With about 230,000 people calling Richmond home, local home security companies stay busy in every season. Ranking #4 by size in Virginia, the city attracts both established firms and newer crews competing on price. Ratings tell part of the story; recent reviews and local references tell you how a company actually operates. Start with the top-rated companies below, then request Virginia quotes with home security work in mind.
Richmond, VA Home Security market at a glance
Richmond, VA population for the Home Security market
229,247
#4 among the listed Virginia cities
home security labor costs around Richmond, VA
$59,560/yr
That's the Richmond, VA metro-area median for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers, about even with the national median. Because labor is the biggest line item in most home security jobs, it's a strong signal of what you'll pay to hire in Richmond.
Home Security licensing rules that cover Richmond, VA
Building permits in Richmond are issued locally - confirm what your project needs with the Richmond building department before work starts. Contractor licensing is handled at the state level by the Virginia Dept. of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR), where you can verify a company's license.
Verify with Virginia Dept. of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR)Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 Population Estimates (POPESTIMATE2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2025. Population and wage figures are reference data, not project-price estimates.
Compare Home Security Companies in Richmond, VA
Use this list to compare home security companies active in Richmond - ratings first, then quotes, then references before you commit.
| Company | Phone |
|---|---|
Owned service network · project-intake line for this city | (214) 702-5214 |
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