14/08/2026
Why a CCTV Quote Can Be ₦500,000 and Another ₦1.5 Million And Both May Have a Reason
Have you ever wondered why two CCTV installers can inspect the same building and give completely different quotations?
One may quote ₦500,000, while another quotes ₦1.5 million.
Before concluding that one installer is cheating or the other is too expensive, understand this:
CCTV pricing is not determined by the building alone. It is determined by the equipment, specifications, installation method, coverage and overall quality of the surveillance system.
Here are some major factors that can create a huge difference:
1. CAMERA QUALITY
Not all CCTV cameras are the same.
Two installers may quote for the same number of cameras, but the cameras can differ significantly in:
• Resolution and image quality
• Night vision capability
• IR or full-colour night vision
• AI detection features
• Audio capability
• Weather resistance
• Storage and recording features
• Brand and reliability
A basic camera and an advanced AI-enabled camera may look similar on paper, but their performance are different.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
What exactly is being installed?
One quotation may be for a basic analogue CCTV system, while another may include:
• Higher-resolution cameras
• NVR with greater recording capacity
• Larger surveillance hard drive
• PoE switches
• Remote viewing
• AI human/vehicle detection
• Colour night vision
• Audio recording
The difference may not be obvious until the system is actually in use.
3. INSTALLATION & WORKMANSHIP
CCTV installation is more than mounting cameras on walls.
Proper cable routing, termination, waterproofing, camera positioning, network configuration, NVR setup, remote viewing, testing and neat finishing all require skill and time.
A poorly installed system can give you blurry images, unstable connections, dead cameras and difficult maintenance later.
4. SCOPE OF WORK
This is one of the biggest reasons CCTV quotations differ.
Ask:
What exactly is included?
Does the quotation include:
• IP or analogue cameras?
• NVR/DVR?
• Surveillance hard drive?
• Cat6/RG59 cables?
• PoE switches?
• Power supply?
• Conduits/trunking?
• Installation labour?
• Network configuration?
• Remote viewing setup?
• Maintenance?
• Warranty?
Two quotations may appear very different because they are actually offering different CCTV systems and different scopes of work.
THE LESSON FOR HOMEOWNERS & BUSINESS OWNERS
Don’t choose a CCTV installer based on price alone.
Instead, compare the quotations, camera specifications, brands, recording capacity, cable quality, installation method, storage, features, warranty and scope of work.
A ₦500,000 CCTV quotation may genuinely be suitable for a particular property and scope.
A ₦1.5 million quotation may also be justified if it provides better cameras, larger storage, stronger infrastructure, advanced features and more comprehensive installation.
The cheapest quotation isn’t always the best value.
And the most expensive quotation isn’t automatically the best either.
Before approving any CCTV quotation, ask:
“Exactly what am I paying for, and what will this system be capable of doing?”
At Trusted Dera Technologies, we don’t just install CCTV systems, we help you design the right security solution for your home or business based on your actual needs and budget.
If you are planning to install CCTV, we are here to help.
✅ Request a free CCTV consultation
✅ Get a detailed, transparent quotation breakdown
✅ Receive expert advice on the best system for your property
✅ Avoid overspending or under-protecting your space
📞 Call or WhatsApp 0803 265 6105 today to request your CCTV quote or consultation.
Let’s help you secure your property the right way; professionally, reliably, and affordably.
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