George Alarm of Charleston

George Alarm of Charleston is a Security Camera Installer in Charleston, IL. The business operates as part of the George Alarm Company, a family-owned security provider that has served Central and Southern Illinois, as well as the Metro St. Louis region, since 1957. The company installs residential, commercial, and industrial alarm systems, offering services that include fire alarm solutions, access control, integrated security, video surveillance, patient wandering systems, and nurse call alarms. The team provides customized security designs for clients ranging from small retail shops to large industrial facilities. Monitoring is handled at an in-house UL-listed central station, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The company holds a 4.80 rating based on customer reviews.

The business was founded in 1957 by Donald George and his wife, Jennette George, who built the company from the ground up with the support of their five children. Donald George, who passed away at the age of 92, was a pioneer in the industry who helped establish the region's first central station and introduced radio communications for fire alarm systems. The George family continues to operate the business, with the next generation of family members carrying on the values of integrity and craftsmanship established by the founders. The company emphasizes personalized service, ensuring that customers speak with local technicians and operators rather than a distant call center. Technicians are certified and experienced, and the company offers remote-access video surveillance that allows users to view live feeds and recorded footage from phones, PCs, or Macs. Total Connect 2.0 is available for remote arming and disarming of systems via mobile app or web portal.

The Charleston location is situated at 202 W Main St. This office serves the Metro St. Louis area, with normal business hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The central station provides after-hours service around the clock to ensure continuous protection for homes and businesses in the region.

George Alarm of Charleston brings nearly 70 years of family-owned security expertise to the Charleston, IL market, combining local monitoring with a broad range of protection services for both residential and commercial clients.