Best Security System Installers in Wellington

We assessed 11 security system installers in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 318 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 6 November 2026. How we rank

Top 5 Security System Installers in Wellington

The top 5 security system installers in Wellington are #1 BlueLine Security, #2 Codec Security, #3 Efficient Security Solutions, #4 Hutt Connect, and #5 Prosecure, ranked by Top5 Score.

  • 1

    BlueLine Security

    ★ 5.0 92 reviews Score 159
    Highest
    5★ 92

    BlueLine Security covers home alarm replacements, CCTV camera installs, and ongoing alarm servicing for both residential and commercial clients.

    39 Connolly Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt

    Call 0800 258 5463 Map Is this your business?
  • 2

    Codec Security Limited

    ★ 5.0 68 reviews Score 155
    4.0 behind
    5★ 68

    Codec Security installs alarm systems, CCTV cameras, and upgrades including wireless RF modules and IoT connectivity for existing setups.

    1 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington

    Call 021 565 000 Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Efficient Security Solutions Wellington

    ★ 5.0 57 reviews Score 152
    6.3 behind
    5★ 57

    Efficient Security Solutions installs home alarm systems, security cameras, and smoke detectors, and takes on repair and monitoring takeovers for existing setups.

    22 Saint Ronans Avenue, Waterloo, Lower Hutt

    Call 0800 222 005 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Hutt Connect Technology – CCTV, Alarm Systems, TV & Sky Installations, Structured Cabling, Wifi Setup

    ★ 5.0 32 reviews Score 145
    13.9 behind
    5★ 32

    Hutt Connect gets security cameras installed neatly, with cabling tidied and the monitoring app configured on the client's phone before the job is closed out.

    99 Rata Street, Naenae, wellington

    Call 0800 600 553 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Prosecure Alarm Systems and CCTV

    ★ 5.0 22 reviews Score 140
    18.9 behind
    5★ 22

    Prosecure installs alarm systems, CCTV cameras, and handles monitoring takeovers for both homes and businesses, with bi-annual check-ins built into ongoing contracts.

    Hutt Central, Lower Hutt

    Call 04 242 0345 Map Is this your business?

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Before you book a security system installer in Wellington

Any business paid to fit alarms or security cameras in someone else's home or workplace needs a licence from the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority, and its installers must wear a photo ID badge; the Authority's public register shows who holds one. If you are offered monitoring, ask how long the contract runs, what it costs to leave early, and which monitoring centre will answer your alarm.

The questions below are drawn from 272 customer reviews collected for this page.

What does a home alarm or camera system cost to install in NZ?

A wireless home alarm starts at around $850 plus GST for a basic package, rising to $1,400 for most homes. Wired systems run from about $1,200 up to $3,000 depending on complexity and cable routes.

Four cameras with a recorder typically cost $1,200 to $3,200 installed, while eight 4K cameras can reach $5,500. Monitoring runs about $32 to $40 a month, and a self-monitored system that sends alerts to your phone carries no monthly fee.

Does a security installer need a licence, and how do I check?

Under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010, any business paid to install alarms or cameras on premises it does not own must hold a licence, and every employee or contractor doing that work must hold a certificate of approval, both issued by the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA). The PSPLA's public register, searchable on the Ministry of Justice website, shows the licence or certificate number, the class of work covered, the expiry date, and any conditions or suspensions.

Installers are required to produce their licence or certificate on demand and wear a visible photo identification badge showing their unique number and permitted work classes. A homeowner fitting a kit in their own home falls outside the Act, but anyone hired to do the work on your property does not.

How do I choose between monitored and self-monitored, and wired and wireless?

Self-monitoring pushes alerts straight to your phone and works well if you are usually nearby and can respond quickly, but a staffed monitoring centre matters most when you travel frequently, run a business, or keep valuables on site. Wireless alarms install faster and with less disruption to walls and ceilings, making them a practical choice for most homes, while cameras and larger commercial installations usually need cabling for reliability and image quality. Before committing to monitored service, ask which control room answers your alarm, where it is located, and whether it meets the grade C3 minimum recommended by the New Zealand Security Association.

What are the warning signs of a security installer you should avoid?
  • –Ask for the PSPLA licence number before work starts; an installer who cannot provide one or refuses to wear a photo identification badge is operating outside the law.
  • –One reviewer reported a no-show on two separate occasions with no contact at all; unreliable scheduling and silence when things go wrong are serious red flags.
  • –Cheap retail kit sold at professional installation prices is a common issue; ask for the brand and model so you can compare the product cost independently.
  • –A long monitoring contract with early-exit fees that are not explained before you sign can lock you into costs that outweigh the service.
  • –Cameras aimed directly at a neighbour's property, windows, or doors put you at risk; the Office of the Privacy Commissioner advises against this placement.
  • –False alarms left unresolved and slow or absent callbacks after installation suggest the business has little interest in after-sales support.
What should you ask before hiring a security installer?
  • –Ask for the installer's PSPLA licence number and check it against the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority public register before anyone starts work.
  • –Find out who monitors the alarm, where the monitoring centre is located, and whether it meets the grade C3 minimum recommended by the New Zealand Security Association.
  • –Ask how long the monitoring contract runs, what it costs to leave early, and whether the agreement is month to month.
  • –Confirm what the warranty covers, specifically whether it includes both parts and labour, and for how long after installation.
  • –Ask who owns the footage, the recorder, and the app account if you change provider, as some systems tie access to the installer's subscription.
  • –Check what a guard call-out costs on top of your monthly monitoring fee, since that charge is billed separately each time a guard is dispatched.
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About this ranking

What the 10 security system installers listed above hold, at the 6 November 2026 check.

92
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
22
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.7
lowest rating among the 10 listed
0.3%
of their 318 reviews are one-star
How are the top security system installers in Wellington chosen?

We build this page from Google Maps results for security system installers in Wellington. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. See how we rank for how rankings are made and who is left out. On specialist pages like this one, a business's reviews count in proportion to how many of them are about security system installers, so a business mostly reviewed for other work cannot win on review volume alone. See the words we look for.

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