Bulwark Alarm

• Affordability
• Six-Month Money-Back Guarantee
• Lifetime Warranty
• Homeowners Insurance Deductible Credit
• Shorter Contract than Industry Standard

Bulwark Alarm's monthly fees start as low as $24.99/month, but be advised that this is only for landline monitoring, which remains vulnerable to cord-cutting intruders. Even so, the mid-tier and most expensive packages come in at just $34.99 and $37.99/month, which is extremely competitive in the industry, especially when considering Bulwark's shorter-than-average contract terms (more on this later).

Bulwark offers several impressive customer guarantees and courtesies, at the forefront of which is its six-month money-back guarantee-far exceeding what other providers offer (some allow as little as two weeks). In addition, Bulwark extends a lifetime warranty on security equipment. This service includes coverage for time and materials needed to keep the system operating efficiently. In the event of a burglary, Bulwark also pays up to $500 on a customer's insurance deductible.

While no contract is the best contract, most professionally installed solutions come customer agreements ranging from 36 to 60 months. Bulwark's two-year agreement is below the 36-month industry standard, making the pill a lot easier to swallow for prospective customers.

• Geographical Limitations
• $99 to $199 Installation Fee
• Limited Home Automation Equipment (No Cameras)
• Cancellation Terms

Bulwark Alarm is only available to residents in the greater Phoenix area. The company assesses a $99 installation fee for its basic package and $199 for all other packages. Most professional installers charge a flat-rate $99 fee for all installations, while some waive the installation fee completely. Bulwark's biggest setback is its lack of sufficient home automation equipment. With the company's base and mid-tier packages, customers aren't even able to remotely arm/disarm the system-a common convenience afforded to most security customers of other providers. Other than smart thermostat and door lock add-on options, Bulwark doesn't offer any home automation tools or security cameras. For those who like to have total control and visibility into their home, this is a definite deal breaker. While Bulwark's contract length is shorter than average, customers are still responsible for 100 percent of the remaining balance if they choose to terminate their agreement early.

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If you live in the Phoenix area and want basic security services with a short-term contract, Bulwark could be the company for you. But if you are looking for more advanced home automation tools and the ability to control/see your home at all times, keep looking.

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