Smart Security for a Historic Tulsa Home

The Challenge

A couple in Tulsa’s Historic Maple Ridge neighborhood had purchased a beautifully restored 1920s Craftsman bungalow — original oak millwork, leaded glass windows, handcrafted built-ins, and a wraparound porch with period-correct details. They loved the home, but it had zero security infrastructure. No alarm, no cameras, no sensors. The previous owners had relied on deadbolts and good luck for decades.

The new homeowners wanted full protection, but they had one non-negotiable requirement: no invasive drilling, no cutting into original woodwork, and no visible conduit or cable runs. The home was on the Tulsa Historic Preservation list, and the couple had spent over $80,000 on the restoration. Running wires through the plaster walls or mounting hardware with screws into the original trim was not an option. Two other security companies had visited the home and essentially told them it couldn’t be done without some compromise to the structure.

Our Solution

Witness Security took a different approach. We designed a fully wireless security system that provides complete perimeter and interior protection without a single hole drilled into any original surface. Every component communicates over encrypted wireless protocols, and all mounting uses conservation-grade adhesive strips that can be removed cleanly without damaging wood, plaster, or paint.

• 11 wireless door/window sensors — ultra-slim profile contacts on every exterior door and window, including the original double-hung sash windows with their uneven gaps
• 2 wireless motion detectors — placed in the main hallway and basement stairwell with pet immunity for the couple’s two cats
• 4 wireless outdoor cameras — mounted under the eave overhangs with stainless bracket clips (no screws into fascia), covering the front porch, driveway, back door, and detached garage
• 1 wireless video doorbell — a slim-profile unit mounted with a removable bracket on the original front door frame
• Smart touchscreen panel — countertop unit in the kitchen that serves as the central hub, requiring no wall mounting
• Full app control — arm/disarm, live camera feeds, sensor status, and alert history all accessible from both homeowners’ phones
• 24/7 professional monitoring — connected via cellular backup so the system works even if internet goes down

We completed the installation in about five hours. When we left, there was no visible evidence that a security system had been installed — every sensor blends with the trim color, and the cameras tuck neatly under the deep Craftsman eaves.

The Results

The homeowners finally have the protection they need without sacrificing a single detail of the home they worked so hard to restore. The system has been running for six months with flawless performance.

• 100% wireless — zero holes drilled, zero wires run, zero damage to any original surface
• Full perimeter coverage — all 11 entry points monitored with instant alerts
• Reliable connectivity — the encrypted wireless mesh maintains strong signal throughout the 2,400 sq ft home, including the basement
• Battery life averaging 3+ years per sensor — low-power design means minimal maintenance
• Seamless daily use — the couple arms and disarms via their phones and gets porch alerts when packages arrive

The homeowner told us: “Every other company said we’d have to accept some damage to the house. Witness Security figured out how to protect the home without touching it. That’s exactly what we needed.”