HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO INSTALL Cctv IN KENYA

The cost of installing a 4-Camera CCTV system averages between Kes 30000 to Kes 50000. But the price may vary depending on the number of cameras and the type of CCTV system being installed.

The above-stated prices for installation are what Veutech CCTV Technologies charges its clients. Send an inquiry to [email protected] to get a personalized quotation. With over 10 years in CCTV installation, the company will provide the following services:

1. CCTV mounting and Installation
2. Training on how to use your CCTV system
3. CCTV system maintenance

Several factors come into play and affect the cost of installing a CCTV system. Some of these factors are:

1. The Number of Cameras to be installed.

The more the number of cameras to be installed the higher the cost of installing them while the lesser the number the lower the cost of installing the Cctv Camera. For example, let’s say the cost of an analog CCTV camera is Kes 2000. If a facility is to be serviced by 10 of these. The total cost will be Kes 20000. However, if another facility is to be installed with 5 of these analog camera the total cost will be Kes 10000.

2. The Type of CCTV System to be Installed

There are two types of CCTV systems:

• Wired CCTV system.
• Wireless CCTV system.

While a wired CCTV system offers a more long-lasting solution with no maintenance expenses the parts cost less but are more expensive to install. For example, a typical wired system part goes for Kes 2000 but installing that part will cost you Kes 10000.

On the contrary, wireless CCTV system parts are more expensive to purchase but it is very cheap and easy to set up.

The table below shows a comparison between the price of purchasing a wired CCTV system and wireless CCTV versus the cost of installing both systems.

As you can see from the table wired CCTV camera systems are very cheap to buy but extremely expensive to set up. But once the system has been set the cost of maintaining is quite low.

3. Budget

The cost of CCTV system you install at your home or facility will largely depend on the budget you have set aside for this job. If you are working with a limited budget or you want to keep the budget to a minimum. There is a wide range of cheap CCTV camera systems which include:

• Hikvision HD 720P Small Bullet/Dome- Kes 2400
• Hikvision HD 720P IT3- Kes 5250
• Hikvision HD 720P Varifocal- Kes 6250
• Hikvision HD 1080P Small- Kes 4050
• Hikvision HD 720P Varifocal-Kes 8750
• 3mp Bullet/Dome- Kes 7250
• 0Mp Bullet/Dome- Kes 10000.

You can find the above products here.

It is always to ask around different dealers and compare prices. You might be surprised that some dealers overprice their products unnecessarily.

4. Viewing Capabilities of the CCTV camera system

A CCTV system that can be configured to your mobile phone or laptop is likely to be more expensive than the one which cannot be configured. Why is this so? For the CCTV camera to be configured to your mobile phone you will need an internet connection. This is an added cost to the installation of the CCTV system. Let’s dive deep and look into the different WIFI plans available at one of the major internet service providers in Kenya.

5. Location Camera Installation

If the place the CCTV cameras are to be installed requires a lot of work. This will increase the cost of their installation. That is why CCTV installation companies like VEUTECH CCTV technologies usually do a site visit to determine the extent of work to be done or if there will be any special equipment needed.

6. Whether the CCTV Cameras are Internal or External

Internal cameras are fixed inside the house while external cameras are fixed outside. While external cameras have protection against adverse weather conditions internal cameras cannot withstand elements like rain, dust or even sun.

7. Type of Data Storage for The CCTV system

There are two types of storage for a CCTV system.

• Cloud-based storage
• Hard Disk storage

Cloud-based storage is more expensive since it uses an internet connection to record and store while Hard Disk storage is cheaper because it doesn’t need the internet to function. Internet is an added expense since internet charges for their services monthly. You only purchase a hard disk once and it is yours forever.

8. Resolution of The CCTV Camera Lens

The higher the resolution of the CCTV cameras the higher the cost of purchasing the equipment. This will increase the cost of the installation. Resolution is the quality of the cameras being able to capture quality images.

Here is a comparison of the CCTV camera prices by resolution

As you can see from the table it is quite clear the higher the resolution the costlier the CCTV lens is.

FAQs

 Which CCTV Cameras are the Best for Home Installation?

The best cameras for home installation are; Hikvision, CP Plus, Samsung CCTV, and Dahua CCTV brands. These brands are the best since they are readily available and cheap. In addition, to that most installation companies in Kenya have specialized in these brands therefore, it won’t be difficult to get a person to install them for you.

Do you need WIFI to operate CCTV Cameras?

CCTV cameras usually function without WIFI network. You only need WIFI if you need to access WIFI remotely.

How Much does it Cost to install a CCTV system?

It will roughly cost you around K.sh 50000 to install a CCTV system right now in Kenya.

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