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Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston

Security system installation service · Houston, TX · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Craft & service penalty95−0.5Momentum penalty80−2Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.80SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#23 of 34 cctv installation servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 33%
4.9 ★★★★★ 657 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.76★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
89%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston at a glance

Customers frequently praise the professionalism, patience, and detailed communication of sales representatives and installation technicians, noting that staff often go above and beyond to explain systems and ensure proper setup. However, low-star reviews highlight recurring issues with billing practices, including unexpected fees, perceived bait-and-switch tactics, and rigid contract terms that prevent customers from leaving or resolving payment disputes.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 657 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 657 Google reviews (620 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 89% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: CCTV Installation serving Houston, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other cctv installation services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and craft & service; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction82Reliability71Craft & service95Value100Momentum80Replies to reviews90Satisfaction: 82 (median 90)Reliability: 71 (median 87)Craft & service: 95 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 80 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 90 (median 73)
This companyCctv Installation Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
82
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
71
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
95
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
80
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.A
90

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Star ratings

657 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars63196%
  • 4 stars51%
  • 3 stars20%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star173%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 620 written reviews

  • Praise1,09598%
  • Complaints242%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2251%
  • Reasonable1944%
  • Overpriced12%
  • Not sure12%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude37634%
  • Quality & results21920%
  • Communication16515%
  • Would recommend16114%
  • Speed & response11610%
  • Price & value535%
  • Honesty & trust293%

What customers talk about

We read 620 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Danny and Dante were both extremely helpful navigating this decision and installation.”
    “This company will still your money with crazy billing and then on top of that find a way to justify their unprofessional billing.”
  • “Excellent and professional technician that did a fantastic job.”
    “They offer so much for free so you renew long term contracts while prosthetic worst customer service.”
  • “was super helpful explaining products and what our home needed!”
  • “I would recommend Allied Security to anyone and tell them to request David as the technician.”
  • “Very knowledgeable, professional, and fast in responding to any questions and concerns that I had.”
  • “…d and so happy that I could get everything I was shopping for, for a reasonable price and a contract length that wasn’t 5 years.…”
    “I’m so excited I finally got a security company that doesn’t have hidden fees or gimmicks!”
  • “It's rare these days to find someone who genuinely cares about their customers and takes pride in their work, but David is definitely one of those people!”
    “asking and requested 4 weeks to provide the malfunction letter they lied they said already sent but didn't, after spoken with their supervisor he sai…”

People customers mention

  • David 34 reviews
  • Joaquin 29 reviews
  • Rubio 28 reviews
  • Josh 18 reviews
  • Brinks 18 reviews
  • Cantu 15 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Allied Home Security & Alarm Monitoring Houston for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

MistyLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Danny and Dante were both extremely helpful navigating this decision and installation.

Customer photo from Misty's review
Reasonable priceInstallation
chris3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Efficient and thorough. Thank you for answering all my questions and having solutions for all my security needs. Love this system!

Great priceInstallationSecurity cameras
Robert13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

David the service technician was very professional and helpful. He was very detailed oriented and corrected issue that the system had. The system was in the home when we purchased the home from a different company. David made sure everything was working properly and gave detailed instructions was completed. I would…

Great priceService not listed
Tiwana6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I cannot say enough great things about David with Allied! He truly SAVED THE DAY! From start to finish, David went above and beyond to make sure my security camera system was installed and everything was working properly. His professionalism, patience, knowledge, and outstanding customer service were absolutely…

Security cameras
Tania2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Super nicenguy and did a fantastic job, my son is special needs and he showed him what he was doing and was very patient with him while he was asking him a million questions. Thank you Jessie.

Great priceInstallationSecurity cameras
SamLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Josh A. was amazing. He stayed late at my house to complete my install. Amazing service.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 657 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Misty RobertsonLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Misty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Danny and Dante were both extremely helpful navigating this decision and installation.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Installation
chris o'connor3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Efficient and thorough. Thank you for answering all my questions and having solutions for all my security needs. Love this system!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Installation, Security cameras
Response from the owner · Edited 6 days ago

Thank you so much!

Robert Besst13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

David the service technician was very professional and helpful. He was very detailed oriented and corrected issue that the system had. The system was in the home when we purchased the home from a different company. David made sure everything was working properly and gave detailed instructions was completed. I would recommend Allied Security to anyone and tell them to request David as the technician.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · Edited 6 days ago

Thank you so much!

Patty Roberts3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brandon M. was super helpful explaining products and what our home needed!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Installation, Security cameras
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much Patty! Glad we got you taken care of.

Tommy Abraham3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tommy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent and professional technician that did a fantastic job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Installation, Security cameras
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks tommy!

Tony AbrahamLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

David was helpful and knowledgeable

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much Tony!

Tiwana Fuselier6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tiwana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I cannot say enough great things about David with Allied! He truly SAVED THE DAY! From start to finish, David went above and beyond to make sure my security camera system was installed and everything was working properly. His professionalism, patience, knowledge, and outstanding customer service were absolutely exceptional! It's rare these days to find someone who genuinely cares about their customers and takes pride in their work, but David is definitely one of those people! Allied, you have a true GEM on your team! David deserves recognition for going the extra mile and turning a frustrating situation into a positive experience. David, THANK YOU for coming through and saving the day! You are hands down THE BEST EVER! I wish I could give you 10 stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Highly recommend David! Outstanding service from an outstanding individual!

  • Services: Security cameras
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you very much Tiwana, I will be sure to share this review with the team and make sure David is recognized for his outstanding work. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with him!

Tania Pinto2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tania has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Super nicenguy and did a fantastic job, my son is special needs and he showed him what he was doing and was very patient with him while he was asking him a million questions. Thank you Jessie.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Installation, Security cameras
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much Tania!

Sam GrossLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Josh A. was amazing. He stayed late at my house to complete my install. Amazing service.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for the great review! Glad we got you taken care of.

Mike HayLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tobias is very competent at home security. He was able to put me at ease and I see being an Alloed customer for many years to come. Tobias is a person who goes above and beyond

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Installation, Security cameras
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much Mike!

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