How is the installed price worked out in Melbourne?
Start with the selected cameras, recorder, storage and accessories. Add the agreed cabling, mounting, configuration and handover, plus any access or travel charges. Have the quote show the total including GST and identify optional extras. Catalogue kit prices cover equipment unless installation is explicitly included.
Four cameras: the same count can mean different work
A single-storey house, a townhouse and a home with a detached garage can all need four cameras but have very different cable routes and mounting access. These are planning examples, not fixed-price packages. Include the number of storeys, recorder location and any known access constraints so the installer can assess the actual work.
Compare Dahua, Hikvision and HiLook on the same brief
Ask for the full model and lens at each position, the recorder model and the included hard drive. Then compare the same camera views, storage requirement and installation scope. A brand name or resolution alone does not establish that two packages are equivalent.
Already have cameras? Separate labour from new equipment
Provide the existing camera and recorder model numbers and say whether you need mounting, new cabling, setup or additional coverage. Existing cable routes may be reusable after assessment. Have the quote distinguish supplied equipment from retained equipment and explain the support terms for each.
Prepare a brief before requesting a price
Include your suburb, home type, number of storeys, entrances and paths to cover, and existing equipment details. Bring a simple layout and safely taken property photos to the showroom. Do not include passwords or private access instructions in an email enquiry.
Common questions
How much does security camera installation cost in Melbourne?
Installation starting from $600. Includes GST. Equipment is quoted separately. Final installation pricing depends on camera count, cable routes, property access and the agreed scope. Rhodium Security provides a property-specific written quote. An online equipment price is not a confirmed installed total.
Does a four-camera kit price include installation?
Only if the listing or written quote explicitly includes installation. Check for cabling, mounts, storage, configuration and handover. Buying a kit online does not book an installation appointment.
What should I check in a supply-and-install quote?
Check full camera and recorder models, quantities, drive capacity, cable routes, access assumptions, setup, handover, warranty, exclusions and the total including GST. Record recurring charges separately and agree how extra work is approved.
Can I get an installation quote for cameras I already own?
Send the camera and recorder model numbers, what equipment you have, your suburb and the work you need. Rhodium Security can assess compatibility and site requirements before agreeing a scope and price.