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            Security Systems
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            In October 2023, Vintage Security was acquired by Guardian Protection.

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            https://www.bbb.org/us/pa/warrendale/profile/security-systems/guardian-protection-0141-14000013

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            Contact Information

            9125 Guilford Road, Suite 101

            Columbia, MD 21046

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            (800) 776-8328

            Customer Reviews

            2.34/5

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            Average of 97 Customer Reviews

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            Customer Complaints

            184 complaints closed in last 3 years

            50 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            A+

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            Years in Business: 74

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            Overview

            Guardian Protection provides professionally installed and monitored smart security systems and automation for homes, businesses, schools,  offices, retailers, and restaurants, including national chains.  Intrusion detection, surveillance cameras, fire alarms, medical emergency systems, water leak, high temperature, and carbon monoxide detection plus lock, lighting, and thermostat control are just a few of the solutions Guardian offers. For new home builders, Guardian installs structured wiring to prepare homes for incoming services and works with buyers during construction to install home technology solutions such as security, networking, intercom, central vacuum, and whole house audio systems. Guardian also owns and operates U.L.-certified 24-hour monitoring centers that notify first responders in the event of detected intrusion, smoke, carbon monoxide, panic, or medical emergency.  

            Products & Services

            This business designs and installs residential and commercial security systems as well as audio for home theater, and provides provides video surveillance and security monitoring services.

            Business Details

            Location of This Business
            9125 Guilford Road, Suite 101, Columbia, MD 21046
            Headquarters
            174 Thorn Hill Rd, Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
            BBB File Opened:
            7/24/2008
            Years in Business:
            74
            Business Started:
            1/1/1950
            Date of New Ownership:
            10/1/2023
            Business Incorporated:
            9/25/1991
            Licensing Information:
            This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
            BBB records show a license number of PA009679 for this business, issued by Pennsylvania Attorney General List of Registered Contractors. The expiration date of this license is 7/1/2025.

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            Pennsylvania Attorney General List of Registered Contractors

            16th Floor, Strawberry Square

            Harrisburg PA 17120

            (888) 520-6680

            Fax: (717) 7878242

            https://hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov/

            Type of Entity:
            Corporation
            Alternate Business Name
            • Guardian Protection Services, Inc.
            • Vintage Security
            Business Management
            • Mr. Bryan Cipoletti, President
            • Mr. Jason Bradley, Vice President/COO
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            Principal

            • Mr. Bryan Cipoletti, President
            • Mr. Jason Bradley, Vice President/COO
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