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Solar cameras for the corners no socket reaches.
A solar camera runs from a small panel and an internal battery, so it can guard a shed, garage, gate or drive end without any cabling. We choose the position by sunlight and Wi-Fi reach, angle the panel for winter, and test the signal on site before fixing it.
What is included
- Panel position chosen for real winter sun, not just the neatest wall
- Battery behaviour explained so the camera survives a run of dull days
- Wi-Fi tested at the mounting point, with a mesh node added if needed
- Weatherproof mounting for brick, ragstone, timber, fence post or metal
- App set-up and alert tuning
- Packaging and offcuts taken away
Pricing
Fixed price confirmed after a £49 survey, credited against the job, or from clear photos for straightforward work. Bands reflect access, property type and how much set-up is involved.
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security survey | £49 | Credited against the installation if you go ahead. |
| First wireless or solar camera | £119-£159 | |
| Each additional camera, same visit | £69-£99 | |
| App, family access and notification setup | £49-£89 |
Supply-and-install packages
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Four-camera wireless or solar system | £899-£1,299 |
Gardens, allotment-style plots and outbuildings
Maidstone has plenty of long rear gardens with a shed, garage or workshop at the bottom, and the Victorian terraces near the Tonbridge Road often have a back lane behind them. Those are the spots solar cameras suit, because running a cable down the garden is costly and untidy.
Winter is the test. Between November and February the sun is low, trees and neighbouring roofs cast long shadows, and a south-facing wall is worth far more than a tidy north-facing one. We read the light before choosing the spot, which is what keeps the battery healthy.
One contractor, start to finish
We are qualified electricians as well as installers. If a doorbell, floodlight or camera needs a new supply instead of an existing one, we run it ourselves in the same visit, with no second contractor.
£49 survey, credited if you go ahead5% off for pensioners5% off for WhatsApp bookings
Questions
How long does a solar camera battery last without sun?
It depends on the model and how often it is triggered. A well-placed panel normally keeps it topped up, and we check the position so a dull fortnight does not leave it flat.
Can a solar camera cover a garage at the end of a lane?
Yes, if there is Wi-Fi or a 4G option at that spot. We test the signal there first and recommend a mesh node or a 4G model if the router is too far.
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