About Home Security Consultants
Home Security Consultants provides independent home security audits throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Every audit is conducted in person by Julian Herzberg — a home security consultant in Toronto and former Toronto Police Auxiliary Sergeant. No products are sold at Home Security Consultants. No sales pressure, no upsells. The written report is the only deliverable.
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Why Work with a Home Security Consultant in Toronto?
Most homeowners believe their home is secure. In many cases, that belief is based on what they can see from the inside — locked doors, a camera at the front entrance, a lawn sign from an alarm company. What they cannot easily see is how their property looks from the outside to someone assessing it as a potential target.
Home Security Consultants was founded to address that gap. The company provides independent, professional home security audits that evaluate properties the way a potential intruder would — looking for the entry points, sightlines, lighting gaps, and behavioral patterns that make a home appear lower-risk than its neighbors.
The company does not sell alarm systems, cameras, monitoring contracts, or any other products. That independence is what makes the advice useful. Recommendations are based entirely on what Julian finds during the assessment — not on a product catalogue or a sales target.
About Julian Herzberg
Julian Herzberg is the founder of Home Security Consultants. He conducts every audit personally. His background is directly relevant to the work he does.
Law enforcement background
Julian began his career in public safety serving in both the South African Police Force and Defence Force, where he gained direct experience in crime prevention, risk assessment, and operational security. After immigrating to Canada in 1988, he continued that commitment through years of service with the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program, rising to the rank of Auxiliary Sergeant.
In that role, Julian supported frontline policing operations, community outreach, and crime prevention initiatives — and conducted home security assessments on behalf of the Toronto Police Service. That experience — walking properties with the eye of a law enforcement professional — is the direct foundation of the audit methodology he applies today.
CBC News recognition
In April 2026, CBC News featured Julian as an expert source in their reporting on the rise of home invasions in Toronto. The article, written by CBC journalists Nicole Brockbank and Angelina King, drew on Toronto Police data showing home invasion victims had reached a ten-year high. Julian was interviewed for both the written article and the accompanying video segment, speaking to how properties are assessed and targeted, and what homeowners can do about it.
That coverage reflects the unusual combination Julian brings — real law enforcement experience applied to residential security assessment, with no product sales agenda.
His approach
Julian’s audits go beyond standard checklists. He assesses properties from the outside in — identifying the specific entry points, access routes, and visibility gaps that would be noted by someone evaluating the property as a potential target. He then translates those findings into a prioritized written report in plain language, with practical recommendations that homeowners can act on immediately.
His work is particularly valued by families who have had a nearby incident and want to understand their own exposure, new homeowners who want a baseline assessment before making changes, and homeowners with existing alarm systems who are not confident the coverage addresses the most significant vulnerabilities.
A Different Approach to Home Security
Most security companies focus on detection and response — identifying that an intrusion has occurred or is in progress, and alerting the homeowner or a monitoring centre. That is useful. But it addresses the problem after the decision to target a property has already been made.
Home Security Consultants works earlier in the sequence. The goal is to make a property a less attractive target in the first place — so the decision is never made. That means looking at what a property communicates from the street, where the low-resistance access routes are, and what behavioral patterns are visible from outside.
Most homeowners who go through an audit identify at least one vulnerability they genuinely did not know existed. That awareness — grounded in how properties are actually evaluated by people looking for an easy target — is what the service provides.
What the Audit Produces
Every audit concludes with a written report. The report is prioritized — the most significant findings first, with a specific recommendation for each one. Every recommendation is explained: what the vulnerability is, why it matters, and what needs to change.
The report is yours to keep and share. Many clients pass it to a locksmith or contractor to get quotes on the recommended work. Because the recommendations come from an independent consultant with no supplier relationships, you can take them to any supplier you choose.
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Call 647-614-7682 or use the button below. Julian will confirm availability and arrange a time that works for you.
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Home Security Consultants conducts independent home security audits throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Julian is based in Vaughan and serves homeowners across the region.
Service areas include Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga, Brampton, and Maple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Julian Herzberg sell security equipment?
No. Home Security Consultants does not sell any products — no alarm systems, cameras, security film, monitoring contracts, or installation services. Julian has no supplier relationships that influence what he recommends. The written report is the only deliverable.
What are Julian Herzberg’s qualifications?
Julian served in the South African Police Force and Defence Force before immigrating to Canada in 1988. He then spent years with the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program, rising to the rank of Auxiliary Sergeant, conducting 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.
How much does a home security audit cost?
A home security audit 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.
Who does Julian work with?
Julian works with homeowners throughout the GTA — families concerned about a nearby incident, people who have recently purchased a property and want a baseline assessment, homeowners with existing alarm systems who are not confident the coverage addresses the most significant entry points, and landlords who want a documented security assessment of a rental property before a new tenancy begins.
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.
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