ALARM SYSTEM COST COMPARISON SHEET





SYSTEM COMPARISON Quote 1 Quote 2 Quote 3
Company Name


Control System Make and Model


Number of Keypads


Number of Door & Window Switches


Number of Motion Sensors


Other Sensors


Other Devices Included


Length of Warranty


Location of Monitoring Station


Location of Company Head Office






COST COMPARISON


A - Cost of Installation including PST


B - Additional costs (permits, fees, etc.)


C - Total Cost of Installation (A + B)


D - Monthly Monitoring Fees


E - Monthly Guard Response Fees


F - Other Monthly Fees


G - Total Monthly Fees (C + D + E)


H - Fees over 36 Months (G x 36) *


TOTAL Cost Over 36 Months (C + H)






CONTRACT COMPARISON **


Length of the monitoring contract


How can I cancel my service?


When will I own the system outright?


Is there a self-renewing clause?






* 3 Years is used to calculate the total cost because this is the length of contract required by many companies.
** If you are unsure why the items in "Contract Comparison" are important, please read the information in "Watch Out! Why You Need To Read the Fine Print" located under the "Purchasing an Alarm" heading.