it really depends on what they're looking to do with it. For the simplest user case, I've used basic cloud cams. But you have to be very careful with these because of security issues, and also they don't record 24/7. But they're good for users with very simple needs. For more advanced, I've used Samsung a few times, but clients complained about the interface. Over the last year, I switched to Xanview which is super easy to use and reasonably priced for all of their features .

Hik 8 way Tribrid DVR, 2TB drive, 4 x varifocal eyeball domes 2mp 1080p (OEM) with cabling & connection to router, setup of 2 devices is what I do for my domestics based on a half day install smack on the  money at .. then I get the know it alls who tell me they can get a "full hd professional CCTV" system from Maplins at half that price.  I normally put the phone down at that point!

The poxy domestic kits with the crappy thin cables that always end up in a balled knot, having to drill too big holes to get the connectors through, and a "kit" doesn't supply everything you need (IP rated junction box or self amalgamating tape/cable ties/clips).

 

Always better to supply & fit bespoke.

 

No prices in public please

Edited November 16, 201510 yr by PeterJames

By half a day you mean 4 hours I guess. On your own or with a mate?

4 fooking hours for that lot, take it all 4 cams, dvr ect are screwed to the dining room table.

Ha!

That price is non hd around here and 80% profit

Labour included or bottom line 80%?

it really depends on what they're looking to do with it. For the simplest user case, I've used basic cloud cams. But you have to be very careful with these because of security issues, and also they don't record 24/7. But they're good for users with very simple needs. For more advanced, I've used Samsung a few times, but clients complained about the interface. Over the last year, I switched to Xanview which is super easy to use and reasonably priced for all of their features .

 

They bricked the Xanview Timebox I had because they thought I was hacking it.

Ah I reckon it's Labour included , as from what I seen cheapest dvr and eyeballs used , they all look the same to me, £20 an eyeball job

OK so I see my post was edited, sorry I didn't know I shouldn't have posted a price... well most of you have seen that so yeah it's half a day for me & an assistant, I pretty much only install HD-TVI minimum 2MP 1080p & I know Hik stuff inside out so I don't go for the cheap rubbish...

 

And these cams are installed either under soffits or thereabouts... bear in mind that price is based on 4 hours, I always explain that if there are particularly difficult cable routes & it takes a day then it's a days money.

80% profit? Really? Well I pay to keep a couple of vans on the road, public liability insurance, commercial waste disposal, 3 office numbers, 2 mobiles, office & storage space plus all the tools & testers etc, so I guess you don't have overheads?