--- title: "Burglar Alarm Installation in Kenya: What Happens Step by Step | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/burglar-alarm-installation-process-kenya description: "What to expect when you get a burglar alarm installed in Kenya: free survey, zone plan, quote, installation day, programming, training and aftercare, so there are no surprises." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/burglar-alarm-installation-process-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Silence is exactly what a burglar is counting on. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - 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. Quick answer 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. [Photo: Yosuke Ota / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/y2eGi21ySKs) Why this matters now ## Each unprotected night is a night the first warning is the damage. ### If you wait - Intruders move through the house unheard - You find out in the morning - Valuables in reach for as long as they like ### What you get - Sensors on the doors and windows that matter - A siren that sounds at once - Alerts to the people who can act [Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome](/products/dahua-hdcvi-2mp-dome-camera-14357 "Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome Camera")[Electric Fence Alarm Siren](/products/electric-fence-alarm-siren-120db-outdoor-96 "Electric Fence Alarm Siren 120dB Outdoor")[Nemtek Merlin 1 Zone](/products/nemtek-merlin-1-zone-keypad-3694 "Nemtek Merlin 1 Zone Keypad") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Burglar%20Alarm%20Installation%3A%20What%20Happens%20Step%20by%20Step.%20I%20want%20a%20burglar%20alarm%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## 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. ## The six steps 1. **Free site survey**: We check doors, windows, the layout and where the router and power are. 2. **Zone and equipment plan**: Which sensors go where, which siren, which panel. 3. **Written quote**: Equipment, installation, warranty and any extras, itemised. 4. **Installation**: Mounting sensors, fitting the panel and siren, and connecting power and network. 5. **Programming and testing**: Zones, modes, codes, app and a full walk-through test. 6. **Training and aftercare**: We teach everyone to arm, disarm and test, and explain support and maintenance. ## What 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? ## Prices 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](https://qyvea.co.ke/home-alarm-system-price-in-kenya) and the [burglar alarm installation in Kenya](https://qyvea.co.ke/burglar-alarm-system-installation-kenya) page. **When to call a professional**: Ask for a free site survey; we quote clearly before any work starts. Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20a%20burglar%20alarm%20survey). ## Frequently 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. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Alarm Systems · Guide Why Every Kenyan Home Needs a Burglar Alarm A burglar alarm gives you the one thing a wall and a gate cannot: a warning the moment someone gets in. 3 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/why-every-kenyan-home-needs-a-burglar-alarm)[Alarm Systems · Comparison Wireless vs Wired Burglar Alarm Wireless installs in hours without breaking walls; wired is rock solid for big sites. 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