Warehouse security cameras should cover loading doors, aisles, the yard and the perimeter, with enough storage to keep recordings for 30 days or more. Wired PoE cameras are the steadiest choice for large buildings, with a recorder in a locked room. A planning range for a warehouse with 6 to 16 cameras is roughly $5,000 to $20,000 installed, based on commercial per-camera figures of $700 to $1,500. That is a market estimate, not a Pixl price.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Updated . 6 min read. Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
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Where should security cameras go in a warehouse?
Cover the places where goods and people enter, move and leave: loading doors, aisles, the yard and the perimeter. Mount high enough to see over racking and out of the reach of forklifts.
| Position | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Loading doors, inside and out | Every shipment in and out, with time stamps for disputes |
| Main entrance and staff door | Who comes and goes |
| Aisles and racking ends | Stock movement and theft |
| Shipping and receiving desks | Paperwork and counts |
| High-value cage or storage | Close coverage of the doors |
| Yard and trailer area | Trailers, pallets and vehicles at night |
| Perimeter and fence | Anyone approaching the building |
How much do warehouse security cameras cost?
Commercial pricing guides put standard installed IP cameras at about $700 to $1,500 each, so a warehouse with 6 to 16 cameras plans for roughly $5,000 to $20,000. Network gear, cable length, mounting height and lifts move the number. These are market estimates, not a quote. See our full commercial camera installation cost guide.
| Driver | Effect |
|---|---|
| Ceiling height | High ceilings need lifts and longer cable runs. |
| Building size | More distance means more switches and cable. |
| Camera type | Wide fixed cameras are cheaper than PTZ for the yard. |
| Recorder and storage | More cameras and longer retention need more storage. |
| Outdoor cameras | Weather-rated housings and heated or IR options for winter. |
Should a warehouse use wired or WiFi cameras?
Large buildings usually do better with wired PoE cameras. Power and video travel on one cable, and WiFi struggles through racking and metal. See wired vs WiFi security cameras and how PoE camera systems work.
How much recording storage does a warehouse need?
Storage depends on the number of cameras, resolution, frame rate and how many days you keep. Many businesses aim for 30 days. Tell your installer your retention target so the recorder is sized for it. A locked room for the recorder protects the footage if someone tampers with the building.
Warehouse security cameras: frequently asked questions
How many cameras does a warehouse need?
Most small and mid-size warehouses need 6 to 16, depending on size, racking and the yard.
How much does a warehouse camera system cost?
A planning range is roughly $5,000 to $20,000 installed for 6 to 16 cameras. It is a market estimate, so get an itemized quote.
Are wired or WiFi cameras better for a warehouse?
Wired PoE is usually steadier in large buildings.
How long should I keep warehouse footage?
Many businesses keep 30 days. Longer retention needs more storage.
Where should the recorder go?
In a locked, ventilated room so footage cannot be removed easily.
Does Pixl install warehouse cameras?
Send photos or a floor plan to (587) 899-7495. Wired CCTV quotes are free, and you pay after the job.
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Sources and method. Per-camera figures are market estimates from published commercial pricing guides such as Safe and Sound. The warehouse planning range multiplies those by a typical camera count and is not a Pixl price. Canadian dollars, before tax.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.