Security Camera Installation in Richmond Hill

How Security Camera Installation Works

1. 1

   Site walkthrough & coverage planning

   We review your property, identify entrances, driveways, and blind spots to cover, and plan camera positions against realistic cable and power routing.

2. 2

   Power & PoE planning

   We size PoE switches and injectors or dedicated circuits for your camera count, and check panel capacity for the recorder and network equipment.

3. 3

   Wiring installation

   We run new low-voltage or PoE cabling rated for indoor or outdoor use, or work with existing cabling where it’s in good condition.

4. 4

   Mounting, testing & handover

   We mount cameras, connect and test every camera feed against the recorder or app, and confirm stable power before we leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

My older home near Mill Pond has no existing camera wiring — is that a bigger job?

It’s routine but adds labour, since we’re running new low-voltage cable rather than reusing anything, which is common for homes in that area from the 1980s and earlier.

My property in Oak Ridges has a walkout basement — should that get its own camera?

Often, yes. On larger Oak Ridges and Jefferson lots a walkout entrance is a real access point worth its own coverage, not just an extension of the front-door camera’s view.

Do you install PoE security cameras or only traditional CCTV?

We install both. For PoE (Power over Ethernet) IP camera systems we size and wire the PoE switch or injectors correctly, and for traditional CCTV/DVR setups we run the coax and power cabling needed for each camera.

Can you add cameras to a system that already exists?

Yes, we regularly extend existing camera systems, adding cameras to spare NVR or DVR channels, or upgrading the PoE switch if the existing one doesn’t have capacity for more cameras.

Do you run new wiring if my property has none?

Yes, we run new low-voltage or PoE cabling rated for indoor or outdoor use to wherever cameras need to go, including routing through finished walls, attics, or exterior siding.

Why do my cameras keep dropping offline or losing power?

This is usually a power issue: a PoE switch undersized for the number of cameras connected, or a DVR/NVR sharing a circuit that can’t supply a stable load. We size the power supply correctly for your camera count.

Do you install the NVR or DVR recorder as well as the cameras?

Yes, we install and wire the recorder, connect and test every camera feed, and confirm the system is accessible on your network or app before we finish.

How much does security camera installation cost?

Cost depends on your camera count, whether the system is PoE or traditional CCTV, how much new wiring needs to be run, and whether a dedicated circuit is needed. We provide a clear quote after reviewing your property.