Last verified: July 2026. Prices below are TeamTech Security’s actual installed rates, not national averages.
A professionally installed 4-camera security system for a Philadelphia business starts at $1,300 (6MP) or $1,620 (8MP), including equipment, labor, and remote viewing setup. A typical 8-camera storefront system runs $2,600–$3,260, and larger 12–16 camera properties range from $4,200 to $6,500+. And here’s what most pricing guides miss: the City of Philadelphia can reimburse up to 75% of your exterior camera costs.
Below is the full breakdown — what drives the price, complete configuration tables, ongoing costs, and what you’ll actually pay after the City program.
What Determines the Price of a Business Camera System
Five factors set the final number:
- Camera count. The single biggest driver. Every camera adds equipment, cable runs, and labor.
- Resolution. 6MP covers most storefronts; 8MP (4K) matters when you need to identify faces or license plates at distance — parking lots, loading docks, wide entrances.
- Recording retention. How long footage is stored (2 weeks to 3 months) determines hard drive capacity.
- Cable routing. Surface runs are included; conduit and piping on brick or masonry facades — common in Philadelphia — are quoted separately after a site visit.
- Brand. Prices below are for our standard professional-grade 6MP/8MP line. Specific brands (Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Hanwha, Honeywell) are quoted individually.
2026 Price Tables: Installed Systems
All prices include cameras, NVR, cabling (surface runs), professional installation, configuration, and mobile app setup.
Base packages (4 cameras)
| Package | Resolution | Installed price |
|---|---|---|
| Base system | 6MP | $1,300 |
| Base system | 8MP (4K-class) | $1,620 |
By camera count
| Cameras | 6MP system | 8MP system | Typical business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $1,300 | $1,620 | Corner store, small office |
| 8 | $2,600 | $3,260 | Restaurant, retail store |
| 12 | $3,900 | $4,900 | Multi-entrance office, small warehouse |
| 16 | $5,200 | $6,540 | Warehouse, multi-tenant building |
Optional add-ons (one-time)
| Option | 6MP system | 8MP system |
|---|---|---|
| Recording: 2 weeks | +$25 | +$45 |
| Recording: 1 month | +$45 | +$70 |
| Recording: 2 months | +$70 | +$100 |
| Recording: 3 months | +$90 | +$115 |
| Extended warranty: 2 years | +$60 | +$70 |
| Extended warranty: 5 years | +$145 | +$160 |
First-year warranty is included. There are no mandatory monthly fees: footage is stored locally on your NVR, and remote viewing from your phone is included. Cloud backup is available as an optional service.
Want your exact configuration? Use the CCTV cost calculator — same pricing logic, instant result.
What You’ll Actually Pay After the City Reimbursement
This is the part national cost guides can’t tell you. The Philadelphia Business Security Camera Program (BSCP) reimburses up to 75% of exterior camera costs citywide (capped at $3,000 per property) — and up to 100% on eligible blocks in nine targeted commercial corridors. Full BSCP guide: eligibility and application steps
| Scenario | System | Installed cost | Reimbursement | Your net cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner store, 4 exterior cameras, 8MP | Citywide | $1,620 | 75% = $1,215 | $405 |
| Retail store, 8 exterior cameras, 8MP | Citywide | $3,260 | 75%, capped at $3,000 → $2,445 | $815 |
| Storefront, 4 exterior cameras, 8MP | Targeted corridor | $1,620 | 100% = $1,620 | $0 |
| Warehouse, 12 cameras (8 exterior + 4 interior), 8MP | Citywide | $4,900 | 75% of exterior portion only | ~$2,450 |
Two rules to remember: the program covers exterior cameras only (interior cameras are your cost), and City approval must be in hand before installation starts — retroactive reimbursement is not available.
What’s Included in Professional Installation
A professional quote at these prices should include — and ours does:
- Free on-site survey with camera placement mapping
- All equipment: cameras, NVR, hard drive, cabling, connectors
- Mounting, cable routing (surface), and weatherproofing
- NVR configuration and recording schedule setup
- Remote viewing app on your devices, tested before handover
- Staff walkthrough and 1-year workmanship warranty
What’s typically extra anywhere: conduit/piping on masonry, trenching between buildings, network upgrades for large IP systems, and lift rental for high mounting points. A fixed-price proposal should state these before work begins — ask for it in writing.
Questions to Ask Before Signing Any Quote
- Is the price fixed, or can it change on installation day?
- Are equipment and labor itemized? (Required for BSCP applications.)
- What resolution are the cameras — and is night performance specified?
- How long is footage retained, and where is it stored?
- Is the contractor licensed and insured in Pennsylvania?
- Will the estimate be formatted for the City reimbursement program?
That last question matters more than it seems: BSCP applications need itemized estimates with camera positions matched to photos. An installer who prepares BSCP-ready paperwork saves you weeks of back-and-forth.
FAQ
How much does a business security camera system cost per camera?
With professional installation, expect roughly $325–$410 per additional camera beyond a 4-camera base package ($1,300 at 6MP / $1,620 at 8MP). Per-camera cost drops as system size grows, since NVR and setup costs are shared.
Are there monthly fees for business security cameras?
Not necessarily. With local NVR storage — our standard setup — there are no mandatory monthly fees; remote phone viewing is included. Cloud storage plans and third-party monitoring are optional extras, not requirements.
How much do security cameras cost for a small business in Philadelphia specifically?
A small storefront typically needs 4 cameras: $1,300–$1,620 installed. If the cameras are exterior and your City application is approved, the Business Security Camera Program cuts that to roughly $325–$405 out of pocket — or $0 in targeted corridors.
Is 8MP worth the extra cost over 6MP?
For tight interior spaces, 6MP is usually enough. Choose 8MP when you need detail at distance: parking areas, loading docks, wide storefronts, or license plate capture zones.
Does the price include installation on brick buildings?
Surface cable runs are included. Conduit and piping — often needed on Philadelphia brick and masonry facades — are quoted separately after the free site survey, so the final proposal has no surprises.
Can I get an exact price without a site visit?
You can get a realistic estimate instantly with our online calculator. The final fixed-price quote requires a free on-site survey — cable routing is impossible to price accurately from photos alone.
