Commercial Security Systems & CCTV Installation in Ottawa

Ottawa businesses trust AV Geeks to design, install, and support commercial security systems that actually fit how they operate. Since 2010, we’ve installed CCTV and video surveillance, access control, and integrated security systems for offices, retail stores, warehouses, restaurants, and multi-site operations across Ottawa. We’re a local team — not a franchise call centre — and we handle your system from the first site walkthrough to the final commissioning test.

Call 613-627-0660 for a commercial security assessment, or request a quote.

Commercial CCTV & Video Surveillance

A well-designed camera system covers every entrance, exit, and high-value area without leaving blind spots. We start by walking your site with you, mapping sightlines, lighting conditions, and the specific risks your business faces, then design a layout that actually covers what matters instead of just scattering cameras around the building.

Commercial security camera installed in an Ottawa auto repair shop overlooking the service bays and lifts
A camera we installed in an Ottawa auto repair shop: mounted high on the block wall to cover the service bays, lifts and shop floor.

From there, we select the right mix of hardware for your environment and budget, install it cleanly, and configure the recording and access settings so your team can actually use the system day to day.

  • IP/megapixel cameras — High-resolution network cameras for sharp, usable footage across large or detailed areas.
  • Dome and turret cameras — Discreet, vandal-resistant options suited to indoor spaces and covered entrances.
  • Bullet cameras — Long-range, visible deterrents ideal for parking lots, loading docks, and perimeters.
  • Low-light/infrared cameras — Clear night-time footage for after-hours coverage and overnight monitoring.
  • Wide-dynamic-range cameras — Balanced exposure for entrances and windows with strong backlighting.

Recording, Storage & Footage Retention

We size your recording and storage setup to match how long you need to keep footage, how many cameras are running, and how much detail you need in that footage, so you’re not stuck troubleshooting failed recordings when you actually need them.

Remote Monitoring & Mobile Access

Check in on your business from your phone or computer, wherever you are. We set up secure remote access so you can view live and recorded footage without being tied to an on-site monitor.

Access Control Systems

Key cards, fobs, and passcodes let you control exactly who can enter which areas of your building, and when, replacing traditional locks and keys that are easy to lose, copy, or forget to collect from former employees.

We install and configure access control systems that integrate with your existing doors and can scale as your business grows, from a single entrance to multi-door, multi-site setups with detailed entry logs.

Intrusion Alarms & Perimeter Detection

Motion sensors, door and window contacts, and perimeter detection alert you the moment someone tries to gain unauthorized access, whether your business is open or closed, giving you and your monitoring service the chance to respond before a break-in becomes a loss.

Ajax alarm system for an Ottawa auto repair shop: hub, motion detector, touchscreen keypad, keypad and door contacts, paired and tested before install
An Ajax alarm kit for an Ottawa auto repair shop, paired and tested on the bench before install: hub, motion detector, touchscreen keypad, keypad and door contacts for each bay entrance.

Integrated Security Systems

CCTV, access control, and intrusion alarms work best when they talk to each other. We combine these systems into a single, unified setup so you get a clearer picture of activity on-site, faster alerts, and one system to manage instead of several disconnected ones.

Video Surveillance & Privacy Compliance in Ontario

Commercial video surveillance in Ontario needs to balance security with privacy obligations, including where cameras can point, how footage is stored, and who can access it. We help design and configure your system with those considerations in mind from the start.

Commercial Security for Every Kind of Ottawa Business
  • Retail & storefronts — Camera coverage and access control for sales floors, stockrooms, and after-hours entry points.
  • Warehouses & industrial — Wide-area coverage, loading dock monitoring, and access control for large facilities.
  • Offices & professional services — Entry monitoring and access control tailored to client-facing and staff-only areas.
  • Restaurants & hospitality — Coverage for dining areas, kitchens, and cash-handling points.
  • Multi-site operators — Centralized monitoring and consistent system design across multiple Ottawa locations.
Why Ottawa Businesses Choose AV Geeks
  • Local since 2010 — We’re an Ottawa-based team with over a decade of experience installing commercial security systems.
  • Design-first approach — We plan camera placement and system layout around your actual site, not a generic template.
  • Proper commissioning — Every system is tested on-site before we consider the job done.
  • One team, start to finish — The same team handles your walkthrough, installation, and support.
  • Ongoing support — We’re available after installation for adjustments, troubleshooting, and system expansion.

Recent Install: Security Cameras for an Ottawa Auto Repair Shop

Auto shops are a tough environment for cameras: high ceilings, lifts moving vehicles overhead, bright bay doors next to dark corners, and customer vehicles worth a lot of money parked inside overnight. For this Ottawa repair shop we installed commercial turret cameras covering the service bays, the lifts, the shop floor and the entrances, recording to an on-site NVR with remote viewing on the owner’s phone. The shop also has an Ajax alarm system we installed, so cameras and intrusion detection work together.

Two security cameras mounted on a block wall with clean conduit runs in an Ottawa auto shop
Cameras on the block wall, with cable run in conduit for a clean, protected install.
Dome security cameras prepped and tested on the bench before installation in an Ottawa auto shop
Every camera is configured and tested on the bench before it goes up.

What made this install work

  • Height and angles: cameras mounted high and angled so lifts and raised vehicles don’t block the view of the floor.
  • Clean, protected cabling: runs in conduit on block walls, so cables can’t be knocked or pulled in a working shop.
  • Bench-tested first: every camera configured and tested before install day, so the shop was disrupted for as little time as possible.
  • Phone access: the owner checks any camera live or reviews footage from his phone.
Ottawa auto shop owner checking his security cameras live on a tablet after installation by AV Geeks
Handover day: the shop owner checking every camera live from his tablet.

Running a garage, warehouse or shop in Ottawa? Request a quote or call 613-627-0660 and we’ll walk the space and plan coverage that actually works.

Book a Commercial Security Assessment

Ready to secure your Ottawa business? Reach out for a commercial security assessment and we’ll walk your site, discuss your needs, and put together a system that fits.

Call 613-627-0660 or request a quote online.

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    Commercial Security Systems: Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a commercial security system installation include?

    A proper installation covers more than mounting cameras. We assess the site, design camera coverage for entries, blind spots and high-value areas, run PoE cabling, install and configure the NVR, add intrusion alarm sensors and access control where they make sense, set up remote viewing on your phone, and commission every device before handing over. You get one integrated system, not a collection of parts.

    Do you install alarm systems for Ottawa businesses?

    Yes. We install commercial intrusion alarms with door and window contacts, motion detectors and glass-break sensors, and tie them into the same system as your cameras so an alarm event pulls up the matching video. You can self-monitor from your phone or add professional monitoring with dispatch. There is no long-term contract — you own the equipment outright.

    How much does a commercial security system cost in Ottawa?

    It depends on the number of cameras, the size of the building and whether you add alarms or access control. A small retail or office system with four to eight cameras and an NVR is a different budget from a warehouse with plate-reading gate cameras and card access on multiple doors. We quote after a site visit so the number reflects your building, not a template. Call 613-627-0660 for a free assessment.

    Which areas do you serve?

    We install across the whole Ottawa region — downtown, Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orleans, Gloucester and the surrounding communities — plus Gatineau on request. Our own crew handles every job from site visit through commissioning and service.

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