Security Camera Coverage Calculator
Security Camera Coverage Calculator
Estimate how many security cameras your property needs based on square footage, entry points, and property type, then get a rough installed cost range from Mytek Pros.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a solid starting point based on industry-standard coverage densities, but it can't account for your specific floor plan, obstructions, lighting, or ceiling height. Most properties need a walk-through to finalize exact camera placement -- that's what our free site assessment is for.
Retail spaces need denser coverage (about 1 camera per 400 sq ft) to monitor shelving and registers up close. Warehouses have open floor plans and high ceilings where longer-range lenses cover much more area per camera (roughly 1 per 2,000 sq ft). Offices and multifamily common areas fall in between.
Yes, as a baseline. Every exterior entrance, exit, loading dock, and access-controlled interior door should have dedicated camera coverage angled to capture faces on the way in -- entry points are where most incidents actually occur.
The range reflects typical commercial-grade equipment, professional installation labor, and basic PoE network setup. It does not include major electrical work, extensive conduit/trenching, NVR upgrades for large systems, or ongoing monitoring/cloud storage fees -- all scoped during your site assessment.
Yes. As a licensed low-voltage contractor and MSP, we design and install integrated systems -- cameras, access control, alarms, and network infrastructure -- as one cohesive solution rather than siloed products.
