Commercial CCTV Wolverhampton
Commercial CCTV equipment for Wolverhampton businesses. Zenith Security Co. supplies CCTV cameras, recorders, PoE networking and storage for shops, offices, warehouses, yards and car parks, from our showroom and trade counter on Dudley Road, Wolverhampton. We help you plan a system that records what you need to see, keep it compliant, and support it after you buy. We are a supplier, not an installer, and we can recommend a qualified trade installer if you need one.
- Authorised Hikvision partner
- Supplying since 2012
- Showroom on Dudley Road
- We ship nationally
Expert advice
We go through your site, camera positions, storage and network with you before you buy.
Genuine products
An authorised Hikvision partner, also stocking HiLook by Hikvision, Dahua and Uniview.
Technical support
Before and after your purchase: by phone, remote session and at the counter. See our support page.
See it working
Cameras and recorders run live in our Wolverhampton showroom.
Planning a commercial CCTV system
Start with what each camera has to do, not with the camera. For every area, decide whether you need to detect movement, recognise someone you know, or identify a stranger well enough for evidence. The standard used for this, IEC 62676-4, sets a minimum pixel density for each level:
- Detect25 px/m · something or someone is there
- Observe63 px/m · what a person is doing, clothing and colours
- Recognise125 px/m · recognise someone you already know
- Identify250 px/m · identify a stranger beyond reasonable doubt
A 4MP camera is 2560 pixels wide. To identify people (250 px/m), its view can be at most 2560 ÷ 250 ≈ 10 metres wide where people pass. A shop entrance 3 metres wide is well within that; a 25-metre yard is not, so the yard needs an observe-level camera plus an identify-level camera on the gate, a varifocal lens, or a higher-resolution model.
Bring your measurements to the counter and we'll work this out with you.
Cameras for each part of a business
Entrances and tills
Identify-level views. Varifocal turret or dome cameras let you frame the doorway or counter tightly after mounting. See our turret vs bullet vs dome guide.
Stockrooms and offices
Wide-angle observe-level cameras. Dome cameras suit ceilings where a camera might be knocked.
Warehouses and yards
Bullet cameras with long-range infrared, colour night vision (Hikvision ColorVu) for full-colour footage after dark, and PTZ cameras that pan, tilt and zoom to cover large areas.
Car parks and gates
ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras read plates at entry and exit points. They need careful angle and lens choice, so call us before you order.
Out of hours
AI cameras (Hikvision AcuSense, Dahua WizSense) tell people and vehicles apart from animals and moving trees, so alerts and searches only show real events. Active deterrence models add a light and siren.
Browse IP cameras, or read the Hikvision IP camera buying guide and Dahua IP camera buying guide.
Recorders, storage and retention
A commercial NVR has to handle three separate limits: the number of camera channels, the total incoming bandwidth, and the highest resolution it can record. Larger Hikvision and Dahua NVRs add more drive bays, so storage can grow with the site. Our Hikvision NVR buying guide and Dahua NVR buying guide explain how to pick one.
The ICO doesn't set a fixed retention period: keep footage only as long as you need it, and size the drives to match. Around 30 days is a common choice. Our CCTV storage calculator works out how much space that needs for your cameras, and we can supply surveillance hard drives fitted and formatted.
Network, PoE and power
- PoE budget: add up each camera's maximum power draw from its datasheet and choose a PoE switch or NVR with headroom above that total. Cameras with heaters, IR or PTZ motors may need PoE+ (802.3at) rather than standard PoE (802.3af).
- Cable runs: a single Ethernet run is limited to 100 metres. Longer runs need a switch part-way, a PoE extender or fibre.
- Separate network: keep CCTV on its own network or VLAN so it doesn't slow down business systems, and so cameras aren't exposed to office devices.
- Power cuts: a UPS keeps the recorder and switch running, and protects the drives from sudden shutdowns.
We supply PoE switches and networking, cable and power supplies to match the cameras.
Remote viewing and multi-site businesses
Hik-Connect (Hikvision) and DMSS (Dahua) give phone access to live view, playback and alerts without opening ports on your router. Businesses with several sites can bring them together in video management software such as Hikvision HikCentral Professional or Dahua DSS. Installers can manage customers' systems remotely with Hik-Partner Pro.
If you get stuck, our Hikvision support guide and Dahua support guide cover the common faults.
Keeping business CCTV legal
A business using CCTV is processing personal data, so UK data protection law applies. The main points from the ICO's guidance on CCTV and video surveillance:
- Have a clear reason for each camera, and point cameras at your own property, not neighbours' land or the street beyond what you need.
- Display CCTV signs where cameras are in use, saying who runs the system and how to contact them.
- Keep footage secure, with strong passwords, limited access and up-to-date firmware.
- Keep it only as long as you need it, then let it overwrite.
- Answer subject access requests: people can ask for footage of themselves, and you normally have one month to respond.
- Check whether you need to pay the ICO data protection fee. The ICO has a self-assessment to check.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check the ICO's guidance for your own situation.
Working with your alarm, access control and intercoms
Commercial CCTV often links to other systems: an intruder alarm that triggers recording, door access events tied to camera footage, or a video intercom on the main entrance.
Why businesses buy commercial CCTV from us
We've been supplying security equipment since 2012, with technical support before and after your purchase on 01902 902251. Installers can apply for a trade account for trade pricing. We supply the equipment rather than fit it; if you need the system installed, we can recommend a qualified trade installer depending on your requirements and area. See how our installer recommendations work.
Visit, collect or order for delivery
Zenith Security Co., Unit 3, Park View Centre, 243 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3JU. Phone 01902 902251; please call before you visit. We're close to Bilston, Wednesfield, Willenhall, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich and Tipton.
We also ship nationally to England, Scotland and Wales: orders placed before 2:30pm are normally dispatched for delivery within 1–2 working days. For home systems, see CCTV in Wolverhampton.
- Monday to Friday9:00am – 4:30pm
- Saturday10:00am – 4:00pm
- SundayClosed
Common questions
What resolution camera does a business need to identify faces?
It depends on how wide the view is. Identification needs 250 pixels per metre, so a 4MP camera can identify people across a scene up to about 10 metres wide. For a wider area, use a higher-resolution camera, a narrower lens or a second camera.
How long should a business keep CCTV footage?
The ICO doesn't set a fixed period. Keep footage only as long as you need it; around 30 days is a common choice.
Do businesses need CCTV signs?
Yes. People must be told they are being recorded, so display clear signs saying CCTV is in operation and who runs it.
Do you install commercial CCTV in Wolverhampton?
No. We're a supplier, not an installer. We help you specify the system and supply it, and can recommend a qualified trade installer.
Can I see commercial cameras working before I buy?
Yes. Cameras and recorders run live in our Dudley Road showroom. Please call first.
