CCTV Systems

Enhance Your Business Security

DACT is an SSAIB-accredited commercial CCTV contractor, designing, installing and maintaining surveillance systems for businesses across the UK. From single-site retail to multi-site industrial and corporate estates, we deliver IP and HD systems built around your specific security risks and operational needs.

Every system is designed for compliance with UK regulations including the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, covering signage, data retention and access. We handle the technical specification and the compliance paperwork so your system stands up to both operational demands and regulatory scrutiny.

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Key Benefits

Investing in a professionally designed commercial CCTV system offers numerous advantages for your business:

  • Deters crime. Visible cameras are a powerful deterrent against theft, including shoplifting and employee theft, vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
  • Provides crucial evidence. High-quality footage is invaluable for internal investigations, resolving disputes, and supporting police investigations or insurance claims.
  • Enhances staff and customer safety. Monitoring helps protect staff and customers from harassment, accidents and harm, creating a safer environment.
  • Improves operations. Monitor health and safety adherence and gain operational insights such as footfall patterns or queue lengths in retail.
  • Reduces security costs. Continuous site-wide monitoring can cost less than manned guarding, with remote monitoring covering out-of-hours periods.
  • Lowers insurance premiums. Many insurers recognise the reduced risk of professionally installed CCTV and may offer lower rates.
  • SLA-backed maintenance. Reactive callout and scheduled servicing under maintenance contracts matched to your site, so faults get fixed fast. See our SLA tier structure for typical response times.
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CCTV Standards and Specifications

Professional commercial CCTV is built to recognised standards, not consumer-grade kit. The specification that matters for your premises depends on coverage, image quality requirements and how the footage will be used.

  • BS EN 62676. The European standard for video surveillance systems, covering image quality, system performance and operational requirements for security applications.
  • IP and HD resolution. Modern systems use IP cameras delivering HD, 4MP or 4K resolution, giving footage clear enough to identify faces and number plates rather than just record movement.
  • ONVIF compliance. Open-standard cameras and recorders that work together regardless of manufacturer, avoiding lock-in to a single brand and keeping future upgrades flexible.
  • Remote and cloud access. Secure viewing from a phone or laptop, with optional cloud backup so footage survives even if the on-site recorder is stolen or damaged.
  • Data protection by design. Systems configured for Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR compliance, including retention scheduling, access control and correct signage.

For sites that need access control or intruder detection alongside CCTV, we design integrated systems that share a single platform. See our commercial access control service, or view the full range on our commercial services hub.

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Commercial IP CCTV system to BS EN 62676 with ONVIF-compliant cameras and NVR recording installed by DACT

Installation Process

We provide a complete installation service to ensure your CCTV system is effective, compliant and reliable:

  • Site survey and consultation. We assess your premises, identify vulnerable areas and discuss your security priorities, operational needs and budget.
  • System design. We design a bespoke solution, selecting camera types (dome, bullet, PTZ, infrared) and the right NVR/DVR recording and storage for your coverage.
  • Professional installation. Our engineers install with minimal disruption, mounting cameras securely and running cabling neatly or configuring wireless systems.
  • Configuration and setup. We set recording schedules, motion detection, remote access and any analytics features your site needs.
  • Testing and handover. We test the full system and train your team on viewing footage, retrieving recordings and using the system day to day.
  • Ongoing support. Maintenance and servicing options keep the system running at peak performance, backed by our SLA maintenance tiers.
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Industries We Serve

We design and install commercial CCTV across a wide range of UK sectors, each with its own surveillance priorities, from loss prevention in retail to perimeter security on industrial sites:

  • Retail (shops, supermarkets, shopping centres)
  • Hospitality (hotels, restaurants, pubs)
  • Offices and corporate buildings
  • Warehousing and logistics
  • Industrial and manufacturing sites
  • Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, care homes)
  • Education (schools, colleges, universities)
  • Construction sites
  • Car parks and dealerships
  • Critical infrastructure

Many of these sites benefit from CCTV integrated with intruder detection and access control. We design combined systems on a single platform. For larger or multi-site requirements, see the full range on our commercial services hub.

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Need help with your security systems? We’re here to assist! Whether you have questions about system design, require expert installation, or need reliable repairs and maintenance, our team has the knowledge to help. Fill out the form or give us a call for friendly advice and support.

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