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Security Equipment, Inc.

Security system supplier · Kansas City, MO · reviewed since 2014

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 64%95+60.4Reliability 28%93+26.3Replies to reviews 8%87+7.2Momentum penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 25 home automation installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 46%
4.9 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.67★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
93%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Security Equipment, Inc. at a glance

Google reviewers rate Security Equipment, Inc. 4.9 out of 5 based on 96 reviews, with the owner responding to 93 percent of comments. Customers frequently cite professional installation, reasonable pricing, and quick response times for security and access control systems. Recurring themes include helpful communication, thorough explanations, and reliable long-term support for both residential and commercial properties. One low-star review noted a significant delay in resolving a service contract issue, where a camera system remained down for eight days without clear communication regarding repairs.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 96 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 96 Google reviews (73 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 93% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 11, 2026.
  • Service: Home Automation Installer serving Kansas City, Missouri.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other home automation installers

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: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction95Reliability93Craft & service–Value–Momentum85Replies to reviews87Satisfaction: 95 (median 94)Reliability: 93 (median 93)Momentum: 85 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 87 (median 87)
Security Equipment, Inc.Home Automation Installers 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.Security Equipment, Inc.: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
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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.Security Equipment, Inc.: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
93
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 92.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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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.Security Equipment, Inc.: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
85
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.Security Equipment, Inc.: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
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Star ratings

96 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars9397%
  • 4 stars22%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 73 written reviews

  • Praise125100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3326%
  • Speed & response2822%
  • Quality & results2318%
  • Would recommend1915%
  • Communication119%
  • Honesty & trust76%
  • Price & value43%

What customers talk about

We read 73 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “We have been with SEI for going on 7 years now, always helpful, always ready to troubleshoot if needed, Sam and the team in the KC office have been gr…”
  • “Very reasonably priced for ease of mind and the company is always quick to respond.”
  • “SEI exceeded my expectations when we switched from another monitoring service.”
  • “If you're looking for a security company that truly cares about its clients and community, look no further than SEI Security.”
  • “Technician was super easy to deal with and made sure to explain everything thoroughly before he left”
  • “I highly recommend SEi to anyone in need of reliable and state-of-the-art security solutions.”
  • “Thanks to him and the team at SEI we have an upgraded system at a very reasonable cost.”

People customers mention

  • Blaine 6 reviews
  • Sam 4 reviews
  • Josh 3 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Michelle8 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 year ago★★★★★

Several years ago a house we were remodeling was burglarized with 10s if thousands of damages and years of tools (some sentimental) were stolen. SEI has been awesome protecting our home and investment properties. Very reasonably priced for ease of mind and the company is always quick to respond.

Jimmie2 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 year ago★★★★★

We have been with SEI for going on 7 years now, always helpful, always ready to troubleshoot if needed, Sam and the team in the KC office have been great, will continue to use their services as we expand

Steve5 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 year ago★★★★★

SEI exceeded my expectations when we switched from another monitoring service. They were professional in their approach, presentation and thorough with understanding our needs. The installation with Josh and Manny was exceptional!! We live in a very old limestone home which can present a lot of challenges. They…

James10 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 year ago★★★★★

SEI can handle the small “home” projects to the large “corporate “ project. Call and ask for Robert. A very trustworthy company.

David7 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 year ago★★★★★

Josh completed the installation in less time than expected. Thanks to him and the team at SEI we have an upgraded system at a very reasonable cost.

Jerry8 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 years ago★★★★★

Very professional technician. Very friendly and willing to answer all our questions

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 96 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Wade Jensen12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wade has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good service

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you Wade for your kind words. We appreciate you and your business.

Michelle Spieker8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Several years ago a house we were remodeling was burglarized with 10s if thousands of damages and years of tools (some sentimental) were stolen. SEI has been awesome protecting our home and investment properties. Very reasonably priced for ease of mind and the company is always quick to respond.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your experience and for trusting SEI to protect your home and investment properties; we value your kind words and are glad to provide you with peace of mind. We are sorry you went through the burglary years ago. We appreciate you and your business and are happy to continue to protect your properties.

Abishek Thiagaraj1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Abishek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They did a great job installing systems for us!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Abishek, for your kind words and five star review! We're glad to hear that you were happy with the system installation and appreciate your support.

Jimmie Parr2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jimmie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have been with SEI for going on 7 years now, always helpful, always ready to troubleshoot if needed, Sam and the team in the KC office have been great, will continue to use their services as we expand

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Jimmie, for your kind words and for being with us for 7 years; we're glad to hear that Sam and the KC team have been helpful, and we look forward to supporting you as you expand!

Steve Anderson5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

SEI exceeded my expectations when we switched from another monitoring service. They were professional in their approach, presentation and thorough with understanding our needs. The installation with Josh and Manny was exceptional!! We live in a very old limestone home which can present a lot of challenges. They really took their time to make sure everything was right and not just “good enough”. I couldn’t recommend this company any higher.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Steve, for your kind words! We're glad to hear that our team, including Josh and Manny, was able to meet your needs and tackle the challenges of your home. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We appreciate you and your business.

James Meadows10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

SEI can handle the small “home” projects to the large “corporate “ project. Call and ask for Robert. A very trustworthy company.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, James, for your kind words about SEI; we appreciate your support!

John Rohrbaugh6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

SEI provides service at several of our locations. Always top notch!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, John, for your kind words about our service; we appreciate you and your business and are glad to hear you're consistently pleased!

David Chase7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Josh completed the installation in less time than expected. Thanks to him and the team at SEI we have an upgraded system at a very reasonable cost.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, David! We're glad to hear that Josh and the team at SEI were able to provide an efficient installation and upgrade for you at a great price. We appreciate you and your business.

Jerry Bindel8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jerry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very professional technician. Very friendly and willing to answer all our questions

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you for your 5-star review! We appreciate you, your feedback and business.

Charlene Hudson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charlene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Technician was super easy to deal with and made sure to explain everything thoroughly before he left

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Charlene! We're glad to hear that our technician provided you with clear explanations. We appreciate you and your business.

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