A well-designed alarm system catches intruders early enough that response makes a difference, doesn't false-trigger every time the cat moves, and is something you'll actually arm before bed. The price band above reflects what most homes and small-business sites pay for a properly installed system across Melbourne's east, wired or wireless, monitored or self-monitored.
How sensor placement decides the price
Half the value of an alarm is in where the sensors go. Perimeter coverage (door reeds, glass-break sensors at vulnerable windows) is more useful than a single hallway PIR for early detection. Reed-switched garages and side gates catch the vast majority of opportunistic break-ins before anyone gets indoors. We walk the property at the quote and design coverage around the actual entry routes, not a fixed 4-sensor or 8-sensor package.
What's included in a Millar Electrics quote
A free site visit, sensor placement walkthrough, a written itemised quote within one business day, and a fixed price with no surprises after acceptance. Supply and installation, panel programming, end-user training on arming, partial-arm modes and bypass codes, and integration with your phone for self-monitored alerts. Where 24/7 monitoring is selected, the monitoring contract is direct between you and the monitoring centre. We don't mark it up.
Want coverage designed around your property rather than a fixed package? Book a free security alarm quote. We walk the place, plan the sensors, and price it in writing.