Solution Description
Warehouses and distribution centres operate with high-value stock, constant vehicle movements and extended opening hours. Our commercial warehouse solution is designed to protect external yards, loading bays, racking aisles and office areas using a combination of high-definition CCTV, monitored intruder alarms, and robust perimeter protection.

Design Strategy
We start by mapping vehicle and pedestrian routes, vulnerable entry points and dark corners that are easily missed. Using this, we typically design:

• Perimeter CCTV and/or detection for gates, fences and external walls
• PTZ cameras for yard and car-park coverage with tour and preset functions
• Fixed cameras for loading bays, picking areas and high-risk racking
• Intruder alarm coverage for roller shutters, personnel doors and internal zones
• Access-controlled doors for staff entrances, offices and secure storage areas

Common Challenges in Warehouses
Commercial warehouses often face:

• Large, open spaces with limited natural surveillance
• Multiple contractors, drivers and temporary staff on site
• High-value or easily moved stock such as electronics, tools or FMCG
• Limited lighting in external yards and loading bays
• Insurance requirements for monitored alarms and recorded CCTV

Our solutions are built to tackle these challenges without slowing down daily operations or logistics flows.

Typical Equipment Used
For a medium-sized warehouse, a typical design might include:

• IP bullet and dome cameras with IR and wide dynamic range
• PTZ cameras for flexible coverage of yards and loading bays
• Network video recorder(s) sized for 30+ days of continuous recording
• Graded intruder alarm system with roller shutter contacts and PIRs
• External active beams or fence-line detection where required
• Access control on staff entrances, office doors and secure cages

IT Systems & Integration
We can provide:

• Industrial-rated PoE switches and segregated CCTV/ACS networks
• Remote access for management, loss-prevention and monitoring stations
• Hybrid storage options for large camera counts
• Integration with yard management or time & attendance systems (where supported)

Project Delivery & Phasing
To minimise disruption to operations, works are usually phased:

• Initial survey and risk assessment, including insurance/compliance requirements
• Design and equipment schedule, coordinated with site management
• Out-of-hours or phased installation around shift patterns and peak activity
• Commissioning, testing and live run-through with key stakeholders
• Ongoing maintenance and support packages available

Indicative Project Cost
Larger multi-building sites, high-risk stock categories or integrated perimeter systems will be designed and quoted individually following a detailed survey.
Every installation is bespoke and influenced by building layout, cabling routes, equipment choices and integration requirements. Contact us for a quote.