CCTV INSTALLATION LONDON & ESSEX 

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SSAIB Accredited CCTV Installers

As CCTV installation specialists, Techcube supply and install CCTV security systems for commercial and residential customers in London, Greater London, Essex and the M25 area. Since 2007, we have successfully completed installation of over 2000 CCTV systems for the home as well as businesses including retailers, newsagents, bars and restaurants. We also offer our installation services to other organisations, for example schools, venues, churches and nurseries.

As a London CCTV installer we consider ourselves experts in the field and our company is certified by SSAIB, giving you complete peace of mind. A CCTV installation helps to protect you and your staff or family, protect your property and stock, and maximise your profit by minimising losses resulting from theft – these are just some of the benefits of CCTV cameras. We provide the latest monitoring systems including Cloud CCTV that enables you to monitor CCTV cameras, store CCTV video and playback footage on your mobile phone, desktop PC or tablet 24/7/365 anywhere in the world with an internet connection.

Why Choose Techcube as Your CCTV Installer?

 

• In business since 2007 with many years’ experience.
• Over 2000 CCTV camera systems installed since 2007.
• Rated 5 stars on Google with many excellent customer reviews.
• 1000’s of satisfied customers.
• Highly skilled and qualified CCTV installers.
• Advanced, sophisticated CCTV cameras and systems, including AI CCTV facial recognition systems and cameras.
• Expert knowledge of CCTV systems and the latest technology.
• SSAIB registered and accredited for CCTV and intruder alarms – security systems you can rely on – we’ve been vetted and have met the stringent SSAIB standards. This means the use of high quality products, technical competence and professional installation to SSAIB standards. Also, we have appropriate procedures and management systems in place. View our SSAIB installer credentials.
• We are a complete one stop shop for effective protection of your business or home. Techcube supply, install, repair and upgrade CCTV systems and offer CCTV maintenance plans for your peace of mind.

You may also be interested in our guide to choosing a CCTV installer.

Warranty

Techcube offer a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty on CCTV cameras and accessories and a 1 year warranty on installation. If the installation fails within the first year then we will arrange for an engineer to visit and resolve the issue for free. If a product fails within warranty then the CCTV engineer will identify the problem at your property and try to repair it. If they cannot repair the hardware they will replace it there and then.

CCTV Maintenance, Servicing & Support

 

 

Annual Maintenance Service

One year after your CCTV installation is completed, if you have signed up for one of our CCTV maintenance plans, one of our engineers will visit your premises to give an annual CCTV maintenance service. Simply book an appointment for an experienced security camera systems engineer to visit. Maintenance includes:

• Adjusting cameras
• Recalibrating cameras
• Cleaning cameras
• Checking DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
• Cleaning inside DVR
• Defragmenting the hard drive and formatting if required
• Cleaning fan
• Ensuring the CCTV camera housing is weather-proof
• Trimming any bushes or branches for example that are covering cameras

 

 

CCTV Service Contract

If you have a service contract, we offer 3 more site visits during the year, on top of the annual maintenance. Every 6 months we will carry out CCTV maintenance as outlined above and replace or repair items. The key benefit to the service contract is the extended 3 year parts warranty. Clients value this service as it offers complete peace of mind.

 

Support

We are here to offer CCTV and technical help and support whenever you need it. For support contact details and opening times, please visit our CCTV support page. Find out more about our CCTV maintenance plans.

Warranty

Techcube offer a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty on CCTV cameras and accessories and a 1 year warranty on installation. If the installation fails within the first year then we will arrange for an engineer to visit and resolve the issue for free. If a product fails within warranty then the CCTV engineer will identify the problem at your property and try to repair it. If they cannot repair the hardware they will replace it there and then.

 

CCTV Maintenance, Servicing & Support

Annual Maintenance Service

 One year after your CCTV installation was completed, if you have signed up for one of our maintenance plans, we will send one of our engineers once per year for annual maintenance. Each customer receives a phone call every year to book an appointment for an experienced security camera systems engineer to visit. Maintenance includes:

 

• Adjusting cameras
• Recalibrating cameras
• Cleaning cameras
• Checking DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
• Cleaning inside DVR
• Defragmenting the hard drive and formatting if required
• Cleaning fan
• Ensuring the CCTV camera housing is weather-proof
• Trimming any bushes or branches for example that are covering cameras

CCTV Service Contract

If you have a service contract, we offer 3 more site visits during the year, on top of the annual maintenance. Every 6 months we will carry out maintenance as outlined above and replace or repair items. The key benefit to the service contract is the extended 3 year parts warranty. Clients value this service as it offers complete peace of mind.

 

Support

We are here to help you whenever you need it. For support contact details and opening times, please visit our CCTV support page.

CCTV Cameras

Our CCTV installation company provide a range of popular and reliable branded cameras that clients value and appreciate, including Hikvision, Dahua and QVIS. We supply and install two types of CCTV camera technology: HD and IP.

 

HD Cameras

Analogue HD cameras use existing coaxial cable and are 2 to 8 megapixels. Most people choose analogue HD cameras currently because they are compatible with existing coaxial cabling and also lower cost than IP cameras, but for the highest quality, IP cameras are better.

New technology for analogue HD is POC (Power Over Coax), which means that the power can be fed through the coaxial cable, so you do not need a separate power cable. To use POC cameras, you need to have a POC DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Benefits include, lower cost for cables, and a separate power supply for the cameras is not required as they can be powered directly from the POC DVR.

 

IP Cameras

Digital HD cameras connected through a data cable. From 2 to 8 megapixels. IP CCTV security cameras are better than analogue HD. Cameras can be set to trigger with motion sensors which will detect movement or constant recording can be selected. All cameras have night vision using infra red.

For both HD and IP cameras, new technology called ColorVu and Starlight, allows colour recording and viewing during the night, rather than black and white. Also both camera types now have functionality of being able to talk to the camera via the mobile app. For example, you can be alerted when someone triggers the motion detection on the camera and then you are able to talk with that person. Also these cameras can have predefined messages, based on time of day. For example, one message might be “private property, please leave”. You can also create custom messages.

CCTV IP cameras can integrate advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, offering sophisticated facial recognition functionality and advanced security benefits which is one of the most sophisticated surveillance solutions. Find out more about AI facial recognition CCTV systems.

Digital Video Recorders (DVR)

Hard drives within the DVR are available with capacities between 500GB to 16 Terabyte. 500GB – 1 week of footage with motion sensor recording with 4 HD analogue cameras (720p resolution). 1000GB (1 Terabyte) – 1 week of footage with motion sensor recording with 4 HD IP digital cameras (4 megapixel resolution).

The latest innovation is a POC DVR, which is a Power Over Coax DVR, which needs fewer cables and keeps the DVR tidy. Sizes available between 1 Terabyte to 32 Terabytes.

 

Apps to View Footage

Using an app that comes with the DVR, CCTV system footage can be viewed on your mobile phone (smartphone), tablet or desktop computer all for free with easy to use advanced software for greater control, and this comes as standard. Live footage can be viewed from your device anywhere in the world where you have an internet connection. Footage will be viewed across a secure network connection to ensure your privacy. CCTV apps work in iOS (Apple), Android and Windows OS. We use a few different types of DVR and they all have different apps such as, Alien, iDMSS, XMEye DMSS, IVMS, and Hik-Connect.

 

CCTV Installation Cost

CCTV installation cost depends on the service and quality you require. Techcube may be more expensive than ‘one man band’ sole traders and part-time installers, but we offer much more and are highly qualified to SSAIB standards. Our company is very proud to achieve SSAIB approved status every year. Cost of equipment and for our installation service varies and this is dependent on the size of the property and the number of entry points (access points). CCTV system cost also depends on the specification of each CCTV camera, Digital Video Recorders (DVR) and other equipment and how cables are run.

 

Our Process

 

Estimate and Site Survey

For home installations, we can usually send you an estimate based on remote observation of the property via Google Street View and information provided by the customer, for example, number of rooms, access points and so on. For larger installations, we visit the property to carry out a free survey and then send a free estimate. The estimate contains product specification information and price. Specification is important so that you know which CCTV system components will be installed. Other companies who do not state specification may end up installing lower quality products. Transparency in the products used ensures that the resulting CCTV system meets your requirements. If you are getting multiple estimates, ensure that the brand and model of each component is listed and be cautious of CCTV companies who do not provide this information.

Design Proposal (Specification)

Before the day of the security camera installation, we will create a design proposal (specification) that details CCTV camera placement for the property, and the specification of cameras and the DVR and their settings.

 

Booking Your Installation

When you have approved the estimate, we will call you to book the work into our diary at a time that suits you. This is usually within a week, although emergency installation can be completed within a day if you’ve recently been burgled for example. Installations can be completed 7 days a week, which is convenient if you work during the week.

 

Installation Day

Ideally the property decision-maker will be on site to ensure complete satisfaction with the CCTV security system. We work out how to connect to the internet and where to place the Digital Video Recorder and how to run cables. All the work is completed to SSAIB standards, for example, all cables are labelled and kept tidy.

 

Privacy and Data Protection

The UK Government, including the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, created guides for residential and commercial CCTV use, including information about privacy issues and how to use CCTV responsibly and within the law:

UK Government: Guidance on the use of domestic CCTV 

UK Government: CCTV installation at your commercial property

Domestic CCTV systems – guidance for people using CCTV

 

Is London Safe?

Met Police statistics indicate that crime levels for the crimes detailed below have risen recently. From the 12 month financial year 2018 to 2019, there were 60,082 residential burglary offences in London, that’s an average of just under 165 per day, rising 3.53% on the previous year. Violence against the person offences for the 2018 to 2019 financial year were 215,700, an average of 591 per day, an increase of 6.84% on the previous year. 1 As mentioned in our article, the benefits of CCTV, cameras are a deterrent to criminals and they help to prevent crime. Our London CCTV customers value the systems we have installed.

Free Site Survey and Estimate

For a free site survey and estimate for our CCTV installation services in London, Essex or within the M25 area, please call one of our security systems specialists at our experienced installation company for advice and to discuss your requirements on 020 8586 1500 or use the free quote form. For further information please see business CCTV installation and home CCTV installation.

1 https://www.met.police.uk/sd/stats-and-data/met/year-end-crime-statistics/ Accessed 11/07/2019

Digital Video Recorders (DVR)

Hard drives within the DVR are available with capacities between 500GB to 16 Terabyte. 500GB – 1 week of footage with motion sensor recording with 4 HD analogue cameras (720p resolution). 1000GB (1 Terabyte) – 1 week of footage with motion sensor recording with 4 HD IP digital cameras (4 megapixel resolution).

The latest innovation is a POC DVR, which is a Power Over Coax DVR, which needs fewer cables and keeps the DVR tidy. Sizes available between 1 Terabyte to 32 Terabytes.

 

Apps to View Footage

Using an app that comes with the DVR, CCTV system footage can be viewed on your mobile phone (smartphone), tablet or desktop computer all for free with easy to use advanced software for greater control, and this comes as standard. Live footage can be viewed from your device anywhere in the world where you have an internet connection. Footage will be viewed across a secure network connection to ensure your privacy. CCTV apps work in iOS (Apple), Android and Windows OS. We use a few different types of DVR and they all have different apps such as, Alien, iDMSS, XMEye DMSS, IVMS, and Hik-Connect.

 

CCTV Installation Cost

CCTV installation cost depends on the service and quality you require. Techcube may be more expensive than ‘one man band’ sole traders and part-time installers, but we offer much more and are highly qualified to SSAIB standards. Our company is very proud to achieve SSAIB approved status every year. Cost of equipment and for our installation service varies and this is dependent on the size of the property and the number of entry points (access points). CCTV system cost also depends on the specification of each CCTV camera, Digital Video Recorders (DVR) and other equipment and how cables are run.

 

Our Process

Estimate and Site Survey

For home installations, we can usually send you an estimate based on remote observation of the property via Google Street View and information provided by the customer, for example, number of rooms, access points and so on. For larger installations, we visit the property to carry out a free survey and then send a free estimate. The estimate contains product specification information and price. Specification is important so that you know which CCTV system components will be installed. Other companies who do not state specification may end up installing lower quality products. Transparency in the products used ensures that the resulting CCTV system meets your requirements. If you are getting multiple estimates, ensure that the brand and model of each component is listed and be cautious of CCTV companies who do not provide this information.

Design Proposal (Specification)

Before the day of the security camera installation, we will create a design proposal (specification) that details CCTV camera placement for the property, and the specification of cameras and the DVR and their settings.

Booking Your Installation

When you have approved the estimate, we will call you to book the work into our diary at a time that suits you. This is usually within a week, although emergency installation can be completed within a day if you’ve recently been burgled for example. Installations can be completed 7 days a week, which is convenient if you work during the week.

Installation Day

Ideally the property decision-maker will be on site to ensure complete satisfaction with the CCTV security system. We work out how to connect to the internet and where to place the Digital Video Recorder and how to run cables. All the work is completed to SSAIB standards, for example, all cables are labelled and kept tidy.