CCTV Installation & Repair in Chesham
New CCTV, repairs to existing systems and alarms across Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Free surveys and written quotes.
- Local teambased in St Albans
- Free site surveys& written quotes
- Phone appwatch from anywhere
- £5m insuredpublic liability cover
CCTV for Chesham homes and businesses
Chesham's terraces near the town centre, homes on the valley sides and farms out towards Ley Hill and Pednor each need a different approach. Rural homes often want lanes, drives and outbuildings covered, while town homes focus on doors and side passages.
We'll show you on a tablet what each camera will see before we fix it, so there are no surprises.
Chesham's hillside homes often have drives and gardens on different levels, so we place cameras carefully to see over walls and down slopes without picking up the street below.
As well as central Chesham, we regularly work in Chesham Bois, Ley Hill, Botley, Waterside and Pednor.
- Who we are
- Family-run security and aerial installers, based in St Albans since 1996
- CCTV services in Chesham
- New systems, repairs and servicing, upgrades, burglar alarms and video doorbells
- Postcodes
- HP5
- Distance
- About 12 miles from our St Albans office
- Surveys
- Free, with a written quote
- Repairs
- Any make, including systems fitted by other companies
CCTV services across Chesham
- New CCTV systemsCameras chosen and positioned for what you actually need to see.
- CCTV repairsFaulty cameras, failed recorders and apps that have stopped working.
- UpgradesSwap grainy analogue cameras for HD, often on the same cables.
- Phone viewingLive view, playback and alerts on your phone, set up before we leave.
- Business CCTVShops, offices, yards and industrial units, with remote access for managers.
- Alarms and doorbellsBurglar alarms and video doorbells that work alongside your cameras.
CCTV repairs in Chesham
Not every CCTV problem needs a new system. Our engineers repair cameras, recorders and remote viewing for homes and businesses across Chesham, whoever installed the system originally.
These are the faults we are asked to fix most often:
every camera off at once, which points to the power supply, the recorder or a tripped circuit.
one camera showing nothing while the rest work, often a failed joint or camera.
a recorder that has quietly stopped saving footage, which most people only find out when they need a clip.
a picture that has gone soft or hazy, usually a camera that has let in damp.
a camera now pointing at the sky, the ground or next door after being knocked.
remote viewing that has dropped out, usually a network or account change rather than a camera fault.
Chesham's steep valley sides mean some cameras face low winter sun, which can blind the picture for part of the day. We re-angle them or fit cameras with better light handling, as well as fixing everyday faults.
Send us a photo of the camera or a screenshot of the error on WhatsApp and we can often tell you what is wrong, and roughly what it will cost, before we visit. We always give you the price before starting, and we will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense than repair.
- Each camera checked for picture, focus and night vision
- Hard drive health and recording time checked
- Firmware updated and old logins removed
- App access set up for everyone who needs it
From grainy to HD: CCTV upgrades in Chesham
If your footage is too blurry to recognise a face or a number plate, the cameras are probably an older analogue type. HD cameras will often run on your existing cabling, so an upgrade can be quicker than you think.
Modern systems add colour night vision, person and vehicle detection to cut false alerts, and enough storage to keep weeks of footage.
Home CCTV in Chesham
On older homes in Chesham we use compact cameras in neutral colours and run cables through lofts and eaves, so the system doesn't spoil the look of the building. For terraced homes in Chesham, two or three cameras usually cover the front door, the back garden and any shared passageway, angled so they don't look into neighbours' gardens.
All our systems record in high definition with infrared night vision, so you get clear images after dark too.
Business CCTV in Chesham
For shops, offices, workshops and yards in Chesham, we design systems that cover entrances, tills, stock areas and car parks, with night vision for outdoor areas. Owners can watch several sites from one phone app, and we show you how to export footage quickly if you ever need to give it to the police or your insurer.
- Entrances and fire exits
- Tills and counters
- Car parks
- Yards and gates
- Stock rooms
- Loading bays
What happens when you book us in Chesham
- Free surveyWe look at doors, gates, parking and dark corners, and ask what worries you.
- Written quoteAn itemised quote listing every camera, where it goes and what it will see.
- InstallationMost homes are done in a day, with cables tidied away out of sight.
- HandoverLive view, playback and alerts working on your phone before we go.
We are also your local TV aerial engineers in Chesham.
CCTV, privacy and your neighbours in Chesham
Home CCTV that only covers your own property is simple. If it records beyond your boundary, the ICO says data protection law applies. You would then need signs, secure storage, regular deletion of footage and a way to handle requests from anyone you record.
We position and set up cameras in Chesham to cover your property, using privacy masking where a view would otherwise take in a neighbour's home.
Adding an alarm to your Chesham CCTV
As well as cameras, we fit wired and wireless burglar alarms for homes and businesses in Chesham, from a simple bells-only system to app-controlled alarms. Visible cameras and an alarm box on the front of the house are a strong deterrent on their own.
Already have cameras that have stopped working? We repair and upgrade older systems in Chesham, often reusing the existing cabling.
CCTV in Chesham: common questions
Do you repair CCTV in Chesham that you did not install?
Yes, and a lot of our Chesham repair work is exactly that: systems put in by builders, previous owners or installers who are no longer around. We work with all the common recorder and camera brands.
How much does a CCTV repair cost in Chesham?
It depends on the fault. Many repairs are a cable joint, a power supply or a new hard drive. Send us a photo or describe the problem and we will give you an idea of cost before we visit, and a firm price before any work starts.
How soon can an engineer get to Chesham?
Usually within a couple of days. We are roughly 12 miles away and regularly in Chesham Bois and Ley Hill, so a visit is easy to fit in.
How much is a site visit in Chesham?
Nothing. Surveys in Chesham are free and there is no obligation. We are about 12 miles away, so visits are easy to arrange.
Can I watch my Chesham cameras on my phone?
Yes. Every system we fit includes phone viewing, so you can check live cameras, get motion alerts and play back recordings from anywhere.
Can you upgrade my old analogue cameras?
Usually. We check the condition of the cable at your Chesham property first; if it is sound, new HD cameras and a recorder can go straight onto it.
How many CCTV cameras will I need in Chesham?
Most detached and rural homes around Chesham need four to eight cameras. We will recommend the fewest that cover every entrance and boundary.
Do I need permission for CCTV at my Chesham home?
You don't need permission to fit CCTV on your own home, but if cameras record beyond your boundary, ICO guidance says data protection rules apply. We set cameras up to avoid that wherever possible.
Which parts of Chesham do you cover?
All of Chesham and the HP5 area, including Chesham Bois, Ley Hill, Botley, Waterside and Pednor. We also cover Amersham, Berkhamsted and Chalfont St Giles nearby.
Page reviewed October 2026.
Other towns near Chesham we cover
We also fit and repair TV aerials in Chesham.
Free advice & quotes
Book an engineer in Chesham
Call us or send a WhatsApp message. Photos of the camera, the recorder or the error on your app help us tell you what's wrong and what it will cost, often before we visit.
Tap WhatsApp to message us. We reply as quickly as we can, usually the same day.
- Phone
- 01727 789774
- Message us on WhatsApp
- Office
- Arquen House, 4–6 Spicer Street, St Albans AL3 4PQ
- Covering
- Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & North London
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm