Physical Security Systems
CCTV Installation: Survey, Mounting, Handover
We handle CCTV installation from survey to handover. Mounting follows a floor plan with mapped fields of view, with proper cable routing, recorder configuration and secure remote access. You receive a position map, written access instructions and the credentials, handed over securely at the end of the job.
Who it is for
- Companies that already know what they want and need it implemented properly
- Sites that are expanding and need points added to an existing system
- New fit outs, where cabling can go in before the ceilings are closed
- Anyone who wants the installation handed over documented, not just working
When we are NOT the right choice
- If you only want equipment bought elsewhere mounted, with no design
- If there is no site access for a survey before the proposal
- If the cheapest possible outcome is the only criterion
PROCESS
The process
Indicative times from signature of the proposal, subject to hardware availability. Every project is shaped to the size and the needs of the client.
01Site survey
We record the points that need covering, the cable routes and the position of the rack or recorder.Time: 2-5 working daysDeliverable: Floor plan with positions and fields of view
02Proposal with two options
Two alternatives with their trade-offs, so you choose with the full cost picture in front of you.Time: 3-7 working days after the surveyDeliverable: Itemised proposal for hardware and labour
03Cabling and mounting
Routing, mounting, termination and labelling. Cameras are placed on a separate VLAN during configuration.Time: 2-4 days on site for 8-16 camerasDeliverable: Installed and configured system
04Testing and handover
We check every field of view, configure recording and train the administrator. Credentials are handed over securely.Time: On completionDeliverable: Handover protocol and mobile access instructions
What is included
- Survey and floor plan with fields of view
- Cable routing and termination
- Camera mounting and alignment
- Recorder and retention configuration
- Placement on a separate VLAN
- Training, documentation and a workmanship warranty
What is not included
- Building work and redecoration after installation
- Electrical installation beyond powering the equipment
- Connection to a third party alarm receiving centre, unless agreed separately
- Monthly internet or mobile data subscription
Technology and equipment
- Dahua (DHCA certified)
- Hikvision (HCSA certified)
- PoE switching
- Structured cabling
Partnerships and certifications
From practice
The most expensive moment in a camera installation is the second attempt. When mounting happens without a design, the mistake only shows once the cable is already run: the camera looks at the wrong spot, or the sun blinds it at a particular hour.
So we map the fields of view onto the plan before anyone drills. On new fit outs we push for the cabling to go in before the ceilings close, even when the cameras themselves are fitted later.
Prerequisites
- Access to the site for the survey, and floor plans if they exist
- Mains power at the equipment positions
- A stable internet connection wherever remote access is required
- A named decision maker on your side for the project
Cost
Every project is quoted after a site survey, with hardware and labour listed separately. There is no price list, because two sites with the same number of points can differ substantially in cost.
We do not publish a price list. Every proposal follows a site survey and separates hardware from labour.
What moves the cost
- Number of points and cable run lengths
- Mounting height and access difficulty
- Whether the site is operating during the work
- Whether out of hours work is required
Frequently asked questions
How long does the installation take?
Can you work without shutting the business down?
What do we get at the end?
NEXT STEP
Book the survey before the install
See where the cameras need to go before deciding how many you need.
GET IN TOUCH
Tell us what you need
Four fields. An engineer replies, not a sales desk.