Updated: May 17, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1111 ESTATES DR, Aptos, CA, 95003
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First Alarm Construction
For three decades, First Alarm has provided security system solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Aptos and the surrounding areas. The company specializes in designing, installing, and monitoring fire alarms, burglar alarms, access control systems, and video surveillance. Their portfolio includes projects for homes, retail establishments, educational facilities, and large-scale commercial properties. First Alarm offers custom security system integration using advanced technology to meet site-specific requirements. The team handles all phases of project delivery, from initial assessment to ongoing monitoring and support after installation. With experience serving a wide range of property types and a focus on sophisticated alarm and surveillance systems, First Alarm has established itself as a provider of electronic security and life safety systems in central California.
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First Alarm Contact Information
Phone Number: (831) 476-1111
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Address: 1111 ESTATES DR, Aptos, CA 95003
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First Alarm Aptos
Quality
112
97th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
First Alarm has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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55 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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24 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that First Alarm has worked on at least
89.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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10 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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6 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that First Alarm mostly works on
commercial renovation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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13 projects
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< $5k |
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6 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $3,130. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Moving facp into the electrical room & adding notification
Valuation:
$116,827
Permit #:
FIRE2025-0040
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,958
Permit Type:
Fire alarm
Building Type:
N/A
This project shall include the replacement of an existing approved fire alarm system used for sprinkler monitoring. a smoke detector pull station cell communicator document box and horn shall be added to the new panel. all other existing devices are to remain
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FDFP-2023-0285
Status:
complete
Fee:
$369
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Insatll smoke detectors heat detectors pull station horn strobes and strobes. the alarm will communicate with the monitoring staton via cellular communication. (pa#202203301223)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202304186227
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fire alarm modification fire alarm panel upgrade and addition of cellular communicator
Valuation:
$8,830
Permit #:
FAP2025-00207
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,446
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement - modification to existing fire alarm system. addition an ansul
Valuation:
$1,955
Permit #:
FAP2025-00168
Status:
issued
Fee:
$657
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fresh express - addition 2 extension. horn strobes & cell communicator
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FIR25-0011
Status:
issued
Fee:
$630
Permit Type:
Fire alarm
Building Type:
N/A
See revision # scanned # fire alarm system addition - addition of (1) monitor module to monitor low battery on elevator revision # 1 - pvt - 08/20/2019 adding to scope of work: relocating eight devices and adding 4 notification devices to new spa area
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2018-00361
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,405
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Pc# 17-048023 construct (bldg #2) building: 3-story self-storage facilities totaling 32, 443 sq ft work to include: level 1 1) office 1000 sq ft 2) warehouse 1125 sq. ft (wine storage & lobby) level 2 & 3 3) self storage 30318 sq. ft
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021 038893 FE
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire alarm system
Building Type:
N/A
131 & 133 southwest blvd. fire alarm system upgrade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FD25-0095
Status:
final
Fee:
$222
Permit Type:
Fire alarm tenant...
Building Type:
N/A
First alarm will install complete fire alarm system the system will communicate using a cellular communicator to the monitoring system facu pull station heat and smoke detectors strobes & horn strobes
Valuation:
$11,000
Permit #:
202203301223
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
45 - school
Modify fire alarm addition radio communicator
Valuation:
$1,950
Permit #:
FIRE2025-0070
Status:
final
Fee:
$961
Permit Type:
Fire alarm
Building Type:
N/A
Communicator replacement for 43 45 47
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
F25-0056
Status:
final
Fee:
$355
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
631 martin ave. fire alarm upgrade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FD25-0094
Status:
final
Fee:
$222
Permit Type:
Fire alarm tenant...
Building Type:
N/A
Communicator & panel replacement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
F25-0055
Status:
final
Fee:
$507
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Communicator replacement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
F25-0054
Status:
final
Fee:
$355
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Communicator replacement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
F25-0040
Status:
final
Fee:
$206
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Communicator replacement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
F25-0031
Status:
issued
Fee:
$206
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fire alarm tenant improvement install (1) 10 zone expander 1 power supply 12 smoke detectors 7 strobes 10 horn strobes connect to watr flow valve switch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E201704274610
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New communicator
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
F25-0027
Status:
final
Fee:
$218
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Pc# 17-048023 install (n) fire alarm system for new const (bldg #1): 3-story with bsmnt self-storage facilities totaling 116, 858 sq ft
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021 038904 FE
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Fire alarm system
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 430530 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Low Voltage Systems, Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 302448 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Communication Equipment, Low Voltage Alarm Systems, Etc. |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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112
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | International Fidelity Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Arch Insurance Company |
399
Permits
- Building permit records show that First Alarm has worked on 399 permitted projects.
First Alarm Employees
JS
Jari Erving Saal
Sole Owner
JS
Jarl Erving Saal
Rmo/Ceo/Pres