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Commercial security systems and code-compliant fire alarms for Houston businesses, plus monitored protection for Houston homes, all designed, installed, monitored and serviced by one licensed Texas team.
Houston is a city of more than 2.3 million people, and it grows in a way few other big cities do. The City of Houston does not have zoning, so a warehouse, an apartment complex, a restaurant and a medical office can all share the same few blocks. That mix is great for business, but it means every property has its own set of risks, neighbors and code requirements. A one-size package rarely fits.
Alarm Masters is a family-owned Texas company that has been protecting people and property since 1990. We have completed more than 3,000 projects and look after more than 5,000 monitored clients from two offices across Houston. When you are comparing security companies in Houston, the difference you will notice is that we do everything in-house: we design the system, install it, monitor it, inspect it and maintain it. You get one team, one phone number and one point of accountability.
Most of our Houston work is commercial: offices, warehouses, retail, multifamily, schools, churches and senior living. We also protect plenty of Houston homes, and our residential clients get the same White Glove service as our largest accounts.
We design and install code-compliant fire alarm systems for Houston buildings of every size, then keep them healthy with NFPA 72 inspection and testing by licensed technicians. If you are looking for a fire alarm company in Houston that can also handle the monitoring, see our Houston fire alarm monitoring page.
Our commercial camera systems use Axis, Hanwha and Eagle Eye equipment, with live and AI-assisted monitoring plus verified video available for yards, lots and storefronts that sit quiet overnight.
Cards, fobs, mobile credentials, cloud management and gate control, paired with intercom for front doors and visitor entry. Our Houston access control page goes deeper.
Monitored burglar alarms built to cut false alarms, which matters in a city that keeps a close eye on them. Read more on our commercial burglar alarm Houston page.
Public address and paging for campuses, plants and large floor plates where one announcement has to reach everyone.
Our service team works to a 48-hour guaranteed turnaround, and we can take over monitoring and maintenance of an existing fire, video, access or burglar system.
For homeowners we offer monitored home security that watches over people, property and pets 24/7, with smoke and carbon monoxide monitoring, cameras from doorbell to floodlight and smart home control in one app.
Houston sits inside Harris County, but the city runs its own fire and alarm rules, and they are stricter on paperwork than many owners expect.
Fire alarms. Fire alarm permits come from HFD's permit office on Washington Avenue. Each one is good for a year and stays with the permit holder, so a building sale means a fresh application. Single-family homes are exempt under city ordinance, but almost every commercial and multifamily building with a fire alarm needs one. The city's construction codes, including Houston's amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code, took effect on January 1, 2024. That is the code your design, devices and inspections are measured against.
Burglar and panic alarms. Monitored intrusion systems need a separate permit from the city's Administration and Regulatory Affairs department. Without a valid permit number on file with your monitoring provider, the city cautions that officers may not be sent at all, so we always confirm yours before a system goes live.
Because we are licensed for both security (Texas State License #B-06372) and fire alarm work (Texas Fire Alarm License #ACR-1975), we can keep both sets of requirements on one calendar for you. If you want the detail, our guides on Houston alarm permits and renewals and getting ready for a fire alarm inspection walk through each step.
Houston's business districts each come with their own security puzzle. Uptown, centered on Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road around the Galleria, holds about 23.6 million square feet of office space, much of it in multi-tenant towers where access control and fire alarm work have to be coordinated floor by floor. The Energy Corridor stretches across more than 2,000 acres along the Katy Freeway in west Houston, home to energy majors, engineering firms and start-ups that often need one system across several sites. To the east, the Houston Ship Channel complex has more than 200 private terminals and eight public ones, which means fenced yards, gates and cameras that have to work at 3 a.m.
We also serve the small cities and neighborhoods tucked inside Houston:
Bellaire, West University Place and Piney Point Village are separate cities, so their alarm rules are not Houston's. We check the right local requirements for your address before we activate anything.
Not automatically. Each is its own city with its own municipal services, even though Houston surrounds them, so permit rules can differ from Houston's. We confirm what applies at your address before your system goes live, so there are no surprises once the system is running.
Check that the company holds both a Texas security license and a Texas fire alarm license, monitors its own accounts and can service what it installs. Alarm Masters holds Texas State License #B-06372 and Texas Fire Alarm License #ACR-1975 and handles design, installation, monitoring, inspection and maintenance in-house. Ask how quickly they respond to service calls too; ours carries a 48-hour guaranteed turnaround.
Yes. We can monitor and maintain existing fire, video, access control and burglar systems, so you do not have to rip out equipment that still works. During the site walk we test what is there, flag anything that will not pass code and give you a clear plan for the rest.
Yes, and it is one of the most common requests we get from Houston businesses with offices, yards and stores spread across the city. Our one-app approach lets you see burglar alarm, video and access control for every site in a single place, and our team keeps inspections and permits on schedule for each building.
It starts with a Discovery and Site Walk at your property, followed by a Technology and Investment Presentation where we show you exactly what we recommend and why. Once you approve, we handle implementation, then move you into Hypercare Service with continuous monitoring, proactive maintenance and priority response. The estimate is free.
Yes. We install monitored burglar alarms, fire and CO monitoring, cameras and smart home controls for Houston homeowners. You can run lights, thermostats, smart locks and cameras from one app, and we can take over monitoring of a system you already have.
Outside the city limits, our Harris County page covers county fire marshal and alarm permit rules, and we also serve Pasadena, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land. For Houston businesses ready to talk specifics, explore our commercial security services or request a free estimate.
Partner with Alarm Masters to secure your business with trusted fire and security solutions. Request a free, no-obligation estimate and experience the service quality that’s protected Texas for over 35 years.
support@thealarmmasters.com281-933-390026009 Budde Rd C100 Spring, TX 77380Texas State License #B-06372
Texas State Fire Alarm License #ACR-1975
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