If yo you are planning to install a CCTV system to your home this might sound a little over-dramatic as you have survived a long time without one. There is no need to rush into a decision. Before you make up your mind you might have to think carefully about the right CCTV system considering the benefits and cost involved.
There are many benefits to having installed a CCTV system in your domestic property as it acts a useful visual deterrent and also helps reduce the risk of burglaries, helps catch culprits and can even reduce your monthly home insurance repayments! CCTV cameras come with motion sensors, speed dialling and 24-hour police surveillance and are suitable for both office and warehouses. In addition, there are many models to choose from that can fit almost any type of building so you do not have to worry about an abstracted view or anything else.
Furthermore, there are plenty of models available in the market that it is very easy to find the most suitable one for your home-improvement project as the cost has dropped a lot the last years and currently most of the are affordable.
CCTV Camera Prices
If you have any questions regarding the cost of CCTV models, the following price table will help you get a good understanding. We tried to include as many manufactures as possible but the list is not .
CCTV Camera | CCTV Price |
| Dummy CCTV Camera | £7 – £35 |
| Mini Black and White Camera | £20 – £28 |
| Mini Colour Camera | £20 – £40 |
| Full Body Colour Camera | £40 – £100 |
| Black and White Dome CCTV Camera | £19 – £30 |
| Full Colour Dome CCTV Camera | £20 – £65 |
| Bullet Model CCTV | £20 – £38 |
| Outdoor Infra Red CCTV Camera | £22 – £155 |
| Full Colour Covert Operating CCTV | £30 – £60 |
| Zoom and PTZ (Pan, Tilt & Zoom) Camera Model | £100 – £390 |
| Rear View External/Outdoor Camera | £100 – £120 |
* Different types of camera according to their major features, as well as an (estimated) corresponding price tag
Cost of Additional CCTV Camera Features
If you’re interested in purchasing additional features for your CCTV, you’ll also need to take into account the prices for any extras during the budgeting stages of your plan, including the following:
CCTV Camera Extra | CCTV Price |
| PTZ Controllers | £20 – £130 |
| CCTV Wall Brackets | £4 – £35 |
| Infra-Red Illuminators | £20 – £50 |
You should also remember that the CCTV cameras prices provided above are just estimates so if you would like to find out the most up-to-date cost, you should contact a number of different CCTV camera manufacturers and retailers, who will be able to provide you with the details and costs of the most recent technology they have available.