A Wenner Group company · Established 1945

Local security, local response.

The approachable security tier from Wenner Group — packaged alarm systems, security cameras, and access control for custom homes through entry-level. Same-day quotes, ULC-listed monitoring dispatched from a local Canadian station, and a local team that's been here since 1945.

For high-end custom security integrated into a Crestron platform alongside lighting, AV, and climate, see Wenner luxury security.

ULC-listed monitoring · BC Security Licence B5944 · Local team since 1945
A protected Vancouver Island property

What it costs.

Every property is different — but here's a sense of where most jobs land. We quote on a free site visit; the actual price depends on the property, the system, and the level of monitoring.

Residential alarm system
$1,500–$4,000
+ $30–$50 / month monitored
  • Control panel + keypad
  • 5–10 door/window contacts
  • 2–3 motion sensors
  • Smoke + CO detection
  • App access + 24/7 monitoring
Camera system (4 cameras)
$2,500–$6,000
+ $0 / month (local storage)
  • 4 HD outdoor cameras
  • Network video recorder
  • Live view from phone
  • 30-day local recording
  • Optional cloud backup
Commercial security
$4,000–$15,000+
+ $50–$150 / month monitored
  • Larger control panel + keypads
  • Door + window coverage
  • Multiple cameras + NVR
  • Access control for staff entries
  • 24/7 monitoring + open/close reports

All prices include installation. Existing systems can often be upgraded or taken over rather than replaced — we look for the most cost-effective path on every assessment.

Why local matters for security.

Our security team, a local monitoring station

SmartSecure (Wenner Security Inc.) is our own security company — install, configuration, service, and the people who answer your call are us. Alarm monitoring itself is dispatched by a local Canadian ULC-listed station we partner with, with the appropriate certifications and licenses.

Faster response times

The local ULC-listed station we work with averages alarm-to-call in under 30 seconds. Most national companies measure response in minutes.

Three generations of accountability

Wenner has been on Vancouver Island since 1945. SmartSecure has been our security division for over a decade. We're not going anywhere — and our customers know our names.

Honest pricing

No long-term contracts that lock you in for five years. Month-to-month monitoring after the first year. Take your equipment with you if you move.

Prefer to talk to a human?

One number — 250.758.2231 — reaches the whole team. We use a virtual receptionist so we can stay focused on the work, but a real person is at the other end. Just tell them who you want.

  • For SmartSecure Ask for Derek or Jordan, or simply say "security department".
  • Already have a system with us? Ask for the technician you've worked with before — they'll be expecting your call.
  • New to Wenner? Ask for Adam or say "Sales" — he'll point you to the right team for what you need.

If it's an active alarm event, the monitoring station handles it directly — they have your dispatch protocol on file and respond in under 30 seconds.

Get a free assessment.

Tell us about the property. We'll come out, look around, recommend what fits, and quote it before any work begins. No pressure, no obligation.

We'll call you within one business day to set up the visit. Most assessments are completed within the same week.