CCTV during a renovation: when to call the installers
The most common mistake is remembering the cameras once the walls are painted. The cable then runs in trunking when it could have been hidden.
Site survey and cost estimate are free of charge
Order
Five steps
- 1. Before finishing starts — a planDecide where the cameras, the recorder, the Wi-Fi points, the readers and the door locks will be.
- 2. Rough stage — cableCable is laid in the walls, the floor and above the ceiling before they are closed up.
- 3. A place for the cabinetChoose in advance where the recorder, the switch and the UPS will stand, and bring power there.
- 4. Finishing stage — equipmentCameras, terminals and access points are fitted after painting, so they are not soiled or damaged.
- 5. Set-up and checksThe picture from each camera, recording and phone access are checked, and you are shown how to use the system.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The renovation is already finished. Is it too late?
No. The cable will be laid in trunking, above a suspended ceiling or along the facade — still neat, just a little more visible.
What should be done together with the cameras?
The network, Wi-Fi and access control: their cables are laid at the same time along the same routes.
Where to start?
With a site inspection. The visit and the estimate are free.
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