Reliable wired connection
Each camera uses network cabling, avoiding the battery and Wi-Fi reliability problems associated with many DIY cameras.
Home CCTV installation
Professional Home CCTV, Installed Locally
Protect and monitor your home with a professionally installed wired CCTV system. The Village Technician provides discreet, reliable camera systems with secure local recording, intelligent alerts and remote access from your phone or tablet.
- Enterprise Grade security cameras
- Person and vehicle detection
- Secure local recording
- Remote viewing from your phone
- No compulsory monthly subscription
- Installed and supported locally
Reliable by design
Straightforward CCTV Without the Monthly Subscription
Many consumer security cameras rely on batteries, Wi-Fi connections and ongoing cloud subscriptions. The Village Technician installs professionally wired CCTV systems designed to provide more reliable coverage, secure local recording and simple remote access.
The systems are based on UniFi Protect technology, providing an easy-to-use mobile app, intelligent alerts and high-quality recorded footage without requiring a compulsory monthly storage plan.
A balanced approach: CCTV can provide visibility, recorded evidence and a visible deterrent, but no security system can guarantee that a crime will not occur.
Why wired CCTV?
Why Choose a Professionally Wired System?
Secure local recording
Footage is stored on a recorder within the property rather than relying entirely on cloud storage.
Intelligent notifications
Receive alerts when the system identifies people or vehicles in selected areas.
Remote access
View live and recorded footage securely from a smartphone, tablet or computer.
No compulsory subscription
There is no mandatory monthly cloud-storage charge for the core CCTV service.
Local installation and support
Your system is installed, configured and demonstrated by a local technician rather than supplied as a DIY box.
Why The Village Technician?
Why Buy CCTV From The Village Technician?
Experienced advice, professional equipment and a careful local installation from someone who will still be here when you need support.
35 Years’ IT Industry Experience
Decades of hands-on technology and networking experience behind every system recommendation and installation.
Local, Friendly Service
Deal directly with a local technician who takes time to understand your property and explain the system clearly.
Enterprise-Grade Equipment Only
Professionally specified UniFi Protect equipment chosen for reliability, secure local recording and straightforward everyday use.
Neat Installation
Camera positions and cable routes are planned carefully for a discreet, tidy finish with minimal visual impact.
Privacy-Conscious Setup
Careful camera positioning, privacy zones and sensible recording settings are considered as part of the installation.
Clear Pricing and Support
You receive a written quotation before work begins, a full system demonstration and local help after installation.
Clear pricing
Fixed-Price Home CCTV Packages
The packages include the main equipment, installation, configuration and customer handover for a standard residential installation. Final suitability is confirmed during a free survey.
Storage and retention: Every package includes a local recorder and storage. Your written quotation will state the exact storage capacity included and the estimated retention period before you order. Actual retention depends on camera quantity, recording quality, activity levels and recording settings. Larger storage options are available at additional cost.
Village Secure 2
From £1,095 including VAT
For smaller homes, terraces and bungalows requiring front and rear coverage.
- Two wired 2K CCTV cameras
- Local video recorder with included storage
- Storage capacity and estimated retention confirmed in your quotation
- Person and vehicle alerts
- Smartphone and tablet access
- Standard cabling and installation
- System setup and demonstration
- 30 days of installation support
Village Secure 3
From £1,295 including VAT
For most detached and semi-detached homes covering the driveway, side access and rear garden.
- Three wired 2K CCTV cameras
- Local video recorder with included storage
- Storage capacity and estimated retention confirmed in your quotation
- Person and vehicle alerts
- Smartphone and tablet access
- Standard cabling and installation
- System setup and demonstration
- 30 days of installation support
Village Secure 4
From £1,495 including VAT
For larger homes or properties with several access points.
- Four wired 2K CCTV cameras
- Local video recorder with included storage
- Storage capacity and estimated retention confirmed in your quotation
- Person and vehicle alerts
- Smartphone and tablet access
- Standard cabling and installation
- System setup and demonstration
- 30 days of installation support
Additional cameras from £195 including VAT when installed as part of the original system.
Storage upgrades are available at additional cost and will be itemised clearly in the quotation.
Prices apply to a standard installation and are subject to a short site survey. Unusually difficult cable routes, specialist access equipment, trenching, extensive making-good or other non-standard work will be quoted separately before work begins.
A complete handover
What Does a Standard Installation Include?
- Cameras mounted in suitable accessible positions
- External-grade network cabling
- Reasonable cable routes through lofts, garages or exterior walls
- Recorder close to an existing power supply and network connection
- Connection to your existing broadband router
- Camera positioning and image adjustment
- Privacy masking where appropriate
- Mobile-app setup
- User demonstration
- Basic CCTV signage
- Removal of normal installation packaging and waste
A standard installation does not include scaffolding, cherry pickers, roof work, trenching, buried cabling, electrical alterations, extensive decoration or building repairs.
From survey to support
How the Process Works
Free initial survey
The property and likely camera positions are reviewed before any order is placed.
Clear written quotation
You receive confirmation of the package, camera positions, included storage capacity, estimated retention, price and any non-standard work.
Professional installation
The equipment is installed, configured and tested.
Handover and support
You are shown how to view footage, receive alerts and use the mobile app.
Responsible installation
Installed With Privacy in Mind
Camera positions should focus primarily on your own property. Where a camera may also capture a pavement, road, shared area or neighbouring property, the system can be adjusted using careful positioning and privacy zones.
Audio recording is disabled by default unless there is a clear and appropriate reason to use it.
The homeowner remains responsible for operating the CCTV system lawfully after handover. The Village Technician provides practical guidance on camera positioning, retention and privacy settings.
Helpful answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the cameras work if the internet goes down?
The cameras and local recorder can continue recording within the property. Remote access and notifications may be unavailable until the internet connection returns.
Is there a monthly subscription?
No compulsory monthly subscription is required for the core recording and remote-viewing service.
Are the cameras wireless?
The standard systems use wired Power over Ethernet connections. This provides both power and data through a single network cable and is generally more reliable than battery or Wi-Fi-only cameras.
Can I view the cameras when I am away from home?
Yes. Once configured, authorised users can securely view live and recorded footage using the mobile app.
How much footage will the system store?
Each package includes a local recorder and storage. The exact included capacity and an estimated retention period will be stated in your written quotation before you order. Actual retention varies with the number of cameras, recording quality, activity levels and recording settings. If you want a longer retention period, larger storage options are available at additional cost.
Will CCTV prevent a burglary?
CCTV can act as a visible deterrent and provide alerts and recorded evidence, but it cannot guarantee that a crime will not occur.
Can the cameras record the road or pavement?
Camera views should be limited to what is reasonably necessary. Where public or neighbouring areas are captured, privacy settings and responsible use become particularly important.
Can you install a video doorbell as well?
Yes. Compatible doorbells, additional cameras and related home-network improvements can be discussed during the survey.
Free initial survey
Would You Like Better Visibility Around Your Home?
Arrange a free initial CCTV survey with The Village Technician. We will discuss the areas you want to cover, review suitable camera positions and confirm the installation price before any work begins.
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