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How to Start a CCTV Installation Side Hustle: Skills, Tools and First Jobs

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.

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In this guide you will see:
  • Learn the basics and practise.
  • Buy a starter toolkit.
  • Start with small, local jobs.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
How to Start a CCTV Installation Side Hustle: Skills, Tools and First 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.

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Key takeaways

  • Learn the basics and practise.
  • Buy a starter toolkit.
  • Start with small, local jobs.
  • Quote in writing and honour warranties.

01What to look for before you buy

  1. 01
    LearnCabling, power, recorders and apps.
  2. 02
    Buy toolsCrimping, tester, drill, ladder.
  3. 03
    Price jobsEquipment plus labour per point plus cable.
  4. 04
    Take first jobsFriends, small shops, homes.
  5. 05
    Offer maintenanceRecurring visits build income.

02Where 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; Huduma Global: printing and publishing business in Kenya; Best Care Services CCTV pricing.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why 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)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

05Frequently 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 brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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