How Much Does a Burglar Alarm Cost?
Indicative house alarm prices for Glasgow and Central Scotland, from £380 fitted. See what each package includes, what add-ons cost and what changes the price.
A burglar alarm from Bunker costs from £380 fitted (indicative) for a small home. That includes a control panel with keypad and tag reader, two detectors, an external siren, a decoy siren, 12 months' app subscription and a 12-month warranty. Medium and large home packages are from £490 and £635. Use our instant burglar alarm quote calculator to build your own price. We confirm the price for your home before any work starts.
Indicative burglar alarm package prices
| Package | Indicative price, fitted | Detectors included |
|---|---|---|
| Small home | from £380 | 2 (door contact and/or motion sensor) |
| Medium home | from £490 | 3 (1 door contact and 2 motion sensors) |
| Large home | from £635 | 5 (1 door contact and 4 motion sensors) |
Every package also includes:
- A control panel with a built-in keypad and tag reader
- An external siren with Bunker branding
- A decoy siren
- 12 months' subscription to the alarm app, so you can set, unset and get alerts on your phone
- A 12-month warranty on all equipment
Add-on prices
You can add extra equipment to any package. These are indicative prices per item.
| Add-on | What it's for | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Door contact | Protects an extra door | £85 |
| PIR room sensor | Detects movement in an extra room | £85 |
| Dual-tech sensor | Garages and sheds | £100 |
| Wireless keypad | A second place to set and unset the alarm, such as a back door | £120 |
| Wireless key fob | Set and unset without using the keypad | £50 |
| External siren | An extra siren, for example on another side of the house | £60 |
| Decoy siren | An extra dummy siren as a visible deterrent | £35 |
| CCTV package | Cameras you can watch on your phone | £450 |
Example: a medium home package (£490) plus one extra PIR room sensor (£85) and a wireless key fob (£50) comes to an indicative £625.
What changes the price
- How many doors and rooms you want covered. The packages differ only in the number of detectors, and each extra door contact or room sensor adds to the total.
- Garages, sheds and outbuildings. We use dual-tech sensors for garages and sheds.
- How you want to set the alarm. An extra keypad or key fobs make daily use easier, especially if you use more than one door.
- Extra sirens. A second external siren or decoy siren on another side of the house.
- Adding CCTV. A CCTV package is from £450 (indicative). See home CCTV installation.
- What's there already. If you have an existing system, taking it over or upgrading it may cost less than starting again, or it may not. We'll tell you which makes sense.
Wired vs wireless: how it affects the cost
A wireless alarm usually means less labour. There are no cables to run under floors or chase into walls, so there's less disruption and less making good afterwards.
A wired alarm needs a cable to every detector. In a finished, decorated home that means more work. Where cabling is already in place, or you're renovating anyway, wired can still make sense.
Wireless detectors run on batteries, which need replacing from time to time. Wired detectors are powered from the control panel.
If you're not sure which suits your home, read our guide to wireless and smart burglar alarms, or ask us when you get your quote.
Ongoing costs after installation
- App subscription. The first 12 months are included in every package. Ask us about app subscription after the first year.
- Professional monitoring. Self-monitoring through the app is standard. Professional 24/7 monitoring through an Alarm Receiving Centre is optional, so ask us for a price if you want it. Read how alarm monitoring works.
- Batteries. Wireless detectors and the control panel's backup battery need replacing eventually.
- Repairs. All equipment has a 12-month warranty. For anything else, see house alarm repairs and call-outs and call us for a price.
How to get an exact price
- Use the calculator. Our instant quote calculator lets you choose a package and add-ons and see an indicative total straight away.
- Or talk to us. Call 0141 478 0960 (Glasgow) or 01506 333 102 (West Lothian), or message us on WhatsApp on 07397 901 411.
- We confirm the price. We confirm the price for your home before any work starts.
Thinking about smoke alarms too? Interlinked smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm installation typically costs £250–£450. See interlinked smoke alarm installation.
Ready to go ahead? Read more about burglar alarm installation with Bunker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a house alarm cost in Glasgow?
Our indicative house alarm packages are from £380 fitted for a small home, from £490 for a medium home and from £635 for a large home. Extra detectors, keypads, key fobs and sirens are priced individually. We confirm the price for your home before any work starts.
What is included in the price of a burglar alarm?
Every package includes a control panel with keypad and tag reader, door contacts and/or motion sensors, an external siren with Bunker branding, a decoy siren, 12 months of app subscription and a 12-month warranty on all equipment. The package prices include fitting.
Are there any ongoing costs for a burglar alarm?
The first 12 months of app subscription are included in every package. Ask us about app subscription after the first year. Professional 24/7 monitoring is optional, so ask us for a price if you want it.
Is a wireless alarm cheaper to install than a wired one?
A wireless alarm usually needs less labour, because there are no cables to run through walls and floors. A wired system can still make sense in a new build or renovation, or where cabling is already in place. We will price whichever suits your home.
How do I get an exact price for my home?
Use our instant quote calculator to choose a package and add-ons, or call 0141 478 0960. We confirm the price for your home before any work starts.
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