Safety & Security Cost Guides

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.
Locks
On of the simplest, but most effective things you can do to your home is to guarantee that the locks on your doors and windows are working properly and replace them if they are not. Consult a locksmith about which types of locks make the most sense for your home. The most expensive may not always be the most effective for you. One thing to consider when looking to upgrade or replace you locks is the quality of the doors and windows themselves. Make sure to inspect them for old , splintering or rotting wood. You an outfit your home with the newest and strongest locks, but if they are placed in old rotting doors an intruder could simply push them in. although replacing doors and windows will add to your costs, it may be the only way to assure your safety and security.  Continue Reading
  • Hire a Locksmith Costs
    Most homeowners spent between:
    $96 - $210
    Average cost:
    $153
    Low cost:
    $50
     
    High cost:
    $350
  • Install a Fence Costs
    Most homeowners spent between:
    $1,645 - $3,932
    Average cost:
    $2,723
    Low cost:
    $450
     
    High cost:
    $8,000
  • Install a Surveillance Camera Costs
    Most homeowners spent between:
    $720 - $2,074
    Average cost:
    $1,378
    Low cost:
    $170
     
    High cost:
    $3,450

Select your Safety & Security project

Safety & Security
Hire a Locksmith
(9,134 projects)
Average National Cost:
$153
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install a Fence
(2,970 projects)
Average National Cost:
$2,648
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install a Surveillance Camera
(2,300 projects)
Average National Cost:
$1,378
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Repair a Fence
(1,968 projects)
Average National Cost:
$477
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Repair an Alarm or Security System
(1,311 projects)
Average National Cost:
$175
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install an Alarm System
(1,086 projects)
Average National Cost:
$659
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Purchase a Home Warranty
(534 projects)
Average National Cost:
$815
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install an Electric Fence
(514 projects)
Average National Cost:
$1,162
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install a Security Gate
(284 projects)
Average National Cost:
$1,885
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install Security Bars
(204 projects)
Average National Cost:
$911
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Hire an Alarm Monitoring Service
(164 projects)
Average National Cost:
$317
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install an Elevator or Chairlift
(134 projects)
Average National Cost:
$4,373
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Repair an Electric Fence
(131 projects)
Average National Cost:
$216
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install Fire Protection
(92 projects)
Average National Cost:
$583
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Build a Storm Shelter
(31 projects)
Average National Cost:
$5,710
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Install a Security Safe
(23 projects)
Average National Cost:
$564
View Costs in Your Area
Safety & Security
Make and Install Signs
(18 projects)
Average National Cost:
$390
View Costs in Your Area
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

Help others plan and budget for their projects

Safety & Security Cost Estimates by HomeAdvisor

Find Home Security Companies Near You

1. Houston, TX
2. Miami, FL
3. Philadelphia, PA
4. Las Vegas, NV
5. San Antonio, TX
6. Los Angeles, CA
7. Orlando, FL
8. Atlanta, GA
9. Dallas, TX
10. Chicago, IL
11. Fort Lauderdale, FL
12. Jacksonville, FL
13. Fort Worth, TX
14. Tampa, FL
15. Charlotte, NC
16. Austin, TX
17. New York, NY
18. Phoenix, AZ
19. Denver, CO
20. Cleveland, OH
21. San Diego, CA
22. Indianapolis, IN
23. Washington, DC
24. Seattle, WA
25. Columbus, OH
26. Detroit, MI
27. Saint Louis, MO
28. Kansas City, MO
29. New Orleans, LA
30. Oklahoma City, OK
31. West Palm Beach, FL
32. Sacramento, CA
33. Baltimore, MD
34. Saint Petersburg, FL
35. Tucson, AZ
36. Louisville, KY
37. Cincinnati, OH
38. San Jose, CA
39. Albuquerque, NM
40. Colorado Springs, CO
41. Portland, OR
42. Buffalo, NY
43. Fresno, CA
44. Birmingham, AL
45. Minneapolis, MN
46. Salt Lake City, UT
47. Scottsdale, AZ
48. Memphis, TN
49. Pittsburgh, PA
50. Corpus Christi, TX
See more cities