# CCTV & Security Systems — Balmain East, NSW 2041
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IP CCTV design, installation and configuration

See what's happening around your home or business from your phone. We design, install and configure IP CCTV — 4K cameras, PoE NVR, remote viewing, real night vision — with neat cabling and no rooftop mess.

## Local context
Balmain East sits in Inner West, Sydney. Postcode 2041, coordinates -33.8534, 151.1799.
Nearby landmarks: Illoura Reserve, Peacock Point, Balmain East Ferry Wharf.
Common property types: heritage terrace houses, waterfront cottages, converted warehouses.
The tip of the Balmain peninsula where narrow heritage terraces and converted warehouse conversions often still carry original wiring that requires careful heritage-sensitive upgrades.
We also service: Strathfield, Strathfield South, Homebush, Homebush West, Burwood, Croydon.

## What's included
- 4K IP CCTV camera design and install (Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview)
- PoE network video recorder (NVR) setup with app viewing
- True IR night vision and low-light colour cameras
- Doorbell and intercom camera integration
- Existing analogue upgrade to IP
- On-site playback, cloud backup and mobile access

## Overview
A properly designed CCTV system is a burglary deterrent, an evidence tool, and a way to check on the property from anywhere. We design and install IP CCTV — 4K cameras over PoE cabling to a hard-wired NVR — not battery Wi-Fi cameras that drop out when you need them most. Every install includes on-site local recording (30-60 days), mobile app viewing, and optional cloud backup for critical footage.
Camera choice matters more than resolution. We spec turret or dome cameras for the front and back of the property, a wide-angle bullet for the driveway, and a low-light colour camera for the darkest approach — with true IR (not just "night mode" that greys out at 5m). Doorbells, intercoms and access-control cameras integrate with the same NVR so you have one app for everything.
As registered ACMA cablers we run the CAT6 neatly through the roof space and down internal walls, with the NVR in a cupboard, garage or comms cabinet — no exposed cable, no daisy-chained power supplies, no ugly rooftop conduit. Full walk-through on the app included on hand-over.

## FAQs
**How many cameras do I need?**
Most homes are well covered by 4-6 cameras: front door, driveway, side access, backyard, and (optionally) an internal downstairs zone. Larger properties or businesses usually run 8-16.

**How much does a CCTV install cost in Sydney?**
A neatly installed 4-camera 4K IP system with NVR and app viewing starts around $2,200. 8-camera systems from $3,400. Commercial systems with access control or ANPR are quoted per site.

**Can I view the cameras on my phone?**
Yes — every install includes mobile app setup on your phone, with push notifications on motion, live viewing and playback from anywhere.

**How long does the footage stay?**
Standard configuration keeps 30-60 days of continuous recording locally on the NVR hard drive. Optional cloud backup preserves motion clips longer for critical events.

**IP or analogue — what should I install?**
IP over PoE, every time. It's higher resolution, uses one cable per camera, is easier to expand, and integrates with doorbells and access control. Analogue is legacy tech we only recommend when reusing existing coax on a budget.

**Can you upgrade my existing analogue system?**
Yes — either full replacement to IP/PoE, or a hybrid recorder that keeps your existing coax for some cameras while adding IP cameras where you need higher resolution.

**Are you a registered cabler?**
Yes — registered ACMA cabler, which is legally required in Australia for any CCTV/data cabling work.