Security Camera Installation in Barrie

Security camera installers for Barrie homes, cottages-in-town and businesses, from the waterfront and Allandale to the newer south-end subdivisions. 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.

Lorex bullet camera and dome security camera installed on an exterior wall by Pixl Canada

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

Watch on your phone

Remote viewing set up for you

Get a free camera quote

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 Barrie property?

Barrie winters are long and snowy, so outdoor cameras need to be rated for cold, and the cable and connections need protection. Wired PoE (CCTV) IP cameras are the steadiest choice outdoors because they do not rely on WiFi at the edge of your signal. WiFi cameras are faster to install and suit condos, townhouses and rentals. We install indoor and outdoor cameras and 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 Barrie?

Expect to pay from $200 for one or two WiFi cameras in Barrie, before tax. A wired CCTV system is quoted individually and free of charge, using photos of your property and the cameras you want. A newer two-storey house with an open basement is a simpler cable job than an older home with finished ceilings, so we price each one after seeing a few photos. Shops and industrial units are quoted after a walkthrough. Quotes are free, with a written price before any work starts.

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 Barrie:

  • How many cameras you need, and whether eaves or soffits can shelter them from snow
  • The cable route: basement, attic or an exterior wall, with weather sealing outdoors
  • Wall and siding type, from older brick to newer vinyl and stone
  • Wired PoE cameras with a recorder (NVR), or WiFi cameras on your network
  • For shops and industrial units: loading doors, stock rooms and the parking lot

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 Barrie property

Barrie combines older streets in Allandale and near the downtown waterfront, established neighbourhoods such as Holly and Painswick, large newer subdivisions in the south end, and commercial areas around Dunlop Street and Highway 400. 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.

Allandale and the downtown waterfront

Older homes and heritage streets close to the water. We check the cable route first and keep drilling to what the job needs.

Holly, Painswick and established neighbourhoods

Family homes with basements and attics that make wired PoE cameras easy to route. We plan the recorder location with you.

South-end subdivisions

Newer homes where garages face the street and houses sit close together. We aim every camera at your own driveway and entrance only.

Condos and townhouses in the south end

Complexes often limit what you may attach outside your own unit, so ask the property manager first. A doorbell or WiFi camera is the usual fit.

Shops and industrial units near Dunlop Street and Highway 400

Video surveillance for entrances, loading areas and parking, with a walkthrough first.

Where should security cameras go on a Barrie home?

Start with the ways in: the front door, the driveway and the back door. In snowy months, a camera under an eave or a soffit stays clearer than one on an open wall. 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, in snow or rain.

Garage and eaves

Under a soffit the lens stays clearer in snow and rain, and the cable stays out of the weather.

Backyard and back door

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

Storefront and loading doors

For businesses: the entrance, stock area and parking lot. 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

Share your address and a few photos through the form, a call or a text. Home installs of 2 to 6 cameras normally fit in one visit.

2

Pick a time

We offer evening-friendly and weekend visits, subject to availability.

3

We install, you pay after

When the cameras are running and the app works, you pay. Not before.

Security camera installation in Barrie: questions

Expect to pay from $200 for one or two WiFi cameras in Barrie, before tax. A wired CCTV system is quoted individually and free of charge, using photos of your property and the cameras you want. 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, if the camera is rated for cold and the cable and connectors are protected. We prefer wired PoE cameras outdoors, mounted under eaves where possible, because they do not depend on WiFi range at the edge of your signal. See our guide on PoE versus WiFi cameras for Canadian winters.

Yes. We install video surveillance for shops, restaurants, offices and industrial units in Barrie. A business gets a walkthrough first so entrances, loading areas 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 houses with a basement or attic to route cable through. WiFi cameras suit condos, townhouses and rentals. We help you choose based on your property and your internet.

Both are routine for us. We install interior cameras for garages and entry halls, and exterior cameras on walls, soffits and eaves, with the cable concealed. PoE IP cameras are our usual outdoor choice.

Sometimes the same day, and always seven days a week: Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm, Sunday 9am to 7pm. Send a message to (587) 899-7495 with your address and we will confirm the earliest visit.

All of Barrie, including Allandale, the downtown waterfront, Holly, Painswick, the south end and the areas around Dunlop Street and Highway 400, plus the neighbouring communities we can reach. Text your postal code to (587) 899-7495 if you are not sure we reach you.

Yes. Remote viewing is part of every install: live video, recorded clips and motion alerts on your phone, set up and tested with you before we go.

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Security camera installation near Barrie

Our technicians cover Barrie and the surrounding region. We also have local pages for Vaughan, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham and Richmond Hill.

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