CCTV packages & prices
What CCTV really costs,
and why.
Honest guidance on what professional CCTV installation costs in the West Midlands, what moves the number, and what a cheap quote usually leaves out. Then a fixed price from a free survey — no surprises.
Pricing explained
The price is the system, not the sticker.
Two quotes for 'four cameras' can differ by hundreds of pounds and be nothing alike. One is 1080p, infrared, wireless, with alerts every time a leaf moves. The other is 4K, colour at night, PoE with local recording, AI detection and a proper app. We only install the second kind — and we explain the price line by line.
Book a free survey and you'll get a fixed written quote for your property, with the camera schedule attached.
What affects the price
Eight things that move the number.
Typical systems
Three starting points.
Home starter
3–4 cameras covering front, drive and rear. 4K, colour night vision on the approach, app viewing.
Home complete
5–6 cameras plus video doorbell. Full perimeter, AI alerts, extended storage.
Commercial
8+ cameras designed for the operation — bays, tills, entrances, car park, with retention to policy.
No surprises. Fixed quotes.
Questions
Good to know.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
A guide, yes. A fixed price needs a survey — cable runs, wall construction and camera positions all change the number, and we'd rather quote once and correctly.
Are there monthly fees?
No monthly fees for viewing your own cameras on the app. Optional maintenance plans are available separately.
Is 4K worth the extra over 1080p?
For identifying a face or a number plate at typical distances, yes. 1080p often gives you a shape, not a person.
What do cheap CCTV quotes leave out?
Usually: colour night vision, local recording, AI detection, concealed cabling, compliant signage for businesses, and anyone to call when it stops working.