Specialty Alarm

Engineering

The different security company you’ve not yet discovered-and won’t soon forget.

 WHAT 

does Specialty Alarm Engineering do?

SAE focuses exclusively on commercial spaces and residential properties, applying our seasoned expertise, personalized service and support, and custom security solutions to meet the diverse demands of each unique setting.


COMMERCIAL
FIRE ALARM
SYSTEMS

  • Smoke/heat detection, horns and strobes, etc. 

  • System design

  • Testing 

  • Monitoring

  • Professional installation


24/7
MONITORING

  • Monitoring station

  • Manage via mobile

  • Remote access options

  • Professional installation


BURGLAR
ALARMS

  • Commercial and residential

  • Custom systems

  • Monitoring

  • Professional installation


SURVEILLANCE
CAMERAS

  • Interior and exterior

  • Cloud services 

  • Professional installation

Specialty Alarm Engineering logo with stylized text, white star, and orange stripes.


ACCESS
CONTROL

  • Fob, card, and mobile credential access

  • Unlock schedules

  • Customizable access levels

  • Cloud services 

  • Professional installation

WHO

is Specialty Alarm Engineering?

Silhouettes of five people against a gray background, each engaged in different work activities.

Specialty Alarm Engineering (SAE) is a full service fire and burglar alarm company dedicated to providing high quality systems, and high quality service. We have been family owned and operated since 1975, and pride ourselves on the personalization of each system we install. Each system is designed to fit your needs and the needs of the space.

WHY

is Specialty Alarm Engineering so committed?

Because we are a family-owned business, it’s not just business, it’s personal. When we design and install systems, we think about what we would want in our own homes and business.

  • RESIDENTIAL

    “We’ve been a customer of Specialty Alarm Engineering for many years. The service and responsiveness has been exceptional since day one. So when we sold our original home that utilized SAE’s service, it was an easy decision to call upon them once again to install their system at our newer downsized home. We are very pleased with their products, systems, and customer service for many years.”

    — Jim B.

  • COMMERCIAL

    “A Great Family owned company. I have used them for over 25 years in both commercial and residential properties. They are very professional. They have installed fire alarm panels and devices. The security cameras are excellent! They do much more and a great company to depend on!”

    — Mark Z.

  • COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

    "Specialty Alarm is my ONLY go-to security team. For over three decades—from Alex at the start to Mike today—this amazing team protected my family in every residence and my staff in every business property. These smart entrepreneurs stay a step ahead, anticipating needs I don't HAVE to know I have—because THEY know. You won't find a smarter, more responsive team. TEN stars."

    — Randi B.

  • COMMERCIAL

    “I run a business in Logan Square, and I cannot recommend Specialty Alarm enough. They are quick to problem-solve, friendly, and professional. Mike is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I have piece of mind knowing they are on our team!”

    — Allison T.

  • COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

    "The entire Specialty Alarm team is as strong as their solutions. From our historic residences and new construction to high-rise condos and corporate offices, my wife and I have always trusted Specialty Alarm to keep us safe. Their custom solutions are strategic, smart investments; this team comes in on time and on budget, every time. Choose Specialty Alarm and worry about something else. I do."

    — Bob Z., satisfied client since 1999

  • COMMERCIAL

    “This is the second time that we have used Specialty Alarm and, again, couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. They are professional, knowledgeable, and timely. I would highly recommend for a straight forward honest experience.”

    — Mark S.

HOW

White star with text "Specialty Alarm Engineering" in orange and "Security Solution Plan™" in black.

is Specialty Alarm Engineering different?

Assessment Meeting

1.

Installation

4.

Proposal & Acceptance

2.

Inspection

5.

System Design

3.

Customer Training

6.

Our proven, proprietary 6-step process, The Specialty Solution System™, spans seamlessly from complex turnkey commercial challenges to the unique demands within the vast range of old and new residences that our team protects. The 6 steps are the same; we customize our strategies and approaches to address these diverse challenges. Our "no surprises" philosophy is integral to every recommendation we make to each client. We listen and do our homework—to make your business and your home work, too.

HOW

White star with text "Specialty Alarm Engineering" in orange and "Security Solution Plan™" in black.

is Specialty Alarm different?

Assessment Meeting

1.

Proposal & Acceptance

3.

5.

2.

System Design

Installation

4.

Inspection

Customer Training

6.

Our proven, proprietary 6-step process, The Specialty Solution System™, spans seamlessly from complex turnkey commercial challenges to the unique demands within the vast range of old and new residences that our team protects. The 8 steps are the same; we customize our strategies and approaches to address these diverse challenges. Our "no surprises" philosophy is integral to every recommendation we make to each client. We listen and do our homework—to make your business and your home work, too.

WHERE & WHEN

you’re ready