
Protect your Reston home with custom alarms, cameras, and fast local service you can trust.
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If you live in Reston, you already know how important it is to protect what you’ve built. Between busy neighborhoods, townhomes, single-family homes, and small businesses, every property has different security needs. At Shankles Optimum Security, we install custom alarm systems, security cameras, and smart security upgrades that help you keep an eye on your home or business from anywhere. Our goal is simple: give you real peace of mind with a system that works for your daily life.
We’re a family-owned, licensed and insured security company based in Middletown, MD, and we proudly serve customers in Reston, VA. With 10+ years of hands-on experience, we know how to design systems that are reliable, easy to use, and built around the way you live. Whether you want a full home security system, outdoor cameras with AI detection, life-safety devices, or 24/7 professional monitoring, we’ll walk you through it and make the process easy.
Reston is known for its planned communities, active neighborhoods, trails, shopping areas, and mix of modern homes and established properties. That means security is not one-size-fits-all here. Some homeowners want strong perimeter protection with door and window sensors. Others want video doorbells, driveway cameras, smart locks, garage control, and mobile app access. We help you choose the right setup without overselling anything you do not need.
We also work with homeowners who are upgrading older alarm systems, moving into a new house, or finishing a custom home. If you want your security system tied together with Z-Wave locks, smart lighting, MyQ garage hubs, smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, heat sensors, or flood protection, we can build a system that gives you layered coverage.
We provide complete security system installation services for homeowners and select small commercial properties. Every system is designed around your layout, concerns, and budget.
When you call, text, or email us, we aim to respond within about 5 minutes when possible. We can often schedule a same-day or next-available site visit in Reston. During that visit, we walk the property with you, talk through your concerns, and look at important details like entry points, camera views, wiring paths, internet coverage, and smart device goals.
For alarm systems, we count doors, windows, motions, and glass break locations, and we review life-safety options too. For camera systems, we evaluate placement carefully so we can hide wiring where possible and avoid unnecessary patching or paint repair. After the visit, we send a detailed estimate within 24 to 48 hours with parts, labor, tax, and clear product descriptions. Once approved, we complete the installation, activate your system, and train you so you feel confident using everything.
We know inviting someone to work on your home takes trust. That’s why we keep things professional from the first visit on. We show up prepared, walk you through the options clearly, and focus on what will actually protect your property. We wear shoe covers during walkthroughs, pay attention to the details, and build systems that are practical, dependable, and easy to manage from your phone or smart device.
We serve homeowners and small businesses across Reston, including areas near Reston Town Center, North Point, South Lakes, Lake Anne, Hunters Woods, and surrounding neighborhoods. No matter where you are in Reston, we can help you plan a security system that fits your home and your routine.
If you’re ready for alarm installation, security camera installation, or 24/7 monitoring in Reston, VA, call Shankles Optimum Security today at (227) 252-0200. We’re here to help protect your family, your home, and the assets you’ve worked hard to build.
Real feedback on reliable alarms, cameras, and service that helps families feel safe.
"Extremely happy with the effort and results from Shankles Optimum Security. Bruce was able to stand up a new system which included wiring and configuration of 8 new cameras in just a few days. He spent time tweaking the cameras to ensure we had the best results for our needs at the Mid-Town Laundromat. He also took time to train us using the app on our phones. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. We highly recommend."
"Bruce and SOS Systems were amazing to work with for my med spa. As a busy medical office, security is critical, and Bruce took the time to understand our needs and make us feel completely confident in our setup. Professional, kind, and reliable from start to finish. Our security alarm and cameras give me peace of mind. We truly appreciate the care and attention he provides and highly recommend SOS Systems!"
Call now for fast service, smart security, and peace of mind that lasts.