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Find a Location

Security Systems of America has 3 locations, listed below.

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    • Security Systems of America

      475 Ardmore Blvd Wilkinsburg, PA 15221-3018

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Security Systems of America

      643 Lamberd Ave Johnstown, PA 15904-1635

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Security Systems of America

      111 Pittsburgh St Uniontown, PA 15401-2394

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforSecurity Systems of America

    Security Systems
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    5/5stars

    Average of 3 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    6 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 10/2/1995

    Years in Business: 52

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Company provides residential and commercial security systems, burglar alarms, fire alarms, access control, security cameras, video surveillance, home technology & theater, and monitoring servcices.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Security Systems of America has 3 locations, listed below.

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      • Security Systems of America

        475 Ardmore Blvd Wilkinsburg, PA 15221-3018

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Security Systems of America

        643 Lamberd Ave Johnstown, PA 15904-1635

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Security Systems of America

        111 Pittsburgh St Uniontown, PA 15401-2394

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      475 Ardmore Blvd, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221-3018
      BBB File Opened:
      12/1/1971
      Years in Business:
      52
      Business Started:
      10/1/1971
      Accredited Since:
      10/2/1995
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      BBB records show a license number of PA014766 for this business, issued by Pennsylvania Attorney General List of Registered Contractors

      These agencies may include:

      Pennsylvania Attorney General List of Registered Contractors

      16th Floor, Strawberry Square

      Harrisburg PA 17120

      (888) 520-6680

      Fax: (717) 7878242

      http://hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov/

      Alternate Business Name
      • SSA
      Business Management
      • Mr. Arthur Beaver, CEO
      • Ms. Julie Beaver, Vice President/Owner
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Arthur Beaver, CEO
      • Ms. Julie Beaver, Vice President/Owner

      Customer Contact

      • Ms. Julie Beaver, Vice President/Owner
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (412) 244-4907
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

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      Customer Complaints

      6 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      05/04/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      SSA started a job around November 2022 of moving my video footage system to another location in the building. Eddie stopped in a few times to assess the supplies that he would need. In December, John and Eddie came together but they did not have enough supplies to finish the job and I had cameras not working. The job was still not finished as of January 20, 2023. I was told that I kept getting rescheduled because I was "low priority" and they kept getting major businesses and fire calls. I complained to Brandon at the time that I was without functioning cameras. They were supposed to come back February 15th but didn't show until around February 27th. So I had went all that time without cameras functioning to keep video on my business (and we later found employee theft was occurring and it wasn't caught on video so my evidence is not on footage)! John couldn't fix the issue himself and he came a few times, so he needed to bring one of the bosses, Ralph out to fix the job. Ralph assured me that the bills would be adjusted down since it took so long to complete and all late fees I had been receiving would be erased and that he would call and check on me the following week to make sure everything was working okay. It was discovered that cameras weren't recording so numerous messages were left with Ralph. I even escalated and left messages for Rich or Rick, one of the owners, to which was ignored. Ralph called back assuring that the bills would be adjusted and he would have a technician that has been with the company for a long time come out. I waited a few weeks into April, but everything was functioning again. As of 4/30/2023, bills are not adjusted, they are tacking recurring services onto the bill (that is autodrafted). I want some credit to this bill beings that I went almost 5/6 months without a fully functioning video system and cannot press charges with my staff beings the video evidence / view is not there (WHY I PAY FOR A SYSTEM!!!!!)
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      Customer Reviews

      3 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Pat B

      5 stars

      07/12/2023

      I have been an SSA customer since 2006 and recently had an issue with one of the keypads and door sensors. The keypad was discontinued but ***** and **** worked with me to find a replacement. They could have easily pointed me to a new system but they actually listened and more importantly cared about helping me out. I really feel like " I got a guy" to turn to if I have security system issues. Thank you guys and keep up the good work

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