Most home installs can be completed within a day, depending on cabling access and camera count. Businesses can take longer if you need more cameras or complex cabling runs. We’ll provide a realistic timeframe once we understand the layout and your coverage requirements.

Yes. We work across Brisbane, including inner-city areas where access, apartment rules or shared spaces may affect camera placement. We’ll advise on practical options, tidy cable routes and any common constraints so the installation suits the building environment.

Some drilling is usually unavoidable for secure mounting and clean cable routing, but we minimise impact by choosing discreet paths and tidy finishes. Where appropriate, we can discuss alternative mounting methods, but we won’t compromise stability or safety for aesthetics.

If possible, note your key concerns (entry points, blind spots, deliveries, after-hours risk). If you have floorplans or photos, they help. We’ll also confirm where you’d like the recorder located and whether there are any building rules or access limitations.

Sometimes. Compatibility and quality vary, so we’ll assess what you have and whether it will deliver reliable results. If your equipment is suitable, we can install and configure it. If not, we’ll explain what’s missing and provide a better-fit alternative.

CCTV systems generally use modest power, but usage depends on camera count and recorder type. The bigger consideration is reliable power and correct configuration. We’ll install with safety in mind and can advise on UPS options if you want extra resilience.

Yes. We configure remote access, user permissions and basic notifications as part of the handover. We’ll also help you avoid alert fatigue by setting sensible motion zones and sensitivity so you get useful notifications rather than constant noise.

Somewhere secure, ventilated and accessible—often a study, comms area or locked cabinet. The recorder shouldn’t be easily accessible to intruders. We’ll recommend a location that balances security, cable paths and practicality for maintenance or future expansion.