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"SafeStreets security system is incredibly reliable and easy to use. The app is intuitive, and the home automation features are a game-changer. I love being able to monitor my home from anywhere. Great service all around."

"ADT’s system is fantastic! The security features are top-of-the-line, and the home automation integration is so convenient. I love being able to control everything from my phone. The customer service team is also very helpful. 10/10!"

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Why didn't I call Dave in the first place?  A handyman was recommended by my realtor, and when he messed up the project, I called Dave.  I had worked with Dave's company a couple of years ago, and worked with a very nice guy named Keith.  I had not met Dave before.

For a rental home that I own, I asked the handyman recommended by the realtor to remove sliding closet doors that were plain (no paneling) and replace them with doors that had panels similar to the doors that open into the study.  I asked that they be painted Swiss Coffee.  We discussed the project:  The doors were an odd size, so he would have to order the doors from Lowe's.  The ONE day I could not make it to the rental (I had been there 15 days in a row, all day... was the day the handyman hung the doors.  I was shocked to find that he had not ordered the proper sized door.  Instead, he bought doors in stock and cut 2 inches off the bottom.  However, he did not put a piece of wood at the bottom of the doors and did not sand the bottom, so the bottom looked "rough."  Since the doors are hollow, you could place your fingers into the "inside" nothingness of the door at the bottom.  The paint job was mediocre and only on the front side.

I called Dave.  What a God send!  He explained that it's not unusual to have to cut doors, but he always saves the bottom part that was cut off and then glues it to the cut bottom, sanding it and painting it.  I told him I didn't have the bottom part that was cut from the doors.  He said no problem.  He came out and set up sawhorses in the garage and fixes both doors but making an insert for the bottoms and clamping them.  I told him I wanted to paint the doors because I didn't like the paint job that was done.  He was kind enough to leave the sawhorses for me, even though he thought he might need them for his next job.  I painted the fronts and backs of the doors, and he hung them the next day.  He was so nice, he even said I did a good job painting!

A day later the lock on the handle of the  back door slider broke.  I called Dave.  He took the handle off and secured the back door with a piece of wood so no one could enter.  He then spent over an hour on the internet finding the correct handle after he went to Home Depot and they didn't have it.  He said it was a special handle (reverse clamp?).  I tried to find the handle on the internet and bothered him with so many emails as to whether I had found the right handle.  I ordered the one he recommended and had it shipped to his home and he installed it the day after he received it.

Dave is the "A Team."  Once you find the "A Team," you should stick with them and forget calling anyone else!

He is very responsive my phone, text or email.  He knows what he's doing and is the consummate professional.  I'm sure my little jobs were way beneath his expertise, but he performed them without complaint and did a fabulous job.  It's hard to find someone like Dave!  I would recommend him to others and will definitely call him again.

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"Al, was great to work with. I will be using him for more work in the home that needs to be done. Great Guy to work with."

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."

Protect Your Home is a leader in the home security industry, providing safety and peace of mind to more than 1.5 million families nationwide. Since we emerged in 1998, we've grown from a company of few to having over 2,000 high performance team members, three locations in Indianapolis, a sales center in Kentucky, and over 128 field branches across the country—and we're still growing.\n\nFor nearly 20 years, Protect Your Home has partnered with ADT®, the #1 name in home security. Today, with our national reach, we are one of ADT's biggest partners and the only partner to be designated as an Authorized Premier Provider.\n\nOur commitment to serving others combined with our projects, events, and culture contribute to the development of our team professionally, personally, and financially.\n\nIt's our mission. It's who we are. It's our legacy.\n

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"I self installed our FrontPoint system. It went smoothly and my questions were answered efficiently and professionally by the FrontPoint staff. I would highly recommend FrontPoint as a home security system."

"Good price. Typical monitoring services. My only real issue is that most of their account servicing needs to be done via snail mail or over the phone--they do not have a website to update contact info, billing info, or other details."

"I responded to a flyer that I received from ADT as I had been thinking  about installing a security system for extra peace of mind as I am a single woman living alone.  It sounded like a deal that was too good to pass up.  I did not realize until I did some research later that ADT subcontracts all of their installation out to local providers so I am not sure which parts of this review should be directed at ADT vs Protect your Home...who provided the installation service but it is clear that their business practices have  common core and most of my interaction has been with Protect Your Home.  Apparently, after 3 months Protect your Home is no longer responsible for my system and after some research I am starting to wonder what will happen when ADT becomes responsible for addressing any issues with my system if there is no local service provider.
Here's an overview of my experience. It was easy to set up the appointment and the installers arrived right on time.  I want to state that my low grade has nothing to do with my overall experience with the installers who came out and installed my system.  They were friendly and courteous and very professional in completing the install. Nor am I dissatisfied (for the most part) with the system that has been installed. However, the reason that I would not recommend Protect your Home is that I  do have a problem with the sales tactics that they use which I have to believe come via ADT and then through the local installer Protect Your Home.  I was definitely oversold and my monthly premium is too high and much higher than I was initially quoted.  I am also locked in for 3 years which is  too long and should be unnecessary if your product is worth the cost. I believe there are better ways to set up business practices so that your salespeople are not so dependent on the commission they receive from a sale.
After evaluating my home my installer did some neat number tricks (this is sarcasm) to give me an estimate that was supposed to convince me that getting the highest upgrade was actually going to be the best deal for me after all of the credits had been applied.  I didn't really buy it but at that point I didn't completely understand all the components and the implications.  I was also prepared to invest in a security system and could also see the value in most of the parts of the system.  I ended up agreeing and the installation was completed that night.  I'm not sure what would have happened if I had asked to think about my options...my installer was a smooth talker and knew how to take advantage of me as a single woman.  Over the next few days as I reviewed the contract and started using my system I realized that I did not need the security camera or the supposedly handy clicker for disarming and arming the system that was supposed to be a bonus but was listed at $150 on my invoice.   The clicker is pretty much useless if you go with the Pulse system and can control the entire system from your iPhone. I also thought my monthly premium was higher than it should be.  I called ADT to inquire and the rep told me that I could return any equipment for a refund for 30 days.  I was also quoted a monthly rate that was lower if the camera was returned.  They set up an appointment for my installer to come out to collect the equipment that I did not want.   However, when the installer came back out he contradicted the information that I had received from ADT.  At that point I didn't argue and didn't want to deal with the frustration of navigating between all these parties so I kept my camera, my unused clicker, and have a higher monthly premium than I believe I should have.
As a customer I would be much more likely to recommend this company if you set up your practice so that your salespeople came out for an initial evaluation and clearly explained the options and pricing. THEN, gave the customer time to consider the options and choose the system that best suits their needs.  Yes, it takes more time but now that I have done some additional research I understand from first hand experience why ADT has lost credibility to other home security providers.  Until this changes I would recommend that anyone looking for home security system do their research before setting up an appointment with ADT based on their name value alone.
Finally, I also have yet to receive my $100 VISA gift card which required extra hoops to jump through in order to have it sent out.  I sincerely hope that both companies consider their business practices and make some changes or I definitely be considering another company when I move and/or at the end of my contract."