Waverley: cameras for mixed properties with mature gardens and shared walls
Waverley is about 4 km south-east of Sandton City. In Waverley, security systems contend with a mix of property types, from freestanding homes with mature gardens to townhouse complexes. On older stands, long boundary walls are common, often obscured by large trees that create blind spots for cameras. For complexes, the challenge is managing shared perimeters and access points while respecting the privacy of individual units.
Our approach in Waverley is to work with the landscape. We position cameras to minimise obstruction from trees, often looking along a wall instead of across a garden. For complexes, we plan systems that cover shared areas like entrances and perimeter walls effectively. Where older analogue systems exist on properties, we can frequently upgrade the cameras and recorder to high definition using the original cabling, which is a practical solution for many Waverley homes.
For townhouse complexes and cluster developments in Waverley, the management of footage is important. The body corporate owns the footage from perimeter and gate cameras. We help trustees establish clear rules on who can view or export recordings, setting up individual user logins that can be revoked when necessary. It's important to note the Information Regulator has proposed a code for gated communities that would guide how long footage can be stored, although this is not yet law.
Everything we install and repair, and how a job runs from first call to handover, is on our CCTV cameras page.
Questions from Waverley
My garden has large trees that block the view. Can cameras still be effective?
Yes. We assess the property and place cameras in positions that look along boundary walls or key pathways, avoiding the worst of the foliage. We also configure motion detection to reduce false alerts from swaying branches.
My house in Waverley has an old, blurry camera system. Do I need to rewire everything to upgrade it?
Not always. If the existing coaxial cabling is in good condition, we can often replace just the cameras and the recorder with a modern high-definition system. Tyson will check the state of your cabling during the assessment.
If something on your CCTV camera setup in Waverley is not working as it should, the quickest fix starts with a call. We will ask a few questions, book a visit and quote in writing before any work starts.