Where’s the job?

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

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