CCTV Installation & Repair in Ware
Security cameras installed and repaired for Ware homes, landlords and businesses. Free site surveys and help with any make of system.
- Local teambased in St Albans
- Free site surveys& written quotes
- Phone appwatch from anywhere
- £5m insuredpublic liability cover
Protecting property in Ware
Ware's riverside terraces, homes up towards Kingshill and properties in nearby villages each need their own setup. Terraces usually need one or two cameras on the front and rear, while larger homes need drive and garden coverage.
We'll angle cameras so they cover your property and not your neighbours', and set up recordings you can check from your phone.
In Ware's older streets, front doors open straight onto the pavement, so a video doorbell plus a camera at the rear is often the right balance. Larger homes towards Kingshill usually need drive and garden coverage as well.
We work right across Ware, including Wareside, Stanstead Abbotts, Thundridge, Kingshill and Great Amwell.
- Who we are
- Family-run security and aerial installers, based in St Albans since 1996
- CCTV services in Ware
- New systems, repairs and servicing, upgrades, burglar alarms and video doorbells
- Postcodes
- SG12
- Distance
- About 14 miles from our St Albans office
- Surveys
- Free, with a written quote
- Repairs
- Any make, including systems fitted by other companies
CCTV services across Ware
- 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 Ware
We fix CCTV of all ages and makes around Ware, from a single camera that has failed to a recorder that stopped saving footage months ago without anyone noticing.
Typical problems we are called out for:
a camera that drops in and out or has gone dark for good, often a failed power feed or joint.
phone alerts every few minutes from spiders, insects, trees or headlights.
infrared lights that have failed, or reflections that wash the picture out after dark.
everything off after a power cut or surge, often a power supply or recorder fault.
a failed or full hard drive, so the live picture works but nothing is saved.
no working password for the recorder or the app, so you cannot view or save anything.
Riverside homes in Ware can suffer from damp and mist, which fogs camera lenses and corrodes joints. On the hills towards Kingshill, we more often see wind-damaged brackets and cameras that have drifted out of position.
If you can, send a photo of the problem on WhatsApp first. It helps us bring the right replacement camera, drive or power supply on the first visit. Where an old system is not worth repairing, we will explain why and price an upgrade, often reusing your existing cables.
- Every camera tested by day and in night mode
- Recording and storage checked, not just the live view
- Software updated and passwords reset
- Phone app working again before we leave
Getting more from an older Ware system
Older recorders were never designed for phone viewing or today's higher-resolution cameras. Replacing the recorder, and the cameras where needed, brings an older system up to date without starting again.
An upgrade usually means sharper pictures, fewer false alerts, longer recording and easy viewing on your phone, wherever you are in Ware or further afield.
Protecting your Ware home
On older homes in Ware 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 Ware, 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.
We can add a video doorbell, floodlight cameras or a burglar alarm so everything works together in one app.
Commercial security cameras in Ware
From a single shop front to an industrial unit with a large yard, we size business CCTV in Ware to what the site actually needs. 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.
- Shop fronts
- Offices and reception
- Yards and storage
- Vehicle access
- Bin and bike stores
- Back doors
How a Ware installation works
- Free surveyWe walk round your Ware property with you and agree what needs covering.
- Written quoteCameras, positions, recorder size and any extras, all in writing.
- InstallationHD cameras fitted, cables hidden, and each view tested by day and at night.
- HandoverLive view, playback and alerts working on your phone before we go.
We are also your local TV aerial engineers in Ware.
CCTV, privacy and your neighbours in Ware
If your cameras capture areas outside your own property, such as the street or a neighbour's garden, UK data protection rules apply. In that case you should put up signs, avoid capturing more than you need, keep recordings secure and delete them regularly.
We aim cameras at your property and use privacy masks on the recorder where needed, which keeps things simple.
Burglar alarms and video doorbells in Ware
CCTV works best alongside other security. We install burglar alarms and video doorbells across Ware and Wareside, and can link them to the same app as your cameras. Visible cameras and an alarm box on the front of the house are a strong deterrent on their own.
If you are moving into a Ware property with an old system, we can check it, reset it and get it working on your phone.
CCTV in Ware: common questions
Can you fix an existing CCTV system in Ware?
Yes, and a lot of our Ware 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 Ware?
We price each repair before starting. A photo of the camera or the error on WhatsApp often lets us say roughly what is wrong and what it will cost.
How soon can an engineer get to Ware?
Ware is about 14 miles from our St Albans office, so we can often visit within a day or two, and sooner for businesses left without working cameras.
Is the site survey in Ware free?
Yes, a site survey in Ware costs nothing. Ware is roughly 14 miles from our office, and we can often visit within a few days.
Can I see the cameras from my phone?
You can. Recordings stay on a recorder inside the property, and the app lets you watch live or scroll back through the day.
Can you upgrade my old analogue cameras?
Often, yes. HD cameras can usually run on the cables already in your walls, so we replace the cameras and recorder without new cable runs.
How many CCTV cameras will I need in Ware?
Most detached and rural homes around Ware need four to eight cameras. We will recommend the fewest that cover every entrance and boundary.
Is home CCTV legal in Ware?
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 SG12 areas do you cover?
All of Ware and the SG12 area, including Wareside, Stanstead Abbotts, Thundridge, Kingshill and Great Amwell. We also cover Hertford, Hoddesdon and Broxbourne nearby.
Page reviewed October 2026.
Other towns near Ware we cover
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Free advice & quotes
Get a free quote in Ware
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