National Average Improvement and Repair Cost
Pro
DIY
Hours:
1.8
2
Cost:
$ 410
$ 295
Would you do this project? According to our survey, 69% of respondents preferred DIY compared to hiring a pro.
The average price to Install a Wireless Video Intercom noted above is cost data to compare a contractor’s estimate with doing it yourself.
What’s the cost to install a wireless video intercom? The contractor cost to install a video intercom is $410 vs. doing it yourself for $295 and saving 28 percent.
To get a preview of who is knocking at your door without actually opening it, you can use a door peephole or consider a wireless video intercom that allows you to view and talk to a visitor from inside your home from an indoor monitor. This is a comfort and convenience if you’re disabled or working in the house at a distance from the door.
A video monitoring system is made of two components, an outdoor speaker/camera and an indoor monitor. The indoor monitor rings and displays a picture of the visitor on the screen when the visitor presses the button on the door unit.
To install a wireless video monitoring system a security company will charge $410, which includes labor and the material. If you’re handy, you can buy the system and install it for $295 and save 28 percent. In addition, you’ll need four connectors and wire to connect the camera and monitor together.
To learn more about a wireless video system read The House Tech blog.
The bottom line: compare the price of a contractor’s bid to install a wireless video intercom with what it costs to do it yourself and make your decision.
