IP cameras are digital and connect over a network, giving much higher image quality, easier remote access and simple expansion, often using a single cable for power and data. Older coax systems are analogue and generally lower resolution. We install IP and Power over Ethernet systems as standard, and can also work with coax where it suits the site.

Yes. Our systems can be viewed live and played back on your phone, tablet or computer from anywhere with an internet connection, so you can keep an eye on your property whether you are on site, at home or away.

Yes. If you use CCTV for your business you are a data controller under UK GDPR, which usually means registering with the ICO, paying the data protection fee, displaying clear signage and only keeping footage as long as necessary. We will set your system up with compliance in mind and can guide you through what is required.

Yes, home CCTV is legal. However, if your cameras capture anything beyond your own boundary, such as a neighbour’s garden, a shared drive or the public pavement, data protection rules apply. We position and configure domestic cameras to cover what you need while respecting your neighbours’ privacy.

This depends on how your system is set up and how much storage it has, but around 30 days is common. For businesses, footage should only be kept as long as there is a genuine reason to, in line with data protection rules. We will set a retention period that suits your needs and storage.

It depends on the size and layout of your property and the areas you most want to protect, such as entrances, car parks and vulnerable points. Rather than over or under covering your site, we carry out a survey and recommend the right number and positions.