Register checked: SSAIB
Commercial service guide
CCTV Companies
CCTV companies in our directory design, install and maintain camera systems for commercial premises, from single shops to warehouses and multi-site estates. Choose your town to compare local installers by Google rating and services, and see whether each company appears on the NSI or SSAIB register on the date we checked.
- 10 companies listed
- 10 register-checked
- 4.7 average Google rating
- 3 towns covered
- Updated 2 November 2026
Where can I find a CCTV company near me?
You can find a CCTV company near you in 3 towns in our directory: Peterborough (7 companies), Spalding (3 companies) and Whittlesey (1 company). Choose your town to compare local CCTV companies.
Who are the highest-rated commercial CCTV companies?
The highest-rated commercial CCTV companies in our directory are Lincs Alarms (5.0 from 92 Google reviews), Swift Fire and Safety (5.0 from 82 Google reviews) and GH Security Systems (5.0 from 18 Google reviews).
Ranked by Google rating, then number of reviews. Sponsored listings do not change the order. How we check listings
Register checked: BAFE, SSAIB
Register checked: SSAIB
Register checked: BAFE, SSAIB
Register checked: BAFE, SSAIB
Register checked: BAFE, SSAIB
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What does commercial CCTV work involve?
Commercial CCTV work usually involves a site survey, a written design, installation and commissioning, handover documents, and ongoing servicing under a maintenance contract. The sections below explain what that means in practice.
Commercial CCTV starts with a site survey and a written design that sets what each camera must show: detection at the boundary, recognition at doors, or identification at tills and entrances. The installer then fits the cameras, cabling and recorder, sets how long footage is kept, configures remote viewing and hands over the documents.
Most new commercial systems use IP cameras powered through the network cable, with analytics that flag people or vehicles. Larger sites add number plate recognition (ANPR) at gates and links to the intruder alarm or access control.
After handover, a maintenance contract keeps cameras clean, aligned and recording. Upgrades and takeovers of existing systems are common when a business moves into premises with cameras already fitted.
If your cameras capture staff, visitors or the public, you are processing personal data under UK GDPR. You need a clear reason for each camera, signs, controlled access to footage and, where you monitor staff, a data protection impact assessment.
How much does commercial CCTV cost?
Commercial CCTV costs from £1,500 for a small system (4 to 8 cameras) up to £25,000+ for a large or multi-building site. A maintenance contract costs £300 to £800 a year.
| Work | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small system, 4 to 8 cameras | £1,500 | £3,500 | Shops, small offices |
| Mid-size system, 8 to 16 cameras | £3,500 | £8,000 | Offices, small warehouses, several entrances |
| Large or multi-building site | £8,000 | £25,000+ | Warehouses, yards, campuses |
| Maintenance contract | £300 | £800 a year | One or two visits a year |
Typical ranges for commercial work. Always get a written quote after a site survey.
How do I choose a reliable CCTV company?
To choose a reliable CCTV company, check register status, written design, data protection and ownership before you sign, using the questions below.
- Register status: is the company NSI Gold, NSI Silver or SSAIB certified for CCTV? Check the register yourself, as your insurer may ask.
- Written design: does the quote say what each camera must show and where it points?
- Data protection: will they help with signs, retention settings and a data protection impact assessment?
- Ownership: will you hold the recorder, admin passwords and any cloud account, not the installer?
- Maintenance: what is included, how often they visit, and how fast they respond to faults.
- Who does the work: are any subcontracted engineers covered by the company's certification and insurance?
Common questions about commercial CCTV companies
How much does commercial CCTV cost?
Most small commercial systems of 4 to 8 cameras cost £1,500 to £3,500 plus VAT, and mid-size systems £3,500 to £8,000. Large warehouses and multi-building sites can pass £25,000. Cabling routes, camera count, resolution and analytics drive the price, so a site survey gives the only reliable figure.
Do I need permission to put up CCTV at my business?
You do not need a licence, but cameras that capture people are covered by UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You need a clear purpose, visible signs, sensible retention and secure access to footage. Where you monitor staff, the ICO expects a data protection impact assessment.
What does NSI or SSAIB certification mean for CCTV?
NSI and SSAIB are UKAS-accredited bodies that inspect security installers against British and European standards. A certified company is audited on its design, installation and maintenance work, and many insurers prefer it. We check each listed company against the public registers and show the date we checked.
Can an installer take over our existing CCTV system?
Many installers will take over an existing system. They inspect the cameras and recorder, reset passwords and confirm what can be kept. Older analogue cameras can sometimes stay on a hybrid recorder, which spreads the cost of an upgrade over time.
How often should commercial CCTV be serviced?
Most installers recommend at least one maintenance visit a year, and two for exposed sites such as yards and farms. A visit should clean and realign cameras, check recording and retention, update firmware and test remote viewing. Your insurer may set its own requirement.
Sources
- ICO guidance on video surveillance (summary), checked 26 October 2026
- NSI register and certification, checked 26 October 2026
- SSAIB register and certification, checked 26 October 2026
- Commercial CCTV cost guide, UK 2026, checked 26 October 2026
