Security System Company in Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach & St. Augustine, FL

United Alarm & Specialty Company

Protecting what matters most since 1998

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Your Trusted Security Partner

Hire our security system company in Jacksonville, St. Augustine or Fernandina Beach, FL

At United Alarm & Specialty Company, we’ve been providing top-notch security solutions to homeowners and business owners within 50 miles of Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach, FL. As a family-owned security system company, we understand the importance of keeping your home or business facility safe. Whether you need a custom security system or monitoring services, we’re here to deliver results and exceed expectations.


United Alarm operated as a low-voltage contractor serving Northeast Florida and Central Florida for over 25 years. We work closely with dozens of builders in the area, providing a one-stop shop for all your security alarm, structured wiring, central vacuum, intercom, wall mount TV installation service, universal remote control setup, surround sound, multi- room stereo, and camera system needs.   


Our mission is simple: to provide unparalleled security, peace of mind and expert service. Contact us now to get a fee estimate on our security system services.

Introducing HYDRA VIEW

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Any location that needs temporary or permanent video surveillance to protect against property damage & theft, as well as security for parking lots, construction sites, car/boat/rv lots and event security.


These systems are becoming more popular every day. Systems can be customized to meet your needs. How much time is wasted when you get to your site in the morning only to find your equipment or supplies needed for the day have been stolen or damaged? Productivity suffers and schedules need to be pushed. Consider including the rental cost of a Hydra View Trailer on your next bid. These systems have been a very effective deterrent against crime. Our contractors also like to see what is happening at their sites when they are not there.


Six 4MP/2.7-12mm Motorized Zoom Cameras with the ability to send push alert on human or vehicle detection in a specific area or the entire field of view. This can be active 24 hours a day or can be at scheduled times each day. Two 5MP/2.8mm to 50mm Pan/Tilt/Zoom Cameras with object tracking capability. Can be moved remotely via camera application. 4 Red/Blue Strobe lights and/or 2 Sirens can be activated by the camera application or be automatically turned on by detection. System can be viewed on one or multiple smart phones or tablets that are logged into it, which will also receive intrusion push alerts.


Note: Needs to be pointed SOUTH, without shade, to properly charge itself. Must be located inside of a Verizon Service area to connect to the internet and be able to see it remotely. Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras can be pointed by using the application. Video Clips can be emailed or texted straight from the camera application to law enforcement.

Find out What We Can Do for You

Since opening our business in 1998, we’ve helped residential and commercial clients with a wide range of security system services.

But that’s not all we do. You can count on us for:

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From comprehensive residential security to cutting-edge commercial systems, we have a solution that fits your needs. Ask about the surveillance trailers we install by reaching out to us today.

Have Eyes on Your Property 24/7

Our monitoring services start at $19.95 per month

We are dedicated to providing the best alarm monitoring service in the industry in order to keep your family and property safe.

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Why Choose United Alarm & Specialty Company?

When it comes to partnering with a security system company, you can rest easy choosing ours. We pride ourselves on our 25 years of experience, affordable prices and reliability. Plus, we specialize in both traditional and wireless security systems for any home or business. No matter if we’re installing cameras or wiring a home, we’ll make sure we get the job done right.

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Products & Services

  • Alarm Systems

    Add peace of mind to your home with a DSC alarm system. Our state of the art DSC equipment, will cover all your windows and exterior doors, as well as motion detection inside your home.

  • Video Doorbell

    Answer your from your smartphone.  It can alert you when someone drops off a delivery or if they are at your door.

  • Camera Systems

    4MP to 8MP systems available with night vision or Infinate color by night.  Systems are viewable by local TV, networked computer, ipad, iphone, or android based smart phones.  IP systems can be programmed to notify via push alert and/or set off sirens or strobe lights to scare away intruders.

  • TV Installations

    Complete wall mounting for TV’s using flat tilting mounts or articulating mounts.  Hiding the wires to gives you a professional job.

  • Surround Sound Installations

    Add theater sound to your tv watching experience.

  • Multi-Room Sound Systems

    If you enjoy music we can design a system for you.  From standard installations to cell phone app controlled systems.

  • Central Vacuum Systems

    A Dirt Devil Central Vacuum System is a built-in cleaning appliance that lets you clean your home and improve indoor air quality at the same time. 

  • Structured Wiring Systems

    TV, Phone, Computer wiring all to one central location

  • Mesh Wifi Network Systems

    We offer Eero mesh network system installations, which allow you to cover your entire home with wifi.

  • Video Gate Intercom Systems

    Our new systems allow you to answer the gate with your smart phone, see who you are talking to, and open the gate as well.

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How Alarm Monitoring Works

Alarm monitoring is quick and detailed communication between your home security system and our central monitoring station. Your control panel registers an emergency event and sends a signal to our central monitoring station, where the appropriate authorities are notified and dispatched to your home.

Don’t jeopardize your wiring and/or equipment warranty by having another company install or monitor your alarm system.

In the past, security systems were an expensive luxury. Now they are a reasonably priced necessity for all. Everyone can agree that security systems provide the safety and security to family members and property in the home, which provides all with a peace of mind. Property insurance companies feel so strongly about having a monitored security system installed that some give up to a 20% discount on their policies. Protect your home and family from the threats of burglary, fire & medical emergency by having United Alarm install a DSC Security System for you. Our local U.L. Certified Monitoring, coupled with our dedication to customer service, assures you that United Alarm is the right choice for your security needs.

  • Alarm Installation

    If we prewired your home for an alarm, but didn’t install the equipment, let us give you a competitive quote for an alarm system.  A system can be installed with or without alarm monitoring services.  Our state of the art DSC equipment, will cover all your windows and exterior doors, as well as motion detection inside your home.  Give us a call for your custom quote.

  • Monitoring Using a Home Phone Line

    If we installed an alarm in your home, and you plan to have a home phone line, we offer monitoring service for $19.95/month

  • Monitoring Using Cellular Service

    If we installed an alarm in your home, and you are don’t plan to have a home phone line, we offer monitoring service for $34.95/month with a $350 installation of an Alarm.com 4g LTE Cellular Communicator.  You will be able to control your alarm with your smart phone.

  • Self Monitoring Using Cellular Service

    If we installed an alarm in your home we can setup a system to send you a push alert on your smart phone when your alarm goes off.  This  service is $15/month with a $350 installation of an Alarm.com 4g/5g LTE Cell Communicator.