How much does security camera installation cost in Southern California? The price depends on how many cameras you need, the camera types, how hard the cable runs are and how long you want to keep video. Here is what drives the cost, so you can budget before you call.
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What affects the price
- Number of cameras: The biggest factor. Most homes use 4 to 8 cameras; businesses vary with doors, registers, stock areas and parking.
- Camera type: Standard 4K cameras cost less than license plate cameras, auto-tracking PTZ cameras or dual-lens panoramic cameras.
- Cable runs: Single-story homes with attic access are quicker to wire than two-story homes, finished basements, stucco or masonry.
- Recording time: More cameras and more days of recording need larger hard drives in the recorder.
- Network and power: Older networks may need a PoE switch or an upgrade so cameras stay connected.
- Extras: Video door stations, gate call boxes, access control and smart home integration add to the scope.
How to keep the cost down
- Cover the right spots: A good design covers entries and driveways with fewer, better-placed cameras.
- Reuse existing cable: When upgrading an old DVR system, existing cable paths can often be reused.
- Phase it: Start with the essentials and add cameras later; we size the recorder for growth.
- No monthly fees: Local recording means no required subscription.
Get an exact price
Every property is different, so we give a free written quote after a quick site walk or a call with photos. The quote lists every camera, the recorder, cabling and labor, with no surprise charges.
Camera brands we install and service
LTS (authorized dealer), Hanwha Vision (Wisenet), Axis, Avigilon, Bosch, i-PRO (Panasonic), Pelco, Vivotek, Uniview, Digital Watchdog, Verkada, Eagle Eye Networks, UniFi, Hikvision, Dahua, Lorex, Reolink, Ring, Nest, Arlo and more than 40 other brands.
Questions we get asked
Is professional installation worth it?
A professional install places cameras for usable faces and plates, runs cable cleanly and sets up alerts properly, so the system actually works when you need it.
Are there monthly fees?
No. Recording is local and the app is free. Cloud backup is optional.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. Quotes are free.
See also: security camera installation, home cameras and business cameras.
Get a free security camera quote. Call 1-800-715-4958 or request a free quote. California licensed low-voltage contractor #909750, insured and bonded. In the industry since 1990, serving Southern California as Dave’s Home Theater since 2001.