Best CCTV installers in Sydney 2026: full ranking

By Brendan Byrne · Published 15 September 2026 · 5 min read

This page is published by One Orange Cow, a Sydney digital marketing agency, and one of the businesses ranked below, AVsion, is a One Orange Cow client. Every installer here has been assessed on the same criteria - licensing, years of experience, who does the actual installation, warranty, reviews and product range - and none of the descriptions below are critical of a named competitor.

1. AVsion - best for the eastern suburbs and bundled AV

AVsion, based in Maroubra, has served the eastern suburbs for 14 years and holds a NSW Security Master Licence (000103421) and Security Operator Licence (000233371). The person who quotes your job installs it, with no subcontracting, every job carries a 12-month labour warranty, and the business works across Ubiquiti UniFi Protect, Hikvision and Dahua. AVsion holds a verified 5.0 Google rating from 10 reviews and is a strong pick if you also want your CCTV, wifi and home theatre set up as one properly integrated system rather than three separate jobs. Full profile at /installers/avsion/.

2. AB Electrical & Communications - best for North Shore and same-week bookings

Based in Crows Nest with 15 years in business, AB Electrical & Communications holds an electrical contractor licence (452529C) and runs a 13-person team covering Mosman, Lane Cove, Chatswood, Manly, Dee Why, the Sydney CBD and stretching into Bondi, Surry Hills, Coogee, Newtown and Marrickville. Being a licensed electrical contractor means cabling and power work happen in-house. The business works with Hikvision, Dahua, Hanwha, HiLook and Axis, will install customer-supplied cameras, and states it has 600 or more five-star reviews on its own website. Full profile at /installers/ab-electrical-communications/.

3. Saunders Electrical Group - best for the Hills District

Saunders Electrical Group, based in Rouse Hill and founded in 2017, covers Castle Hill, Kellyville, Baulkham Hills, Kenthurst, Dural, Norwest and the wider Hills District and Hawkesbury area. It's one of the few installers on this list holding both an electrical contractor licence (344815C) and a NSW Security Master Licence (000106712), and works with Dahua and Hikvision cameras. The business was a finalist in the 2026 Local Business Awards and states it has 277 or more five-star reviews on its website. Full profile at /installers/saunders-electrical-group/.

4. Sydneywide Security - best for monitored and multi-system properties

Sydneywide Security, based in Milperra, holds a NSW Security Master Licence (000105739) and covers a wide spread including the City of Sydney, Sutherland Shire, Waverley, the Inner West, Randwick, Willoughby, the Northern Beaches and Canterbury-Bankstown. Beyond CCTV, the business installs alarms, access control and intercoms, and offers back-to-base 24/7 monitoring for properties that want a monitored response rather than just recorded footage, working with Hikvision, Dahua and Uniview cameras. Full profile at /installers/sydneywide-security/.

5. CGF Security & Electrical - best for the Sutherland Shire

CGF Security & Electrical is based in Caringbah with a physical showroom address and has 10 years of experience covering the Sutherland Shire, Cronulla, Caringbah and Miranda, with jobs further into Sydney metro as needed. The business works across residential, retail, offices, warehouses and strata properties, using Hikvision, Dahua and Bosch cameras. Full profile at /installers/cgf-security-electrical/.

6. Inner West Security Cameras & CCTV Installation - best for Marrickville and surrounds

Inner West Security Cameras & CCTV Installation is based in Marrickville and specialises in the Inner West, covering Marrickville, Newtown, Leichhardt, Ashfield, Burwood, Fairfield and Bankstown. The business is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm and works across homes, retail, small business, offices, government and warehouse sites. Full profile at /installers/inner-west-security-cameras/.

What about Jim's Security?

Jim's Security operates as a franchise network with individual operators covering different parts of Sydney under the well-known Jim's brand. We haven't ranked it here against the six businesses above because franchise quality and local experience vary by operator rather than being consistent across the network. It's a legitimate option if you'd prefer a nationally recognised brand and want to book through a central number, but it's worth asking your local Jim's franchisee the same licensing and warranty questions you'd ask any independent installer.

Picking the right installer for your area

The installer that tops this list overall, AVsion, is the strongest general pick if you're in or near the eastern suburbs, but geography matters more than overall rank once you're outside that area. Someone in Castle Hill is better served checking in with Saunders Electrical Group first, while a Cronulla or Miranda homeowner should start with CGF Security & Electrical. For a shorter shortlist rather than the full field, see our top 5 CCTV installers in Sydney page, and if you want a deeper look at eastern suburbs specifically, our best CCTV installers in the eastern suburbs post covers that in more detail. Our guide on how to choose a CCTV installer in Sydney also has a checklist of questions to run through with whoever you shortlist.

Frequently asked questions

How was this ranking put together? Each installer was assessed against the same public criteria: licensing, years of local experience, whether the person who quotes the job installs it, warranty terms, verified reviews and the range of camera brands offered. Figures come from each business's own listings and Google profile, not from estimates.

Is Jim's Security a good option? Jim's Security operates as a franchise network across Sydney, so quality and pricing depend on the individual franchisee covering your suburb. We haven't rated it here because franchise performance varies by operator, but it's worth knowing it exists as an option, particularly if you want a well-known national brand behind the booking.

Should I always pick the top-ranked installer? Not necessarily. The top-ranked installer on any list is a strong general pick, but the best choice for you depends on which suburb you're in, whether you need commercial or strata experience, and which camera brand you've already decided on. Check the region each installer serves before booking.

How was this ranking put together?

Each installer was assessed against the same public criteria: licensing, years of local experience, whether the person who quotes the job installs it, warranty terms, verified reviews and the range of camera brands offered. Figures come from each business's own listings and Google profile, not from estimates.

Is Jim's Security a good option?

Jim's Security operates as a franchise network across Sydney, so quality and pricing depend on the individual franchisee covering your suburb. We haven't rated it here because franchise performance varies by operator, but it's worth knowing it exists as an option, particularly if you want a well-known national brand behind the booking.

Should I always pick the top-ranked installer?

Not necessarily. The top-ranked installer on any list is a strong general pick, but the best choice for you depends on which suburb you're in, whether you need commercial or strata experience, and which camera brand you've already decided on. Check the region each installer serves before booking.

Need an installer? Start with our Top 5 CCTV installers in Sydney (AVsion in Maroubra is our number one for the eastern suburbs) or browse the full directory.

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