Top Security & Smart Home Installation Companies in Philadelphia
1.JAL Advanced Security & Automation - ADT Authorized Dealer
4.9★ (106 reviews)
4.9★ from 106 reviews
Security & Smart Home Installation Cost in Philadelphia
Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.
| Service | Typical range in Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Professionally installed security system | $354–$1,475/job |
| Installation labor only | $118–$472/job |
Security & Smart Home Installation prices in Philadelphia run about 18% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.
Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Philadelphia, rated 4.9★ on average across 190 customer reviews.
Philadelphia Climate & Seasonal Timing
What Philadelphia's weather means for scheduling security & smart home installation.
- Last spring frost
- March 30
- First fall frost
- November 16
- Annual precipitation
- 48.51"
- Heating degree days
- 4,350
- Cooling degree days
- 1,474
| Month | Low | High | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.4° | 40.4° | 3.62" |
| Feb | 29.3° | 44.5° | 3.13" |
| Mar | 36.4° | 53.2° | 4.6" |
| Apr | 46° | 64.8° | 4.11" |
| May | 55.7° | 74.9° | 4.48" |
| Jun | 65.6° | 84.2° | 4.29" |
| Jul | 70.2° | 88° | 4.43" |
| Aug | 69.1° | 86.3° | 4.66" |
| Sep | 61.5° | 78.7° | 4.1" |
| Oct | 50.3° | 67.2° | 3.81" |
| Nov | 41.7° | 56.1° | 3.39" |
| Dec | 32.2° | 44.6° | 3.89" |
NOAA station data 4.08 miles from Philadelphia.
Permits & Regulations in PA
Permit typically required
- Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other cities license locally
- Contractors doing more than $5,000 of home improvement work a year must register with the Attorney General
- Electrical work requires a permit and third-party or municipal inspection
License required: Local electrical license (no statewide license); PA HIC registration
Sources: www.attorneygeneral.gov
Security & Smart Home Installation FAQs for Philadelphia
How much does home security installation cost in Philadelphia?
A professionally installed security system in Philadelphia typically runs $354-$1475 including equipment, before any monitoring plan.
How many security installation companies serve Philadelphia?
We track 4 home security installers serving Philadelphia.
Is security system installation in Philadelphia more expensive than average?
Low-voltage and electrical labor in Philadelphia runs about +18% versus the national average.
Do security installers in PA need a license?
In PA, Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other cities license locally. Many states license alarm installers separately; ask a Philadelphia installer for their alarm or low-voltage license.
Wired or wireless security system in Philadelphia?
Wireless systems install in hours and cost toward the $354 end; wired systems in Philadelphia need wall runs and cost more but avoid batteries.
Do I need a monitoring contract in Philadelphia?
Not always; many Philadelphia installers sell self-monitored systems, while professionally monitored plans add a monthly fee and often a contract.
How many quotes should I get for a security system in Philadelphia?
Two or three; with 4 installers serving Philadelphia, compare the equipment list and contract length, not just the install price.
Do security cameras work in Philadelphia weather?
Check the cameras temperature rating; Philadelphia sees summer highs near 88F and winter lows around 27F.
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