United Alarm Systems Reviews 103

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We needed to replace a couple of keypads at the Community center. We were informed that we need to upgrade the entire system. They gave a quote and we had them come in. They installed the wrong pa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I chose United because my home was broken into and I honestly couldn't sleep. My stress levels were at maximum and I was becoming a hopeless victim. My friend suggested United because she had a simila... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Darrell our installer did a great job. We had some problems understanding the price quote and agreeing it to the final invoice. One comment about the installation of the Skybell doorbell camera is t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt, good at handling our special request regarding a rush installation. Overall, very good personal service. System is easy and very user friendly. Initial cost of equipment and monthly monitoring... See more

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  1. Home & Garden

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United Alarm is a Calgary-based alarm company that offers home security systems, commercial security systems, security cameras, and more. They are locally-owned and operated, ULC-listed, and the Consumer Choice Award Winner for 13 consecutive years. Contact them today for a free security evaluation over the phone or at your house or business.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Replacement issues …

We needed to replace a couple of keypads at the Community center. We were informed that we need to upgrade the entire system. They gave a quote and we had them come in. They installed the wrong panel twice and had to come back over 6 times to get the system partially working.. We are about 95% complete and they are now ignoring us.

5 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Tech

The tech was really experienced and I felt comfortable with him doing our security. The company had a good package for us and bonus they're local.

9 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice to Deal with a firm in Calgary

We used United Alarm 7 years ago , we sold the home and in our new home signed up with Telus
Our contract came up and left Telus to deal with Dave and Gerald again . So much better deaking with local company
thank you

7 July 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They suck!!!!!

They suck!!
I asked them to come disarm the alarm in a house I’d recently purchased, they said they’d charge me 100 bucks!!!!
It took me 10 min to figure out to shut down the whole system.
Stay clear from this company

1 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad experience with United Alarms

Very bad experience with United Alarms. This is a bad company, the tech who came to install a doorbell camera clearly did not know what he was doing. After two and a half hours of failing to be able to sync the camera to my device he told me that there product was no good and I should buy a different one some where else. He took the doorbell out leaving two screw holes in my siding and left. Two days later they charged my credit card for a service call. I called to speak to a manager and got the run around for a week, in that time I was lied to several times and it was clear that there objective was to frustrate me so I would leave them alone. There was a complete lack of professionalism!!!! I finally got through to a manager after a week of insanity and that experience was even worse, no sense of customer service.
There has been a ownership change in this company so don't let the years in business fool you. This company is TERRIBLE!!!!!! You should also look at the Better Business reviews on this company, you well get a better sense of how they treat there customers.
Do not use this company, you will regret it!!!

4 December 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Ok service

Our installer was great, but we were disappointed that we could not get our skybell doorbell camera installed cause our doorbell was not compatible, wish we had known prior to install day. Perhaps we could have mad arrangements to have it rectified, but were not offered any solution.

28 October 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good job!

Darrell our installer did a great job. We had some problems understanding the price quote and agreeing it to the final invoice.
One comment about the installation of the Skybell doorbell camera is that we need the slim wedge to properly angle the camera and United doesn’t carry it so we have order it online. We believe they should carry this product if they are installing the camera. No stores in Calgary appear to carry it so we have order it online.

12 October 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expectations Exceeded

From my call into United for a system quote to the amazing installation service and demo I couldn’t be happier with my new alarm system.

1 October 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was impressed with how quickly they…

I was impressed with how quickly they came to install it, although it took a second call to get them to get back to me. I also was not given all the info I needed to fill out for the CPS, and had to phone the office to figure that out. Otherwise, I would have given 5 stars.

28 September 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt!

Prompt, good at handling our special request regarding a rush installation. Overall, very good personal service. System is easy and very user friendly. Initial cost of equipment and monthly monitoring fee are both very affordable, versus other quotes and the cost of our old system.

19 September 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with United

Great experience with United
Professional installation from Darryl. He walked us through the options and gave honest advice. No complaints, very happy with the process from start to finish.

3 September 2019
Unprompted review

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