CCTV Installation in Burnley

We fit CCTV in Burnley for homes and small businesses. That means choosing camera positions that cover the doors and the driveway, running the cable neatly and setting the system up on your phone. You can see what is happening outside from anywhere.

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Choosing the Right Camera Positions

Most break ins happen at the front door, back door or side gate. A camera pointed at open space is almost useless, because it picks up movement but never shows a face. We site cameras to cover entry points at a useful angle and height, and we tell you the blind spots before fitting.

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Running Cable and Powering the System

We run cable through the loft and down the outside of the house where we need to, clipping it neatly to the wall rather than leaving it in loops. Power over Ethernet systems run a single cable per camera. Older coax systems keep separate power and video runs. We work with both.

Setting Up Remote Viewing

Before we leave, we connect the system to your phone or tablet so you can see the cameras from anywhere. We show you how to play back a recording and set up motion alerts. If the system loses connection at home, we walk you through how to get it back.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cameras do I need for a house in Burnley?

Yes, that is the most common position we fit. A camera on the front of the house covering the driveway and front door does most of the work. If it also catches the pavement or next door, there are rules on signage and footage, and we explain them.

Do CCTV cameras work at night?

Yes. Most cameras switch to infrared once the light drops, giving a black and white picture. Some use a built in spotlight instead and hold the image in colour. Adding a security light near the camera improves the picture either way, and we often fit the two together.

How long does CCTV installation take?

A four camera system on a normal house takes about a day. Most of that is running the cables neatly rather than mounting the cameras. Larger sites, or buildings where cable has to pass through thick walls, take longer. We give a timescale with the quote.

About us

We fit CCTV alongside the electrical work we do in Burnley, so the cable is run properly from the start rather than clipped around an existing installation. JD Electrical Services has been doing this for 10 years. Cameras are positioned to cover entry points and the system is set up before we leave.