Whether you're securing your family's home or keeping your business protected around the clock, we build systems around how you actually live and work.
Who We Protect
Home Security
Security systems should fit your life, not the other way around. We design and install home security systems around your property, your schedule, and your comfort level. No upselling. You get what you actually need, nothing more.
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Commercial Security
Locking up for the night doesn't make your business secure. We design and install commercial security systems that meet code, hold up to everyday use, and keep you informed around the clock.
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Anyone can sell you a security system. Not everyone will still be there when something goes wrong ten years later. We will be.
National companies sell accounts, close branches, and route you to out-of-state call centers. Lint Security has been here since 1985 and grew entirely on word of mouth.
From the first call to the final installation, every person you interact with is a Lint employee. Not a contractor. Not a call center. Someone who works here every day.
When your alarm goes off, our monitoring partner Criticom calls you right away. If you do not answer, they send police or fire. No app alert. A real person.
ADT and Vivint sell you a package over the phone. We come to your property first and build a system around what you actually need.
We hold a GA LVA license plus Access Control, and CCTV certifications. Every job is done by our own technicians.
Andrews sits along the Hiwassee River in a part of Western NC where properties are spread far apart. Some are close to town. A lot more are down dirt roads, up hollow roads, or backing right up against national forest land. That kind of distance from neighbors is one of the things people love about this area. It is also what makes security planning different here than it is in a suburb. When something goes wrong at a remote property, nobody is nearby to notice. Professional monitoring changes that. If an alarm triggers, Lint Security’s monitoring partner Criticom calls you within 10 seconds and dispatches police or fire if you do not answer, no matter how far back your property sits.
Cherokee County was hit hard by severe weather in 2024, and some properties in the area are still working through repairs or sitting vacant during rebuilding. Partially occupied and vacant properties are more vulnerable, and construction equipment and materials left on site draw theft. Whether your property is in that situation or fully settled, the starting point is the same: a free site survey where a Lint Security technician walks your property, looks at what is exposed, and puts together a quote based on what your specific place actually needs. No packages. No guessing.
Our Process
Tell us about your home or business. We'll ask a few quick questions to understand what you need before we schedule anything.
We come to you. Our licensed technician walks your property, identifies your vulnerabilities, and puts together a recommendation based on what they actually see.
You get a clear, itemized quote. No pressure, no hidden fees. We walk you through every line so you know exactly what you're getting and why.
Our certified technicians handle the full installation. Before we leave, we walk you through your system and make sure you know how to use it.
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Lint Security serves Andrews and all of Cherokee County, including Marble, Tomotla, and communities along the Hiwassee River and Valley River corridors. Just down the road, they also cover Murphy, the Cherokee County seat. Across the county line in Macon County, they serve Franklin, NC. Back across the Georgia state line, Hiawassee and Blairsville are both part of their regular service area. If you are unsure whether your address qualifies, call and ask.
What Our Customers Say
“They were very compassionate and made me feel so much better. They did several checks to make sure everything was working, and when I called with questions they were very patient. I recommended them to all my friends and family!”
“They give you the feeling of a family owned business that truly cares, while offering the same protection as the bigger companies. You will be blown away at the level of customer service and speedy response times. With them, you won’t be just another number.”
“Very professional and honest about what system would work and why. Reasonable prices! Whenever we’ve had questions or issues, they are quick to respond and fix the problem. Highly recommend!”
“Lint security has taken great care of me. They have been very accommodating to my needs. They are quick to answer a phone call and assist on anything I need done. Thank you Jase and Lint Security! You cannot go wrong with this company!!”
Security is a significant decision. Most people have questions before they're ready to call. Here are the ones we hear most.
See all FAQsWhen your alarm triggers, a signal is sent immediately to Criticom, our UL-listed central monitoring station. A trained operator contacts you within seconds to verify the alert. If they cannot reach you, or if there is a confirmed emergency, they dispatch police, fire, or EMS to your property right away. No action needed on your end. Criticom monitors your system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you are covered whether you are home, at work, or out of town.
Distance from Lint Security’s base does not affect how monitoring works. The alarm system communicates directly with the Criticom monitoring center through a cellular connection, not through Lint’s office. When an alarm triggers, Criticom handles the call and dispatch automatically, anywhere in the country. Lint Security’s role is the installation and equipment. Once the system is live, your professional monitoring runs 24 hours a day regardless of where you or Lint are located.
It can. Properties that border forest land often have longer and less visible perimeters, and the tree line can provide cover for someone approaching the back of a house or outbuilding. Motion-activated exterior cameras covering those blind spots, combined with door and window sensors on all entry points, are the typical starting point. The site survey is where this gets figured out. A technician walks the full property, including the back and sides, not just the front door, and identifies the specific exposure points before anything is recommended or quoted.
All Lint Security alarm systems include a battery backup that keeps the system running through power outages. Monitoring stays active, and the cellular communicator continues working independently of your home power. For extended outages common in mountain areas after ice storms or downed trees, the backup battery typically provides several hours of continued operation. If you want longer backup coverage, that is something to discuss during the site survey so the right equipment is specified from the start.
Right after closing, before you move in or start using the property regularly, is the best time. It is easier to run wiring, place sensors, and position cameras when the space is empty. It also means the property is protected from day one, which matters especially for vacation properties or homes in remote locations that may sit unoccupied for stretches early on. Reach out to schedule a site survey. Lint Security will come out, walk the property with you, and have a quote ready before you need to make any decisions.
We’ll come to you. A free site survey costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Let us assess your property and put together a plan that fits your needs.