Security System Supplier in Leicester
Doberman is a supply-and-fit CCTV provider in Leicester. We source, supply, install, and configure all the hardware your system needs - cameras, NVRs, hard drives, PoE switches, and cabling. We are not a retail shop or an online box-shifter. Every piece of equipment we supply is matched to the job, tested before it goes on the wall, and backed by our installation warranty. You get professional-grade hardware selected by the people who actually install it.
By the Doberman install team · CCTV system designers & installers, Leicester · Last reviewed February 2026
By the Doberman install team
CCTV system designers & installers, Leicester
Last reviewed February 2026
What you get
Equipment consultation
We assess your site, work out exactly what hardware is needed, and explain why each component has been chosen - no guesswork, no upselling.
Hardware sourcing
We source professional-grade cameras, NVRs, hard drives, PoE switches, and cabling from trade suppliers. You get equipment that is built to last, not consumer-grade kit from Amazon.
Supply and delivery
All hardware is supplied as part of the installation. Everything arrives tested, firmware-updated, and ready to go on installation day.
Installation and configuration
We install every component, configure the NVR, set up remote access, and commission the system after dark. Supply and fit - one team, one job, one warranty.
How it works
Consult
We survey your site, assess coverage requirements, and specify exactly what hardware the job needs - camera models, NVR capacity, drive size, and network equipment.
Source
We source all equipment from our trade supply chain. Everything is checked, firmware-updated, and pre-configured before installation day.
Install
We fit every component, run clean cable routes, configure the system end to end, and commission after dark. You get a working system with a single point of contact.
Why supply-and-fit beats buying equipment online
Buying CCTV equipment online and hiring someone to install it sounds like it should save money. In practice, it usually creates problems. Cameras arrive with firmware that does not match the NVR. Hard drives are desktop-grade rather than surveillance-rated. PoE switches do not supply enough wattage for the cameras chosen. The person installing the system did not specify it, so they are troubleshooting someone else's shopping list on the day. We have been called out to fix this exact situation more times than we can count.
When Doberman supplies the hardware, every component is selected to work together. We know the firmware versions are compatible because we have tested them. We know the hard drive will handle continuous recording because we have specified a surveillance-grade drive rated for the workload. We know the PoE switch delivers enough power because we have calculated the draw of every camera on the circuit. Quality control happens before installation day - not during it. The result is a system that works on day one and keeps working, backed by a single warranty from the company that specified, supplied, and installed it.
CCTV cameras we supply and install
We supply a range of IP cameras suited to different environments and distances - turrets for close-range coverage at doorways, bullets for longer-range perimeter shots, and varifocal models where the scene depth varies. Every camera we supply runs on Power over Ethernet, delivering power and data over a single Cat6 cable. We do not supply Wi-Fi cameras. They are fine for doorbells but unreliable for a proper security installation where 24/7 recording matters. Our CCTV cameras in Leicester covers the specific models, sensor sizes, and lens types we use across Leicester installations - and why we have chosen them.
Camera selection is driven by the site, not by margin. A 4MP turret handles most residential doorways at three to five metres. A 6MP or 8MP bullet with a longer focal length is needed for driveways, car parks, and perimeter fencing where you need facial or number plate detail at 15-25 metres. We match the camera specs guide - that is the difference between a system that captures evidence and one that records blurry shapes.
NVR and recording equipment
The NVR is the brain of your CCTV system. It records, stores, and manages footage from every camera on the network. We supply NVRs with enough channel capacity for the current camera count plus room to expand - because most customers add at least one camera within the first year. Storage is handled by surveillance-rated hard drives designed for the continuous read/write cycles that CCTV demands. Desktop hard drives fail under this workload; surveillance drives are built to handle it.
We configure recording schedules, motion detection zones, retention periods, and remote access before handover. You get app access on your phone, but the NVR works independently of your internet connection - if your broadband drops, recording continues locally without interruption. For full details on the recorders and drives we supply, see our NVR and CCTV recorders. We explain channel counts, drive sizing, and what to look for if you are comparing NVR specs.
PoE switches and network equipment
Power over Ethernet is the backbone of every system we install. A PoE switch powers your cameras and carries video data over standard Cat6 cabling - no separate power supplies, no plug sockets near each camera, and no signal degradation over distance. We supply managed and unmanaged PoE switches depending on the size of the installation. A four-camera residential system uses the NVR's built-in PoE ports. Larger commercial installs with eight or more cameras need a dedicated switch with enough PoE budget to power every device on the network.
We also supply the supporting network equipment - patch panels, Cat6 cabling, weatherproof junction boxes, and cable glands. These are the components that determine whether your installation lasts five years or fifteen. Cheap connectors corrode. Unshielded cable runs near power lines pick up interference. We specify every component to match the environment it will be installed in. Full details on the switches and networking equipment we supply are on our CCTV networking setup.
Complete CCTV equipment packages
For customers who want a straightforward quote covering everything, we offer complete CCTV equipment packages - cameras, NVR, hard drive, PoE switch where needed, and all cabling and fixings. These are not off-the-shelf bundles from a wholesaler. Each package is specified to the job after a site survey, so you get the right camera types for the right positions, an NVR with enough channels and storage, and a PoE setup that handles the power draw without being over-specified.
A supply-and-fit package means one quote, one installation team, and one warranty covering everything from the camera on the wall to the hard drive in the NVR. There is no finger-pointing between a supplier and a separate installer when something needs attention. Our CCTV equipment packages breaks down what is included at each camera count and what drives the cost difference between a basic residential setup and a larger commercial system.
CCTV equipment supply across Leicester
Doberman supplies and installs CCTV equipment for homes and businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire. Whether you need a three-camera residential system in Clarendon Park or a sixteen-camera setup for a warehouse in Beaumont Leys, the process is the same - we survey the site, specify the hardware, supply everything, and install it ourselves. No subcontractors, no third-party equipment you have to source separately. For a full overview of our CCTV installation services and the areas we cover, visit our Doberman security installation services.
Pricing
All equipment is supplied as part of our installation service. Hardware costs depend on camera count, camera type, NVR capacity, and any additional networking equipment required. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after the site survey so you can see exactly what you are paying for - no hidden costs and no surprises on installation day.
Why Doberman
Supply and fit, not retail
We source, supply, and install all hardware ourselves. One team, one quote, one warranty - no split responsibility between a supplier and a separate installer.
Trade-grade equipment
Professional IP cameras, surveillance-rated hard drives, and managed PoE switches. We do not install consumer-grade kit from retail suppliers.
Specified to the job
Every component is selected based on your site survey - camera models matched to distance, NVR capacity matched to camera count, and PoE budget calculated to the watt.
Single point of contact
The team that specifies your equipment is the same team that installs and commissions it. If anything needs attention after install, you call us - not a call centre.
About Doberman
Doberman is a Leicester-based CCTV installation company that supplies and installs hardwired PoE camera systems for homes and businesses. We handle every stage - consultation, hardware sourcing, installation, and commissioning - with our own team. We do not subcontract and we do not resell consumer-grade equipment.
Our focus is supply-and-fit CCTV. We source professional-grade hardware from trade suppliers, specify it to the site, and install it to a standard that lasts. No alarm upsells, no smart home bundles, no subscriptions. If you want to understand what goes into an installation before getting in touch, our equipment guides cover everything from hardware specs to what drives cost in Leicester.
Areas we cover
We supply and install CCTV equipment across Leicester city and the surrounding areas, including Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, Oadby, Wigston, Braunstone, Hamilton, Thorpe Astley, Glenfield, Groby, Coalville, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, and everywhere in between. If you are not sure whether we cover your area, ask.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I buy CCTV equipment from you without installation?
- No. We are a supply-and-fit provider, not a retail shop. All equipment is supplied as part of a full installation service. This is how we guarantee compatibility, performance, and warranty coverage - because we have specified, installed, and commissioned every component ourselves.
- What brands of CCTV equipment do you supply?
- We work with professional-grade IP camera manufacturers used across the trade. We select brands and models based on reliability, image quality, and firmware stability rather than brand recognition. The specific models we recommend depend on your site requirements - we explain exactly why each component has been chosen during the consultation.
- Is your equipment better than what I can buy online?
- The equipment itself is professional-grade rather than consumer-grade, but the real difference is specification and configuration. We match camera sensors and lenses to the distances involved, pair them with a compatible NVR, and install surveillance-rated drives built for continuous recording. Buying individual components online without knowing how they interact is where most DIY installs run into problems.
- What warranty do you provide on supplied equipment?
- All equipment supplied and installed by Doberman is covered by our installation warranty. Because we specify, supply, and fit everything ourselves, there is a single warranty and a single point of contact. You do not need to deal with separate manufacturer warranties or chase an online retailer for a return.
- Do you supply Wi-Fi cameras?
- No. Every system we supply and install uses hardwired Power over Ethernet cameras. Wi-Fi cameras are unreliable for 24/7 recording - they drop connection, compete with household broadband, and depend on battery life or nearby plug sockets. PoE cameras run on a single Ethernet cable for both power and data, with no signal issues and no batteries to replace.
- Can you supply equipment for a system I already have?
- It depends on what you have. If your existing system uses standard IP cameras and an NVR with open protocol support, we can often supply compatible replacement cameras or additional units. We would need to check your current setup during a site visit. If the existing system is proprietary or heavily outdated, a full replacement may be the better option.