We were required by our new home insurance provider to have central fire monitoring in addition to our central monitoring for burglary. When we called American Alarm they put us on their rush list in... See more
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We were required by our new home insurance provider to have central fire monitoring in addition to our central monitoring for burglary. When we called American Alarm they put us on their rush list in... See more
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American Alarm was there for me when I needed them with fast and helpful service and installation. My house was ready to close and my town would not approve the Simplisafe smoke and CO2 detectors that... See more
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I have been a customer with American Alarm for many years and their service, communications, and attention to the monitoring of my home is excellent. Their response to any concerns I have had with m... See more
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American Alarm has been our service provider for many years. They know us and our building, and they work cooperatively with other services such as elevator maintenance and inspections. Staff are frie... See more
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American Alarm – Local Security Company Serving New England Since 1971
American Alarm is a New England–based security company providing professional alarm monitoring, security system installation, and life-safety protection for homes, businesses, and government facilities. Founded in 1971, we have protected residential and commercial properties for over 55 years.
We are a locally owned and operated security provider. Our employees live and work in the same New England communities we serve.
Residential and Commercial Security Services
American Alarm designs, installs, and monitors customized security systems for:
• Single-family homes and apartments
• Small and mid-sized businesses
• Large commercial facilities
• Multi-location businesses
• Public institutions
• Private institutions
• Government buildings
We hold federal and state security clearances for government projects.
Our integrated security solutions include:
• Intrusion detection systems
• Burglar alarms
• Access control systems
• Keycard and credentialed entry systems
• Digital video surveillance (CCTV)
• Proactive video monitoring (AVM)
• Fire alarm systems
• Life-safety systems
• Environmental monitoring
All systems are monitored 24/7 by our professional monitoring team.
24/7 Alarm Monitoring and Rapid Response
American Alarm provides 24-hour professional alarm monitoring with fast response times.
• Priority alarm signals answered in 20 seconds or less
• Phones answered by live representatives
• Same-day service availability for priority requests
• Field technicians dispatched quickly
Our technicians are:
• Licensed
• CORI-checked
• Professionally trained
We invest in ongoing training and modern security technology to maintain consistent service standards.
Local Expertise. Long-Term Commitment.
Security requires experience, attention to detail, and reliable service. Our team helps customers evaluate system options and select solutions that fit their property, risk level, and compliance requirements.
American Alarm has delivered trusted security system installation and alarm monitoring across New England for more than five decades.
1239 Washington St, 02189, Weymouth, MA, United States
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The technician understood the issues with the alarm and solved the problem.

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