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Hikvision CCTV Supplier & Installer — London & the Home Counties

SatFocus Security Solutions supplies and installs Hikvision CCTV for homes, businesses and trade installers — ColorVu 24/7 colour night vision, AcuSense AI detection, Turbo HD analogue upgrades and full 4K IP systems. Over 3,000 installations since 2015, covering every London borough plus Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Essex and Kent.

3,000+ installations Checkatrade approved Which? Trusted Trader DBS-checked engineers 12-month workmanship warranty ICO registered ZB199222

Who supplies and installs Hikvision CCTV in London?

SatFocus Security Solutions is a Hikvision CCTV supplier and installer serving London and the Home Counties. We supply Hikvision and HiLook cameras, recorders and complete kits at trade pricing, and provide full design, installation and commissioning with a 12-month workmanship warranty. Hikvision is the world's largest video surveillance manufacturer, and its ColorVu range is the benchmark for 24/7 colour night vision.

Two Ways to Buy

Hikvision Supply-Only or Full Installation — Your Choice

Whether you're a trade installer sourcing Hikvision hardware or a home or business owner who wants the whole job handled, we cover both sides.

For Trade & Installers

Hikvision CCTV Supplier — Trade Pricing

Competitive supply of the Hikvision and HiLook catalogue to installers, integrators, electricians and facilities teams across London and the Home Counties.

  • IP cameras — ColorVu, AcuSense, DarkFighter & Pro series turrets, bullets & domes
  • Recorders — DS-76/77-series AcuSense NVRs & iDS Turbo HD DVRs
  • Analogue — Turbo HD 3K/5MP cameras & hybrid DVRs for coax upgrades
  • Infrastructure — PoE switches, junction boxes, brackets, surveillance HDDs
  • Support — SKU-level advice, system design help & fast turnaround
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For Homes & Businesses

Hikvision CCTV Installer — Design to Handover

Full-service Hikvision installation: free site survey, camera placement design, tidy first-fix cabling, commissioning, app setup and demonstration.

  • Residential — ColorVu 24/7 colour night vision on driveways, doors & gardens
  • Commercial — shops, warehouses, offices, schools & multi-site estates
  • AI detection — AcuSense human/vehicle filtering, line-cross, intrusion zones
  • Remote viewing — Hik-Connect on your phone, iVMS-4200 / HikCentral for control rooms
  • Aftercare — 12-month workmanship warranty & annual maintenance plans
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The Hikvision Ecosystem

Hikvision Camera & Recorder Ranges We Supply & Install

The world's biggest CCTV catalogue. These are the Hikvision ranges we specify daily across London projects.

Full-Colour 24/7

ColorVu

F1.0 apertures and warm supplemental light keep footage in vivid colour all night — the benchmark for identifying clothing and vehicle colours on driveways, doorways and shopfronts.

AI Detection

AcuSense

Human and vehicle classification at the edge, filtering out false alarms from foxes, foliage and headlights — with smart search that finds a person or vehicle in hours of footage in seconds.

Ultra Low-Light

DarkFighter

Starlight-class sensors for detailed colour imaging in near darkness without visible lighting — specified for car parks, yards and discreet perimeter coverage.

Coax Upgrades

Turbo HD

Up to 3K/5MP resolution over your existing coax cabling. The fastest, most cost-effective way to modernise an older analogue system — new picture quality, app viewing, no re-wire.

Value Range

HiLook

Hikvision's budget line for rentals, small shops and cost-driven residential jobs — same Hik-Connect ecosystem, sensible spec, keen pricing.

Recording & VMS

AcuSense NVRs & HikCentral

DS-76/77-series AI NVRs with smart search and perimeter analytics, scaling up to HikCentral VMS for multi-site businesses with centralised monitoring.

Transparent Guide Pricing

Hikvision CCTV Installation Costs — London & Home Counties

Every job is quoted individually after a free survey, but these installed guide prices reflect real recent SatFocus projects.

SystemTypical UseWhat's IncludedGuide Price (inc VAT)
Hikvision 3K 4-Camera ColorVu Hybrid Analogue upgrade, terraced/semi home 4× 3K ColorVu turrets, iDS AcuSense DVR, 2TB HDD, re-use existing coax, app setup from £1,290
Hikvision 4MP 4-Camera IP New residential install 4× ColorVu IP turrets, PoE NVR, 2TB surveillance HDD, Cat6 runs, Hik-Connect setup from £1,450
Hikvision 8MP (4K) 8-Camera IP Larger home / small business 8× 4K AcuSense cameras, AI NVR, 4TB HDD, PoE switch, full commissioning from £2,600
Hikvision 16CH Commercial AI Warehouse, office, retail, school Up to 16× 4K ColorVu/AcuSense mix, DS-77 AI NVR, dual 8TB HDDs, HikCentral option surveyed & quoted

Guide prices only — final quotes reflect camera count, cable routes and building type. 50% deposit, balance on completion. 30-day quote validity. 12-month workmanship warranty on every install.

Honest Comparison

Hikvision vs UNV vs Dahua — Which Should You Choose?

We install all three, so we have no reason to oversell any of them. Here's how they genuinely stack up on London installs.

HikvisionUNV (Uniview)Dahua
24/7 colour techColorVu — the benchmarkColorHunter — excellentFull-Color — very good
AI analyticsAcuSense — mature, widely trustedOwlView — strong valueWizSense — capable
4K valuePremium pricedBest £-per-megapixelCompetitive
Mobile appHik-Connect — most refinedEZView — clean, reliableDMSS
Best fitFlagship residential, colour night vision, coax upgrades4K IP value, commercial AIBudget-to-mid projects

Our verdict: for a home where colour night vision is the priority, Hikvision ColorVu is still the one to beat — and Turbo HD makes it the easiest brand to retrofit over existing coax. For a specific site, ask us — we'll recommend the right fit, not the biggest invoice. Also see our UNV CCTV supplier & installer page.

How It Works

From Enquiry to Working System

1

Free Site Survey

We visit, assess entry points, blind spots, lighting and cable routes, and listen to what you actually need covered.

2

Design & Quote

A fixed written quote specifying every Hikvision camera, recorder and storage device by model — no vague "supply CCTV" lines.

3

Installation

DBS-checked engineers, tidy Cat6 or coax-reuse cabling, cameras aimed and focused, recorder configured and hardened.

4

Handover & Aftercare

Hik-Connect on your phones, full walkthrough, GDPR signage advice for businesses, 12-month workmanship warranty.

Where We Work

Hikvision CCTV Installation Across London & the Home Counties

Based in Harrow with fast reach across all 32 London boroughs and the surrounding counties. Same careful installation standard everywhere.

Greater London

All 32 boroughs — Harrow, Ealing, Brent, Hillingdon, Barnet, Camden, Westminster, Hounslow, Richmond, Croydon, Bromley, Redbridge, Enfield and everywhere between. HA, NW, W, UB, WD postcodes covered same-week.

Hertfordshire

Watford, Bushey, Rickmansworth, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage.

Buckinghamshire

High Wycombe, Amersham, Chesham, Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes.

Berkshire

Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Reading, Wokingham and Newbury.

Surrey

Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Kingston borders, Weybridge, Esher, Staines-upon-Thames and Camberley.

Essex & Kent

Romford, Ilford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Basildon; plus Dartford, Sevenoaks, Bromley borders and Maidstone.

Answers, Straight Up

Hikvision CCTV — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Hikvision CCTV system cost installed in London?
A professionally installed 4-camera Hikvision 3K ColorVu system starts from around £1,290 inc VAT as a coax upgrade, or from £1,450 as a new 4MP IP installation. An 8-camera 4K AcuSense system typically runs £2,600–£3,800. Commercial 16+ channel systems are quoted after a free survey.
What is Hikvision ColorVu and is it worth it?
ColorVu keeps footage in full colour 24/7 using large F1.0 apertures and warm supplemental lighting. For identifying clothing and vehicle colours at night — the detail police actually ask for — it's the current benchmark, and yes, worth the modest premium on entrances and driveways.
What is Hikvision AcuSense?
AcuSense is Hikvision's AI detection: it classifies humans and vehicles at the camera or recorder, cutting false alerts from animals, trees and headlights, and lets you smart-search recorded footage by target type in seconds.
Is Hikvision banned in the UK?
Not for private use. In 2022 the UK government told departments to stop deploying Hikvision at sensitive government sites, but it remains fully legal and one of the most widely installed brands for UK homes and private businesses. We harden every system as standard — strong credentials, firmware updates and network isolation.
Do you offer Hikvision supply-only for trade installers?
Yes. We supply Hikvision and HiLook cameras, NVRs, DVRs, PoE switches and complete kits at competitive trade pricing across London and the Home Counties, with bench pre-configuration available on request.
Can I view Hikvision cameras on my phone?
Yes — every system we hand over is set up on the Hik-Connect app (iOS & Android) for live view, playback, push alerts and two-way audio. Businesses can run iVMS-4200 or HikCentral for centralised multi-site monitoring.
Can Hikvision work with my existing analogue cameras and cabling?
Yes — this is a Hikvision strength. Turbo HD DVRs deliver up to 3K/5MP over existing coax, so most older systems can be upgraded to modern picture quality and app viewing without re-cabling.
Hikvision or UNV — which should I choose?
Both are excellent. Choose Hikvision for the best colour night vision (ColorVu) and the easiest coax retrofits; choose UNV for the strongest 4K value and commercial AI recording. We install both and will recommend based on your site, not our margin. See our UNV supplier & installer page for the full comparison.
How long does installation take?
A 4-camera residential install is normally completed in one day; an 8-camera 4K system takes 1–2 days. Larger commercial projects are scheduled after survey — typically 2–5 days depending on cable runs.
What warranty do I get?
Hikvision hardware carries the manufacturer's warranty (typically 3 years via UK distribution), and every SatFocus installation adds our own 12-month workmanship warranty. Annual maintenance contracts are available for businesses.

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Free site survey · Fixed written quote with every model listed · DBS-checked engineers · 12-month workmanship warranty. London & Home Counties covered.

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