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Security & Smart Home Installation in Pittsburgh, PA

Compare 5 local security & smart home installation pros. Typical service: $329–$1371.

Top Security & Smart Home Installation Companies in Pittsburgh

  1. 1.Vivint

    4.8★ (1,150 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1150 reviews

    +12153926316Website

  2. 2.Locksmith Time

    4.8★ (22 reviews)

    4.8★ from 22 reviews

    +14124001785Website

  3. 3.ARM Security Systems

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +14125311314Website

  4. 4.Affordable Home Security ADT Dealer

    2.6★ (5 reviews)

    2.6★ from 5 reviews

    +14128722231Website

  5. 5.General Alarm Systems Inc

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14122813400

Security & Smart Home Installation Cost in Pittsburgh

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Pittsburgh
Professionally installed security system$329–$1,371/job
Installation labor only$110–$439/job

Security & Smart Home Installation prices in Pittsburgh run about 10% 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 5 companies serving Pittsburgh, rated 4.4★ on average across 1,192 customer reviews.

Pittsburgh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Pittsburgh's weather means for scheduling security & smart home installation.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 25
Annual precipitation
39.29"
Heating degree days
5,563
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.8°35.8°2.73"
Feb24°39.3°2.68"
Mar31°49°3.1"
Apr41.6°61.6°3.15"
May50.7°70.6°4.17"
Jun59.3°78.6°4.04"
Jul63.3°82.4°3.77"
Aug62.5°81.1°3.51"
Sep55.4°73.6°3.35"
Oct44°62.6°2.52"
Nov35.7°50.8°3.35"
Dec26.4°39.5°2.92"

NOAA station data 6.52 miles from Pittsburgh.

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 Pittsburgh

How much does home security installation cost in Pittsburgh?

A professionally installed security system in Pittsburgh typically runs $329-$1371 including equipment, before any monitoring plan.

How many security installation companies serve Pittsburgh?

We track 5 home security installers serving Pittsburgh.

Is security system installation in Pittsburgh more expensive than average?

Low-voltage and electrical labor in Pittsburgh runs about +9.7% 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 Pittsburgh installer for their alarm or low-voltage license.

Wired or wireless security system in Pittsburgh?

Wireless systems install in hours and cost toward the $329 end; wired systems in Pittsburgh need wall runs and cost more but avoid batteries.

Do I need a monitoring contract in Pittsburgh?

Not always; many Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?

Two or three; with 5 installers serving Pittsburgh, compare the equipment list and contract length, not just the install price.

Do security cameras work in Pittsburgh weather?

Check the cameras temperature rating; Pittsburgh sees summer highs near 82F and winter lows around 22F.