How much does home security cost in 2026?
Camera surveillance for a home costs €300 to €1,600 in 2026, with €900 as the middle ground. A complete alarm system is between €600 and €3,500, depending on the size of the home and whether it is wireless or wired. For installation, expect €100 to €300 on top of the equipment; installers charge around €79 per hour and take about two hours per camera. A monitoring centre subscription costs €15 to €40 per month on top of that.
What does a security installer cost per hour and per m2?
Guide prices per type of job. What you pay follows from the quote; the condition of the work decides most of it.
| Type of job | Guide price 2026 | What makes the difference |
|---|---|---|
| Set with one camera, installed | €300 - €450 total | |
| Camera system for a home | €900 - €1.600 total | multiple cameras, recorder and cabling |
| Extended camera system | €1.300 - €4.000 total | larger home, more cameras, higher image quality |
| Installation per camera | €100 - €300 per camera | around two hours of work per camera |
| Wireless alarm system, starter set | €150 - €400 total | without installation |
| Complete alarm system, installed | €600 - €3.500 total | |
| Extra sensor or magnetic contact | €20 - €60 each | |
| Monitoring centre subscription | €15 - €40 per month |
Hourly rate
€60 - €95per hour
Call-out charge
€0 - €60
a free, no-obligation site visit is free at most installers; travel is charged for a breakdown or service visit afterwards
What makes up the price?
Labour
roughly 20 to 35% for a camera set, more if cabling has to run through the home
Materials
roughly 60 to 75%: cameras, recorder, sensors and the operation
Call-out charge
usually 0% for installation, separate for service afterwards
This falls under the standard VAT rate of 21%, on both labour and materials. The reduced rate of 9% only applies to painting, plastering, wallpapering and the insulation of floors, walls and roofs in a home older than 2 years, plus cleaning work inside the home. If that kind of work is part of the same job, only that part is charged at 9%. The Dutch tax authority publishes the conditions that apply.
What determines the price?
- Number of cameras or sensors, and whether they are mounted inside or outside
- Wired or wireless: wired is more reliable but requires more installation hours
- Recording on a recorder at home or cloud storage with a monthly fee
- Image quality and night vision; the difference between a cheap and a good camera only shows at night
- Connection to a monitoring centre, with a monthly subscription
- Whether cable ducts or conduit have to run through the home, and over how many floors
- Certification: some contents insurance policies require a certified installer
What will your job cost exactly?
These are indicative market prices, not a quote. Post your job for free and get replies from security installers near you, so you know exactly where you stand.
Post your job for freeFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have a camera installed?
Expect €100 to €300 per camera on top of the equipment. An installer charges around €79 per hour and spends about two hours per camera, including hiding the cable and setting up the app.
May I simply hang a camera on my facade?
Filming on your own property is allowed. If the camera also films the pavement, the street or the neighbours' garden, privacy rules apply and you must show that it cannot be done differently. So point the camera as tightly as possible at your own grounds, put up a sign that filming takes place, and do not keep footage longer than necessary. In a dispute, the Dutch Data Protection Authority is the authority that decides.
Is an alarm system or a camera better against burglary?
They do different things. An alarm deters and warns at the moment itself; a camera records what happened and helps afterwards. The biggest win is usually in neither, but in good locks and fittings: that is what a burglar gives up on first. Ask for an installer who is honest about that.
Do I get a discount on my insurance with an alarm system?
Sometimes, and usually only with a certified installation connected to a monitoring centre. Ask your insurer before choosing a system, because the requirements differ per policy, and a system that does not quite meet them gets you nothing.
Can I install it myself?
A handy do-it-yourselfer can hang a wireless set with a few cameras or sensors themselves. Once cables have to run through the home, work is done at height or it must be connected to a monitoring centre, an installer is the better choice, also because you get a guarantee on the work.
Does the reduced 9% VAT rate apply to security installation work?
No, you pay 21% VAT on this, on labour as well as materials. The reduced 9% rate is limited to painting, plastering, wallpapering and the insulation of floors, walls and roofs in a home older than 2 years, plus cleaning work inside the home. If the same professional also does that kind of work as part of your job, that part may be charged at 9%. Ask for a quote that lists the parts separately, so you can see which rate applies to what.
Where these amounts come from
The amounts on this page come from the Dutch price guides below and from the Belastingdienst, accessed on 11 August 2026. Prices go up, so check at the source before you decide anything. Spotted something that is out of date? Email info@jouwpro.nl and we will fix it.
Do you work as a security installer yourself?
Anyone can look at the open job requests on JouwPro. Replying costs nothing and you only pay once you win a job and finish it.
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