Camera installation
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Scope of Works
• Survey property and agree camera positions
• Install cameras and brackets on walls, soffits or ceilings
• Run power and network cables (PoE or mains) through walls, loft or trunking with electrical isolation and PPE
• Connect to NVR/DVR or cloud service and configure recording, motion zones and retention
• Test image quality, night vision, remote access and record test footage
• Seal and make good penetrations, label cables and demonstrate basic operation
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £80 | £120 | First 30 min on site |
Labour per hour | £45 | £85 | Engineer rate; two-person team higher |
Materials | £30 | £300 | Camera, cabling and connectors; wireless kits cheaper, IP cameras cost more |
Disposal | £0 | £40 | Old equipment disposal if required |
Extras (e.g. scaffolding) | £0 | £400 | Scaffold or MEWP for high or difficult access |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £220 | £900 | Typical wired 2–4 camera installs up to larger multi‑camera systems |
Time on Site
Most domestic installs take 2–5 hours on site; a single internal camera can be 1–2 hours while a 2–4 camera wired system is typically 3–6 hours. Factors that extend time include difficult access, chasing cables in walls, loft work, running new power and needing scaffold or a two‑person team.
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• Do you install PoE systems or separate power supplies and what are the pros and cons for my property
• Can you show examples of similar installs and provide references
• Will you need scaffold or a MEWP and how will you manage safe working at height
• How is footage stored, what retention do you recommend and how do you handle GDPR/privacy concerns
• What warranty covers cameras, cabling and labour and what is included in post-install support
• Can you demonstrate remote access and provide basic training at handover
How to Avoid Surprises
• Ensure clear access to mounting points inside and outside
• Confirm power supply location and internet broadband for remote viewing
• Check landlord, freeholder or estate permission for external cameras
• Allow off-street parking close to property for van and equipment
• Keep pets and children away during drilling and ladder work
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