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BBB Accredited Business since 1/15/2010

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Description

This company provides design, sale, installation, service and monitoring of security systems for homes, businesses and institutions.

BBB Accreditation

A BBB Accredited Business since 1/15/2010

BBB has determined that Guardian Protection Services Inc meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

BBB accreditation does not mean that the business' products or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB, or that BBB has made a determination as to the business' product quality or competency in performing services.

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Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that raised the rating for Guardian Protection Services Inc include:

  • Length of time business has been operating.
  • Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this size.
  • Response to 249 complaint(s) filed against business.
  • Resolution of complaint(s) filed against business.
  • BBB has sufficient background information on this business.

Customer Complaints Summary

249 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 110 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 50
Billing/Collection Issues 33
Delivery Issues 3
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 2
Problems with Product/Service 161
Total Closed Complaints 249

Additional Complaint Information

The BBB of Western Pennsylvania processes complaints for all of Guardian Protection Services from throughout the United States since the company is headquartered in the Western Pennsylvania service area.

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: January 01, 1983 Business started: 01/01/1950 in PA Business incorporated: 09/25/1991 in PA
Licensing

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.

These agencies may include:

Pennsylvania Attorney General List of Registered Contractors
16th Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg PA 17120
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/hiccon.aspx?id=4502
Phone Number: (888) 520-6680
Fax Number: 717-787-8242

Type of Entity

Corporation

Business Management
Mr. Michael Overby, VP Of Subscriber Services Mr. Russell Cersosimo, CEO Ms. Kristine Norge, Executive Assistant
Contact Information
Customer Contact: Ms. Kristine Norge, Executive Assistant Principal: Mr. Russell Cersosimo, CEO
Business Category

SECURITY CONTROL EQUIPMENT & SYSTEM MONITORS MEDICAL ALARMS FIRE & SMOKE ALARM SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING SERVICES HOME THEATER BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS-DEALERS, MONITORING & SVC.

Alternate Business Names
Armstrong Protection Services
Industry Tips
Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
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BBB Complaint Process

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