You can't put a price tag on the safety and security of your home and family, and yet you need to consider your budget when deciding upon the best security plan for your home. How much your safety and security features will cost, will depend entirely on the complexity and scope of your home's safety plan. Whether you decide to simply upgrade the locks on your doors, install fencing around the perimeter of your property, or invest in a comprehensive security system, there are many safety and price levels to choose from. Here are a number of things to consider when figuring out the budge for the safety and security feature of your home.
Safety & Security Cost Guides
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Hire a Locksmith
(8,680 projects)
Average National Cost:
$152
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Install a Fence
(2,970 projects)
Average National Cost:
$2,648
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Install a Surveillance Camera
(2,183 projects)
Average National Cost:
$1,387
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Repair a Fence
(1,968 projects)
Average National Cost:
$477
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Repair an Alarm or Security System
(1,265 projects)
Average National Cost:
$174
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Install an Alarm System
(1,032 projects)
Average National Cost:
$665
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Install an Electric Fence
(483 projects)
Average National Cost:
$1,152
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Purchase a Home Warranty
(439 projects)
Average National Cost:
$847
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Install a Security Gate
(277 projects)
Average National Cost:
$1,906
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Install Security Bars
(198 projects)
Average National Cost:
$912
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Hire an Alarm Monitoring Service
(159 projects)
Average National Cost:
$330
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Repair an Electric Fence
(126 projects)
Average National Cost:
$212
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Install an Elevator or Chairlift
(120 projects)
Average National Cost:
$4,391
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Install Fire Protection
(89 projects)
Average National Cost:
$670
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Build a Storm Shelter
(27 projects)
Average National Cost:
$4,517
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Install a Security Safe
(22 projects)
Average National Cost:
$567
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Make and Install Signs
(18 projects)
Average National Cost:
$390
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Gates and Fencing
Adding fencing and gates to your home is often an effective security measure . It does as much to discourage would-be intruders as it does to actually block their access. The price of fencing depends almost entirely on the size of the fence that you need. Both the length and the height influence the cost of the materials and the labor to install it. But the gate that you choose will have a much wider range in price. If you choose to have an electronic gate that can only be opened with a code or remote control you will have a very effective security measure, but a much higher price tag as well.Security and Alarm Systems
Alarm systems are effective at scaring off intruders, as they cause an alarm to sound when they are set off. However, an alarm system does nothing more than trip the alarm, unlike a full security system, which notifies the security company and the police if you have an intruder. Security systems , are often expensive because they involve both an installation fee and a monthly fee to the security company. However they are a very effective weapon against intruders.Share your cost experience
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