Home CCTV
Typical Cost of Home CCTV System may not be as expensive or as complex to install as you may imagine. There are a range of systems out there which can cost from as little as £50 to upwards of £1000, the reason for requiring CCTV combined with if it is to be installed to your own home or to a warehouse, shop or office will depict the level and cost of the CCTV installation.
With the advances in technology over the last few years, there is a much greater choice as to the type of CCTV that could be installed, previously customers were limited to a large camera wired to a VHS video recorded, not only was this a bulky and unsightly setup, it also presented problems such as picture quality, ease of movement through the recorded footage and reliability.
Much more common is to utilise one of two main setups, these are:
Wireless CCTV Camera
The wireless option enables a camera to be located at any convenient location, free from extensive wiring which can be tampered and be rendered useless. The CCTV image is sent via wireless technology to a destination of your choice. Most popular is to have a receiver which will convert the information and download it straight onto your home PC, many have the option to be able to sign into your CCTV camera through any PC, enabling you to check the camera when you are away from home or on the move. This also means you can use the camera for a range of uses, within the workplace this can be an ideal method of monitoring a bank or restricted area within your own organisation. The cost of such an installation will typically be in the region of £99 - £300 depending on the make and capabilities of the camera, however for a camera to act as security within the home an option costing £99 would be ideal.
Wired CCTV Installations
A wired CCTV installation can have a number of benefits over the wireless system, the actual camera quality that can be used in a wired installation are often more comprehensive and have a much greater range of functions, additionally they can be re-positioned remotely, therefore when monitoring the camera it is possible to follow a suspect or zoom in. A wired option also reduces the risk of loosing signal and missing vital evidence or footage. The camera will be connected to a PC or DVD writer, this means the information can be quickly accessed and downloaded effectively.
A typical cost of a wire system will be from £99 upwards, however unlike wireless systems, the cost of the camera can vary considerable with a good quality reliable camera costing upwards of £200, infrared options will increase the price. The wired system can also be accessed remotely, enabling you to access your footage from anywhere with an Internet connection.
For a typical office incorporating 4 wired cameras, a budget of £800 - £1400 should be made, this would include all installation costs and be fully installed in around 3 hours.
Whatever your reason for CCTV the range of cameras and options out there will ensure your needs are met effectively. There are systems for all budgets, you may even find a system for under £50, however it is always advisable to seek the correct specification for the job. Purchasing from the Internet will provide greater savings and choices than from a mail order or specialist store.