Centurion-specific first steps
Centurion homeowners should check gate motors, boundary walls, garage doors, outdoor beams, driveway lighting and old alarm wiring early. If the home is in an estate or complex, also confirm body-corporate rules and whether estate security covers private alarm response.
Local providers to compare
Searchers in Rooihuiskraal/Centurion often compare Copwatch, Monitor Net and Fidelity ADT. Use them as a starting point for calls. Verify current PSIRA registration, control-room process, response coverage, contract terms and current prices for your specific street or estate.
Best alarm path
If there is an existing IDS/DSC-style wired alarm, first test and reconnect it. If the home is finished and wiring is poor, a smart wireless option such as Ajax may be cleaner. A technician should advise based on pets, perimeter risks and monitoring requirements.
Questions to answer for a better recommendation
- Free-standing house or estate/townhouse?
- Existing alarm or brand-new install?
- Any pets indoors?
- Move-in date and urgency?
- Need cameras, panic button, beams or only monitoring?
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first after getting keys to a new home?
Change or rekey exterior locks, reset alarm codes, test detectors and beams, then connect the alarm to 24/7 monitoring and armed response as soon as practical.
Should I keep the previous owner's alarm codes?
No. Clear old user codes, remote tags and app access. If it is an older wired alarm, ask an installer to reprogram zones and create fresh codes.
Can I connect an existing alarm instead of installing a new one?
Often yes. The panel, battery, sensors, communicator and siren should be tested before monitoring or armed response is activated.
Which local companies should I compare?
For Centurion and greater Gauteng, compare local response coverage and current terms from providers such as Copwatch, Monitor Net and Fidelity ADT, then verify PSIRA registration, control-room process and patrol coverage for your exact address.
Is this an emergency service?
No. This site helps with callback and referral requests. If you are in danger, contact SAPS, emergency services or your existing armed-response provider immediately.