Best Security Systems for New Construction in 2025

ADT is our top choice with its 12 redundant monitoring centers, seamless integration with smart home products, and easily customizable packages.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
About our Methodology and Testing
Our home security team spent 10,000 hours researching security systems to identify 60 options worth testing.Then, we assessed each one based on key criteria for keeping a newly built home secure, including:
  • Smooth installation process, whether it’s professional or DIY.
  • Professional monitoring to keep your home safe at all times.
  • Smart home integrations that work well with your preferred smart ecosystem.
  • Pricing structure that minimizes upfront costs.
  • Customer service you can count on.
Using these factors, only five systems out of the 60 that we tested earned our recommendation.For a full breakdown of our testing process, you can read our methodology here.
10,000+ research hours
60+ systems tested
150+ simulated break-ins
40 systems reviewed
5 systems recommended
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Citations
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  2. City-Data.com. (2016). DOES NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION AFFECT CRIME RATE?
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