Positioned with the architecture
Cameras sit under eaves, within soffits, beside existing light fittings or in the shadow line of the facade, chosen after the view each one needs is agreed.
Architectural security systems · Sydney
Protection that belongs to the house.
For Sydney homes where the design matters: cameras, alarms, intercoms and access control placed with the architecture, cabled out of sight and finished to suit.
What architectural security means
Coverage first. Then the least visible way to get it.
Most security is planned as a device list. Architectural security starts with the house: what each camera must see, where it can sit quietly, how the cable gets there and what the visible parts should look like.
Cabling out of sight
Runs go through roof space, cavities, subfloor or conduit. The recorder and network equipment live in a cupboard or service space, not on a shelf.
Matched visible hardware
Cameras, door stations and trims supplied in matte graphite, aged bronze, brushed brass or satin steel, confirmed per device in your proposal.
An entry that suits the door
Video intercoms and access control chosen to sit with the door, joinery and hardware, so the first thing visitors see looks intended.
Matched entry hardwareDesign study
How a project runs
Planned before anything is drilled.
Every position and cable route is agreed on a plan first, so there are no surprises on the day and nothing is placed where it spoils a view.
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AssessWe walk the property with you and note entries, sightlines, construction and what you want to know about.
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PlanCamera, sensor and intercom positions, cable routes and finishes, set out in a written proposal with a fixed price.
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InstallNeat, concealed installation, with anything that cannot be hidden discussed with you first.
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Hand overThe system configured, tested and explained, with the app set up on your phones.
Finishes we supply
Four finishes. Chosen per device.
Visible hardware can be supplied to suit the palette of the house. The finish for each camera, door station and trim is confirmed and priced in your proposal.
Images are illustrative. We confirm the finish for each device in your quote.
What it costs
Indicative ranges for a whole home.
For a Sydney home with 5 to 8 cameras and an alarm, installed, including GST. Your proposal gives a fixed price once the house has been assessed.
$8,000 – $13,000
4–6MP cameras, alarm on the main risk areas, recorder with about two weeks of footage.
$11,500 – $18,500
8MP cameras with smart detection, full perimeter and internal alarm, video intercom, 30 days of footage.
$13,500 – $22,500
Everything above, plus duress points and back-to-base monitoring (monthly fee applies).
House and finish
Double storeys, masonry without cavities, long cable runs and custom finishes sit toward the top of a range.
Questions
Common questions.
Updated 29 September 2026.
Can security cameras be discreet and still work well?
Yes. We decide what each camera must see first, then find the least visible position that still covers it. Discreet does not mean hidden or covert; the cameras stay visible up close, they just stop dominating the house.
Can the cabling be hidden?
In most homes, yes: through roof space, cavities, subfloor or conduit, with the recorder in a cupboard. Where a route is not possible we tell you before installing.
What finishes can you supply?
Matte graphite, aged bronze, brushed brass or satin steel, confirmed and priced per device in your proposal.
Which areas do you cover?
Homes across Sydney, with a focus on the Inner West (Haberfield, Balmain, Summer Hill, Drummoyne), Hunters Hill and the Lower North Shore (Northbridge, Mosman, Lane Cove).
Building or renovating?
Plan security before the walls are closed. At frame stage every cable runs inside the structure and every position can be agreed with your architect or builder, which gives the cleanest result for less than a retrofit.
Older or heritage home?
See security for heritage and period homes for how we work around original fabric and the street front.
Your likely investment
See a range for your home.
Six quick questions for an indicative estimate. Already know what you want? Send us your plans, photos or an existing quote.