I strongly advise anyone considering working with Monica Escala to look elsewhere. My experience…read morewith her has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I feel obligated to share it to prevent others from going through the same. I hired Monica in December 2024 to install: 28 security cameras A sound intercom system with 18 speakers 5 access control pads integrated with the fire alarm system As for the security cameras, she agreed to install 28 after reviewing my architectural plans but only installed 16--and did so carelessly. Wires were left hanging, ceiling tiles were damaged with large holes, and I was never given access to the security system, while she retained full access and was apparently monitoring the premises without authorization. The cameras themselves were cheap, low-quality models from Amazon (under $50 each)--completely unsuitable for a commercial setting, despite charging me for a professional setup. I paid her the full contract amount for this portion, and she has yet to complete the job or give me access to recorded footage. Despite paying her half of the contract amount upfront, she never delivered or installed a single access control pad. Even worse, she had no clue how to connect them to the fire alarm system--something that should have been fundamental to her scope of work. I had to bring in my fire alarm vendor and general contractor to explain to her how to do her own job. Still, nothing got done. Regarding the sound intercom system, she was supposed to install 18 ceiling-mounted speakers. Instead, she purchased cheap desktop speakers (less than $30 each) from Amazon, dumped them on the floor, and suggested installing wall shelves to mount them near the ceiling--completely unprofessional and unusable for a public facility. Meanwhile, she continued demanding more money and delayed my entire project by over five months--from December 2024 to May 2025--causing serious disruption and financial loss. To make matters worse, she repeatedly entered the property without my knowledge or permission, even after I explicitly told her not to. She frequently asked the building's front desk for access, showing a complete lack of respect for boundaries and professionalism. Monica Escala has shown a complete lack of expertise, ethics, and professionalism. She overpromises, underdelivers, delays critical projects, uses substandard materials, and ignores basic contractual obligations. In my experience, this was nothing short of a scam.

From the owner: At AICyberHelp, we work together to elevate your home or office with automations, AI, and other…read moreinnovative technology. As well as anything needed for smart home and businesses. With our smart cameras, you can view and interact with your space remotely and receive real-time alerts. By integrating smart home technology with our cameras, smart shades, audio systems, video game rooms, smart tag readers, all by a touch from your smart phone we enhance your control and promote energy efficiency in your environment. Moreover, we emphasize strong cybersecurity practices with robust firewalls, antivirus software, and phishing training to protect your data and surveillance feeds. Our flexible solutions are designed to adapt effortlessly to hybrid or remote settings, ensuring productivity and security no matter where you are. Based in Washington, DC, our dedicated team of builders, developers, designers, and cybersecurity experts is committed to making technology more approachable and useful for residents and businesses alike. We believe technology should be intuitive and genuinely assistive, saving you time instead of consuming it, and empowering you without adding unnecessary tasks to your day. With a multitude of apps available, each presenting various pros, cons, features, and benefits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of indecision, preventing you from finding effective solutions to your challenges.

We just bought a house in Arlington, received a couple of quotes from a couple of different…read morecompanies, not only was N&D competitive, they have gone above and beyond. The people that work here really care, the owner is very responsive, could not be happier with our choice! Highly recommend!

The N & D Security team (Sally, Perry, Darren, John, and David) is incredible. From my first phone…read morecall with Sally and Perry to the installation with Darren, John, and David, the experience could not have been more seamless. Initial Communication: Before settling on N & D for my home security system, I did tons of research, including research into all the big home security companies. Unlike other companies, N & D Security does not lock you into a long-term contract, nor did they try to upsell me on products and services that were beyond the scope of my needs. Rather, Perry readily identified what would likely make sense for my home, asked incisive and poignant questions about my home security needs, and carefully listened to and thoughtfully answered all my questions. He then diligently followed up with a recommended package for my home. Perry's attention to detail, follow-up communications, and responsiveness was impeccable. And I was all the more impressed given the fact that N & D is a small team that essentially operates as a family-owned business. Installation: The installation could not have been more seamless. John, Darren, and David arrived promptly. They installed the security system and had me up and running in little to no time. I was thoroughly impressed by the service--the N & D team went above and beyond anything I could have expected. For example, in addition to setting up my home security system, Darren helped set up our doorbell camera and even attempted to help install smart locks throughout my home. Upon the immediate completion of the installation, John carefully explained how the system operates, patiently answered all my questions, and even gave me his personal number in the event I had any additional questions. After Installation: After completing the installation, Perry checked in again to ensure that all our needs were handled and that our system was up and running. In addition, the N & D team was incredibly diligent in completing additional follow up work I had requested. In sum, if you are looking for a top-notch home security system, N & D is a no brainer. They are a pleasure to work with and I can genuinely say that choosing them for our home security needs was one of the easiest decisions I've made.

In July of 2019, we moved to Baltimore's Federal Hill area. This was my first experience with inner…read morecity living and I truly loved it. One of the necessities of city living, is having some type of security system for your home. I researched several companies and decided upon a highly recommended one, in First Security. First we met the sales representative, Jeremy, who was quite knowledgable about his competition and of course his company. He shared the differences First Security offered and every one of his points of contention were quite valid. I believed his straight forwardness and honest approach and agreed to utilize their services. Now the installation. Larry Conner was their man. This man had so much knowledge about his company, the alarm company they work with and every little detail one could ever ask for. He had the entire system set up in about an hour and completely covered every detail of their system. I was totally able to turn off, or turn on any part of their alarm from anywhere in the world. That was truly a feature we just loved. In early December we returned to our home, to find we had no heat in the upstairs of our home. Since the entire heating system had just been installed, we were totally baffled why this was happening. Was it our alarm installation? Did the installation effect the heating system? We called Larry to discuss the situation. He agreed to come back to the house to check out his installation and to be sure it wasn't caused by him. In an extremely professional manner, Larry explained why it couldn't be caused by the new security installation. He was so concerned that we didn't have heat, he called us at least 4-5 times during the week to see if we found the cause. That was far beyond his job description, but we truly appreciated his concern. We finally discovered by an electrician, that the wiring for our upstairs heating system was done incorrectly and the original gentleman who installed it, came back to repair the problem. Everything ended well, but we were totally taken back by the concern of First Security, We strongly recommend using their services. Totally first class in every way.

I have now worked with 1st security for both on my homes. The staff really work hard to make sure…read morethat you are totally satisfied with your install, as well as troubleshooting or addressing anything that comes up along the way. For me it's those two things that really stand out. Customer service and "it just works." In terms of customer service, it's hard to do better. The company's response time to questions is very fast. That's pretty much what you want. As for "it just works," the Alarm.Com system and equipment they are a dealer for really gives you peace of mind. It's actually secure. I could not be more pleased to work with and recommend the company.

Trebor was awesome!! I used them for security camera installation and they did a fantastic job…read more Super responsive, easy to work with, and they handled all the wiring really cleanly so everything looks polished and professional. They also helped mount TVs, which was a huge help!! Rob is great!! Really appreciate how easy they made the whole process. Highly recommend Trebor for cameras, TV mounting, wiring, all of it!!

The service was quick, professional, and reasonably priced for the scope of work. The owner was…read morehighly communicative and we work together to finalize the project details without issues. The work was completed in a timely manner, and they did an excellent job of keeping things tidy and cleaning up after themselves when done. If I ever end up needing residential networking installed at another local location, they will be the first folks that I call.

unable to assemble most things Left doors open and bugs in…read moreUnprofessional and a complete waste of time and every

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Mike came to my home. Gave me terrific feedback on what my choices were for locks. I am a first…read moretime condominium buyer and Mike helped me with what should be changed. I appreciate his prompt service, professionalism and pricing. You won't be disappointed. He is 5 star. Thanks.

Their customer service nosedived its simple. I was their loyal customer for over 15 years and no…read moremore! They did a poor job on replacing my sliding door lock and cause security issues. Called in to request to look at it. Won't come in till a week later. A week??! House can't be locked up?? Called a competitor and got it done on the same day. I was told by the competitor that the lock quality was so poorly set up. Good riddance.

We needed a television hung in a very short amount of time and these guys were able to get it done…read morein less than 24 hours. I immediately got a message when I submitted a Yelp project and I have to say this was the most efficient company to do business with. I think I've ever experienced. Alex arrived promptly within the window provided and performed exemplary service and was a stellar communicator who easily made my eighty year-old mother feel comfortable with the install.

Rick & his crew are just the best!! They are knowledgeable, easy to deal with, honorable, and a…read moregreat crew! They installed our Sonos system, as well as our tv & we had no problems until 2 years later! A few days ago, we had a weird problem with Sonos & called Rick for help. He came that same day, spent a great deal of time checking the system (little did we realize it had already reset itself!), & left when it was running perfectly!! When I wanted to pay the bill, he said, "Nah, no charge!!" When do you ever find such decent & fair dealings with clients!!! Love these guys!!! You will, too!!