A good burglar alarm installation follows six steps: a free site survey, a zone and equipment plan, a written quote, installation, programming and testing, and training with aftercare. Wireless alarms for a typical home are often installed in a day. You should get a written quote that lists equipment, installation and warranty, and your installer should show you how to arm, disarm and test the system before they leave.
Key takeaways
- Start with a free site survey and a zone plan.
- Get a written quote listing equipment, installation and warranty.
- Installation, programming and testing happen on the day.
- Training and aftercare matter as much as the install.
- A typical wireless home install is often done in a day.
01The six steps
- 01Free site surveyWe check doors, windows, the layout and where the router and power are.
- 02Zone and equipment planWhich sensors go where, which siren, which panel.
- 03Written quoteEquipment, installation, warranty and any extras, itemised.
- 04InstallationMounting sensors, fitting the panel and siren, and connecting power and network.
- 05Programming and testingZones, modes, codes, app and a full walk-through test.
- 06Training and aftercareWe teach everyone to arm, disarm and test, and explain support and maintenance.
02What to ask any installer
- Is the quote itemised, with equipment, labour and warranty?
- Which brand and panel, and can I add sensors later?
- How do alerts reach my phone, and what if Wi-Fi fails?
- Who trains me and my family?
- What is the warranty and who do I call for support?
03Prices and equipment
Alarm kits and control panels in the Qyvea store currently run from about KES 8,500 to KES 20,570. See the home alarm system price guide and the burglar alarm installation in Kenya page.
04Frequently asked questions
How long does installation take?
A typical wireless home system is often installed in a day; larger or wired sites take longer.
Do you provide a warranty?
Equipment carries the manufacturer's warranty; your quote states installation warranty and support.
Can I add sensors later?
Yes, with an expandable panel.
Do you install outside Nairobi?
Yes; we supply and install across Kenya, and survey Nairobi and the surrounding counties free.
