Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Security Partner in Norfolk, VA
Johns Brothers Security was founded in 1974 with a commitment to providing accessible, high-quality security solutions for residential and commercial clients. Our company originated in Norfolk, Virginia, where we began offering security systems as an extension of our family's long-standing HVAC and fuel-oil business. Over five decades, we've grown into one of Virginia and North Carolina's leading privately owned security providers while maintaining our core values of fair pricing and exceptional customer service. Our team of certified professionals specializes in designing, installing, and monitoring advanced security technologies including intrusion detection, fire protection, video surveillance, access control, and smart home automation systems.We pride ourselves on treating every customer as an individual, not an account number, and have built our reputation through consistent innovation, patented technologies like our Smash and Crash protection, and 24/7 UL-certified monitoring. With offices across Virginia and North Carolina, we combine local expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver customized security solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Residential Security
Commercial Security
Access Control
Fire Protection
Video Surveillance
Smart Home Automation
Intrusion Detection
24/7 Monitoring
Security Installation
System Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of security industry expertise serving Virginia and North Carolina
- UL-certified 24/7 monitoring center for guaranteed emergency response
- Patented Smash and Crash protection technology for enhanced security
- Locally owned with multiple regional offices for rapid service response
- Customized solutions integrating intrusion detection, fire protection, and automation
Associations and certifications
- UL
Services
Residential Security
Our residential security systems combine intrusion detection, video surveillance, and smart home automation. Features include patented Smash and Crash protection, mobile app control, keyless entry, and 24/7 monitoring. Systems automatically store triggered video events and provide real-time alerts to homeowners.
Commercial Security
Custom commercial security solutions featuring intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance systems. Our business clients receive centralized management through a single app, with capabilities for multi-location monitoring, user code assignment, and activity tracking across all facilities.
Access Control
Advanced access control systems allow remote management of business entry points. Features include secure door locking/unlocking, user code assignment, activity monitoring, and integration with other security systems through a unified mobile platform for single or multi-location businesses.
Fire Protection
UL-approved commercial fire protection systems with real-time monitoring and instant alerts. Our solutions include smoke detectors, heat sensors, and emergency notification systems that integrate with building safety protocols and local emergency services for rapid response.
Video Surveillance
Comprehensive video surveillance solutions with live-streaming capabilities to smartphones. Systems include high-definition cameras, motion detection, night vision, and cloud storage for triggered events, with optional AI analytics for person and vehicle detection.
People
Woody Parsons
President
With over 25 years of leadership experience, Woody Parsons has guided Johns Brothers Security since its acquisition in 1996. He brings deep industry expertise and a customer-first approach that has driven the company's growth into one of Virginia's leading security providers.
Questions
What areas does Johns Brothers Security Security serve?
We serve Virginia and North Eastern North Carolina, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Richmond suburbs, Emporia, Cape Charles, Kitty Hawk, and Lynchburg.
What security packages are available for homeowners?
We offer three residential packages: Premium (full protection with video analytics), Smart (home automation features), and Interactive (affordable wireless security with cellular communication).
Do you provide commercial security solutions?
Yes, we offer customized commercial security systems including intrusion detection, access control, fire protection, and video surveillance for businesses of all sizes.
What makes your security systems unique?
Our systems feature patented Smash and Crash protection, mobile app integration, and 24/7 UL-certified monitoring with real-time alerts and remote access.
Are financing options available for security systems?
Currently we don't offer financing options, but we provide multiple package tiers to accommodate different budgets while maintaining high security standards.
What emergency response capabilities do you offer?
Our 24/7 UL-certified monitoring center provides immediate response coordination for break-ins, fires, and other emergencies with guaranteed rapid response times.
