Many homes around Port St. Joe and nearby Cape San Blas sit empty for part of the year, and owners want to know the property is secure while they’re away. TekPro installs security systems that alert you on your phone and report to a 24/7 monitoring center. We serve Gulf County from Panama City, about 40 miles northwest on US 98.

Getting Started

We start with a walk-through, or a phone call if that’s easier, to learn how you use the property, who needs codes and which doors matter most. Then you get a written plan and price before anything is installed.

Second Homes, Rentals and Storm Season

After Hurricane Michael, many owners rebuilt with better construction, and an alarm is a natural part of that. For homes that sit vacant, we recommend door and motion coverage, plus smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tied into monitoring. A cellular communicator with battery backup gives the system its best chance of staying online when power or internet goes down. Rental owners can give property managers and cleaners their own codes. For businesses downtown and along US 98, we set up opening and closing reports and after-hours alerts.

Port St. Joe Properties We Serve

• Vacation rental owners
• Downtown shops and restaurants
• Marinas and waterfront businesses
• Rebuilt and new construction projects

From Our Office to Port St. Joe

TekPro is based at 1609 Lisenby Avenue in Panama City, and we serve Port St. Joe and the rest of Gulf County from there. Port St. Joe is about 40 miles from our office. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and emergency service is available 24/7. TekPro’s Florida alarm contractor license, EF20002191, is held by Cole Connolly. For more about this service, see our security systems page, or go back to all of our services in Port St. Joe.

Glass-Break and Motion Coverage

Not every window needs its own sensor. Glass-break sensors listen for shattering glass across a room, and motion detectors cover hallways and open areas, which keeps the system simpler and the cost down.

Security features Port St. Joe customers ask for:

• Upgrades and takeovers of existing systems
• Door and window sensors
• Motion and glass-break detectors
• Keypads and touchscreen panels
• Alarm.com app control and alerts

Many Port St. Joe customers pair this with security cameras or 24/7 alarm monitoring.

What’s Usually Included

Most systems combine a control panel and keypad or touchscreen from Honeywell, DSC, Napco, Qolsys or 2GIG, door and window sensors, motion detectors, glass-break sensors, a siren and Alarm.com app control. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can tie in so they’re monitored too.

Upgrading an Older Alarm

If your alarm still reports over a phone line, it’s worth upgrading. Copper lines are being retired, and a system that depends on one can stop reporting. We can often keep your working sensors and replace the panel or communicator.

Common Questions

Will my alarm work if the power goes out during a storm?

Panels have backup batteries, and cellular communicators don’t depend on your internet. How long the system stays up depends on the battery and the outage.

Do you install alarms for businesses?

Yes. We install systems for shops, offices, warehouses and other commercial properties.

Can I check my Cape San Blas house from home?

Yes. With Alarm.com you can see whether it’s armed, get alerts and arm or disarm from your phone.

Let’s Talk About Your Project

Call (850) 329-8126 or request a free quote, and tell us about your Port St. Joe property. We’ll talk through what you need and give you a clear, written price.