Matson Alarm
Is This Your Business?Author: Kalicia Bateman
Larry and Mike Matson founded Matson Alarm in 1974 with the purpose of protecting vulnerable homes in their community. It now provides services to California residence of the greater central valley. Matson Alarms are professionally monitored and installed. It offers two residential security packages. Matson Alarm prides itself on having trained professionals knowledgeable about its systems who can effectively provide consumers with the security they need.
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The Good
- Offers Virtually Any Home Security or Automation Solution
- Competitive Monthly Price for Basic Security
- Professionally Installed and Monitored System
The Bad
- Limited Scope of Service
- Monthly Rate May Increase
Matson Alarm is located in Fresno, California and currently offers its services exclusively to residence of California, specifically the greater Central Valley. This excludes a large pool of potential customers. Consumers located outside of this area will need to go through a home security company servicing their area. While the Matson Alarm monthly rates are competitively priced compared to several of its competitors in the industry, its initial fees and additional equipment may result in high upfront costs. The monthly rate for each package also increases with the purchase of additional equipment. One of the most concerning aspects of Matson Alarm services is that its terms of service contract states the company is able to increase the monthly rate after 12 months of service. This can be incredibly frustrating for consumers who are locked into a three-year contract.
The Bottom Line
Only residents of California can use Matson Alarm services. Those in the company's scope of service may benefit from its wide range of security equipment and home automation features. Matson Alarm's highly qualified monitoring center offers clients added peace of mind that their system will be effectively monitored. Consumers should carefully consider their security needs and the additional costs they will incur for adding equipment to the Matson Alarm basic packages. We also recommend that consumers thoroughly read through and ensure they understand the service agreement before signing a contract with Matson Alarm.
