Security camera installation - how much?

fordmaple wrote: ↑ How many cameras and there placement makes a big difference in part/labor. Can you share insight?

Ashtangi wrote: ↑ Hi all,

I'm looking to replace my Ring and Nest cameras with a PoE system - something like this: https://reolink.com/ca/product/rlk8-800b4/

However, my house is from the 1980s (it's a two story with a connected garage out front) and it's not pre-wired. How much should I expect to pay to have this installed? I assume they'll run it through the soffits, maybe through the garage, and ultimately to an NVR in the basement? I received a quote from a local "home automation" company and it was for $3000 for the labour (but sounded like it was more of a full retrofit - and the company seemed to cater to high-end luxury properties).

Is this generally a difficult job to do? Is there anything I should look for specifically, or questions I should be asking?

Thanks!

No.6 wrote: ↑ just curious why you are replacing the Ring and Nest cameras?

Ashtangi wrote: ↑ I want continuous recording which isn't available with Ring, and the outdoor Nest options require a power source. I figure a standalone PoE solution will offer more flexibility going forward.

Toukolou wrote: ↑ This dude is well reviewed and has his own YouTube channel showing a variety of installs.

A lot less than $3k labour alone.

Gee wrote: ↑ If the installers says they will install on the soffits, find another installer

Cameras should be mounted on a utility box that is secured to the brick.

Expect ~2000$ for labour and cameras

TorontoEh wrote: ↑ I'm shopping around for PoE cameras and one of the installers mentioned they can use Powerline adapters to connect the cameras, in order to not have to run long wires across the home, is this normal way to go about it? Would you recommend any installer in the GTA, near mississuga?

Gee wrote: ↑ Don’t use power line adapters. You don’t get full speed running your data through your electrical wiring. Plus it is unsightly to have these bricks plugged into your receptacles

If your basement is not finished, this is a relatively easy job. As long s you are installing cameras outside of your house. Even the main floor of the house is relatively easy., The problem is with second floor installations in the house. Exterior is fine as there is usually a gap between the brick and the house.

If you plan to do it, then do it properly and run CAT6 wiring and get a proper PoE switch to handle your cameras. Most NVRs include the PoE switch on the back., But most people just run it out of the box using double NAT which is a bad idea but doesn’t really affect the system,

I will send you a name of an installer I have used in the past

TorontoEh wrote: ↑ Thanks Gee, appreciate the detailed explanation and guidance. I suppose it makes a big difference b/w CAT5, Cat5e and others I don't want to be picky with the companies as they usually just say on the phone ' 4mp cameras 2tb hardrive, the moment I go in specs they don't care. I will call your installer and see if they have the good units.