We had been discussing installing a security camera system for months. I researched equipment scenarios and contacted numerous companies. As a result of initially discussing the project and meeting with Don at our 2- flat, we decided that Chicago Security Surveillance was the best choice. The price was reasonable for the quality equipment specified. We were sold with Don's thorough explanations of the installation and components. The equipment was installed within the timeline he provided. As Engineer, I have worked with a countless number of contractors on huge projects and on my 2-flat projects over the past 40 years. Chicago Security Surveillance is in my top ten list. read more

This year I've been all about trying new services instead of sticking with old mediocre ones. After seeing these reviews, I decided to give these guys a try, and they didn't disappoint. I reached out and Don came by the next morning, and gave me a quick and simple quote that blew the other guys out of the water. He was quick and professional, and fully delivered with terrific quality cameras. We have had two small issues since then (not to do with the quality of work, just minor snafus) and Don responded to me right away and helped me fix the problem. These guys will be my first call the next time I need anything like this. read more

Chicago Security Surveillance: Don was fantastic! Professional, informative, efficient are words to describe his company. He told us exactly what gear we required for our little home. GREAT JOB, DON! 5 STARS!!!!! THANKS AGAIN! read more

He made a great job ! So fast hand professional.! I can totally recommend. And great products

I had cameras installed by this company. They were fantastic. I had gotten several quotes but this was the best price for the quality. The cameras are great. I can see everything on my phone, my laptop, as well as a monitor in my office. I unfortunately did experience a break-in overnight. The police requested a recording of the break-in. I called Chicago Security Surveillance to ask a question about the recording, and the owner came out and met with the police and took care of it. Really above and beyond. Great service. read more

I had 6 Cameras installed on my House and detached Garage by Don and Kyle of Chicago Security Surveillance today (11/01/24) and have to say it was one of the best experiences I have had with a contractor in a very very long time. The owner Don and his worker Kyle knew exactly what to do and could tell they have worked together for many yrs. Both guys were very Knowledgeable and very professional and would absolutely Recommend them 100%. From the day of the estimate to the day of the Install was very Professional. Thanks again Guys. read more

Don came out to install security cameras around the perimeter of my house. The service was friendly and professional. He was very patient and thorough answer any and all my questions. I would highly recommend using Chicago security and surveillance for all your security needs. read more

Don is the man. He is super knowledgeable about security tech and will give you a fair price and great quality. Highly re recommended.

I called Chicago Security Surveillance to install cameras at my business. I had gotten a couple quotes, before being referred by a friend to CSS. They came out the next day for a quote. They had the best price for the service, and everything was wonderful. Excellent installation, service and follow up. I can not recommend them highly enough! read more

Chicago Security Surveillance is 10/10. Professional. Courteous. High quality products. Would absolutely recommend without hesitation. Don was great to work with. read more

Edit: the company returned the following day after reading this review and fixed the hole in the wall and covered the wire in the front entrance. Just had this company install 3 cameras in my building. The cameras themselves work, albeit with a not very user friendly iOS app. However the installation itself was horrendous. Whoever installed them left a mess everywhere, didn't bother cleaning up (both in the garage and front door), put a massive horrible looking hole in our front entrance drywall in order to thread a thin wire through it (looks like a hatchet was used). Then in our utility room, left a bunch of wires hanging everywhere connected to the DVR and monitor. Zero clean up, didn't bother to leave the job looking neat or clean, didn't bother to patch up the massive hole left in a new building. Don't people take pride in their work anymore? Over $2K job and it looks like an amateur installed everything. Same type of mess left in our neighbors building as well. We could have installed Nest cams for a lot cheaper and without all the damage and wires. Never using this company again! read more

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Our HOA recently had Don install cameras in our building. He did an amazing job. The quote was turned around quickly and was competitively priced. The camera install went smoothly, he did a great job with the placement of the cameras, and his work was very professional. I would highly recommend Don and Chicago Security Surveillance. read more

Don is the man! He just installed 3 cameras in our building and 4 in the building next door on the same day, and did a stellar job. He worked from 9am until past 9pm to get both buildings all set up, and I never saw him take a break once. All of the equipment works exactly as advertised and he went above and beyond when realizing that he had forgotten to clean up in the front hallway (understandable after a long 12 hour day), and actually called us back to figure out a good time for him to fix his mistake. Yes, that's right. While most companies would shrug off this mistake and not remedy it unless contacted by the client, he actually reached out to us to see when he could come back to make it right. On his recent visit, he also informed me that we will be receiving a FREE cloud storage upgrade on our devices soon. Overall, a wonderful experience. If you're free while he's doing your installation, do yourself a favor a have a chat with him. He's an awesome guy! read more

This process could not have gone more smoothly. I had Don come out to give me a quote for outdoor cameras and he gave me a figure on the spot. I shopped around a little and he had the best price, best equipment and a way more intuitive sense of how to cover my property than anyone else. Scheduling was quick, installation was painless and I had a few questions that were responded to quickly. I'm super happy with the cameras and the system, and Don even cleaned up some loose wires on my property "while he was at it". I don't even know how to recommend Don and Chicago Security Surveillance enough. I finally have some security peace of mind and it was such a great experience at every step. read more

We used Chicago Security Surveillance to install 4 cameras around our home and garage/alley. Don was responsive with the quoting process and fairly priced. We like his idea for camera placement and system setup vs. other quotes (less putting holes in house!). We put the project on hold a few months and when we were ready, Don was once again responsive and helpful in communicating a timeline and expectations on install process. The install itself was easy - the cameras actually look nice and aren't the eyesores I feared they'd be. We now have the ability to see what's happening at our house from our phones and review recorded video. Don has continued to be responsive to a few lingering questions as we learned how to use the system. He's helpful, honest, and trustworthy. read more

Nothing but great things to say about Don and the company. Love our cameras and the ability to see them on our phones, and Don is always a text or phone call away to help with any issues. I certainly hope our cameras deter crime instead catching someone in the act, but either way I trust Don and our camera system. read more

Had issues with my cameras in my retail store. I called Chicago Security Surveillance to help with the problem. I called them because they were a local small business. Even though they did not install the cameras, Don fixed the issue. Don answered his phone while on VACATION and spent 30 minutes with me until the problem was fixed. How awesome was that! Called other companies and they would not help, because they didn't install the cameras. Don just wanted to fixed the issue, which he did. Good dude and will call him on my next security camera install. read more

Where to begin!!! Don really knows his security surveillance equipment! We have had surveillance equipment installed by Chicago Security at three of our grocery store locations (Amy's in South Wilmington, Farmer's in Chicago & Jay's in Stone Park). Perfect quality for viewing on screen or on the mobile app. The installation process was a breeze for Don. Nice job hiding all the wires and getting camera's positioned in the tightest of locations. Our cameras have assisted local law enforcement agencies in apprehending criminals due to the clarity provided (police officers & investigators LOVE our equipment)! Don works around your schedule as best as he can. If you need a camera installed during non business hours, just let him know. Once i even had an issue at 9PM and gave him a call and he walked me through the process and got us back online in no time! Basically if quality is something you are looking for while shopping for all things "security" Don at Chicago Security Surveillance is who you should call. read more

My husband and I were looking to install security cameras because we have a lot of 'activity' all around our home. I saw the reviews here and because they were from businesses, particularly a school/daycare, I took a chance and gave Don a call. He came out a day after the call. Inquired about what we were interested in (cameras/views, technology, etc) and within a few days we had a quote. It was very reasonable (from my research) and we felt very comfortable moving forward. Within a week, we had a great system that my husband and I could view on our smart phones and my computer. I highly recommend his work - professional and trustworthy. He's followed up more than once in the past month to see just how things are working. Can't ask for more that that. read more

I own a factory on the west side of Chicago and we need video surveillance inside and out. Don has installed more than 2 dozen cameras in my building and set monitors up in several locations. Don is attentive to our needs and understands the urgency of a emergency call. He is a hard working, honest man and I recommend him highly. Andy Chicago Mattress Company read more

Ron and his guys installed a system for us back in Feb. A couple days ago I noticed one if the cameras acting funny. I called Ron, he responded right away and he was out the next day and fixed it at no charge. This company is true to their word and that is harder and harder to find. read more

Don did a fantastic job with the installation of four extern cameras on the exterior of my house. He maintained the aesthetics of the house even though the job required drilling of holes, running metal conduit, and placing cameras at three different heights. The DVR he installed has 30 days of playback and transformed our downstairs closet into a security command center. Additionally, Don has been responsive to subsequent questions on the operations of the phone app and camera functionality. We have a separate alarm system, and the technician who maintains it recently commented on the high quality of the installation and equipment during a service visit. I would recommend Don and his company to friends in the future. read more

Don was super responsive and helpful when I contacted him for security cameras for my home. He did an incredible job with the installation, and I'll no doubt be using him in the future. read more

Don recently installed a new 16 channel DVR and 3 additional HD cameras to our condo building in Chicago. Don is very professional and always responds promptly and met me initially to analyze our situation. Shortly thereafter he provided a detailed bid with a very competitive price. We received several bids and choosing Don was easily the best choice. His installation was on time, as described, and very well done. He took the time to walk me through the new app, and how to navigate the menu. We would recommend Chicago Security Surveillance to anyone looking to add new or upgrade existing surveillance equipment! read more

Don at CS Surveillance is the best! Don came to my shop on very short notice and installed 3 cameras for me, at a great price. He even helped me with a trouble shoot after I got my new phone and I wasn't able to figure things out. Don is a friendly and knowledgeable guy who can get you set up a very fair price. Thanks again, Don! read more

Had a camera system installed last year and was extremely pleased with the service then - and when the system developed a glitch recently was even more pleased with the repair. Don responds immediately and follows up. Prices are totally fair and quality is excellent. I wish every contractor i used had the same concept of quality service. Look no further! read more

Don is a great guy and is so incredibly helpful. He made sure the camera installation went smoothly and was very easy to work with. Best part is the ongoing customer care! Even months later after the install I feel comfortable giving Don a call or emailing him with questions and he is always willing to do what he can to help troubleshoot. If you're looking for security camera installation I highly recommend. read more

Don, at Chicago Security Surveillance, is very professional and honest. I had a bad experience with my first security company who tried to install lower quality cameras then what I ordered. Then I hired Don, who re-installed new cameras the correct way. After the job was finished, Don was always available to answer questions about the DVR or cameras. He is very patient and does a great job explaining the security surveillance process. read more

We had Don install security cameras for our spa business in Glenview over the summer and couldn't be happier with his service. He was so easy to get a hold of and super responsive to calls and emails. Just this morning we had trouble getting the cameras to work and with a quick 2 minute phone call with Don - problem fixed!! I highly recommend Don for any security work you may have...also he's very reasonably priced. read more

I contacted Don from Chicago Security to install a camera system at my residence. Don showed up timely circled my residence and suggested location of camera strategically. He installed five cameras with A DVR at a very reasonable price. I am very happy with the quality of the system. Subsequent to the installation some minor tweaks were necessary. Don scheduled a time fixed the minor problems no questions asked. He later called me to see if everything was working properly. His service was excellent and I would recommend him to my family. read more

Worked with Don to upgrade the security system for my office. Don was very responsive to my concerns and worked with me to optimize the locations of cameras around my building. He was also very neat and clean during the install process. He seems to be always available for follow up questions and adjustments. I was so impressed with his work that I had his company upgrade the cameras and software at two other remote business locations with higher resolutions cameras. He helped with the software set up on a desktop and on my phone. After several months, an issue arose and Don was out the next day to make an adjustment to the system to get it back on online. I completely recommend Don and Chicago Security Surveillance. read more

Don has worked on our cameras at several different places and is amazing. When we call him for a question and its answered immediately. Great customer service, highly recommend!!! read more

We had Don install a security camera system at our condo building in Ukranian Village, they did a great job. I highly recommend this company, if your building is looking at having a great and easy to use security camera system !! read more

The availability of cameras in our restaurant is vital to the day to day operation and security of our employees. Chicago Security Surveillance installed and maintains our system. Don, the owner, and installer offered the options , explained the process and quoted pricing. The costs were very competitive and there were no hidden charges. Don also came to our home and installed the program on our computer and also our phones. I can check on our store even when I am out of the country. Any equipment in a business is as good as the service to keep it operational and that's also a plus with CSS. Numerous calls for problems generated by staff errors have been answered promptly and even on weekends. Our business has benefited greatly from YELP and Don and his business deserves that benefit too. The need for security is important. I highly recommend Chicago Security. read more

The first thing when it comes to picking a security company is customer service and trust. I can say Chicago Security Surveillance along with Don and the crew have put our company at ease knowing that with his expertise and skills that we are fully protected and backed by his quick responses to any onsite issues. Don has proven to me that when it comes to customers hes puts them first and makes you feel relieved to know that there nothing Chicago Security Surveillance cant handle. Great Job and keep up the great work. read more

Not going to lie...was a bit worried when he came to give an estimate and asked for some money up front (to buy pvc pipe + extra cabling which you keep if its not all used). Rest assured, Don is very reliable and will get the job done! He did a fantastic job with installing the cameras on my home. Hes quick to reply and very honest! Definitely recommend. read more

Don was great to work with, he was always available and was willing to come on site multiple times to help get the system installed and up and running. Very easy to work with. read more

This was a great find. Always skeptical when seeking someone for this kind of work as I have been burned many times before. Don was prompt and upfront with everything from the start. He installed a 7 Camera system for my Restaurant and it's top notch and his install went off without a hitch. Very friendly as well and just a good business transaction all around. I will definently use CSS in the future and highly recommend this company. read more

Don has now installed security cameras at our business and home and he has made the entire process very easy. I told him exactly what we were looking for and he went out and purchased and installed the cameras within a few days. I needed to have access to the cameras from my phone, ipad and computer as well and Don was able to set that up for me also. His prices are VERY reasonable and he worked around my crazy schedule in order to get everything done. Once the cameras were installed, he cleaned up his work area and followed up a few days later to make sure everything was working properly. I would definately recommend Don if you need a camera system set up for your business or home. He cares about the quality of his work and his customers. read more