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  • Business‑only specialists
  • London & Surrey coverage
  • Proactive maintenance
  • Secure remote access

Why design matters

The right design turns cameras into a reliable security system. Our consultants start with risk and outcomes—then translate that into coverage targets, camera selection, retention, networking and governance. The result is a fit‑for‑purpose system that delivers usable evidence, runs reliably, and stands up to scrutiny.

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What’s included – Your CCTV Design Pack

You’ll receive a complete, vendor‑agnostic pack your team (or chosen installer) can build from:

Risk & Requirements Discovery

  • Stakeholder workshop: threats, incident history, operational patterns, H&S considerations
  • Security objectives and evidence requirements (observe/recognise/identify)
  • Site constraints: fabric, access windows, outages, out‑of‑hours working

Coverage & Imaging Plan

  • DORI‑based coverage targets with pixel‑density calculations for each scene
  • Camera schedule (form factors, lenses, WDR/low‑light, PTZ/panoramic where justified)
  • Mounting/heights, masking and privacy zones; IR/lighting strategy for night performance

Storage & Retention Design

  • Retention policy mapped to purpose (e.g., 30–90 days or site‑specific)
  • NVR/VMS architecture, RAID levels and resilience options (dual recording/cloud backup)
  • Bitrate modelling, storage sizing and growth allowances

Network & Cyber Security

  • PoE loads and switch schedules; VLAN segregation and QoS where appropriate
  • Device hardening, user roles, MFA for remote access, audit and change logging
  • Remote management approach for multi‑site estates

Integration & Analytics

  • Event‑linked video with access control and intruder alarms (bookmarking, triggers)
  • Sensible analytics use‑cases (line‑crossing/object detection) with tuning guidelines
  • API/SDK options for FM dashboards or incident systems

Compliance & Governance

  • Signage and fair‑processing guidance, role‑based access, retention & export workflows
  • DPIA support (where appropriate), incident handling and SAR/FOI considerations
  • Operational procedures, training plan and responsibilities (controller/processor)

Do you have questions? Speak directly to one of our experts, or request a call back from us.

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How It Works

Discovery & Survey

We walk the site, discuss risks and map coverage/retention needs.

Concept Design

Coverage strategy, device shortlist and retention/network approach.

Detailed Design

Full design pack, schedules, drawings and acceptance criteria.

Build Support (optional)

Tender support, installer Q&A, submittal review.

Commissioning & Handover (optional)

Witness testing, training and O&M handover.

Technical approach

  • Objective coverage using DORI – We specify pixel‑density targets per scene so “identify at this door” isn’t left to chance.
  • Real‑world imaging – We plan for lighting, backlight and weather; we tune WDR, IR and shutter to keep night footage usable.
  • Network‑ready by design – PoE budgets, VLANs and device hardening are built into the design to protect uptime.
  • Evidence & operations – We design export workflows, user roles and audit trails so footage retrieval is fast and accountable.
  • Scalable architecture – Add cameras or analytics later without ripping out what you have.
  • Compliance in plain English – Practical guidance on signage, retention and subject access that your team can follow.
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Typical scenarios we design for

HQ & multi‑storey offices

Entrances/lobbies for recognition, lifts and corridors for observation, ID at reception/turnstiles.

Retail & hospitality

Tills and stockrooms at ID level; wide customer areas at observation with PTZs for incidents.

Warehouse & logistics

Perimeter detection with PTZs, yard IR planning, loading bays at recognition level.

Deliverables checklist

  • Requirements brief and risk register
  • Coverage drawings and camera schedule (lens, FoV, mount, height)
  • Storage/retention calculator and NVR/VMS schedule
  • Network design notes (PoE, VLAN, addressing, security)
  • Integration plan (access control/alarms)
  • Compliance pack (signage guidance, retention policy outline, evidence export SOP)
  • FAT/SAT templates and maintenance plan outline

Sectors We Serve

We design with UK data protection and surveillance guidance in mind—signage, fair processing, access controls, retention and audit trails.

Offices & co‑working

Retail & hospitality

Warehousing & logistics

Manufacturing

Education

Healthcare

Property & FM

Leisure & venues

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our designs are vendor‑agnostic and tender‑ready. We can also review submittals and witness testing.
We write performance specifications (what the camera must achieve). If you prefer, we can include recommended models as options.
Retention is based on purpose and policy (not a fixed number). We size storage to meet your agreed target and evidence needs.
Where remote, detector‑activated monitoring is appropriate, we design to the relevant British Standard and onboarding requirements.
Yes. We plan role‑based access, hardening and authentication so approved users can view footage securely.
We provide practical guidance on signage, access permissions, retention and subject access workflows to help you operate responsibly.

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