Fortress Security | Home Security Review

Free Activation, Free Installation Offer: a 39 month monitoring agreement is required at minimum $39.99/month. If not eligible, up to $199 activation fee may apply. Home ownership, and a satisfactory credit report history is required. Taxes and permit fees may apply. Offer valid for new customers only. Additional equipment may be added for a fee or larger packages are available. Please call to speak with a representative for details and pricing. Service not available in all areas.

Every year there are an approximate 2,000,000 reported home burglaries in the United States, many of which gain access to the property through an unlocked window or door. Installing a home security system can virtually eliminate this possibility, by notifying homeowners whenever they leave any entry point unlocked. However, many home security companies business model can still leave a home vulnerable, as they sell their systems via pre-chosen packages, with a limited amount of individual devices. This means that customers then have to pay individually for each additional device, which can add up quickly. Apartment dwellers, on the other hand, may find themselves with an excess of sensors they don’t really need. Fortress Security takes a completely different approach. By allowing consumers to pick and choose exactly which devices they want to include, Fortress customers can build out their system to their specific circumstances, needs, and budget. Though this method requires a consultation with a Fortress representative, and customers won’t really know the total price of their equipment until the process is completed, having expert advice can be invaluable. Even somebody with a lower budget can find a solution to their home security needs--a good consultant will be able to recommend which entry points absolutely need a sensor, and where it’s okay to cut costs. While at 39 months, Fortress Security’s contract term length is slightly higher than usual in the industry, the company does allow customers to move their wireless systems, and its comprehensive monitoring services cover the U.S. from coast to coast. Wired devices may be more difficult. However, there is an auto-renewal clause in the contract which consumers should be aware of, as this may result in continuing billing if a cancellation is not completed within the appointed time. Overall, Fortress Security customers report high levels of satisfaction with both the system itself and the monitoring, enthusing about the excellent customer representatives and the small-town feel for a nationwide service.