Leased Security Alarms:
- No Upfront Cost, but Higher Monthly Fees: Leasing allows for no initial payment, but involves elevated monthly costs throughout the contract and long term lease contracts typically 3 years.
- Credit Check Required: A credit check is mandatory to qualify for a lease.
- Bundled Services: Leasing often requires bundling with other services, limiting flexibility.
- No Daily Confidence Test: Many leased systems lack daily health checks, which are important for ensuring system reliability.
- Limited Customization: The basic system usually lacks extras, and add-ons are often more costly compared to outright purchases.
- Lease Complications on Property Sale: If the property is sold, the lease must be renegotiated with the new homeowner.
- No Guarantees for False Alarms: There’s typically no assurance on how false alarms are managed.
- Proprietary Equipment: Many companies offer proprietary equipment which makes it impossible to add additional components or transfer to another provider.
- Monitoring Center Location Uncertain: There’s no guarantee that the monitoring center is US-based, which could impact service quality.
- Uncertainty About Installation Quality: Installation may not always be conducted by insured and experienced technicians.
Purchased Security Alarms:
- Upfront Investment, Lower Long-Term Costs: Purchasing involves a higher initial investment but lower ongoing costs, resulting in long-term savings.
- No Credit Check Needed: Purchasing requires no credit check, giving more accessibility to customers.
- Full Ownership and Customization: The system can be customized freely without mandatory bundling, allowing for flexibility based on your specific needs.
- Daily Confidence Test Available: Many purchased systems offer daily checks to ensure all components are working effectively.
- No Leasing Hassles: The system is yours outright, making it easier to transfer or include in a property sale.
- Non-Proprietary Equipment: When you purchase a system it allows for flexibility to add additional components and service providers.
- Greater Control Over Service Providers: You can select US-based monitoring centers for better quality and reliability.
- Guaranteed Professional Installation: St. Louis Alarm Co. provides installation by insured and experienced technicians for purchased systems.
- No Extra Charges After Initial Setup: Once purchased, there are no ongoing leasing costs or surprise fees for adding devices.
- Personal Service by St. Louis Alarm Co. Technicians: Personal service calls are handled by our own technicians who understand your system best.
