A good camera system isn't a box of cameras. It's the right cameras, in the right places, recording reliably, and easy to check from your phone. We plan it around your building and how you use it.
From the first walk-through to the final test, one person handles the whole job.
We walk the property, note entrances, blind spots, lighting and cable routes, then give you a layout showing what each camera will see.
Clean, labeled cable runs, secure mounting and weatherproofing where needed, so the system is neat and built to last.
A recorder sized for your cameras and how long you want to keep footage, set up with sensible recording rules.
Live view and playback on your phone or computer, with motion alerts tuned so you only hear about what matters.
Already have cameras that are blurry, offline or missing coverage? We can assess what you have and improve it.
We show you how to find and export footage, and leave you with a simple summary of how your system is set up.
Different places call for different cameras. Here's how the common types compare.
| Type | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Dome | Indoor areas, lobbies, shops, entryways | Discreet and harder to tamper with. The tinted dome hides which way it's pointing. |
| Bullet | Outdoor walls, parking lots, long views | Visible, which deters people, and it suits longer distances. |
| Turret | Eaves, ceilings, general-purpose coverage | Less glare from night-vision lights than domes behind glass or tint. |
| PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) | Large yards, lots, warehouses | One camera can cover a wide area and zoom in, but it can only look one way at a time. |
| Specialty | Plates, doors, low light | Narrow-lens or low-light cameras for one specific job, such as capturing license plates. |
A few decisions shape how well a system works. We make these with you, and explain each one.
There are three common ways to record. We'll recommend one based on your needs and budget.
Footage is stored on a device at your location. No monthly storage fee, and fast playback, but if the device is stolen or damaged, so is the footage.
Footage is stored online, so it survives theft or fire at your location. It usually costs a monthly fee and depends on your internet upload speed.
Record locally and also send key clips or events to the cloud. A good middle ground for businesses with valuable assets.
How much storage you need depends on the number of cameras, resolution, and how long you want to keep footage. Continuous recording at higher resolutions can use tens of gigabytes per camera per day, while recording only on motion uses far less. We size it so you aren't surprised later.
Where a camera goes matters as much as which camera it is.
A camera system is also a computer network. Poorly set up cameras can become an open door, so we do the basics right.
We look at your space and listen to what you want to protect or monitor.
You get a camera layout, equipment list and a clear price before work starts.
We mount, cable, configure and test every camera.
We show you the system, set up your phone, and make sure you're comfortable.
It depends on the layout, not just the size. A small shop might need three or four to cover the door, register and stockroom, while a larger property needs more. The site walk-through is how we find the right number, and we'd rather tell you honestly than oversell.
Not to record. A local recorder keeps working without internet. You only need internet to view footage remotely or use cloud storage.
Wired (PoE) is more reliable and gives better video, so we recommend it wherever cables can reasonably be run. Wireless can make sense for hard-to-reach spots, though it still needs power.
Yes. We set up live view, playback and motion alerts on your phone, and show you how to use them.
That's up to you. Common choices are 14 to 30 days. We size the storage to match, and you can change it later.
Often, yes. We'll check whether your existing cameras and recorder are worth keeping, and tell you honestly if replacing them would serve you better.
That's where custom fabrication comes in. Oddly shaped spots, poles and unusual surfaces are exactly the kind of problem we like to solve.
Tell us about your space. We'll come back with questions and a clear quote.