CCTV installation cost

If you’re pricing up CCTV, you’ll usually want two things fast: a realistic budget and what actually affects the final price. This guide breaks down typical CCTV installation costs (+VAT), what’s included, and a few worked examples — based on the type of systems we install across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Typical CCTV installation costs (+VAT)
(Guideline ranges — final pricing depends on layout, cable runs, access, and storage requirements.)

• Home (2–4 cameras): £950–£2,250 +VAT

• Small business (4–8 cameras): £1,650–£4,250 +VAT

• Larger sites / multi-building / high camera counts: from £4,500 +VAT

What’s usually included in those ranges

• Site survey (remote or on-site depending on job)

• Cameras + brackets + power supplies (where required)

• Recorder/NVR/DVR + hard drive sized to your retention needs

• Cabling/trunking where needed (wired systems)

• App setup + remote viewing

• Basic commissioning, handover, and user guidance

Fast way to get an exact price:
Send us (1) number of cameras, (2) property type, (3) whether you want 14 or 30 days recording, and we’ll quote accurately.

These are the main drivers that move a quote up or down:

1) Number of cameras

More cameras usually means more cable, more time, larger recording capacity, and a bigger recorder.

2) Camera type and performance

• Standard fixed cameras vs turret/dome vs bullet
• Resolution (e.g., 4MP/8MP) and image quality
• Night performance (IR vs colour night vision)
• Specialist cameras (ANPR, panoramic, thermal)

3) Storage and retention (how many days you want to keep footage)
14 days vs 30 days makes a real difference to hard drive sizing.

4) Wiring complexity

• Longer cable runs
• Solid walls / awkward routes / listed buildings
• Multiple floors / outbuildings / detached garages
• External trunking vs hidden cable routes

5) Access requirements

• Working at height, fragile roofs, restricted access areas
• Need for specialist equipment (ladders vs towers vs MEWP)

6) Integration and add-ons

• Linking to intruder alarm, access control, analytics, notifications
• Monitors, additional viewing stations, smart doorbells/intercom integration

Usually not, once you price it properly.

Most “wireless” CCTV still needs power at each camera (unless it’s battery-powered). Battery systems can be convenient, but they often mean:

• recharging/maintenance,

• weaker performance in winter,

• and less reliable recording for security-critical use.

For most homes and businesses, a wired system is still the best mix of reliability, quality, and long-term value.

Analogue (HD-over-coax) can be cost-effective for simple installs.
IP systems are more flexible and usually higher-performance (and often better for expansion).

Typical comparison:

• Analogue: lower equipment cost, great for straightforward installs

• IP: higher upfront, better image detail, easier scaling, more features

These are examples to help you budget. Your final price depends on cable routes, access, storage days, and camera spec.

Example 1: 4-camera analogue system (typical home / small unit)

Estimated total: £995–£1,395 +VAT
Includes:

• 4 cameras (HD analogue)

• DVR + hard drive (size based on 14–30 days)

• Cabling/trunking (typical routes)

• Setup + remote viewing + handover

Most suitable for: straightforward installs where budget matters and you want a solid, reliable system.

Example 2: 4-camera IP system (higher detail, better night performance)

Estimated total: £1,495–£2,495 +VAT
Includes:

• 4 IP cameras (typically higher resolution)

• NVR + hard drive sized for your retention

• PoE switch/injectors if required

• Network configuration + app setup

• Commissioning + handover

Most suitable for: customers who want clearer identification, better analytics options, and easier expansion.

Most CCTV systems don’t have big monthly costs unless you choose optional services.

Typical ongoing costs (+VAT):

• Maintenance / health checks: from £65–£250 per year +VAT (depends on system size)

• Hard drive replacement (every few years): varies by capacity and usage

• Monitoring/response: optional (depends on setup and provider)

• Internet/broadband: only relevant for remote viewing / cloud features

(If you want, we can include a maintenance option in your quote so you’ve got a simple yearly figure.)

Property style and layout affects cost — and locally we often see:

• terraced houses with tricky cable routes,

• detached homes with garages/outbuildings,

• small retail units needing front-of-house + stock room coverage,

• warehouses needing height access and longer runs.

If you’re in Hull / Beverley / Cottingham / Hessle / Anlaby / Willerby / East Yorkshire, we can normally quote quickly from a few details — and survey where needed.

• Professional installation and tidy cabling routes (where possible)

• Honest advice: we’ll tell you if you don’t need the expensive option

• Clear handover and app setup

• Ongoing support available (maintenance options)

To quote accurately, we just need:

• Number of cameras (roughly)

• Home or business

• 14 or 30 days recording

• Any outbuildings / height access