Smart Home Security & Cameras
Wired and wireless cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and alarm integration — professionally installed, sensibly placed, and integrated with the rest of the smart home.
Cameras, Doorbells & Smart Locks
A smart security system should improve visibility, access control, alerts, and evidence capture. It should not depend on weak Wi-Fi, poor camera placement, or devices that stop working when subscriptions change. We install wired PoE camera systems, video doorbells, smart locks, NVR recording, and alarm integrations using reliable residential-grade and prosumer-grade platforms. Placement matters as much as brand.
- Wired PoE camera systems with NVR recording
- Video doorbells with two-way audio
- Smart deadbolts and keypad locks
- Motion sensors and glass-break detectors
- Integration with existing alarm panels
- Remote monitoring and phone notifications
Serving Bergen County homeowners across Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, Hackensack, Closter, Fair Lawn, and Bergenfield — plus every town in between.
Part of our Smart Home Installation service family.
Planning Details We Review
A camera that points at the wrong wall isn’t security. We walk through these details before any cable runs.
- Camera fields of view and blind spots
- Driveway, entry, side-yard, backyard, and package-delivery coverage
- Wired PoE vs wireless camera tradeoffs
- NVR vs cloud recording
- Doorbell transformer and chime compatibility
- Smart lock fit, door alignment, and battery access
- Guest codes and temporary access
- Motion-zone tuning to reduce false alerts
- Privacy-conscious placement around neighbors and public areas
Smart Security & Cameras Guides
Decisions that determine whether the project lasts and feels right.
Camera Strategy
PoE IP cameras vs Wi-Fi (Ring, Nest). PoE gives reliability and quality; Wi-Fi gives easier install. Coverage planned to driveway, entries, and yard angles.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Recording & Storage
Local NVR, cloud recording, or hybrid. Storage size to meet retention period (30 days minimum). Privacy considerations.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Smart Locks & Access Control
Keypad, fingerprint, or app-based smart locks. Integration with security system for arm-on-lock automations.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Sensors & Alarms
Door contacts, motion sensors, glass-break, water leak, and CO/smoke. Integrated alarms and professional monitoring options.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Smart Doorbell & Intercom
Video doorbell with two-way audio, package detection, and integration with smart locks for delivery scenarios.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Cost & Timeline Guide
Wi-Fi camera kit $1,200–$3,500. PoE NVR system 6–8 cameras $5,000–$12,000. Full-home alarm + cameras + access control $12,000–$30,000+. Lead 2–5 weeks.
- Scope tiers, material grade, and labor splits drive total. Mid-range projects typically run 60–70% of high-end equivalents on the same footprint.
- Hidden costs to plan for: permit fees, dumpster, dust protection, and any required structural or trade work uncovered during demo.
- Bergen County projects budget 1–3% for permits and 5–10% contingency on most renovation scopes.
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Your Smart Security Installation Process
Consultation
We walk the property, discuss camera coverage priorities (perimeter, entries, vehicles, blind spots), and assess existing low-voltage wiring and network capacity.
Scope & materials
We finalize camera type (wired PoE vs wireless), brand, NVR location, cable routing, doorbell spec, and lock hardware.
Build
Crew runs PoE cabling, mounts cameras, installs doorbells and smart locks, configures NVR, and sets up phone notifications.
Final walkthrough
Coverage verification, motion-zone tuning, phone-alert testing, and handoff documentation with hardware warranties.
Frequently Asked Questions
For 2026 in Bergen County, 4-camera wired PoE systems with NVR + doorbell run $2,500–$5,500 installed. 8-camera premium systems with doorbell, smart locks, and monitoring integration run $6,000–$14,000. Whole-property camera + alarm packages run $15,000–$35,000+. Pricing and timelines are planning ranges.
Wired PoE wins on reliability, image quality, and tamper resistance. Wireless is faster to install and easier to relocate. We spec wired for primary coverage and wireless only where running cable isn't feasible.
Yes. Honeywell, DSC, Ademco, and 2GIG alarm panels all integrate with smart hubs. We connect motion sensors, door contacts, and alarm arming to phone notifications and smart scenes.
4-camera system with doorbell: 1–2 days. 8-camera with locks and alarm integration: 3–5 days. Whole-property with new low-voltage runs: 5–10 days.
Yes. Bergen Restoration is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (NJHIC# 13VH08865500) with commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Documentation is available on request, and homeowners should verify credentials before hiring any contractor.
Get Your Estimate
Reach us by phone or email and tell us about your smart security project. We’ll follow up with the next best step for your home.
Commercial general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Documentation available on request.
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