of EMS or SAPS services. Armed response is not included. Some companies offer a pay-per-response option (approx. R75 per response), if response is required. On average, expect to be charged between R400/month and R600/month for monitoring.

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Residential armed response

  • R400 – R1000/month

This is the price for residential monitoring and armed response services on a monthly basis. It includes 24-hour alarm signal monitoring and armed response, SMS notifications, dispatching of EMS or SAPS services. Residential armed response costs range between R400/month and R1000/month with an average of R700/month.

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Business armed response

  • R600 – R900/month

This is the price for monthly monitoring and armed response services for a business. It includes 24-hour alarm signal monitoring and armed response, SMS notifications, dispatching of EMS or SAPS services. The cost of business armed response typically runs from R600/month to R900/month, averaging at R800/month.

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Security guard

  • R31,000 – R63,000/month

This is the price for a monthly 24-hour, 7-days-a-week private security service. The price depends on the selected security guard duties, e.g. patrolling, detecting and fighting off an intruder, alerting armed response, investing disturbances. You can reduce cost by automating certain duties. Security guard costs range between R31,000/month and R63,000/month with an average of R38,000/month.

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Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Verulam Durban
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

I want to be registered with one of the security companies in Verulam so that if something happens I know I have a backup plan. Please send the rates on Whtsapp and then we will take it from there. Thank you

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Nelspruit
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

I just want to find out how much will it cost per month to have armed response and monitoring for my residential property. Please send me the rates via email. Thank you

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Tlhabane, Rustenburg
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

Please send me quotes of a reliable armed response in Rustenburg. Maximum monthly installment shoud not exceed R.00.

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Langebaan
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • Which security system do you need?: Alarm system
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

Can you provide me with a quotation please.

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Musgrave Road, Durban
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Wireless alarm system

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Pretoria West, Pretoria
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

I am residing in Pretoria West, it's wintertime now I want to tighten the security. I need a quote for both monitoring and armed response. Please send me the rates on Whtsapp and then we will take it from there. Thank you

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Heidelberg Western Cape
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • Which security system do you need?: CCTV cameras
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

I need to install CCTV in a processing plant I need 20 cameras. Please send me the details on Whatsapp and then I send you our address. Chat soon

Monitoring and armed response

  • City or suburb: Goodwood
  • Which service do you need?: Both, monitoring and armed response
  • Where do you need the security service?: House / flat
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

We used to have an alarm system, but due to certain circumstances it was removed, we still have some of the RX-savers as well as the panic buttons and the magnets at the doors. I want to get some quotes that will only provide the service i.e. armed response plus monitoring. Hope to hear from you soon.

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Hoedspruit
  • Where do you need the security service?: Other
  • Which security system do you need?: CCTV cameras
  • When do you need this service?: As soon as possible

Want to fit 1 camera at the gate I need a quotation for supply plus installation. Please feel free to contact me for more info. Thank you

Security system installation

  • City or suburb: Port Elizabeth Sherwood
  • Where do you need the security service?: Residential complex
  • Which security system do you need?: CCTV cameras
  • When do you need this service?: I'm flexible

We currently have a borehole project I want to put covert cameras so that I will see everything around the site. I need a quote for supply plus installation. I will be expecting your phone call. Thank you