At a glance
What CCTV installation involves
CCTV installation is the fitting of cameras, a recorder and a viewing app so you can see and store footage of your property. Coast Data Security surveys the site, positions Hikvision, Dahua or Uniview cameras for the best coverage, and sets up night vision, motion alerts and remote viewing on your phone.
What we install
Cameras chosen for the site, not a standard kit.
A terraced house in Belfast, a farmyard near Newry and a shop unit on a high street all need a different camera layout, so every job starts with a walk round the property rather than a fixed package. We look at entrances, blind spots, boundary lines and where a recorder can sit safely, then specify the number of cameras, the lens and the resolution each position needs.
We fit both analogue HD and IP systems, and 4K where the detail matters, such as reading a number plate at a gate or a face at a till. Cameras run back to a recorder, either an NVR for IP systems or a DVR for analogue HD, with enough storage for the retention period you want. Cabling is run and hidden properly rather than left on the surface, and every system is handed over with the app set up on your phone before we leave.
- Analogue HD, IP and 4K camera systems from Hikvision, Dahua and Uniview
- Bullet, dome and turret cameras chosen for the position, not just the price
- NVR and DVR recorders sized for your storage and retention needs
- Cabling installed and concealed properly, not run along the surface
- Existing systems extended, repaired or upgraded where the equipment allows
Coverage and control
See what matters, day or night.
Most break-ins and most disputes over deliveries, vehicles or boundaries happen when nobody is looking, so the cameras have to work as well at two in the morning as they do at lunchtime. Every system we fit uses infrared or colour night vision to keep footage usable in the dark, and cameras are angled and lit so headlights or security lighting do not wash the image out.
Intelligent motion detection is the difference between a system that is useful and one that fills your phone with notifications every time a fox crosses the yard. Modern Hikvision, Dahua and Uniview cameras can tell a person or a vehicle from general movement, so you get an alert when it matters and not every time a bird lands on the fence. For business owners with more than one site, the same app can show cameras across several premises.
How it works
From first call to your first recording
- 1
Enquiry and free site survey
Ring us or send the online form. We walk round the property with you, note the entrances and blind spots, and talk through what you want to see and how long footage needs to be kept.
- 2
Design and written quote
You get a camera-by-camera recommendation, the recorder and storage needed, and a written price, so there are no surprises once work starts on site.
- 3
Cabling and mounting
Cameras and cabling are fitted and routed neatly, with brackets and housings chosen to suit the wall, the render or the fascia they are mounted on.
- 4
Setup and testing
The recorder is configured, motion zones and detection are tuned for the site, and every camera angle is checked and adjusted before anything is signed off.
- 5
Handover and aftercare
We install the app on your phone, show you how to review and export footage, and stay available if you add cameras or need support later.
Analogue HD, IP or 4K?
Which CCTV system suits your property
A survey settles it for your own property, but the table below sets out how the three usually compare.
| Feature | Analogue HD | IP | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabling | Coaxial cable to a DVR | Network cable (or wireless) to an NVR | Network cable to an NVR, higher bandwidth |
| Typical use | Straightforward home or shop upgrades | Larger homes, offices and yards | Entrances, number plates, faces at a till |
| Detail at distance | Good for general coverage | Better resolution options available | Sharpest detail, largest file sizes |
| Storage needed | Lower, cheaper to run | Moderate, depends on resolution chosen | Highest, plan for more disk space |
| Best suited to | Cost-conscious upgrades and small sites | Most homes and small businesses | Farms, forecourts and commercial entrances |
Equipment we install
Trusted brands, professionally fitted
We install Hikvision, Dahua and Uniview equipment, three established CCTV manufacturers whose recorders, cameras and mobile apps are actively supported and updated.
- Hikvision
- Dahua
- Uniview
Where we install
CCTV installation near you
Choose a town below for the local page, or ring 028 4344 1141 to arrange a free camera survey.