Home security cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£600 – £3,000
A 2-camera CCTV setup starts around £600. A bells-only alarm runs about £800 (monitored £1,120), and full smart security suites £1,200–£3,000.
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Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| CCTV 2–4 cameras | Visible deterrent, recorded | £600 – £960 |
| Burglar alarm | Bells-only or monitored | £800 – £1,120 |
| Smart suite | Cameras + alarm + app control | £1,200 – £3,000 |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- Walkthrough, entry points and blind spots mapped
- Control panel and hub positioned
- Sensors fitted to doors and key rooms
- Cameras mounted covering approaches, not neighbours
- System wired or paired; app configured
- Tested end-to-end and codes handed over
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £950
London (Outer)from £800
South Eastfrom £700
East of Englandfrom £650
South Westfrom £650
Scotland (Highlands)from £550
West Midlandsfrom £550
North Westfrom £550
East Midlandsfrom £550
Scotland (Central)from £550
Yorkshirefrom £550
Walesfrom £550
North Eastfrom £500
Northern Irelandfrom £500
Popular choices
Doorbell camerasMonitored response contractsCameras with on-device storage
Rules & regulations
- CCTV must respect neighbours' privacy, cameras covering their garden or windows can breach data protection rules
- Monitored alarms expecting police response need NSI or SSAIB certified installation
Snap tips
- A visible bell box and doorbell camera deter more than hidden tech
- Insurers often discount for certified monitored systems, ask before choosing
Price it properly on Qome
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