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Alarms · Sydney · NSW Licensed

Security Alarms Sydney Fixed price, done first visit

Modern alarm systems arm from your phone, notify you on any trigger, and integrate with CCTV and smart locks. We install, upgrade and take over existing systems across Sydney.

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WHAT WE DO

Security Alarms - what's included

Modern alarm systems arm from your phone, notify you on any trigger, and integrate with CCTV and smart locks. We install, upgrade and take over existing systems across Sydney.

  • New alarm system supply and install (Bosch, Paradox, DSC)
  • Wireless PIR, reed and glass-break sensors
  • Back-to-base monitoring or self-monitored app alerts
  • Takeover and reprogramming of existing systems
  • Panic button and duress code setup
  • Integration with CCTV and smart locks

ALARMS · SYDNEY

Security Alarms in Sydney — done properly, first visit

A security alarm is only useful if it actually gets used — which means it needs to be easy to arm from your phone, hard to trigger by accident, and reliable enough that you don't ignore it. We install modern alarm systems from Bosch, Paradox and DSC with app control, wireless sensors that don't chew batteries, and either back-to-base monitoring or self-monitored push alerts to your phone.

Most homes need a keypad at the front door, a PIR in every downstairs zone, reed switches on the main entry doors, and a siren where it will actually be heard. For higher-risk properties we add glass-break sensors on ground-floor windows, panic buttons in the master bedroom, and CCTV integration so a triggered zone auto-records the footage. Duress codes and separate user codes for cleaners, tradies and kids keep the audit trail clean.

Inherited an old alarm from the previous owner? We take it over — reprogram every code, replace failed sensors, get the app working and reconnect (or cancel) the monitoring. If the panel is legacy DSC PowerSeries or Ness we can usually salvage it; if it's dead, we recommend a like-for-like replacement rather than a full rewire.

HOW THE JOB RUNS

Every alarms job, same 4 steps

  1. STEP 1

    Walk-through and layout

    We walk the property, mark sensor and keypad locations, and quote a fixed price for the full system.

  2. STEP 2

    Install and program

    Panel installed, sensors wireless-paired or hard-wired, keypad mounted, siren located and app configured.

  3. STEP 3

    Monitoring setup

    Back-to-base connected to a certified Australian control room, or self-monitored push alerts configured on your phone.

  4. STEP 4

    Test and train

    Every zone walk-tested, arm/disarm procedure demonstrated, user codes issued and a printed cheat-sheet left on site.

Signs you need alarms

When to book a alarms sparky

  • You've moved into a home with an old alarm you don't have codes for
  • Existing alarm keypad is beeping constantly — battery or sensor fault
  • You want app control instead of an old keypad code
  • Recent break-ins on your street or in the building
  • Business needs back-to-base monitoring for insurance
  • You've bought sensors online and need them installed and programmed
  • You want CCTV to trigger-record on any alarm event

SYMPTOMS & CAUSES

What we usually see with alarms

Symptoms you tell us about
  • Legacy Bosch/DAS panel no longer supported
  • Sensors triggered by pets
  • No back-to-base monitoring option
What actually causes it
  • Analogue panels without app integration
  • PIR placement facing heat sources
  • Discontinued monitoring plans

OUR PROCESS

How we handle every alarms job

Same repeatable sequence on every job — no shortcuts, no surprises, no invoices you didn't agree to.

  1. 1

    Inspect

    Confirm existing sensor layout, panel model and cabling condition.

  2. 2

    Design

    New panel choice, sensor coverage plan and monitoring option quoted upfront.

  3. 3

    Install

    Panel swap, dual-tech pet-friendly sensors, keypad and siren installed.

  4. 4

    Program and handover

    Zones programmed, users trained, monitoring station tested.

Typical on-site duration: about 4 hours, depending on access and switchboard condition.

FIXED PRICING

What you'll pay for alarms

$900–$4,500 AUD per system

Every job is fixed-priced on site before we touch anything. No hourly meter, no call-out surprise.

Typical duration
4 hrs
Workmanship warranty
24 months
Compliance
CCEW issued

Included in every fixed price

  • Alarm panel
  • Sensors
  • Keypad
  • External siren
  • Programming

COMPLIANCE

Standards we work to

Applicable standards
  • AS/NZS 2201.1 — Intruder alarm systems

Every job includes a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) so your installation is on record with Fair Trading NSW.

Call us straight away if…
  • Any hardwired alarm install
  • Panel replacement
  • Back-to-base setup

24/7 Emergency Response

Real Sydney electricians on stand-by - day, night, weekends and public holidays.

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Clear recommendations and pricing provided before any repair work proceeds.

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Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

If our workmanship ever fails, we come back and fix it. Free.

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VOLTEX SPECIALIST

25-year RCBO, GPO & switch warranty

Plus 7-year replacement on Voltex internal & external lighting.

Empire Electrical across all of Sydney

Empire Electrical Contractors bring licensed, insured emergency electricians to homes and businesses across the entire Sydney metropolitan area.

From the Eastern Suburbs and Inner West to the North Shore, Northern Beaches, Sutherland Shire, Hills District, Western Sydney and the South - our vans are on the road around the clock for urgent power, switchboard and safety faults.

Same number, same fast response - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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What Sydney customers say

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Shirish Shetty

June 2026 · Google review

Absolutely outstanding electrician and genuinely one of the best people to work with. He diagnosed and fixed the issue within a couple of hours. He was professional, efficient, and reliable.

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Jie Z (Jessica)

June 2026 · Google review

VERY HIGHLY recommend! We had an issue with power at home and needed someone urgently to restore the electricity service. They responded quickly, showed up on time, and got everything back up and running without any hassle.

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Vin J

March 2026 · Google review

I highly recommend Joe, he's very skilled, kind and does honest work. He did a massive last minute job for us, installing an entire 17.4kw ducted aircon system after our old unit broke.

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Jennifer Cornish

November 2025 · Google review

Exceptional Service - Highly Recommend! I contacted Joe from Empire Electrical to install new powerpoints and downlights. His professionalism, punctuality, and thoroughness stood out.

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Jasmin Cumming

July 2025 · Google review

I am so glad I called Empire Electrical. Joe is a very honest person which is hard to come by. He explained everything to me and charged me an incredibly fair price.

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Noreen De Gracia

July 2025 · Google review

It was an extremely exceptional service from Joe! He came to replace my cooktop on my rented unit then went above and beyond liaising and explaining with my property manager.

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Eric Lau

July 2024 · Google review

I recently had Joe fix two exhaust fans at my place, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service. Joe showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and fixed the issues quickly.

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Our Mission

At Empire Electrical Contractors, we're committed to being Sydney's most trusted emergency electrician - whatever the time, whatever the fault.

Our licensed team is equipped with the knowledge, tools and stocked vans to handle any emergency electrical job - from a tripping safety switch at 3am to a burnt switchboard that needs replacing today.

Call us 24/7 to speak with a real Sydney electrician. Clear recommendations and pricing provided before any repair work proceeds.