Choose the views before the count
Mark entrances, walkways, parking, and other priority areas. Identify where a broad overview is enough and where useful identifying detail is needed.
Security CamerasCoverage designed around the property—not random camera placement.
Security Camera Installation
A video surveillance system should provide useful coverage, dependable recording, secure remote access, and clear evidence without creating avoidable blind spots.
Professional installation
Designed around the space, system, and result.
Camera count alone does not determine system quality. Viewing angle, mounting height, lens selection, lighting, night conditions, entry paths, network bandwidth, recording retention, power, weather exposure, and privacy all affect the result.
Valence Connected scopes camera systems as part of the property infrastructure. Cameras, network switches, cabling, recording equipment, remote access, alerts, and user permissions are coordinated into one supportable system.
What the scope may include Coverage and risk review Indoor and outdoor camera placement IP camera or CCTV system planning Network and power-path planning NVR or recording configuration Remote viewing and user permissions Motion and event settings System testing and documentation
Where it fits
Applications for this service
The final design is based on the property, existing infrastructure, equipment requirements, and project goals.
Homes
Entry, driveway, yard, garage, perimeter, and interior common-area coverage.
Retail and restaurants
Entry, transaction, customer-area, receiving, inventory, and exterior monitoring.
Offices and facilities
Perimeter, lobby, corridor, restricted-area, parking, and operational visibility.
Multi-site operations
Consistent camera, recording, user-access, and documentation standards across locations.
Connected beyond one deviceSecurity Cameras & Surveillance can stand alone or coordinate with other Valence systems.
How Valence works
From scope to working system.
Survey
Identify important areas, likely movement paths, lighting issues, obstructions, and recording goals.
Design
Select coverage, camera types, pathways, network capacity, storage, and access requirements.
Install
Mount, cable, terminate, connect, weather-seal, label, and organize the surveillance system.
Verify
Check views by day and night, recording, playback, alerts, remote access, and user permissions.
Direct answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between IP cameras and traditional CCTV?
IP cameras communicate over a network and commonly support higher resolution, analytics, and flexible management. Traditional coax-based systems may remain practical in some existing installations. The correct choice depends on infrastructure and requirements.
How long can security footage be stored?
Retention depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, recording schedule, compression, activity, and available storage. Storage should be sized around an actual retention goal.
Can cameras be viewed remotely?
Many systems support secure mobile or browser viewing. Remote access should be configured with appropriate accounts, permissions, updates, network security, and recovery procedures.
Do security cameras require internet service?
Local recording can often continue without internet access, while remote viewing, cloud services, and off-site alerts typically require connectivity. The exact behavior depends on the selected system.
How many cameras should my property have?
Count the views that matter rather than using a fixed number per building. Entrances, traffic paths, parking, and specific assets may require separate views. A layout and photos help establish the appropriate camera count.
How many recording days will a hard drive provide?
There is no universal number. Retention depends on the cameras, stream settings, recording mode, compression, and usable storage. The system should be sized around your target retention period.
What is included in a camera installation quote?
The quote should identify equipment supplied, mounting, cable runs, power and network requirements, recording and remote-access setup, testing, and exclusions. Equipment-only purchases include installation only when the listing expressly says so.