Commercial Security in Waterloo, ON for Tech Offices, Retail & Industry
Waterloo’s businesses range from software, hardware and research teams in the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and the offices of Uptown, to shops, restaurants and services along King Street, plazas near the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier, the Conestoga Mall area, and manufacturers, labs and warehouses in the industrial area around Northfield Drive, Weber Street North and Colby Drive. JR Security Solutions designs commercial security for Waterloo businesses from our base in Fergus, combining cameras, monitored alarms, access control and video intercoms, on a network that stays separate from your own.
- Offices, labs, retail, restaurants and light industrial
- Access control that grows with the team
- Security devices kept on their own network segment
- Free on-site assessment, then a custom estimate
Video Intercoms- Founded in 2020 in Fergus
- Our own team, no subcontractors
- Estimate within one business day
- Certified on every brand we install
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Business Security Camera Installation in Waterloo Coverage That Respects the Office and Protects the Equipment
An office full of laptops, prototypes or test equipment needs its entrances, reception, server room and storage covered, without cameras pointed at desks or screens. An Uptown restaurant needs the door, the bar and the patio. A unit off Northfield Drive needs the overhead door, the parking lot and the side entrance after dark. We choose each Uniview camera, lens and position for what it has to see, record to a recorder on your own premises or to the cloud, and show managers how to find the right clip quickly from a phone or an office monitor.
Commercial Security Built for How Waterloo Teams Work
Security Cameras
Offices and labs usually focus on doors, reception, server and equipment rooms, and loading areas. Retail and restaurants need entrances, counters and rear doors. Industrial units add overhead doors, yards and parking. Suites, floors or sites can all be viewed together in one app.
Alarm Systems
24/7 monitoring keeps watch when the last person badges out, which in a startup can be any hour. We install Ajax alarms with separate zones for the office, lab and storage, each with its own user codes. Because Waterloo Regional Police require most intrusion alarms to be verified by audio, video, more than one zone or an eyewitness before they attend, we design systems that make a real alarm easy to confirm.
Smart Home Automation
Smart controls put lighting, thermostats and door locks on a schedule and run them from the same app as your cameras and alarm, so the office shuts down properly after the last meeting. For founders and owners who want it at home, we're an authorized Josh.ai dealer. See smart home automation in Waterloo.
Access Control & Video Intercoms
Start with one suite door on Hartmann Controls or Akuvox access control and add doors, users and phone credentials as the team grows. Onboarding is a new credential, offboarding is one click, and every door keeps an entry log. A video intercom at the suite or building entrance lets whoever is free screen guests, couriers and interview candidates. See video intercoms in Waterloo.
Networking & Wi-Fi
Fast, stable internet for homes and businesses, wired and wireless. We run hardwired Ethernet, place Wi-Fi access points to clear dead zones, and can put cameras, door controllers and intercoms on their own network segment so they don't share traffic with your production systems. As an authorized Lysora Technology partner, we install cloud-managed routers, PoE switches and access points, and we also install and support other networking systems.
Golf Simulator Installation
Keep your game sharp through the winter with an indoor golf simulator. We sell, install and support GolfIn and SimBooth only, from SimBooth Kits to custom GolfIn builds for homes and commercial bays, including an office games room. We laser-measure your room first, then assemble the enclosure and screen, mount the projector and IDRA II launch monitor, and calibrate the software so your shot data reads right on day one.
- Fully Insured & Certified
- 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
- Certified Living Wage Employer
- 1 Year Labour Warranty On All Services
- 1 Year To Lifetime Warranties On Products
- Certified & Trained on Every Brand We Install, In-House Team
Request a free on-site assessment or give us a call. We'll visit your property, talk through your needs and recommend the right setup, at no cost.
We design a system around your home or business and walk you through a clear, detailed estimate.
Our own technicians install and test everything, show you how it all works, and stay available for support long after.
Authorized Brands for Commercial Security in Waterloo
Tech offices, labs, Uptown retailers and Northfield Drive units get systems built from brands we’re an authorized partner for, installed by technicians certified and trained on them. We also install and support other systems.- Uniview cameras for entrances, labs, sales floors and loading areas. See security cameras in Waterloo.
- Ajax alarm systems with 24/7 monitoring, ready for verified response. See alarm systems in Waterloo.
- Hartmann Controls or Akuvox access control for onboarding and offboarding staff. See access control in Waterloo.
- Akuvox video intercoms for suite and building entrances. See video intercoms in Waterloo.
- Lysora networking, managed from one cloud dashboard. See networking.
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What Waterloo Customers Say
- ★★★★★
Josh and his team at JR Security are fast, friendly and professional! Highly recommend!
Chris S., Waterloo
Commercial Security Across Waterloo
The monitoring station receives the signal right away and contacts you or your keyholders. Waterloo Regional Police attend most intrusion alarms only once they’re verified, for example by video, audio or more than one sensor, so we design commercial systems to make that confirmation quick.
Cameras for security are common at entrances, sales floors, stockrooms, docks and parking areas. Keep them out of washrooms and change rooms, post signs letting people know cameras are in use, and follow your privacy obligations. We’ll recommend placement that covers the risks without overreaching.
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