Security camera installer for homes and shops

Homeowners, small shop and restaurant owners, landlords, property managers and small offices.

A fixed price per installation job (often a package of cameras plus labour), with extra for equipment, service calls and optional yearly check-ups.

• Basic electrical and cabling work
• Comfortable with networking and apps
• Clear communication with customers
• Safe use of ladders and tools

• Check whether your province or territory requires a security or alarm installer licence, as rules vary and some provinces regulate this work
• Check whether low-voltage or electrical work requires a certified electrician in your area, especially when connecting to mains power
• Commercial general liability insurance, and check what happens if a system you installed fails
• Privacy rules about where cameras can point and recording audio, check your provincial and federal privacy guidance
• Winter weather affects outdoor and roof work, plan for slower months and safe working at height

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your tools, ladders, demo equipment and insurance. Your own setup and the types of systems you plan to install will move the figure.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how many installs you book and any repair or upgrade work you add. Winter weather can slow outdoor jobs, so plan for slower months.

Check whether your province or territory requires a security or alarm installer licence, as rules vary. Also check whether electrical work needs a certified electrician, especially for mains power, and review provincial and federal privacy guidance on camera placement and audio recording.