Quick answer: Irish alarm companies usually charge a one-off installation fee plus monthly monitoring. A Cork installer’s 2026 price guide puts installation at €50 to €300 and monitoring at €25 to €50 a month; a self-monitored system is typically €200 to €500 in equipment. Installed CCTV runs from €500 to €900 for two cameras and €800 to €1,500 for four, including VAT (HomePros 2026 guide). Checked September 2026.
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Typical Irish prices for monitored and self-monitored alarms, CCTV systems and maintenance, with the source for each figure.
Prices change and depend on the size of the job, the property, access and location. Figures were last checked . Always get a written quote before work starts.
Request a free quoteHome security prices in Ireland are set privately, so there is no official price list. The figures below are reported typical ranges from named Irish sources, mostly installers’ own published guides, so treat them as a starting point rather than a quote. Prices are in euro. Where we could not find a source, we have left the item out.
Alarm prices
| Item | Reported typical cost | Source (checked September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Monitored alarm: installation fee | €50 to €150 (basic), €100 to €300 (smart), €200 to €500 (with cameras) | Feale Security, Cork price guide, March 2026 |
| Monitored alarm: monitoring fee | €25 to €50 a month | Feale Security, March 2026 |
| Monitored alarm: monitoring expressed per day | €1 to €1.60 or more a day | HomeSecure, March 2026 |
| Self-monitored alarm: equipment | €200 to €500 for basic equipment | Pro Security (Galway) |
| DIY alarm kit, equipment only | €150 to €300 | HomeSecure, March 2026 |
| Alarm equipment bought outright | €200 to €800 or more | Feale Security, March 2026 |
Monitoring is where the long-term cost sits. Many companies advertise a low installation price (HomeSecure and Action24 both advertise installation from €49 on their pricing pages) and recover the cost through a monthly fee over a minimum term, so compare the total over the whole contract, what it costs to leave early and who owns the equipment. A self-monitored alarm costs more up front but has no monthly fee; it sends alerts to your phone but will not get you a Garda URN. Our guides on whether subscriptions are worth paying for and the monitoring contract comparison tool help you compare offers.
CCTV prices
| Item | Reported typical cost (including VAT) | Source (checked September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-camera system, installed | €500 to €900 | HomePros, 2026 guide |
| 4-camera system, installed (most 3-4 bed homes) | €800 to €1,500 | HomePros, 2026 guide |
| 6-camera system, installed | €1,200 to €2,200 | HomePros, 2026 guide |
| 8 or more cameras, installed | €1,800 to €3,000 or more | HomePros, 2026 guide |
| Upgrade to 4K / 8MP cameras | Add 10% to 25% | HomePros, 2026 guide |
| Specialised camera (PTZ, thermal) | Add €200 to €600 per camera | HomePros, 2026 guide |
| Remote viewing or cloud set-up | Add €150 to €350 | HomePros, 2026 guide |
| Optional maintenance | €100 to €200 a year | HomePros, 2026 guide |
Cable runs, mounting height and recorder storage drive most of the difference. See PoE or Wi-Fi cameras and our Irish video doorbell comparison. Whatever you buy, set it up so it records only your own property: the Data Protection Commission says cameras that capture the footpath, road or neighbours’ homes fall outside the household exemption.
Rules that affect what you buy
| Rule | Who sets it | What it means for cost |
|---|---|---|
| Installer licence | Private Security Authority | Anyone installing or maintaining intruder alarms or CCTV must hold a PSA contractor licence. Check the public register before you pay a deposit. |
| Garda URN | An Garda Síochána | A guaranteed Garda response needs a URN, only issued for a monitored system to EN 50131 from an approved installer and monitoring company, so a self-monitored alarm will not qualify. |
| Verified alarms and false alarms | An Garda Síochána | Gardaí respond to verified alarms; three false alarms in three months lead to response being withdrawn. Dual verification may add detectors to the quote. |
| Home CCTV and doorbells | Data Protection Commission | Record only within your own boundary; privacy zones cost nothing but keep you within the household exemption. |
Burglary and installers in the cities we cover
| City | Burglary and related offences, 2025 (Garda division) | Change on 2024 | Licensed alarm and CCTV installers on the PSA register (county address) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 3,790 (six DMR divisions) | +0.3% | 237 |
| Cork | 293 (Cork City division) | +0.3% | 85 |
| Limerick | 357 | -38% | 32 |
| Galway | 216 | -37% | 34 |
| Waterford | 158 | -13% | 12 |
Crime figures: CSO recorded crime (under reservation), updated June 2026. Installer counts: PSA register, searched 29 September 2026.
What pushes a quote up
- More detectors, cameras and entry points to cover.
- Wired rather than wireless installation in a finished home.
- Monitoring, dual verification and keyholder services.
- Higher-resolution cameras, long cable runs and larger recorders.
- Long contracts that bundle equipment into the monthly fee.
For the full cost over several years, read our five-year cost guide. Ready to compare? See Irish home security providers or request quotes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house alarm cost in Ireland?
Typically a one-off installation fee (a Cork installer’s 2026 guide says €50 to €300) plus monitoring at €25 to €50 a month. Self-monitored systems are around €200 to €500 in equipment with no monthly fee.
How much does CCTV cost to install in Ireland?
HomePros’ 2026 guide puts a 2-camera system at €500 to €900 and a 4-camera system at €800 to €1,500, installed and including VAT.
Is a monitored alarm worth it?
It depends on whether you want a Garda response. Only a monitored system with a Garda URN is guaranteed one; a self-monitored alarm relies on you or a neighbour acting on the alert.
Does my installer need a licence?
Yes. Installing or maintaining intruder alarms or CCTV requires a Private Security Authority licence. Check the company on the PSA’s public register.
Sources
- House Alarms Cork Prices Explained (2026 Guide), 22 March 2026 (fealesecurity.ie)
- How Much Does a Home Alarm Cost in Ireland? 10 March 2026 (homesecure.ie)
- How Much Does a House Alarm Cost in Ireland? (prosecurity.ie)
- How Much Does CCTV Installation Cost in Ireland? 2026 homeowner’s guide (homepros.ie)
- Pricing pages (homesecure.ie, action24.ie)
- Who Needs A Licence (Contractors) and PSA Registered Contractors (psa-gov.ie)
- Home Security: Intruder Alarms, HS4, and Garda Policy on Monitored Intruder Alarms (garda.ie)
- Guidance on the use of Domestic CCTV, May 2026 (dataprotection.ie)
- Recorded Crime, tables CJQ06 and CJA07, June 2026 (data.cso.ie)
Last checked: September 2026. These are reported typical ranges, not quotes.
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