--- title: "How to Start a CCTV Installation Side Hustle | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/start-a-cctv-installation-side-hustle-kenya description: "Learn the basics, buy a starter toolkit and take small first jobs: a practical path into CCTV installation, with reported package prices as a guide. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/start-a-cctv-installation-side-hustle-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Imagine something goes wrong at your gate tonight. Could you show exactly who, when and how? Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Learn the basics and practise. - Buy a starter toolkit. - Start with small, local jobs. Quick answer Learn cabling, camera positioning and recorder setup, buy a basic toolkit, and start with small jobs for friends, shops and homes. Reported market prices include HD analog cameras at KES 3,500 to 7,000, IP cameras at KES 8,000 to 18,000 and labour per point of KES 2,000 to 4,000. Always quote in writing and give a warranty you can honour. [Photo: Alan J. Hendry / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/KNt4zd8HPb0) Why this matters now ## Every night without proper recording is a night you cannot prove anything. ### If you wait - A theft or a dispute becomes your word against theirs - You hear about it hours later, if at all - Police and insurers ask what you can show them ### What you get - Every entrance recorded day and night - Playback on your phone within minutes - A visible camera changes how people behave [Hikvision DS-2CD1023G0E-I 2MP Bullet](/products/hikvision-ds-2cd1023g0e-i-2mp-bullet-network-camera-132 "Hikvision DS-2CD1023G0E-I 2MP Bullet Network Camera")[Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome](/products/dahua-hdcvi-2mp-dome-camera-14357 "Dahua HDCVI 2MP Dome Camera")[Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2 16CH 4K](/products/hikvision-ds-7616ni-q2-16ch-4k-nvr-189 "Hikvision DS-7616NI-Q2 16CH 4K NVR") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20How%20to%20Start%20a%20CCTV%20Installation%20Side%20Hustle%3A%20Skills%2C%20Tools%20and%20First%20Jobs.%20I%20want%20CCTV%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Learn the basics and practise. - Buy a starter toolkit. - Start with small, local jobs. - Quote in writing and honour warranties. ## What to look for before you buy 1. **Learn**: Cabling, power, recorders and apps. 2. **Buy tools**: Crimping, tester, drill, ladder. 3. **Price jobs**: Equipment plus labour per point plus cable. 4. **Take first jobs**: Friends, small shops, homes. 5. **Offer maintenance**: Recurring visits build income. ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [K24: profitable ventures for extra income in 2026](https://k24.digital/lifehacks/profitable-ventures-kenyans-can-use-to-generate-extra-income-in-2026); [Huduma Global: printing and publishing business in Kenya](https://hudumaglobal.com/blog/how-to-start-printing-publishing-business-kenya); [Best Care Services CCTV pricing](https://bestcareservices.co.ke/expertise/cctv-installation-and-repair). ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or [ask us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Why buy from Qyvea ### Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea - **Genuine branded products** sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product) - **7-day returns and exchanges**; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund - **Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card**; refunds go back the same way - **Free delivery in Nairobi** on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya - **Delivered to your door**, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews ([bought from us? leave a review](https://g.page/r/CY2LNNqrlgV5EBM/review)) - **Talk to a person** on WhatsApp [0113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244), usually within 30 minutes Full details: [return & refund policy](https://qyvea.co.ke/return-policy). ## Frequently asked questions What tools do I need first? A drill, crimping tools, a cable tester, a multimeter and a ladder. Should I buy equipment per job? Often yes while starting, to avoid tying up capital. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Shopping Guides · Guide Side Hustles You Can Start With Security and Tech Equipment in Kenya CCTV installation, printing and lamination, solar services, phone accessories and repairs: realistic starting points, what equipment you need and the checks to do first. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/side-hustles-with-security-and-tech-equipment-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Guide CCTV Installation Labour and Cabling: What Per-Point and Per-Metre Quotes Mean Why two quotes for four cameras can differ by tens of thousands. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-labour-and-cabling-cost-kenya)[Shopping Guides · Guide How Many CCTV Cameras Do I Need for My House or Shop? 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