Pricing and Costs of Camera Enclosures and Covers

Determine how much to budget for a purchase of camera covers

No matter what type of cameras you use at your business, you should protect them by using camera enclosures and covers. Cameras are a significant investment and their delicate electronics can be easily damaged by dust, dirt and exposure to the elements. Most custom camera enclosures are easy to put on and inexpensive when compared to the cost of a new camera. Just make sure the camera enclosures and covers you buy fit properly and do not block the view through the camera lens.

When you begin looking at the pricing and costs of camera enclosures and covers, you'll find that prices vary widely depending on the size of the camera covers, in addition to the features of the covers. So begin your search for camera protection covers by determining if you need:

1. Basic covers for fixed indoor cameras, such as surveillance camera covers;

2. A heavy-duty outdoor camera enclosure for a fixed outdoor camera;

3. And professional installation of your covers for security cameras.

 

Determine the price of indoor security camera covers

Indoor security camera covers consist mainly of tinted or mirrored domes that you can install over your security cameras. These covers for security cameras hide unsightly wires and protect the camera from vandalism. They range in price from $100 to $200.
Try: ConvexMirrorPros.com is a good place to compare prices for several types of drop-in dome and mirrored dome covers. A1 Security Camera Systems lists the prices for dozens of domed camera covers.

Learn the cost of a fixed outdoor security camera enclosure

When shopping for outdoor security camera enclosures, you'll find basic models cost between $300 and $700, which is quite a bit more than indoor security cam covers. This is because the outdoor models are constructed of heavy-duty materials and often come with heating units to protect the camera components.
Try: A good place to get more information about the prices of different types of outdoor camera covers is 2MCCTV. Security Kits has outdoor camera enclosures that range from $250 to $750.

Factor in the cost of installing camera enclosures and covers

Whether you are buying surveillance camera covers for indoor or outdoor use, you will also have to install them. Installing the covers only (and not the cameras) is a relatively simple job that can be accomplished by a handyman on your staff. However, you might want to have the camera covers installed by a professional to ensure they are installed correctly. If this is the case, then expect to pay several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the size of your system and the part of the country where you live.
Try: If you would like to get a more exact estimate, then check out CCTV Camera Pros. It allows you to fill out an online installation request. If you live in a major city, then contact a company that sells and installs camera covers, such as DNB Security in Chicago.

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