CCTV Installation in London for Homes and Businesses

The cost depends on how many cameras you need, the type of camera, the recorder and hard drive size, the length of the cable runs and how easy it is to route cables through the building. We provide a written quotation once we understand the property, so you can see exactly what is included before any work starts.

Most houses need a camera on each entrance and one covering the driveway, garden or side access. Businesses usually need cameras on entrances, tills or reception, stock areas and parking. We recommend a number after looking at the layout, so you are not paying for cameras that add little.

For permanent installations, wired IP cameras powered over the network cable (PoE) are generally the most reliable choice, because they do not depend on Wi-Fi signal strength or batteries. Wireless and battery cameras can suit places where running a cable is not practical.

Yes. Most modern recorders and cameras work with the manufacturer’s app, so you can view live and recorded footage on a phone or tablet. The property needs a working internet connection. We set up the app during the installation and show you how to use it.

It depends on the number of cameras, their resolution, whether they record all the time or only on motion, and the size of the hard drive. We size the storage to the number of days you want to keep, and the recorder overwrites the oldest footage automatically.

Yes, you can use CCTV to protect your home. If a fixed camera captures images or audio beyond your property boundary, such as a pavement or a neighbour’s garden, data protection law applies to that recording. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) publishes guidance for people using domestic CCTV.

Yes. In flats and leasehold buildings you may need permission from the freeholder or managing agent before fixing cameras to external walls or communal areas, so it is worth checking first. Landlords should also consider the privacy of their tenants.

Yes. We can find faults on existing systems, replace failed cameras, recorders or hard drives, add cameras where the equipment is compatible, and upgrade older analogue systems to higher-resolution IP cameras.

Both support 1 Gb/s networks over runs of up to 100 metres. Cat6 supports 10 Gb/s only over shorter distances (up to about 55 metres), while Cat6A supports 10 Gb/s over the full 100 metres and is better shielded against interference. Cat6A is the safer choice for new office cabling.