CCTV Installation Guide

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02/07/25, 14:04

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CCTV Installation Guide

Scope of Works

Conduct on-site survey: agree camera positions, cable routes, recorder location and power points.
Supply or receive customer-bought kit; unpack, label and test each camera/NVR.
Drill external walls and soffits; fix brackets, weather grommets and run Cat-6 or coax cables to hub.
Terminate RJ45/BNC ends, mount cameras, align field of view and focus.
Fix or replace mains socket; install PoE switch or DVR/NVR, connect to router and pair mobile app.
Programme date/time, motion zones, privacy masks and user permissions; update firmware.
Demonstrate live-view, playback and alert settings; hand over passwords and quick-start sheet.
Tidy cabling, seal penetrations, remove packaging and record model/serial numbers for warranty.

Typical Cost (inc. VAT)

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call-out / minimum	60	100	Includes first 60 min survey or minor fix
Labour per hour	40	60	Two-person crew if roof ladder needed
Materials (4-cam PoE kit, cable, glands)	250	800	Wired kit from £250; mid-range £500–£650
Disposal (packaging, old kit)	0	30	WEEE recycling if removing legacy DVR
Extras (conduit, loft crawl, access tower)	0	200	Site-specific add-ons
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	500	1 100	Four-camera supply & fit, typical semi-detached

Time on Site

3 – 6 hours for a four-camera wired install. Additional time if: cameras positioned above two storeys (tower hire), long conduit runs, difficult loft access, or network troubleshooting extends setup.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

Are you NSI/SSAIB-approved and do you provide a completion certificate for insurance?
Will you supply Cat-6/UV-rated cable and weatherproof glands in the quoted price?
Is remote-view/app configuration included and demonstrated before sign-off?
How long is the parts and labour warranty, and who handles firmware updates?
What happens if a camera view is obstructed by planning-restricted angles—will you relocate at no extra fee?
Are ladder access, parking permits or congestion charges included up front?
Do you provide a written data-protection guide on GDPR/compliant signage and recording zones?

How to Avoid Surprises

Access & Parking: Reserve a driveway or kerb space near the router location for the van and ladder off-load.
Router & Wi-Fi: Have admin login handy and confirm spare Ethernet ports or mesh coverage beforehand.
Power Sockets: Check there’s a free, unswitched socket at the NVR position; agree cost if a spur is needed.
Loft Clearance: Clear insulation from walkways so installers can run cables safely.
Neighbours: Inform them of ladder work and camera angles to avoid privacy disputes.
After-care: Save a copy of passwords; schedule annual clean of lenses and firmware update reminders.