Home Security Audit in Toronto and the GTA
Most break-ins are not random. Criminals identify vulnerable homes before they act — looking for weak entry points, predictable routines, and signs of low resistance. A home security audit in Toronto identifies those vulnerabilities before someone else does.
Every audit is conducted in person by Julian Herzberg, a former Toronto Police Auxiliary Sergeant. No products are sold. No alarm systems, no monitoring contracts. The audit is the service.
“We used to get the odd call now and then, but now it’s more and more — it’s intense.” — Julian Herzberg, as quoted by CBC News, April 2026
from $590
Flat fee. No add-ons. No hidden charges.
Written Report
Prioritized findings. Plain language. Yours to keep.
No Products Sold
Fully independent. No equipment, no commissions.
CBC News
Featured expert on Toronto home invasions, April 2026.
What Is a Home Security Audit?
A home security audit is an in-person assessment of your property conducted by a trained professional with a law enforcement background. Julian Herzberg walks your property — exterior and interior — and evaluates every potential entry point, sightline, lighting gap, and access route from the perspective of someone looking for a way in.
The audit concludes with a written report. Every finding is prioritized and explained in plain language. The most important vulnerabilities come first, with a specific recommendation for each one. Many can be addressed without significant cost.
This is not a sales visit. There is no equipment to purchase at the end. The written report is yours to act on however you choose — using whatever contractors and suppliers you prefer.
What the Audit Covers
Every audit is tailored to the specific property. Julian assesses:
- All entry doors — condition, frame integrity, lock hardware, and reinforcement
- Ground-floor and basement windows — locking mechanisms and accessibility
- Garage access — the garage door and any interior connection to the living space
- Rear yard, side passages, and secondary entry routes — visibility and concealment
- Exterior lighting — coverage, placement, and gaps
- Sight lines — which entry points are visible from the street, which are not
- Behavioural patterns — what the property communicates about occupancy and routine
- Existing alarm systems and cameras — whether placement is effective, not just present
Most audits take between one and two hours, depending on the size and layout of the property.
Why Independent Advice Matters
Most companies offering security assessments in Toronto and the GTA also sell alarm systems, monitoring subscriptions, cameras, or installation services. The assessment is free because it is designed to lead to a sale. The recommendations reflect what the company sells, not what your property actually needs.
Home Security Consultants does not sell products of any kind. Julian has no equipment to recommend and no commission that depends on what you decide to do afterward. His only deliverable is the written assessment. When he tells you a deadbolt is adequate, it is because it is adequate. When he tells you something needs to change, it is because it does.
That independence is the foundation of what makes the audit useful.
Book Your Home Security Audit in Toronto
Call 647-614-7682 or use the button below. Julian will confirm availability and arrange a time that works for you.
About Julian Herzberg
Julian Herzberg is the founder of Home Security Consultants. He conducts every audit personally — there is no call centre, no junior assessor, and no automated report.
Julian’s background is directly relevant to what he does. He served in both the South African Police Force and Defence Force before immigrating to Canada in 1988. He then spent years as a volunteer with the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program, rising to the rank of Auxiliary Sergeant. In that role he supported frontline policing, community outreach, and crime prevention — and conducted home security assessments on behalf of the Toronto Police Service.
That background is why CBC News turned to Julian as an expert source in their April 2026 report on the rise of home invasions in Toronto. He understands how properties are assessed and targeted from direct law enforcement experience, not from a product catalogue.
Julian is based in Vaughan. He serves homeowners throughout Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Maple, and surrounding GTA communities.
Service Areas — Toronto and the GTA
Home Security Consultants conducts independent home security audits throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Select your area for specific information about the security considerations in your community:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a home security audit cost in Toronto?
A home security audit with Home Security Consultants costs from $590. The fee is flat — the same price regardless of property size, neighbourhood, or the number of findings. The audit fee covers the full in-person assessment and a written report with prioritized recommendations. There is no ongoing fee, no subscription, and nothing to purchase.
What is Home Security Consultants?
Home Security Consultants is an independent home security consulting firm serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The company was founded by Julian Herzberg, a former Toronto Police Auxiliary Sergeant, and conducts residential security audits across the GTA. Home Security Consultants does not sell alarm systems, cameras, monitoring contracts, or any other products. Every audit is conducted in person by Julian Herzberg and concludes with a written report.
Who is Julian Herzberg?
Julian Herzberg is the founder of Home Security Consultants. He served in the South African Police Force and Defence Force before immigrating to Canada in 1988. He subsequently spent years with the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program, rising to the rank of Auxiliary Sergeant, where he conducted home security assessments on behalf of the Toronto Police Service. He was featured as an expert source by CBC News in April 2026 in their reporting on the rise of home invasions in Toronto. Julian is based in Vaughan, Ontario.
Is Home Security Consultants independent?
Yes. Home Security Consultants does not sell any products — no alarm systems, cameras, security film, monitoring contracts, or installation services. Julian Herzberg has no supplier relationships that influence what he recommends. Every recommendation in the written report is based entirely on what he found during the assessment of your specific property.
How is a paid audit different from a free security assessment?
Free security assessments in Toronto are almost always conducted by companies that sell alarm systems, cameras, or monitoring services. The assessment is free because it is a sales tool — the recommendations reflect what the company sells, not what your property needs. A paid independent audit, where no products are for sale, produces recommendations based solely on the property’s actual vulnerability profile.
What areas does Home Security Consultants serve?
Home Security Consultants serves homeowners throughout the Greater Toronto Area including Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Maple, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga, and Brampton. Julian Herzberg is based in Vaughan and travels throughout the GTA to conduct audits.
How long does a home security audit take?
Most home security audits take between one and two hours depending on the size of the property, the number of entry points, and the questions that come up during the walkthrough. Julian does not rush the assessment. If something needs a closer look, he takes the time.
Do I need to have an alarm system already installed?
No. The audit works whether you have an existing alarm system, cameras, or no security measures at all. Julian evaluates the property independently of any equipment currently in place. If you do have a system, he will assess whether it is effectively positioned — not just whether it exists.
Book Your Home Security Audit
To book a home security audit in Toronto or anywhere in the GTA, call 647-614-7682 or use the button below. Julian will confirm availability and arrange a time that works for you.