Security Camera Coverage Calculator

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.