Shield n Shelter

FAQ

Home Security Consulting FAQ

Everything homeowners ask us about consultations, pricing, camera planning, privacy, DIY installs, and assessment reports.

CONSULTATION

We walk your home together on a live video call — you hold the phone, we direct the tour. Combined with your floor plan and photos, this shows us sightlines, entry points, and risks with more context than a clipboard visit, and it works in any country.

A phone with a camera, about 45–60 minutes, and a rough floor plan — a hand sketch or a few photos are fine. We handle everything else.

PRICING

A flat, one-time fee agreed before you book — no subscriptions, no monitoring contracts, and no hardware markups, ever. You’ll see the exact price for your property size before paying.

No. No commissions, no affiliate links, no preferred vendors. When we recommend a device it’s because it fits your home, your budget, and your privacy requirements.

CAMERA PLANNING

Usually fewer than you think. Coverage comes from geometry, not device count — three well-placed cameras routinely out-perform six badly placed ones.

Yes. Optimization is one of our core services: we re-aim, re-place, and retune what you have, and only recommend new hardware for genuine gaps.

PRIVACY

Never. The walkthrough is live-only, and any floor plans you share are deleted on request after your report is delivered.

Your plan includes a privacy configuration for every device: local-first storage where possible, a separate IoT network, and sharing settings locked down by default.

DIY

For most homes, yes. Modern equipment is largely peel-and-stick or single-drill; our blueprint tells you exactly where everything goes, and a support call is included if you get stuck.

Absolutely. We plan no-drill, take-it-with-you setups for renters, and note which recommendations need a landlord’s sign-off.

REPORTS

A 0–100 risk score with the factors behind it, an annotated coverage map on your floor plan, prioritized High / Medium / Quick-win fixes at three budget levels, and a privacy configuration guide.

Within 48 hours of your walkthrough, as a PDF you own forever — with a follow-up call to walk you through it.

No hardware pitch · No contract

Question not answered?

Ask it on a booking call — or send it through the contact page and we’ll reply within one business day.

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