Security Camera Installation in Richmond Hill

Security camera installers for Richmond Hill homes and businesses, from Oak Ridges and Mill Pond to the Yonge Street and Highway 7 corridors. Choose wired CCTV or WiFi surveillance cameras, installed and set up so you can watch on your phone. WiFi camera installation starts at $200 for 1 or 2 cameras, wired systems get a free quote, and you pay after the job.

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Pay after the job

Cards, e-transfer or cash

Open 7 days

Mon–Sat 8am–8pm · Sun 9am–7pm

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$5M general liability insurance

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Tell us about your property and the cameras you want. We reply with a free quote. You can also call or text (587) 899-7495.

CCTV

Wired CCTV or WiFi cameras for a Richmond Hill property?

Richmond Hill has many established detached homes with mature gardens and finished basements, where wired PoE (CCTV) IP cameras give steady recording that does not depend on WiFi range. WiFi cameras are quicker to install and fit condos and townhouses along Yonge Street and Highway 7. We install indoor and outdoor cameras, and we help you choose by property, internet and number of cameras.

Wired CCTV (DVR/NVR)

More stable, and ideal for long-term use or larger properties.

WiFi cameras

Easier to install, and good for smaller spaces or rentals.

Wired CCTV (NVR/DVR)WiFi cameras
ConnectionA cable from each camera to a recorder (PoE carries power and video)Your home WiFi
RecordingHard drive in the recorder, at homeCloud plan or SD card, depending on the brand
ReliabilityNot affected by WiFi dropsDepends on the WiFi signal at each camera
PowerThrough the network cableOutlet, battery or solar panel
Best forHouses with 4 or more cameras, acreages and businessesCondos, rentals and 1 to 3 cameras
InstallationCables routed through the attic, basement, soffits or wallsFaster, with less drilling

Not sure which one fits? Read PoE vs WiFi cameras for Canadian winters or cloud storage vs a local NVR, or ask us when you request your quote.

Security camera installation cost

How much does security camera installation cost in Richmond Hill?

Here is how the price works for a Richmond Hill job: one or two WiFi cameras start at $200 before tax, while a wired CCTV system gets a free custom quote because camera count, cable length and wall type change the work. Larger lots and two-storey homes mean longer cable runs, so we price them after a few photos. Commercial video surveillance for a shop, clinic or office on Yonge Street or Highway 7 is quoted after a short walkthrough. Quotes are free, and the written price comes before any work.

WiFi camera installation

From $200 for 1 or 2 cameras, before tax. A good fit for condos, rentals and smaller homes.

Wired CCTV system (NVR/DVR)

Free custom quote. We price it for your property once we know the layout, the cable routes and the walls.

What changes the price of a camera system in Richmond Hill:

  • How many cameras you need, and whether trees or a long driveway change the camera heights
  • The cable route: finished basement, attic, soffit or an exterior wall
  • Wall and siding type, from older brick to newer stucco and stone
  • Wired PoE cameras with a recorder (NVR), or WiFi cameras on your network
  • For shops and offices: the front counter, the rear service door and the sign-off on landlord approvals

Canadian dollars, before tax. Equipment is listed separately in your quote.

Technician on a ladder installing an exterior security camera on a house in winter

Security cameras for every kind of Richmond Hill property

Richmond Hill combines older streets near Yonge Street and Mill Pond, large family homes in Bayview Hill and Oak Ridges, newer subdivisions in the north end, and condo towers near Highway 7. Each one needs a different plan, so we ask about your property before we come. We do residential security camera installation and commercial video surveillance, so a house or a storefront deals with the same installation company.

Mill Pond and Old Richmond Hill

Older streets with detached homes close to Yonge Street. We check the cable route first and cover the front door, driveway and side entrance.

Bayview Hill and Oak Ridges

Larger lots with long driveways and gardens. Wired PoE cameras suit these properties, because longer distances can weaken a WiFi signal.

Newer north-end subdivisions

Homes sit close together with garages facing the street. We aim every camera at your own driveway and entrance and keep neighbours’ windows out of the view.

Condos near Yonge Street and Highway 7

In a condo, check the building’s rules before mounting anything outside your unit. A doorbell or WiFi camera is the common choice.

Shops, clinics and offices on Yonge and Highway 7

Video surveillance for entrances, counters and back doors. We can do a walkthrough first and quote the whole system.

Where should security cameras go on a Richmond Hill home?

Start with the ways in: the front door, the driveway and any side gate or back door. On wooded lots, trees and shrubs can hide movement, so we choose camera heights and angles that keep the view clear. Aim each camera at your own property. Our guide to where a camera can legally point explains the rules.

Front door

See visitors and parcel deliveries. A camera above the door or a doorbell camera works well.

Driveway

Covers cars and anyone walking up to the house, day and night.

Side gate and garden

Gates, sheds and garden doors that the street cannot see.

Backyard and back door

Aimed at your own yard only, with lighting for night footage.

Storefront and back door

For businesses: the entrance, the till and the rear service door. We suggest a walkthrough first.

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How your camera install works

Getting cameras installed takes three steps: send us your property details, pick a time 7 days a week, and a technician installs and tests the system with you. Most homes with 2 to 6 cameras are done in one visit, and you pay only after everything works on your phone.

1

Tell us what you need

Tell us what you want to cover with the quote form, a call or a photo by text. Most homes with 2 to 6 cameras are finished in one visit.

2

Pick a time

We book 7 days a week, and same-day or weekend visits are possible when we have an opening.

3

We install, you pay after

We install, test live view with you and set up your phone. You pay after the job.

Security camera installation in Richmond Hill: questions

Here is how the price works for a Richmond Hill job: one or two WiFi cameras start at $200 before tax, while a wired CCTV system gets a free custom quote because camera count, cable length and wall type change the work. You get a free written quote before any work starts. You pay after the job. We accept credit and debit cards, e-transfer and cash, and you can prepay online if you prefer.

Yes. We install video surveillance for shops, clinics, restaurants and offices in Richmond Hill. A business gets a walkthrough first so entrances, counters and blind spots are covered, and we give you a free written quote. See Commercial CCTV installation.

Both work well. Wired PoE cameras are the most stable choice for larger detached homes. WiFi cameras suit condos, townhouses and rentals. We help you choose based on your property and your internet.

They can. Branches moving in wind can trigger motion alerts, and dense planting can block the view. We choose camera positions and heights that keep the view clear, and we set up motion zones so alerts stay useful.

Yes, both. Indoors we cover entrances, garages and hallways; outdoors we mount on walls, soffits and eaves. For outdoor views we usually recommend wired PoE IP cameras, since they keep recording even when WiFi is weak.

Yes, when we have an opening. Our hours are Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm, and weekend visits are normal. Call or text (587) 899-7495 and we will tell you the next available time.

All of Richmond Hill, including Mill Pond, Bayview Hill, Oak Ridges, Richvale and the Yonge Street and Highway 7 areas, plus nearby Markham, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket and Toronto. Text your postal code to (587) 899-7495 if you are not sure we reach you.

Yes. Before we leave we set up the app on your phone and show you how to watch live video, replay recordings and turn on motion alerts. It also works on a tablet or computer.

Nearby

Security camera installation near Richmond Hill

Our technicians cover the whole Greater Toronto Area. Besides Richmond Hill, we install security cameras in Newmarket and Aurora, and have local pages for Vaughan, Markham, Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton.

See every city on our service areas page.

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Tell us about your property, or call or text (587) 899-7495. You pay after the job.