Safety and Protection
Security: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every security job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Security System InstallationTypical $1,200 · Security installer · DIY 3/5 | $400 – $3,600 |
|---|---|
| Security System ReplacementTypical $1,200 · Security installer · DIY 3/5 | $400 – $3,600 |
| Security System MaintenanceTypical $144 · Security installer · DIY 3/5 | $48 – $432 |
| Security Camera InstallationTypical $1,100 · Security installer · DIY 3/5 | $350 – $3,400 |
| Security Camera ReplacementTypical $1,100 · Security installer · DIY 3/5 | $350 – $3,400 |
| Security Camera MaintenanceTypical $132 · Security installer · DIY 3/5 | $42 – $408 |
| Gate Operator InstallationTypical $4,200 · Gate contractor · DIY 1/5 | $1,800 – $10,000 |
| Gate Operator ReplacementTypical $4,200 · Gate contractor · DIY 1/5 | $1,800 – $10,000 |
| Gate Operator RepairTypical $924 · Gate contractor · DIY 1/5 | $396 – $2,200 |
Security System
Security System InstallationTypical $1,200 · Tier 2Security System ReplacementTypical $1,200 · Tier 1Security System MaintenanceTypical $144 · Tier 3
Variants: Monitored · Self-monitored · Wired · Wireless