Physical Security Systems
IP CCTV & Video Surveillance
We design and install IP CCTV as a network rather than as an electrical installation. We calculate resolution, frame rate and retention days, which is what actually determines storage, and we size the PoE budget of the switch. Cameras sit on a separate VLAN and are never exposed directly to the internet.
Who it is for
- Sites with a warehouse or production floor, where coverage has to reach beyond the offices
- Companies running several facilities that want one consistent way to view them
- Operations that already have a network and want cameras placed correctly inside it
- Anyone with a system that records but whose footage turns out to be useless when needed
When we are NOT the right choice
- If you want the cheapest possible install with no survey and no design
- If a single camera at a residential address is what you need
- If retention days and storage sizing are not open for discussion
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.
01Survey and field of view mapping
We walk the site and draw the field of view of every camera onto a floor plan, recording cable routes, rack position and power points.Time: 2-5 working daysDeliverable: Floor plan with camera positions and fields of view
02Sizing
We set resolution and frame rate per camera and calculate the real storage needed for your retention days. The PoE budget of the switch is calculated at the same time.Time: Alongside the designDeliverable: Storage and retention calculation
03Two costed options
We present at least two alternatives with the trade-offs of each. We do not sell packaged solutions.Time: 3-7 working days after the surveyDeliverable: Itemised proposal separating hardware and labour
04Installation and configuration
Mounting, cabling, recorder configuration, and cameras placed on a separate VLAN with no direct exposure to the internet.Time: 2-4 days on site for 8-16 camerasDeliverable: Configured recorder and secure remote access
05Handover and training
We hand over a protocol of what was installed, the credentials securely, and train your administrator. The infrastructure belongs to you.Time: On completionDeliverable: Position map and mobile access instructions
| What is included | What is not included |
|---|---|
| Survey with field of view mapping per camera | Building work and redecoration after installation |
| Resolution, frame rate and retention day calculation | Electrical installation beyond powering the equipment |
| Storage sizing and PoE budget | Connection to a third party alarm receiving centre, unless agreed separately |
| Separate VLAN for the camera network | Monthly internet or mobile data subscription |
| Recorder configuration and secure remote access | |
| Administrator training and a workmanship warranty |
Technology and equipment
- Dahua (DHCA certified)
- Hikvision (HCSA certified)
- NVR / VMS
- PoE switching
- MikroTik
- Ubiquiti
- Omada / TP-Link
Partnerships and certifications
From practice
The most common thing we find on an existing site is a system that records perfectly well but whose footage is useless when it is actually requested: the resolution does not allow identification at the point that matters, retention is shorter than the owner believes, and the recorder is reachable from the internet.
That is why we start from the floor plan and the field of view of each camera, not from a camera count. The count is the output of the coverage requirement, not the input.
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 cameras and the type of each
- Retention days, which drive the storage requirement
- Cable route difficulty and mounting height
- Whether the switch needs upgrading for the PoE budget
Frequently asked questions
How many days of footage should we keep?
Why do the cameras go on a separate VLAN?
Can we view the cameras from a phone?
Do you work outside Athens?
NEXT STEP
Book a survey for your camera system
An engineer maps the fields of view onto your floor plan and hands you a proposal with hardware and labour listed separately.
GET IN TOUCH
Tell us what you need
Four fields. An engineer replies, not a sales desk.