Security Camera Installation & Surveillance

Camera installation specialists provide video surveillance systems for homes, businesses, and properties using IP cameras and network video recorders.

With surveillance essential and IP cameras affordable, installation generates revenue of $130,000-$460,000 with 60-75% margins.

The business requires camera and networking expertise, installation equipment, ladder and tools, storage and NVR knowledge, and mobile app setup capability.

Services include IP camera installation (bullet, dome, PTZ), NVR and storage setup, wireless camera systems, mobile app and remote viewing, analytics and smart detection, and existing system upgrades.

Revenue through installation fees and equipment markup.

Success factors include IP camera and networking expertise, installing quality systems (4K, night vision, analytics), providing mobile remote viewing setup, understanding storage and retention needs, and serving homes, businesses, and property managers.

Marketing focuses on homeowners, small businesses, property managers, and construction.

With video surveillance essential and cameras affordable in 2025, camera installation offers visual security opportunities serving residential and commercial with networking and camera knowledge as key skills.