Security camera quotes priced per camera
Clients send how many cameras, wired or Wi-Fi, and photos of where they want them, and you send an install quote they sign online.
Free, no subscription. Ready in a few minutes. Just 1% when a client pays you by card.
| 4K PoE camera, supplied4 × $180.00 | $720.00 |
| 8-channel NVR with 2 TB drive | $420.00 |
| Cable run, mount and aim (per camera)4 × $160.00 | $640.00 |
| NVR setup, phone app and handover | $150.00 |
| Video doorbell, supplied and installedoptional | $290.00 |
| Extra camera for the garage sideoptional | $340.00 |
| Total | $2,220.00 |
Try a security camera quote form
Riverside Security Cameras and Smart Home is a sample business. Fill in its form as a client would, open the quote it sent, and look around the dashboard. It's the real app with sample data, and nothing you enter is sent.
What your clients see first. The questions this trade starts with, plus their details and up to 10 photos.
The quote they get. Every line, optional extras they can tick, and one button to accept and pay your deposit.
What you see. A sample dashboard (a moving company): new requests, quotes out, upcoming jobs and payments.
Common quoting problems in security camera work
- Cable runs are the unknown. A finished basement and no attic access can turn a simple PoE install into a long day of fishing wire.
- Clients buy their own cameras. Gear from a big-box store may not work with the recorder or app you planned to set up.
- Camera counts grow on site. Four cameras becomes six once the client walks the house with you, and the price was never written down.
- Equipment costs come out of pocket. Buying a recorder, drives and cameras before the client commits ties up your cash.
What your security camera quote form asks
Camera installs are priced by device count and how hard the wiring is. The form asks what to install, how many cameras and wired or wireless. It also asks the storeys and cable access. Photos of the outside walls show mounting spots and how far cables run.
Your form has its own page at your-name.quotefalcon.com. Clients can fill it in at any time, including evenings and weekends, and you get an email for each request. Share the link by text, on your Google Business Profile or social pages, or add the form to your website.
You can change, remove or add questions at any time in your settings.
The questions your form starts with
- What do you want installed?Pick any: Security cameras, Video doorbell, Smart locks, Smart thermostat, ...
- How many of each?How many of each: Outdoor cameras, Indoor cameras, Video doorbells, Smart locks
- Wired or wireless cameras?Pick one: Wired (PoE), Wi-Fi or battery, Not sure - advise me, No cameras
- Do you already have the equipment?Pick one: Yes, I have it, Some of it, No - supply it, Not sure
- Brand or system (if you have one)A short answer
- Type of propertyPick one: House, Townhouse, Condo or apartment, Business, ...
- How many storeys?Pick one: 1 storey, 2 storeys, 3+ storeys, Not sure
- Is there attic or unfinished basement access for cables?Pick one: Yes - attic, Yes - unfinished basement, Both, No - finished throughout, ...
- How do you want to view and store video?Pick one: Recorder at home (NVR), Cloud subscription, Not sure - advise me, No cameras
Every form also asks for: a preferred date and time of day · the address of the job · their name and email, and their phone if you ask for it · notes · up to 10 photos
How quoting works in Quote Falcon
Share your link
Clients fill in your form and add up to 10 photos. You get an email for each request.
Send the quote
Add line items, quantities and tax from your phone or computer. Saved lines go in with one tap, and any line can be optional.
Get it signed and paid
The client signs online and pays your deposit by card. Collect the rest with a card payment link, or record cash and e-transfer.
What changes the price of a security camera job
The factors that most often change the price, and the reason the form asks about them.
- Number of cameras
- Labour is often priced per camera, commonly around $100-200 each for basic runs in many areas, plus setup of the recorder or app.
- Wired versus wireless
- PoE cameras need a cable run to each one, which takes longer but is more reliable. Wi-Fi and battery cameras install faster but depend on a good signal.
- Cable routing
- Attic and unfinished basement access make runs easier. Finished walls, multiple storeys and brick or stucco exteriors add time.
- Who supplies the equipment
- Supplying cameras, a recorder and hard drives adds material lines and markup. Installing client-supplied gear is labour only but carries compatibility risk.
- Recording and network
- A local NVR needs storage and placement, while cloud cameras need a subscription. Weak Wi-Fi may need a mesh system or new network cable.
- Smart home devices
- Video doorbells, smart locks and thermostats are often priced per device. Some need a new transformer or a licensed electrician for line voltage work.
A security camera job, from request to deposit
Four wired cameras covering the driveway, front door, backyard and side gate on a two-storey house with attic access, with a recorder at home.
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Four PoE cameras on a two-storey houseNew quote requestNew
- What do you want installed?
- How many of each?
- Wired or wireless cameras?
- Do you already have the equipment?
+21. The request comes in
The client answers your form's questions and adds photos. You get an email, and the request waits in your dashboard.
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Quote Four PoE cameras on a two-storey house
4K PoE camera, supplied $720.00 8-channel NVR with 2 TB drive $420.00 Cable run, mount and aim (per camera) $640.00 NVR setup, phone app and handover $150.00 Video doorbell, supplied and installedoptional $290.00 Extra camera for the garage sideoptional $340.00 Total $2,220.00 2. You send the quote
The video doorbell and the extra garage camera are optional lines, so the client can add either one before signing.
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✓Quote acceptedSigned online by the clientTotal$2,220.00Deposit paid by card$888.00Balance due$1,332.00
3. They sign and pay the deposit
They pay your 40% deposit by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. They are emailed a signed PDF (you can download it from the job), and you collect the rest by card payment link or record cash or e-transfer.
Deposits and payment terms for security camera jobs
When the installer supplies the equipment, a deposit that covers the cameras and recorder is common, often 30-50%, with the balance at handover. For labour-only installs on client gear, many installers take payment on completion. Quote Falcon lets you set a deposit on each quote, or none.
How deposits work in Quote Falcon
You set your usual deposit once: a percentage, a fixed amount, the full price, or payment stages for bigger jobs. Clients pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through your own Stripe account.
Optional lines. The client can tick or untick optional lines on their quote page, and the total and deposit update. If they want something else changed, they ask from the quote page and you send a new version for them to sign.
No subscription, no plans, nothing to upgrade to.
only on card payments clients make through Stripe, on top of Stripe's own fee. Cash, e-transfer and cheques: no fee.
Everything's included
- Your own quote page with questions for your trade
- Photos with every request, up to 10
- Itemized quotes with saved lines and tax
- Optional lines clients tick themselves
- E-signatures with a signed PDF
- Card deposits and payment stages
- Follow-ups when a quote goes quiet
- Calendar you can share with your crew
- Website button or built-in form
- Spam protection on every form
Common questions
How much does it cost to install a security camera system?
It depends on the number of cameras, wiring and equipment. Labour is often about $100-200 per camera in many areas, and a supplied four-camera wired system with a recorder can run from about $1,500 to $3,000 or more. Quote the cameras, recorder and labour as separate lines so clients can compare.
Do I need an electrician to install security cameras?
Low-voltage PoE and battery cameras usually don't need an electrician. New outlets, hardwired doorbell transformers and other line voltage work often do, depending on your province or state. The form asks what's being installed and how cables can be run, so you can add an electrician's line if it's needed.
How do I price installing cameras the client already bought?
Many installers charge labour per camera plus a setup fee for the app or recorder, and note in their terms that they don't warranty client-supplied equipment. The form asks whether the client has the gear and which brand, so you can check compatibility before you go.
Should I take a deposit for a camera install?
If you're supplying the equipment, yes, many installers do so they aren't paying for the gear themselves. In Quote Falcon you set a percentage or fixed deposit, and the client pays by card when they sign. For labour-only jobs you can set no deposit and send a card payment link after.
Can clients add more cameras to the quote themselves?
Yes. Add extra cameras, a doorbell or a larger hard drive as optional lines. The client ticks the ones they want on their quote page, and the total, tax and deposit update. They sign exactly what they picked, so there's no question later about how many cameras were agreed.
Can I quote smart home installs with the same form?
Yes. The form covers cameras, doorbells, smart devices and network cabling, and you can edit or add questions in your settings. Each quote line is free-form, so a smart lock install or a mesh network setup is just another line.
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