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Guardian Protection has 12 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforGuardian Protection

    Security Systems
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    BBB accredited business
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2.83/5stars

    Average of 125 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    191 complaints closed in last 3 years

    49 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 1/15/2010

    Years in Business: 74

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Guardian Protection provides professionally installed and monitored smart security systems and automation for homes, businesses, schools,  offices, retailers, and restaurants, including national chains.  Intrusion detection, surveillance cameras, fire alarms, medical emergency systems, water leak, high temperature, and carbon monoxide detection plus lock, lighting, and thermostat control are just a few of the solutions Guardian offers. For new home builders, Guardian installs structured wiring to prepare homes for incoming services and works with buyers during construction to install home technology solutions such as security, networking, intercom, central vacuum, and whole house audio systems. Guardian also owns and operates U.L.-certified 24-hour monitoring centers that notify first responders in the event of detected intrusion, smoke, carbon monoxide, panic, or medical emergency.  

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Guardian Protection has 12 locations, listed below.

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      Headquarters
      174 Thorn Hill Rd, Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
      BBB File Opened:
      1/1/1983
      Years in Business:
      74
      Business Started:
      1/1/1950
      Business Incorporated:
      9/25/1991
      Accredited Since:
      1/15/2010
      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 PA009679 for this business, issued by Pennsylvania Attorney General List of Registered Contractors. The expiration date of this license is 7/1/2025.

      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/

      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Guardian Protection Services Inc
      Business Management
      • Ms. Mary Lynn Moriarity, Vice President, Marketing
      • Mr. Jason Bradley, Vice President
      • Mr. Bryan Cipoletti, President
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Bryan Cipoletti, President
      Additional Contact Information

      Phone Numbers

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      Customer Complaints

      191 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      03/14/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Billing Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      I cancelled home monitoring service with Guardian on December 6th, 2023. They continued to bill me and make constant calls to collect monies from December 2023 through February 2024. The representative that contacted me in February for payment of a past due bill. I told him I had cancelled service in December 2023 due to the main camera not working for close to six months. I went through all of their troubleshooting steps, which all failed. They offered to send out a technician but the service fee would be $75 plus $30 for every 15 minutes the tech would be at my home. He eventually offered a flat $75 for the service fee. I refused and told him I no longer wanted the service. I was told I had to sign a "packet" to cancel service; however, this "packet" wanted me to assume responsibility for December and January even though I had cancelled. Guardian called again on March 11, 2024. The representative, Zoey 49165, also insisted I sign this "packet". When asked where on my contract or documentation does it say I have to sign this "packet" to cancel service. She notified me that it is not written anywhere and was just a security measure to insure it was me who was cancelling the service. Despite the fact that I was verified through their system several times Guardian has refused to cancel my service without this "packet".
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      Customer Reviews

      125 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Melissa B

      5 stars

      04/06/2024

      We have used Guardian for many years and have never had an issue. They are prompt in their responses. That being said, Ive never needed any new items/repair of old items, which seems to be what we some of the problems are noted below. Overall, we have never had an issue.

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