What a security system work order is for
Security installs go wrong on details the owner cared about: a camera that sees the neighbor's window, a recorder where the kids can unplug it, a sensor on the wrong door. A work order with locations, angles, routes and privacy notes from the walkthrough keeps the tech building the system that was sold.
What to put on a security system work order
- Camera locations and what each should see.
- Cable routes and entry points.
- Recorder location and power.
- Sensor list by door and window.
- Network and Wi-Fi details.
- Privacy limits the owner asked for.
A worked example
Install day; the tech's copy has no prices on it.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera, front porch, see the walk and steps | 1 | each | Your price |
| Camera, driveway, full length | 1 | each | Your price |
| Cameras, back yard corners, no neighbor windows | 2 | each | Your price |
| Recorder in hall closet, on the surge strip | 1 | each | Your price |
Write down what each camera should see. Angles are the owner's main concern, and a sketch settles it.
Line items security installers use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Camera, supplied and installed | each | Type, resolution and mounting location. |
| Network video recorder | each | Channels and storage size. |
| Cable run, Cat6 | ft | Attic, wall fish or exterior; jacks and labels. |
| Alarm panel and keypad | each | Brand, zones and communicator. |
| Door and window sensors | each | Wired or wireless, per opening. |
| Motion detector | each | Pet-immune where needed. |
| Video doorbell | each | Wired to the chime or battery. |
| Smart lock | each | Door prep and app setup. |
| Network switch with PoE | each | Ports and power budget. |
| App setup and owner training | hour | Phones set up and the owner shown how to use it. |
| Yearly system check | visit | Cameras, recording, batteries and sensors tested. |
| Alarm permit | each | Where the city requires one from the owner. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for security system
- Security camera installation cost calculator
- Maintenance plan pricing calculator
- Labor rate calculator
- Estimate generator
The same work order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpentry, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, deck, drywall, duct cleaning, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, glass, gutter, handyman, holiday lighting, home inspection, hood cleaning, hvac, insulation, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, masonry, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, property maintenance, remodeling, restoration, roofing, septic, siding, snow removal, solar, tile, tree service, water treatment, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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