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[Closed] CCTV install - reasonable or a bit dear?

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Just had a quote for 2x camera install, front and rear of house.

2.4MP HD bullet cameras feeding a 1Tb DVR.

Access via phones, tablets etc.

£580 all in.

Buy or run?

Ta.


 
Posted : 06/04/2018 12:36 pm
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A days labour plus parts seems reasonable to me without knowing all the details.

I would charge more...


 
Posted : 06/04/2018 12:41 pm
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Far too cheap if my recent quotes are anything to go by. £1500 - £2k were my range of quotes (admittedly for three cameras).

For the price you've been quoted I'd be expecting a cloud based wireless system with no DVR.


 
Posted : 06/04/2018 1:23 pm
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When the likes of Samsung Techwin do a four digital camera HD system with 1TB and App/web Access  for £300 (2 cameras is £220’ish) it seems expensive tbh.


 
Posted : 07/04/2018 6:34 pm
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Do it yourself, it’s very simple stuff


 
Posted : 08/04/2018 10:19 am
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When the likes of Samsung Techwin do a four digital camera HD system with 1TB and App/web Access for £300 (2 cameras is £220’ish) it seems expensive tbh.

So £360 for a days labour? Seems about right.

I’m sure someone will be along in a min to say they could fit it before breakfast, whilst wearing their pyjamas and slippers though.

They’ve been and priced it, will fit it and warranty it. £580 ain’t bad. (If material is £220)


 
Posted : 08/04/2018 12:24 pm
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For the price you’ve been quoted I’d be expecting a cloud based wireless system with no DVR.

Thst seems very expensive for something that you can do with a couple of old phones and a minimal monthly fee.

https://manything.com


 
Posted : 08/04/2018 1:02 pm
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£170 for a 4 camera kit from Aldi this week.


 
Posted : 08/04/2018 2:35 pm
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Anyone got a raspberry pi camera kit and doing it themselves? It’s what I’m thinking of...


 
Posted : 08/04/2018 2:43 pm
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My brother bought 3 Sannce cams for about 30 quid. Saves to micro sd, has an app on his phone which alarms when movement starts the camera up. Seems nuts to pay out over £500 when the tech is available so cheap.


 
Posted : 08/04/2018 3:54 pm
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After being burgled last month have just fitted one of these

Saves to micro Sd (I've set it to 3 mins of recording after triggering)

I get an alarm to my phone, when it's triggered, night vision is impressive too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/IeGeek-Waterproof-Security-Surveillance-Outdoor-White/dp/B01K4DRKSM

Install was the cost of a long drill bit, about 60cm of coving & a few wobbly moments at the top of the step ladder


 
Posted : 08/04/2018 5:51 pm

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