Home and Business Security in Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley
The Face of Security in the Coachella Valley Since 1991
Desert Alarm is the longest-serving independent owner-operated security company located in the heart of Palm Desert. No AI agents, no wait times, just reliable security you can put a face to.
Open 365 days a year — nights, weekends & holidays. We never close.
ACO #4296 · PPO #120688 · CSLB C-10 · CSLB C-7
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Alarm Response
24/7 Alarm Response: The Peace of Mind You’re Looking For
Desert Alarm is the only security company in the Valley that combines 24/7 alarm monitoring with a dedicated patrol fleet. This is local service at its best: convenient, responsive, and personalized to you.
- On-Site Verification: We dispatch our own patrol team immediately to your property to thoroughly inspect the perimeter.
- Real-Time Updates & Media: We will document the scene, take photos, and can even FaceTime you directly so you can see your property in real time.
- Emergency Resolution: If you are out of town and we discover an issue—such as a broken window—our team will secure the property immediately and contact the local authorities on your behalf.
Residential
Residential security and home automation
Desert Alarm is available to assist you with all your home security and automation needs. Same day installation available 7 days a week. We never close!
Home Security
Professionally installed alarm systems with door and window sensors, motion detection, and 24/7 local monitoring.
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Home Automation
Smart locks, lighting, thermostats, and cameras — control your whole home right from your phone.
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Surveillance & Cameras
With Desert Alarm, the same local team designs your system, installs it, and comes back when you need service.
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Insurance Compliance & Safety Devices
Desert Alarm installs what your policy requires and sends the documentation straight to your insurer to make the process easier than ever.
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Business security and fire safety systems
Your local independent contractor serving the Coachella Valley since 1991, NFPA-licensed and insured. From intrusion detection to 24/7 fire and alarm response, we handle it all in house and stand behind every promise.
Intrusion Detection
Commercial-grade alarms and sensors that detect and deter break-ins, monitored locally around the clock.
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Fire & Life Safety
A full commercial fire division — design, installation, inspection, and monitoring, all handled in house.
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Access Control
Keyless entry, door controllers, and audit trails to manage exactly who goes where.
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Video Security
HD cameras with smart alerts and remote viewing — watch your business from anywhere, anytime.
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Immediate installation
If It Secures Your Home and Saves Lives, We Install It!
Same-Day Installations Available!
About us
Hello, My Name Is Chris Madain.
For over 35 years, Desert Alarm has protected more homes and businesses in the Coachella Valley than anyone else. With over $1 billion in assets protected, your security and safety is our number one priority.
- Longest-serving independently-owned security company in Palm Desert
- In-house alarm monitoring plus our own roving patrol fleet
- Licensed & insured: ACO #4296 · PPO #120688 · CSLB C-10 · CSLB C-7
Customer review
We Guarantee a 5-Star Experience
"We rely on Desert Alarm to protect our dealership, Crystal Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, around the clock. Their team is professional, responsive, and dependable, and I have real peace of mind knowing we're covered. I recommend them to any business or property owner."
"They actually answer the phone. When our alarm went off at 2am, a real person from Desert Alarm called us within a minute and had patrol on the way."
"We switched from a national company and the difference is night and day. Local techs, no contracts thrown at us, and the patrol drive-bys give us real peace of mind."
"Our retail store has used Desert Alarm for years. Fast install, reliable monitoring, and they know our building by name. Highly recommend."
Service area
Local to the Coachella Valley Since 1991
Desert Alarm protects homes and businesses across the Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to Mecca, Yucca Valley to 29 Palms, and Banning-Beaumont to Temecula. We are centrally located and available on short notice. Call today and see for yourself — we guarantee service in 24 hours or less!
- Cathedral City
- Coachella
- Desert Hot Springs
- Indian Wells
- Indio
- La Quinta
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Rancho Mirage
- Thousand Palms
- …and others
Protecting the Coachella Valley Since 1991
Call today — we never close. No call centers, no runaround.
Open 365 days a year — nights, weekends & holidays. We never close.