Licensed alarm, CCTV and access control installer

Homeowners, shops, offices, warehouses, body corporates and property managers who need reliable systems and a local contact for repairs.

Quoted installation prices (labour plus equipment margin), then repeat income from service calls, upgrades and optional maintenance agreements. Building trade referrals can bring steady work.

• Cabling, mounting and system programming
• Site assessment and clear quoting
• Reliable scheduling and customer communication

• Security licences are usually state-based and often have training and background check requirements, so confirm yours before taking jobs
• Mains wiring needs a licensed electrician, and low-voltage cabling can have its own registration rules
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Privacy and surveillance laws on camera placement and recording, which differ by state
• Working at heights and in roof spaces, so plan safe work practices and training
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Estimated startup costs are typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on tools, equipment and your vehicle. Estimated monthly revenue is around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on how many installs and service jobs you take on.

Things to check include security licences, which are usually state-based and often have training and background check requirements, and whether mains wiring needs a licensed electrician. Low-voltage cabling can also have its own registration rules, so confirm yours before taking jobs.

Check privacy and surveillance laws on camera placement and recording, which differ by state. Also plan safe work practices and training for working at heights and in roof spaces, and check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold.