Ideal Alarm Systems Reviews 25

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We couldn't be happier with the service we received from Lyndon. Always on time, explains everything very well. Fair pricing. Great product. Would definitely recommend to friends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service & high quality products used. Lyndon has done a number of installs for us Alarms & CCTV & family, I would recommend to anyone. Lovely guy & really can’t do enough for you. Hig... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lyndon was good at first when we had a number of issues with the system, all within a few months of installation. He turned up as agreed to resolve the faults, obviously as t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service. We had 2 cameras fitted with minimum disruption and fuss and we are so pleased with them. I had some issues with working out the app (I am useless with technology!) Lyndon offe... See more

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Professional Alarm and CCTV installations, maintenance and servicing for all types of systems at affordable prices.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid if you may change Internet Providers

Lyndon was good at first when we had a number of issues with the system, all within a few months of installation. He turned up as agreed to resolve the faults, obviously as they were under warranty.

A couple of years later, we changed our Internet supplier and lost the connection on our mobiles.

I thought this would be a simple change to get the system back up and running on the mobiles, but HOW WRONG COULD I HAVE BEEN!

We’ve now been without the system for nearly 2 months. I contacted Lyndon once our new Broadband had been installed and he said he would need to visit the property to reconfigure the system.

I had to chase him up on this. He then agreed a day to visit but cancelled that at the last hour.

He then said he may be able to connect remotely through my laptop. We tried this with Lyndon messaging what to do first, before he would be able to connect to the CCTV box.

This unfortunately wasn’t working with the steps Lyndon asked me to try and after some perseverance and trying a few different things, we gave up on it at that stage.

We were then going away on holiday, which I wasn’t happy about not having the system working on the mobiles but there was nothing we could do despite being in this position for 3 weeks prior.

A few days later I suddenly thought about the WPS button on the router, a step Lyndon never mentioned to push when we were trying.

Upon return from holiday, I tried all the steps again BUT pushed the WPS button and yes, I managed to get through everything Lyndon needed me to do before he would be able to connect to the CCTV box.

I sent Lyndon an email to let him know about this and asked if he could try and connect and do what he needed to do.

I waited a week with no acknowledgement from Lyndon before chasing him up for an update. He then responded by saying he would need to visit the property without even trying to connect remotely.

Next I heard from Lyndon was a few days later when he asked me what days I was home the following week. I replied letting him know I would be around Monday to Thursday. We are now past that week and haven’t heard anything from Lyndon.

Extremely disappointed with the lack of aftercare from Lyndon.

9 June 2022
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Not sure why we have this negative review. To our knowledge any connection issues with the cctv have been resolved. We’d also like it noted that the system is about three years old and doesn’t have any guarantee but we still happily got the customer up and running without charge. I guess sometimes you can’t do enough to please everybody. It is however disappointing to have been left this review based on our extremely fair service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service & high quality…

Excellent service & high quality products used. Lyndon has done a number of installs for us Alarms & CCTV & family, I would recommend to anyone.
Lovely guy & really can’t do enough for you.
Highly recommended
Thank you 😊

31 May 2022
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Many thanks, really appreciated. Lyndon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great professional work

Great professional work, arrived on time, all work completed with old system overhauled and a few new bits added in no time, great job, professionally done.

25 September 2021
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Hi Tom, many thanks for the great review, always appreciated
All the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service and equipment.

Great customer service. We had 2 cameras fitted with minimum disruption and fuss and we are so pleased with them. I had some issues with working out the app (I am useless with technology!) Lyndon offered to come out and sort and was always available via message. Will definitely use again in the future.

18 August 2021
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Many thanks for the kind review, always appreciated

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very highly recommended

For the last few years, Lyndon has regularly serviced and maintained my alarm and has recently installed a more up to date system with improved security features. Lyndon installed the new wireless alarm system with great professionalism. He messaged on the day to confirm his arrival time, worked quickly and tidily and then explained how the system worked so I was able to use it with confidence straight away. A very happy customer!!

15 August 2021
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Hi Shelagh, many thanks for such a wonderful review. It really is much appreciated. All the best Lyndon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t recommend highly enough.

Can’t recommend highly enough.
Just had a cctv system fitted & I’m very happy with it thanks Lyndon.
Was done very swiftly, no fuss, no mess, very professional & even I understand how to use it now following your instructions.
See you soon for the alarm. Thanks

11 August 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Lyndon is Amazing if I could give more than 5 stars I would. Service is amazing and literally can not fault his work. He's always happy to help and I will personally never use anyone else. Highly recommend

7 August 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lyndon has just fiited cctv for us has…

Lyndon has just fiited cctv for us has done fantastic job from start to finish took time to show how it all worked very good price would highly recommend.

3 April 2021
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Many thanks for the great review, always appreciated 👍🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top class service

Lyndon has installed and looked after our alarm system for nearly 20 years. We wanted a newer, modern system and there was only going to be one company for the job. He arrived on time, quick clean install and talked us through the alarm features. Once again thank you

20 August 2020
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Many thanks James, review much appreciated. Please checkout the Facebook page alarmcctv.co.uk and leave a like etc.

Again many thanks and much appreciated
Lyndon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb job done.

Just had CCTV fitted by Lyndon of ideal alarm systems, excellent job done and the price was superb, he was very friendly and professional, and I wouldn't hesitate to use this company again.

8 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thrilled with the cameras and service.

Just like to share my experience with this company, we booked Lyndon through Facebook for a 4 camera system for my sons new house, Lyndon was there before time and after a quick chat to my son about where to put the cameras he set to work. I’m a little ocd sometimes and I don’t like to see wires so we agreed the best place for the cameras was on the soffit board.The recorder was put in the loft with a wireless device so it could connect to e router downstairs. The cameras where then configured to my sons phone and “hey presto”lovely clear images covering pretty much all of the outside and no visible wires. We are thrilled with the service and Lyndon is very knowledgeable and a thoroughly nice chap. I really couldn’t recommend any higher. many thanks John

12 December 2019
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Many thanks a John, much appreciated

All the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Alarm

Just had an alarm fitted by Lyndon of Ideal Alarm Systems, superb service very knowledgeable and explains every step of the installation and how to fully use the system. Very neat and tidy work I would highly recommend Lyndon to anybody, a very nice guy to deal with.
Very Satisfied customer.

8 August 2019
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Hi Joe many thanks for such a great review, fully appreciated, all the very best. Lyndon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have got an alarm and CCTV from idea

Have got an alarm and CCTV from idea
Alarms. Both are simple and easy to use
They rarely go wrong. The service provided
by the company is excellent, they are friendly and reliable

31 May 2019
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Many thanks Karen, always great to receive nice reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, very professional!

We have used Lyndon for many years.
He is reliable, trustworthy, very professional and provides an excellent service!
We would definitely, highly recommend Lyndon for alarm and CCTV systems.

30 May 2019
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Reply from Ideal Alarm Systems

Thanks Jayne, always appreciated

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