The short answer
Installing CCTV in the UK typically costs around £100–£300 per camera installed, so the total depends mostly on how many cameras you fit. A typical single-camera install averages around £550, a basic two-camera setup runs roughly £350–£650, a four-camera home system commonly lands at £800–£1,200 (with a wider range of about £600–£1,400), and a six-camera-plus system often falls in the £900–£2,000+ range. The main drivers are the number of cameras, whether the system is wired or wireless, the camera type and resolution, and how easy the cabling and access are. Cloud storage, where used, adds an ongoing subscription on top.
Price depends mainly on how many cameras you need, the type and resolution of those cameras, and how much cabling and access the job involves. The figures below are typical installed prices for guidance, not quotations.
Typical UK costs
- Per camera installed£100–£300
- Single-camera install~£550 average
- 2-camera system£350–£650
- 4-camera system£800–£1,200
- 6+ camera system£900–£2,000+
What drives the price
- Number of cameras: you largely pay per camera, so coverage is the biggest single factor — more cameras means more kit, cabling and labour.
- Wired or wireless: wired kit is often cheaper to buy but costs more to fit because of cable runs; wireless tends to lower the install effort (see the wired vs wireless page).
- Camera type & resolution: basic dome and bullet cameras sit at the lower end, while PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) and high-resolution cameras cost more.
- Access & cabling: exterior cameras need weatherproofing and wall drilling, and awkward runs or higher mounting points add time.
- Storage: a local recorder is a one-off cost, while cloud storage is an ongoing subscription.
| System | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per camera installed | £100–£300 | basic dome/bullet at lower end |
| 2-camera system | £350–£650 | front & back door cover |
| 4-camera system | £800–£1,200 | common home setup |
| 6+ camera system | £900–£2,000+ | full perimeter, more cabling |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sources: MyJobQuote and MyBuilder CCTV cost guides.
Why per-camera price varies so much
A single camera can be as little as the kit plus a short install, but a full system shares the cost of the recorder, cabling and labour across every camera. Exterior cameras typically cost more than interior ones because they need weatherproof, outdoor-rated equipment and the installer has to drill through walls and seal everything properly. Higher-resolution and PTZ cameras add to the figure, and a longer cable run to a far corner of the property costs more than a camera fitted next to a power source. Storage is the part people forget: a local recorder is a one-off, while cloud plans are a recurring monthly or yearly cost.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does CCTV installation cost in the UK?
Typically around £100–£300 per camera installed. A two-camera system runs roughly £350–£650, a four-camera home system commonly £800–£1,200, and a six-camera-plus system often £900–£2,000+, depending on camera type, cabling and access.
How much does a 4-camera CCTV system cost?
A four-camera home system commonly lands at £800–£1,200 installed, within a wider range of about £600–£1,400. The figure depends on whether it is wired or wireless, the camera resolution, and how easy the cabling and mounting are.
Are there ongoing CCTV costs?
There can be. A local recorder is a one-off cost, but if you use cloud storage you usually pay a subscription — often a few pounds per camera per month, or a yearly plan. Professional monitoring, where used, is a separate ongoing cost.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific property and system. They are guidance, not a quotation.