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Security Camera & Surveillance Systems

You don’t need 40 cameras and a security operations center. You need the right cameras in the right places, recording reliably, and accessible from your phone when something happens.

We design and install IP camera systems for offices, medical facilities, retail spaces, and warehouses. Everything we install runs on a platform you can actually manage.

Starting at $2,000 for small setups (4–8 cameras). Full commercial systems typically run $5,000–$20,000.

The Problem / Why This Matters

A lot of businesses have cameras. Fewer businesses have surveillance systems that work when they need them.

We walk into offices all the time where the NVR hasn’t recorded in months, remote access hasn’t worked since the last IT person left, or half the cameras are aimed at the ceiling because nobody adjusted them after installation.

A camera system that fails silently isn’t a security asset. It’s a false sense of coverage. We install systems designed to actually work, and we document them so someone can maintain them after we leave.

What We Do

• Camera placement planning: we design coverage for entry points, parking areas, common areas, server rooms, and any high-priority areas you identify
• IP camera installation: enterprise-grade PoE cameras, indoor and outdoor, fixed and varifocal
• PoE runs: dedicated Cat6 runs from cameras to the IDF/NVR location, clean, labeled, and documented
• NVR setup and configuration: storage capacity sized to your retention requirements (typically 30–90 days)
• UniFi Protect integration: for clients already on UniFi networks, cameras and network management in one platform
• Remote viewing setup: mobile app access configured and tested before we leave
• Night vision and low-light cameras: specified for spaces that need coverage after hours
• Weatherproof and vandal-resistant options: for exterior and high-traffic areas
• Storage capacity planning: we calculate storage based on camera count, resolution, motion-based vs continuous recording, and retention target

Our Process

Step 1: Site Assessment We walk the property with you. We identify coverage priorities, map camera locations, note mounting height and angle requirements, and identify the path for cable runs.

Step 2: Proposal You get a camera placement map, hardware specifications, and a fixed-price proposal. We include the storage capacity calculation so you know exactly how long footage is retained.

Step 3: Installation We pull PoE runs, mount cameras, and connect everything to the NVR. Cameras get adjusted for field of view on-site, not set to a default angle and called done.

Step 4: Testing and Handoff We verify all cameras are recording, night vision is functioning, motion detection is configured, and remote access works on your devices. You get a camera location map, login credentials, and a walkthrough of the mobile app.

Why Gladiator IT

We install camera systems in medical offices, where HIPAA requires documented access controls. In law firms, where footage is occasionally evidence. In retail spaces, where coverage gaps cost money.

Those clients have specific requirements around footage retention, access logging, and camera placement. We know what compliance-sensitive environments need, and we carry that standard into every installation, whether you’re a dental clinic or a two-person office.

We also use UniFi Protect for clients already on our network infrastructure. One login, one platform, one place to call when something needs attention.

What You Can Expect

Timeline: Small installations (4–8 cameras) typically complete in one day. Larger commercial systems with 16+ cameras and multiple cable runs usually take 2–3 days.

What you need to provide: Building access, clarity on coverage priorities (entry points, parking, back offices), and your retention requirement (how many days of footage you need to keep). We handle the rest.

Communication: You get a camera placement map before we order hardware. Nothing gets mounted until the layout is approved.

Q: What’s the difference between IP cameras and the older analog/coax systems?

A: IP cameras run on standard network cable (Cat6) and communicate over your network. They support much higher resolution, remote access, and integration with modern management platforms. Analog systems are a dead end. We don’t install them.

Q: How much storage do I need?

A: It depends on camera count, resolution, and whether you’re recording continuously or motion-only. As a rough baseline: 4 cameras at 1080p on motion-based recording need roughly 1–2TB for 30 days. We calculate this precisely for your setup during the proposal.

Q: Can I access footage from my phone?

A: Yes. Remote access via mobile app is part of every installation we do. We configure it, test it, and make sure it works on your devices before we leave.

Q: Do your cameras work in the dark?

A: Most of the cameras we install include IR night vision. For environments where IR isn’t sufficient (large parking areas, complete darkness at distance), we spec cameras with better low-light sensors or recommend supplemental lighting. We assess this during the site walkthrough.

Q: Our building already has cameras from 10 years ago. Can you upgrade just part of the system?

A: It depends on the existing infrastructure. If there’s existing conduit or cable runs we can reuse, a partial upgrade is often possible. We’ll assess what’s salvageable during the site visit.