Allied Alarm Specialists

Name: Allied Alarm Specialists
Address: PO Box 130, Colonial Beach, VA, 22306, US
Telephone: 703-329-8660
Rating: 4.5

PO Box 130
Colonial Beach, VA 22306 703-329-8660

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Consumer Ratings for Allied Alarm Specialists — 23 Ratings

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Areas Served by Allied Alarm Specialists:

Alexandria
Anne Arundel Co.
Arlington Co.
DC–NE
DC–NW
DC–SE
DC–SW
Fairfax Co.
Howard Co.
Loudoun Co.
Montgomery Co.
Prince George's Co.
Prince William Co.

Consumer Comments for Allied Alarm Specialists

Consumer from Fairfax, VA
Feb 27, 2022

Had a great and easy experience with them.

Consumer from Alexandria, VA
Feb 01, 2022

The owner is always available if your alarm system has a hiccup.

Consumer from Colonial Beach, VA
Jan 07, 2022

GREAT SYSTEM EASY TO USE ALSO AUTOMATION CAN CONTROL ENTIRE PLACE WITH MY CEL PHONE

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