Surveillance camera installation should be handled by a licensed professional. You don't want to hire an unlicensed contractor because you will be unable to verify the quality of the work. In some states, it is illegal to hire an unlicensed electrician. You should always check with the local authorities to see what type of licensing is required for surveillance camera installers operating in your state.

Your contractor should have experience in home security. There is a lot more to installing security cameras than simply running a few wires through a wall. The placement of a security camera is very important. Contractors with experience in home security will be able to place security cameras in strategically useful places. This could end up saving you money by requiring less security cameras to get the same amount of coverage.

Find a contractor who is able to set up the back-end of the security camera for you. This means installing a monitor, setting it up with the camera, and handling any other installation or recording issues. This saves you from having to spend more money by bringing out another contractor for this job.