Hampstead Aerials & Satellites

Home security

CCTV repair and installation in Hampstead and North London

Most calls we get about CCTV are not for a new system — they are cameras that stopped recording, an app that will not connect, a dead recorder or a night image full of glare. We fix existing systems whoever installed them, and where a repair is not worth it we say so before you spend money.

  • CCTV repairs and fault finding
  • Any make taken over
  • Recorded on site, no subscription
Discreet white CCTV camera neatly installed under the eaves of a London period house

Repairs

Most common call-out

North & North West London

CCTV repairs first, replacement only if it is needed

Common faults we fix: cameras showing no signal, a recorder that has quietly stopped writing to its hard drive, remote viewing that broke after a router change, water in a cable joint, a cracked or fogged lens dome, and night images washed out by a security light. Most of these are a repair, not a new system.

We take over CCTV from any installer. If parts are obsolete we can usually keep the cabling and replace cameras or the recorder alone, which costs a fraction of starting again. Only when the wiring or kit is genuinely beyond fixing do we recommend a full replacement.

For new systems, we would rather fit three cameras that produce usable footage than six that cover everything vaguely — the front approach, side return, garden access and any bike store, framed at head height where the detail is. Recording stays on your property, with phone viewing and no compulsory subscription to see your own cameras.

What the job includes

CCTV repairs and installation work we do

Fault finding

Cameras offline, no signal, dropouts or a recorder that is not saving footage — traced and fixed.

Camera repair or swap

Water ingress, fogged domes, failed night vision and knocked-out aiming put right.

Recorder and hard drive

Failed drives replaced, storage resized and retention set to what you actually need.

Remote viewing fixed

App and phone access repaired after broadband, router or password changes.

System takeover

We inherit and maintain systems another company installed, whatever the brand.

New installations

Survey, discreet mounting, hidden cable, local recording and privacy-conscious views.

How it works

CCTV installation & repair: from your first message to a finished job

  1. 01

    WhatsApp the fault

    Tell us what has stopped working, or what you want to see, and we will advise straight away.

  2. 02

    Diagnose or survey

    Existing system tested camera by camera, or positions and cable routes agreed for a new one.

  3. 03

    Repair or install

    Faulty parts replaced, cabling made good, or the new system fitted and cabled discreetly.

  4. 04

    Test and show you

    Playback, phone access and notifications checked with you before we leave.

Questions we get asked

CCTV installation & repair — the details

Can you repair CCTV someone else installed?

Yes. We take over and fix systems of any make, and will tell you honestly if a repair is not economic.

My cameras say no signal — is that fixable?

Usually. It is most often a damaged or wet cable joint, a failed power supply or a dead camera, all of which we can replace individually.

The recorder is not saving footage. What is wrong?

Nearly always a worn-out hard drive or wrong recording schedule. Both are quick fixes and we test playback before leaving.

How many cameras do I need?

Most houses here are well covered by three or four, chosen for the approaches rather than every elevation.

Is there a monthly fee?

Not with the systems we fit. Recording is local and remote viewing is included, so there is no subscription to see your own footage.

Can I have cameras in a conservation area?

Yes — discreet units in dark or matching finishes, tucked under eaves, are what we normally fit on period frontages.

Will it work at night?

Yes, and we check it after dark. Existing security lighting sometimes needs adjusting to stop it blinding the camera.

Free advice, no obligation

Tell us about the cctv installation & repair you need.

Speak to an engineer on WhatsApp — Mon–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 9am–5pm. We cover North & North West London and most jobs are finished in a single visit.

WhatsApp for immediate help