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Clear answers before you choose a security system
Practical UK buying guides covering costs, equipment and the questions worth asking before arranging an alarm or CCTV installation.
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Start with the numbers that matter
Our guides explain the advertised cash starting prices and what can change the final quotation for a real UK property.
How much does CCTV installation cost in the UK?
See what affects installation costs, what the starter plan includes and how to compare CCTV installation quotations.
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How much does a burglar alarm cost in the UK?
See what affects installation costs, what the starter plan includes and how to compare burglar alarm installation quotations.
Read the cost guide →Planning your system
Useful answers before the survey
Practical guidance to help you identify the equipment and coverage worth discussing.
CCTV planning 24 August 2026
How many CCTV cameras do I need?
Turn entrances, blind spots and important areas into a sensible provisional camera count.Read guide →
CCTV installation 24 August 2026
Where should CCTV cameras be positioned?
Plan useful views around entrances, mounting height, lighting, privacy and night-time performance.Read guide →
Burglar alarm planning 24 August 2026
Wired vs wireless burglar alarms
Compare installation, batteries, existing cabling, expansion and when a hybrid design can help.Read guide →
Security system planning 24 August 2026
Burglar alarm or CCTV: which do I need?
Compare immediate detection, recorded video evidence and when a combined system is the right fit.Read guide →Need a property-specific answer?
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