Re: Sanity test on pricing please

["Stanley Barthfarkle" <sbarth@xxxxxxxxx>]

>> I really don't want to do this system, as I know how long it will take me
>> (I would go ALL wireless anyway), but I know my sense is off... I just
>> want to know if this is even close....
>
> I would quote  about $5600 with no driveway sensor, but I don't do it on
> the cheap.  You could find it for less, but not better. It could probably
> be done for less without all the wireless stuff. Seems like a good
> candidate for hardwire with all the access.
> js



JS makes a good point about the wiring access... cheaper (and better) to go
hardwired where possible, and from your description there shouldn't be any
need for wireless. Beware of wireless glassbreaks, especially- The ones I'm
familiar with are "acoustic" type- I would go with a "dual-tech" type
hardwired unit such as Flexguard. More reliable, less likely to false. Same
with motions. Door/window wireless sensors are pretty reliable, but nothing
is as bulletproof (or as inexpensive for the equipment) as hardwired.

If they DO hardwire the windows, just be sure they bug both upper and lower
sashes of any double-hung windows.