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    Business ProfileforCapitol Security

    Burglar Alarm Systems
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2.11/5stars

    Average of 36 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    34 complaints closed in last 3 years

    13 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 11/4/2016

    Years in Business: 14

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    Overview

    Capitol Security provides residential and commercial security, CCTV, access control, and automation systems.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    14th Fl-10665 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9
    BBB File Opened:
    30/3/2016
    Years in Business:
    14
    Business Started:
    26/2/2010
    Accredited Since:
    11/4/2016
    Number of Employees:
    64
    Alternate Business Name
    • Capitol Security Systems Inc
    Business Management
    • Larissa McRitchie, Vice President of Operations
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Larissa McRitchie, Vice President of Operations

    Customer Contact

    • Larissa McRitchie, Vice President of Operations
    Additional Contact Information

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    34 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    07/02/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Order Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I am writing to express my dissatisfaction and frustration with the business practices of ******* ********, a company that has undergone multiple name changes, including Capitol Security, ********* ************, and ***** ******** ********. My family and I were approached by ******* ********, who claimed to have acquired our previous alarm company, ******* ********. We were assured that switching to their technology was necessary, and that our monthly fees for both properties would be more affordable. Despite agreeing to what seemed like a favorable arrangement, we later discovered that we had unwittingly signed a 5-year contract, and the combined monthly charges for our properties were significantly higher than what we paid with *******. Repeated attempts to address this issue with *******/ Capitol/ ********* have been met with resistance and denial, as they insist their representative never made such promises. However, numerous reviews on various forums indicate that our experience is not unique. Adding to our frustration, when attempting to update our cameras to a new Wi-Fi network due to a change in internet providers, we were informed by tech support that we would need to pay for a technician to visit. We adamantly refuse to pay any additional fees, considering the misinformation and lack of transparency that led us into this unfavorable contract. Despite expressing our desire to terminate the service and contract, ******* ******** has been uncooperative, demanding exorbitant amounts for contract termination. We have filed a complaint with consumer affairs to investigate this matter further, and it is disheartening to see a company resort to misleading practices rather than fair and ethical business conduct. This message serves as a warning to others and a plea for businesses to uphold honesty and integrity in their dealings. Deceptive practices only tarnish the reputation of companies and harm the very customers they aim to serve.
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    Customer Reviews

    36 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Michelle F

    1 star

    20/04/2024

    I know of a senior residing in ********* was told the same thing, her previous service provider was shutting down. Needless to say, she signed up with your company. Since February she had made several attempts to get in contact for service, to sadly no avail! Her system just randomly goes off stating front door opened, to which she has been frantically woken to, and stood in front of the closed door as this happened!! VERY POOR customer service!! How can customers even feel safe if the provider don't reply to various means of contact, even the times the alarm does goes off by itself, YOU DON'T CALL TO CHECK UP!!! Disgusting! My review would be -10

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