AB Electrical & Communications

#2 in our Sydney CCTV installer rankings · Profile updated 15 September 2026

AB Electrical & Communications is a Crows Nest based electrical contractor that has been installing CCTV and related systems for 15 years, and it takes our number two spot on the strength of its size, its licensing and the breadth of suburbs it covers from the North Shore out to the CBD.

The business runs a 13-person team, which is large for this sector, and it means same-week bookings are realistic even during busy periods, something smaller one or two person operators often can't offer. Because AB Electrical & Communications is a licensed electrical contractor (licence 452529C), cabling and power work for a camera system is handled in-house rather than needing a separate sparkie brought onto site, which simplifies scheduling and accountability on bigger jobs.

Service areas stretch across Mosman, Lane Cove, Chatswood, Manly, Dee Why, Bondi, Surry Hills, Coogee, Newtown, Marrickville and the Sydney CBD, giving it one of the widest footprints of any installer in our list. Brands used include Hikvision, Dahua, Hanwha, HiLook and Axis, and the team will also install cameras a customer has already bought themselves - useful if you've picked out a specific system online and just want it fitted properly.

The business states it has 600 or more five-star reviews on its own website; we haven't independently verified that figure through Google, so treat it as the business's own claim rather than a verified rating.

Who AB Electrical & Communications suits best

This installer is a strong option for anyone who wants a single licensed electrical contractor to handle both the cabling and the cameras, for larger or more complex jobs where a bigger team means faster turnaround, and for customers who already own cameras and just need a licensed installer to fit them.

How we ranked AB Electrical & Communications

We ranked this business second on its 15 years operating, the size and capacity of its team, its licensed electrical contractor status covering cabling and power in-house, the broad service area across the North Shore and inner Sydney, and its flexibility with customer-supplied equipment. We note the review count as the business's own stated figure rather than a Google-verified rating.

Questions to ask before you book

Ask whether your job will be handled by an electrician who also does security work or a dedicated CCTV technician, what brand and resolution camera suits your property, how long footage is retained on the recorder, and whether a written quote includes both the cabling and the camera hardware so there are no surprises on the invoice.

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