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Commercial CCTV installation and maintenance

We install and maintain commercial CCTV systems, helping you see what’s happening at your premises and find recordings when you need them. For an upgrade, we’ll check what your existing cameras miss and what equipment can stay.

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Trusted on sites like these

  • Sellafield Ltd
  • Fulham FC
  • Goodyear
  • Morrisons
  • AFC Wimbledon
  • Reading FC

Choosing your CCTV cameras and recording

An entrance camera needs different detail from a view across a yard. We look at what each picture needs to show, then choose the cameras, recording and viewing setup to suit.

  • CCTV cameras

    We fit IP cameras from 4MP to 4K, selecting lenses and positions for the detail you need. Infra-red helps in low light; wide dynamic range helps balance bright entrances and darker interiors.

  • Cloud and on-site recording

    Keep recordings on a local recorder, in the cloud or in a hybrid system. We’ll discuss storage, your internet connection and who needs to find and export footage.

  • AI CCTV analytics

    Analytics can flag someone crossing a line or entering a restricted area, or count people passing a point. We select the functions that help with your task and explain how the alerts will be used.

  • Internal and external coverage

    We plan views of entrances, internal routes, loading areas and boundaries. The survey takes account of changing light, obstructions and neighbouring areas that should stay out of view.

  • ANPR and vehicle access

    Number-plate recognition can support access to car parks and yards. We check vehicle approach and camera position, including compatibility where the system needs to operate a gate or barrier.

    Gates and barriers

  • Monitored CCTV

    Suitable cameras can send events to a 24/7 NSI-approved alarm receiving centre. We’ll discuss when monitoring is needed and what the operator should do after an activation.

    Alarm monitoring

What do you need the footage to show?

Stock loss and site security

A wide view of a warehouse may show movement but miss the detail needed to investigate a loss. We plan cameras around entrances, stock routes and loading areas, including the places your current system struggles to see.

  • Useful detail at key pointsTell us what you need to recognise in the picture and how far it will be from the camera.
  • Lighting and obstructionsParked vehicles, stacked goods and bright doorways can change what a camera sees during the working day.
  • When the site closesIf you need operator monitoring, we’ll discuss the areas to cover and the response to an out-of-hours event.

Often paired with

Production and process monitoring

Cameras can help operators see machinery or a conveyor that is difficult to observe directly. We’ll discuss the part of the process you need to watch and where the picture will be displayed. CCTV supports observation; it does not replace machine guarding or safe working procedures.

  • The part you need to seeFocus the view on the movement or fault you need to examine, with enough detail to make the picture useful.
  • Live views for operatorsDiscuss who needs the picture and where they can view it while carrying out their work.
  • Reviewing a stoppageRecorded footage can help you look back at what happened, with privacy considered where staff are visible.
Manufacturing & engineering

Staff, visitors and shared spaces

An entrance or reception camera can help you look into an incident. In schools, offices and public buildings, we discuss why each view is needed and how to limit recording of people going about their day.

  • Entrances and shared routesKeep coverage focused on the safety or security purpose, using privacy masking where appropriate.
  • Clear information for peoplePlan signs and staff information so people know why cameras are there and who to contact.
  • Who can see recordingsDecide who needs to view or export footage and how your organisation will handle requests for a copy.

CCTV approval and the way you manage footage

Centurion’s NACOSS Gold approval covers CCTV design, installation and maintenance. We discuss camera views and recording settings with you, so the design supports the purpose of your cameras and the way your organisation manages footage.

Our accreditations
  • A clear purpose for the cameras and proportionate coverage
  • Signs and privacy information for the people recorded
  • A justified retention period and deletion settings
  • Restricted access to recordings and a process for requests

Involve whoever manages data protection

Bring them into the design discussion early. Your organisation is responsible for how it uses CCTV, including its lawful basis and whether a data protection impact assessment is needed.

A fixed turret CCTV camera mounted on the exterior brick wall of a building beneath a white sign with the logo “Augean.
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • Cyber Essentials

Planning and installing your CCTV

Show us the areas you want to cover and any problems with your existing pictures. We’ll discuss recording, access and the work needed before putting the design and quotation together.

  1. Before you decide

    Survey and design

    We walk the site with you, check existing equipment and agree the views and recording your system needs.

    You get: Camera coverage plan and quotation

  2. During the planned works

    Install and configure

    We fit the equipment and set up recording, retention and user access, checking the camera views as we go.

    You get: Cameras and recording set up for your site

  3. Before handover

    Test and hand over

    We check playback and show authorised users how to find and export footage, including remote viewing where included.

    You get: System information and a user demonstration

  4. At planned service visits

    CCTV maintenance and servicing

    We check cameras, recorders and image quality, recording faults and recommended work. Tell us about missing recordings or changes to the site that leave a camera looking at the wrong area.

    You get: Service records and recommended repairs

    Service and maintenance plans

CCTV we’ve fitted

All case studies
Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

Huddersfield · 2026 · CCTV, access control

“Their team are always understanding of the sensitivities of working in a hospice environment and work around us whenever required.”

Facilities Team
Whole site
CCTV across the grounds and car park, ANPR at the entrance, cloud video management and access control
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Questions about commercial CCTV

How much does commercial CCTV installation cost?

It depends on the views and image detail you need, the camera locations and cable routes, and how footage will be recorded. A large yard with difficult access needs a different design from a small office. We survey the premises before quoting. Check ongoing cloud subscriptions, monitoring and maintenance alongside the installation price.

How many cameras does my business need?

That depends on what each view needs to show. A broad view of a yard can show activity, while an entrance may need a closer picture. Lighting, shelving and parked vehicles all affect the design. We’ll discuss the priority areas during the survey and explain where each camera should go.

Can you upgrade CCTV installed by another company?

Yes, after checking the system. We’ll review the cameras, recorder and available records, then explain what can be reused and what needs replacing. Equipment has to be compatible with the proposed setup. Send us the make, approximate age and any faults you’ve noticed; tell us about new areas that need coverage too.

Should we choose cloud CCTV or an on-site recorder?

Cloud CCTV stores footage online; an on-site recorder keeps it at your premises. Hybrid systems combine elements of both. The choice depends on your connection, retention needs and how people need to access recordings. We’ll discuss subscription costs and what happens if the internet connection fails. Remote viewing through an app is available on suitable systems with either approach.

How often does CCTV need servicing?

We plan CCTV servicing around the equipment, its condition and the site. Outdoor cameras and changing layouts may need more attention than a quiet indoor system. We can also assess an existing installation for a maintenance contract. Our contracts include access to 24-hour emergency call-out, with cover and response terms confirmed in writing.

What should a business consider before using CCTV?

Where footage identifies people, data-protection law applies. Your organisation needs a lawful basis and a clear purpose, limited coverage, secure access and a way to handle people’s rights. Involve your data protection lead before installation. A data protection impact assessment is required where the use is likely to create high risks, including certain workplace monitoring.

How long should we keep CCTV footage, and do we need signs?

There is no universal legal rule to keep footage for 30 days. Choose and document the shortest period your purpose needs; relevant incident footage may need to be kept longer. Put clear signs before people enter the monitored area, explaining why CCTV is used and who to contact, with supporting privacy information. We configure retention around your decisions.

Can someone monitor our CCTV when the site is closed?

Yes. Suitable systems can connect to a 24/7 NSI-approved alarm receiving centre, where an operator reviews the events sent through. We’ll discuss the hours, connections and response instructions, such as contacting a keyholder. This is a separate service from viewing cameras yourself through an app. Police attendance is not guaranteed.

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