Straightforward advice on protecting your home or business in Edmonton and central Alberta — pricing, grants like the ASIP grant, and the gear we actually install.
Loch Security is an independent security installer. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or acting on behalf of the Government of Alberta or the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program. The Government of Alberta is solely responsible for administering ASIP and for all eligibility and funding decisions. For official program information, visit alberta.ca.
The posting message lands in the spring, the move happens in the summer, and somewhere between the house-hunting trip and the moving truck you start thinking about the practical stuff — including whether the new place needs an alarm. For a military family the question has a twist that most...
Read article →If you have priced out a monitored alarm system in Edmonton or Leduc, you have probably wondered whether it actually does anything for your insurance bill, or whether "may qualify for a discount" is just a line installers use to make monitoring sound worth the monthly cost. The honest answer is t...
Read article →If you have started shopping for an Ajax security system, you have probably noticed the search results are not very helpful. A handful of general alarm companies show up, some mention Ajax in passing, and it is hard to tell who actually installs and supports the platform versus who just knows the name. Here is what "Aj
Read article →Renting does not mean going without security. It does mean choosing equipment that respects your lease: no holes in the walls, nothing permanent, and a system you can pack up and take to your next place. The good news is that modern gear makes this easy.
Read article →A smart doorbell is one of the most popular first steps into home security, and for good reason. It is visible, it records, and it lets you talk to whoever is at the door from anywhere. But a doorbell only does its job if it is placed and set up properly.…
Read article →A lot of Edmonton-area homes still have an ADT sticker in the window and an ADT panel in the hallway. If that is you, and you have been wondering why the branding on your bill keeps shifting, here is the plain explanation and what it…
Read article →Moving is a good time to think about security. The locks are unfamiliar, you may not know who still has a key, and the boxes stacked by the door are an obvious sign that someone new just arrived. A few sensible steps in your first weeks…
Read article →A camera that works great in summer can quit on you at minus 30. Alberta winters are hard on outdoor electronics: deep cold, blowing snow, ice, and long dark evenings all test your gear. If you are buying outdoor cameras here, you need…
Read article →When you start shopping for a security system, you will quickly run into a choice: wired, wireless, or hybrid. Each has real strengths, and the right answer depends on your home, not on what a salesperson is pushing. Here is a…
Read article →Securing an acreage is a different job than securing a house in town. You have more ground to cover, outbuildings to watch, longer distances, and sometimes patchy internet. As a Leduc-based installer, we work on rural properties across…
Read article →Telus SmartHome Security is a familiar option for Albertans, especially if you already have Telus services. It is a solid product, and bundling can be convenient. But it is not the only way to…
Read article →If you run a shop, office, warehouse, or restaurant in the Edmonton area, cameras are often the first security upgrade you consider. They deter theft, settle disputes, and give you eyes on the…
Read article →A security alarm is supposed to bring help, not a fine in the mail. In Edmonton, monitored alarms are regulated under the Alarm Systems Bylaw (Bylaw 10922), administered by the Edmonton Police…
Read article →If you have a parent ageing in their own home, you know the quiet worry. Did they get up okay this morning? Did they fall? Are they eating? You cannot be there every hour, but technology can help…
Read article →It is a fair question, and one we hear often: if I put in cameras and an alarm, will my home insurance go down? The honest answer is sometimes, and it depends on your insurer. Let us walk through…
Read article →If you've gone looking for Vivint in Canada recently and come up empty, you're not imagining it. Vivint sold its Canadian business to Telus in June 2022 and stopped operating in Canada. The…
Read article →Most people do not read the fine print on a security contract until they want to leave. That is when the surprises show up: a multi-year commitment, equipment you never actually owned, and a…
Read article →We get asked about the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program a lot by churches, synagogues, mosques, and nonprofits around the Edmonton region. Below is a plain-language summary of what the…
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Heading out for the July 1 long weekend? The biggest mistake is letting the world know your house is empty. Here's how to leave quietly.
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Helping a parent stay in their own home doesn't mean putting cameras on them. Here's how privacy-first activity sensors give families peace of mind across Edmonton and Leduc.
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Buy your system outright or lease a monitored one — both are valid, and the right answer depends on your cash flow, not a sales script. Here's a straight comparison.
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Real numbers, not "call for a quote." Here's what a home security system actually costs in Edmonton and Leduc in 2026 — by component, by bundle, and own-vs-lease.
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"NDAA-compliant" cameras avoid the Chinese-made surveillance gear banned by US federal law. Here's what that means for your footage, your privacy, and the cameras Loch installs across Edmonton and Leduc.
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Heading out this summer? A few small steps make your home a much harder target while you're gone. Here's the checklist we give our own customers.
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Home security has two costs: equipment and optional monitoring. Here is what drives the price in Edmonton and central Alberta, plus a realistic way to budget.
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Alberta's Security Infrastructure Program funds up to $65,000 in security upgrades for at-risk communities. Here's who qualifies, what's covered, and how to apply in 2026.
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