Best Home Security Companies

As a homeowner, the safety of your family and hard-earned possessions is always a major concern, which is why some people seek the help of professionals when looking for ways to protect their homes. If you're ready to make your place more safe and secure, here's a list of the best home security companies to choose from:

ADT (1-866-562-9052)

Instead of just selling a standard, "one-size-fits-all" type of security system, ADT performs what it calls a "Need Analysis," which determines exactly what your security needs are so ADT can create a custom security program for you. In addition to keeping burglars at bay, a good security system should also alert you to the presence of smoke and carbon monoxide, which the ADT system can do for you.

Additional benefits of selecting ADT: If you aren't satisfied with its service, ADT has a money-back guarantee on the installation and monitoring fee if you cancel within six months of the start of service. ADT's Theft Protection Guarantee also pays up to $500 of your insurance deductible in case you become a burglary victim. ADT's attention to detail and customer service make it one of the best home security companies operating today.

Brinks Home Security (1-800-750-0641)

In business since 1983, Brinks' strength is its dedication to rapid response. If someone tries to break into your home or the sensors detect smoke from a smoldering fire, Brinks has an in-house staff that monitors alarms 24 hours a day and dispatches the appropriate police and emergency personnel to your house.

The Brinks standard security system costs just $49 to install and provides two door or window sensors, a motion detector, the master control panel plus window decals and a yard sign. Brinks' affordability and experience are just two reasons why it is one of the best home security companies out there.

Protection One (1-800-Get-Help)

A security company that thinks "outside the box," Protection One offers motion detectors and sensors that send an alarm as soon as a window gets broken. The company also has a wireless pendant you can wear with a panic button that triggers the security alarm at the push of a button.