What a security system proposal is for
Security buyers are often choosing between a quick wireless setup and a wired system that keeps recording through Wi-Fi trouble. Three options for the same home, each with devices and what they rely on, help them choose on reliability as well as price, and put the service plan in front of them from the start.
What to put on a security system proposal
- The same home and coverage in each option.
- Wireless or wired, and what each relies on.
- Recorder or cloud storage.
- Sensors and plan where offered.
- One acceptance line.
A worked example
The same house. Wired cameras and recorder use the calculator's typical prices; the rest are yours to price.
Option 1: Good: wireless cameras. Four wireless cameras on the home Wi-Fi with cloud recording.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless camera, installed | 4 | each | Your price |
| App setup and owner training | 1 | hour | Your price |
Option 2: Better: wired cameras. Four wired PoE cameras on a recorder in the house.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoE (wired network) camera, supplied and installed * | 4 | each | $140.00 | $560.00 |
| NVR (network video recorder), set up with the phone app * | 1 | each | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Cable run, Cat6 | 220 | ft | Your price |
Option 3: Best: wired cameras, sensors and plan. Wired cameras, door sensors and a yearly system check.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoE (wired network) camera, supplied and installed * | 4 | each | $140.00 | $560.00 |
| NVR (network video recorder), set up with the phone app * | 1 | each | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Cable run, Cat6 | 220 | ft | Your price | |
| Door and window sensors | 3 | each | Your price | |
| Yearly system check | 1 | visit | Your price |
Say in one line what each option depends on: Wi-Fi, batteries or wiring. It is the real difference.
* Typical price from our free security camera installation cost calculator, which lists its sources. Your own costs and market come first.
Line items security installers use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Camera, supplied and installed | each | Type, resolution and mounting location. |
| Network video recorder | each | Channels and storage size. |
| Cable run, Cat6 | ft | Attic, wall fish or exterior; jacks and labels. |
| Alarm panel and keypad | each | Brand, zones and communicator. |
| Door and window sensors | each | Wired or wireless, per opening. |
| Motion detector | each | Pet-immune where needed. |
| Video doorbell | each | Wired to the chime or battery. |
| Smart lock | each | Door prep and app setup. |
| Network switch with PoE | each | Ports and power budget. |
| App setup and owner training | hour | Phones set up and the owner shown how to use it. |
| Yearly system check | visit | Cameras, recording, batteries and sensors tested. |
| Alarm permit | each | Where the city requires one from the owner. |
Terms and deposit language for security system
- Deposit. A deposit at booking covers cameras, recorders and panels bought for the job. Follow your state's deposit rules for home improvement and low voltage work.
- Payment. Balance due at install, after the system is tested and the owner's phone is set up.
- Warranty. Equipment is under the maker's warranty. You warrant your install and cabling for the time stated. Damage from storms, power surges and tampering is not covered.
- Monitoring, if chosen, is provided by a central station under its own contract.
- The owner keeps the admin passwords; you keep only what you need to service the system, with permission.
- Wi-Fi and internet service are the owner's; cameras that rely on them are only as steady as that service.
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer and the job.
- Check each option's name, its one-line difference and its lines.
- Add your prices; each option totals on its own.
- Set tax, the deposit and the good-until date.
- Print it, download it, or send it from Koira so the customer can pick and sign on the phone.
Free tools for security system
- Security camera installation cost calculator
- Maintenance plan pricing calculator
- Labor rate calculator
- Estimate generator
The same proposal for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpentry, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, deck, drywall, duct cleaning, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, glass, gutter, handyman, holiday lighting, home inspection, hood cleaning, hvac, insulation, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, masonry, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, property maintenance, remodeling, restoration, roofing, septic, siding, snow removal, solar, tile, tree service, water treatment, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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