Security Camera Guru — Camera Installer · 3710 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328 · (248) 257-8181

Oakland County, Michigan

Security Camera Installation in Oakland County — From a Local Company That's Been Here Since 2000

We're not a national franchise with a Michigan phone number. We're a security camera company based on Elizabeth Lake Road in Waterford Township, and we've spent the last 26 years installing hardwired camera systems on Oakland County homes and businesses — from lakefront lots in White Lake to office buildings on Big Beaver in Troy.

Every job starts the same way: a real conversation, a free virtual site survey over Google Maps, and a walk around your property before we recommend a single camera. We design the system around what your property actually needs to see — then we install it, test it, and hand you the footage. No monthly fees. Ever.

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Proudly serving Oakland County, Michigan — Security Camera Guru installs security cameras for homes and businesses across Oakland County, including landmarks like the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak
Map of Oakland County, MI security camera installation service areas

Local Knowledge

What 26 years in Oakland County teaches you

Oakland County isn't one kind of place, and it doesn't need one kind of camera system.

Oakland County security camera installation — lake country properties, subdivision homes and estates, and commercial corridors all served by Security Camera Guru

The west side: lake country

Wooded lots around Pontiac Lake, Cass Lake, and Union Lake have long driveways that go completely dark at night, tree lines that swallow standard cameras' low-light range, and water-side access points most homeowners have never thought about. Out here, super low-light technology isn't a nice-to-have — it's the difference between a usable face and a gray smudge.

Head east: subdivisions and estates

Subdivision homes in Rochester Hills, Novi, and Commerce Township almost all share the same weak point: the attached garage, which is the most common entry point and the least commonly covered one. Older neighborhoods in Pontiac and Waterford have corner lots where a front-facing camera misses the entire side yard. Estates in Bloomfield Hills need coverage across acreage, gates, and outbuildings.

The commercial corridors

Dixie Highway, Telegraph, Woodward, M-59, Grand River — each have their own patterns. Parking lot blind spots. Back doors invisible from the street. After-hours activity that only shows up once a camera is finally pointed at the right place.

We've installed across all of it, season after season, since 2000. That's what actually shapes our system designs — not a package off a shelf.

Every Oakland County installation includes:

Find Your City

Oakland County cities we serve

We work everywhere in Oakland County. These are the communities we're in most often — select yours for details specific to your area.

Don't see your city? We still cover you — everywhere in Oakland County, same pricing, no travel charge. Royal Oak, Southfield, Birmingham, Lake Orion, Oxford, Milford, South Lyon and everywhere in between.

Real Work, Real Oakland County

A recent install in West Bloomfield

Don't take our word for it. Here's an actual job we finished — the cameras on the walls, the system on the wall-mounted TV, and what the customer wrote about it after.

Multi-camera 4K NVR view with AI Target Detection panel showing person and vehicle alerts — West Bloomfield, MI security camera installation
Live 9-camera view with AI person + vehicle detection
4K low-light security camera mounted on brick exterior wall — West Bloomfield, MI
4K low-light camera, brick exterior
White turret security camera tucked under the eave of a home — clean, hidden install — West Bloomfield, MI
Hidden eave-mount turret camera
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As a disabled veteran and retired military officer, I pay very close attention to professionalism, communication, reliability, and attention to detail — and this company absolutely delivered.

I recently had Security Camera Guru complete the installation of a full nine-camera security system at my home. From beginning to end, the installation team was respectful, patient, knowledgeable, and highly professional. They took the time to explain the system, answer questions thoroughly, and ensure everything was installed correctly and functioning properly before leaving.

The quality of the work was excellent, and the entire system looks clean, organized, and professionally done. Having a properly installed security system brings tremendous peace of mind. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality security camera installation and dependable customer service.
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Thomas M.
West Bloomfield, MI · Disabled Veteran, Retired Military Officer
Verified Google Review

What we installed

  • 9 × 4MP super low-light cameras
  • 16-channel 4K NVR with on-site recording
  • Cat6 solid copper cabling throughout
  • Smart video doorbell at the front entry
  • AI person & vehicle detection configured
  • System tested & phone app set up before we left
Customer's wall-mounted TV showing live front door security camera feed with Security Camera Guru van in the driveway — West Bloomfield, MI
Customer's live view on a wall-mounted TV — our van in the shot
Roland from Security Camera Guru next to a newly installed video doorbell at a West Bloomfield home
Roland on site — video doorbell install

This is one of hundreds of installs across Oakland County since 2000. Yours starts the same way — a real conversation.

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Real Work, Real Commercial

A 7-year partnership in Clarkston — Royal Diner

Some customers stay with us for one job. Others stay with us for years. Royal Diner in Clarkston has been a Security Camera Guru customer since 2020 — cameras, audio, TVs, low-voltage, even COVID-era temperature scanners. One trusted call for all of it.

★★★★★
We have been working with Roland and the team at Security Camera Guru for about seven years, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the quality of service provided.

Roland has done exceptional work at both our businesses and homes, including security camera systems, commercial audio systems, installed TVs, low voltage wiring and even COVID-19 temperature scanners for our business.

He consistently demonstrates remarkable professionalism and a strong work ethic. He is honest, loyal, and has always been there for us regarding warranties, providing support both in person and on the phone. His attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship are evident in every installation.

I have even referred him to friends and family, all of whom have been equally impressed. I highly recommend Security Camera Guru to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled team.
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Djovani S.
Royal Diner, Clarkston, MI · 7-year customer
Verified Google Review

What we installed at Royal Diner

  • 32-channel Uniview NVR system
  • 30 × high-resolution cameras (interior & exterior)
  • Commercial-grade outdoor camera weatherproofing
  • Indoor and outdoor TVs for live monitoring
  • Low-voltage wiring throughout the facility
  • COVID-19 temperature scanner (fever alert system)
  • Ongoing 7-year support & warranty service
Royal Diner in Clarkston, MI exterior — commercial security camera installation by Security Camera Guru
Royal Diner — Clarkston, MI · 30-camera commercial install
Exterior turret security camera mounted at the rear entrance of Royal Diner in Clarkston, MI
Exterior turret camera — rear entrance
Security camera mounted above the front entrance of Royal Diner in Clarkston, MI — commercial install
Front entrance camera — lobby coverage
Royal Diner Clarkston, MI brand sign — 24-hour restaurant secured by Security Camera Guru since 2020
Royal Diner Clarkston — since 2010, secured since 2020
Side view of Royal Diner in Clarkston, MI showing the full property covered by Security Camera Guru's commercial security system
Full property view — 30-camera coverage

From break-fix calls to full-system upgrades, we treat every business like a long-term partner — because most of them become one.

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What to Expect

How an installation actually goes

Call or text us first

Call or text (248) 257-8181. Tell us what's going on — a break-in, a package problem, a new building, or just peace of mind. This call costs nothing and you'll talk to someone who installs cameras for a living.

Free virtual site survey

We pull up your property on Google Maps together and sketch a first draft of coverage before anyone drives anywhere.

In-person property walk

We come out, walk every angle, and verify the design on the ground. This is where the plan gets honest — and where we quote. We never price a system we haven't seen.

One-day installation, most homes

Hardwired, tested, configured on your phone, and we don't leave until you know how to use everything. Most residential systems run $800–$2,500. Commercial typically takes one to two days, and business financing is available.

Your property. Your system. Your footage stored on-site. No monthly fees, no cloud subscription, no surprises.
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Knowledge Base

Questions Oakland County customers ask us

Q.Do you charge more the farther I am from Waterford Township?

No. Price is based on your property and the system it needs — not your zip code. Novi costs the same as next door.

Q.How long does installation take?

Most homes are done in one day. Commercial buildings usually take one to two. We show up with everything we need, so there are no return trips dragging the job out.

Q.What does a system cost?

Residential systems generally run $800 to $2,500 depending on the property and camera count. Commercial varies more. We quote after the property walk, never before — a price quoted sight-unseen is a guess, and guesses get expensive.

Q.I already have cameras. Can you fix or upgrade them?

Yes. We'll look at what you have and tell you straight whether it's worth repairing or replacing. Sometimes the honest answer is that your existing wiring is fine and you only need new cameras — that answer saves you money, and we give it when it's true.

Q.Do you really cover the whole county?

Yes — all of Oakland County, every community, including ones not listed on this page. The list above is simply where we work most often.

Q.Can you install on a condo or townhouse?

Usually, yes — it depends on your HOA's rules. Check your bylaws first and we'll design a system that fits within them.

Q.Do you do commercial work?

All the time — retail, restaurants, offices, warehouses, medical, auto. Business financing is available for qualified installations.

Q.Why hardwired instead of wireless?

Wireless cameras drop signal, eat batteries, and depend on your Wi-Fi staying up. A hardwired system records continuously, in 4K, in near-total darkness, with nothing to charge and no monthly fee. It costs more on day one and less every day after.

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26 Years in Oakland County. One Phone Call to Start.

Every system we've installed — from Clarkston to Troy, White Lake to Novi — started with someone picking up the phone and telling us what was going on. That's still step one.

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Security Camera Guru is a family-owned security camera installation company serving all of Oakland County, Michigan — one of our three Metro Detroit service areas — since 2000. Based at 3710 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328. Owner Roland Rowlings personally designs and installs hardwired GuruVision 4K security camera systems across every Oakland County community — including Waterford Township, Pontiac, Clarkston, White Lake, West Bloomfield, Auburn Hills, Commerce Township, Troy, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills, and Novi. Services include residential security cameras, commercial security cameras, access control, commercial audio, TV mounting, structured cabling, and intercom systems. Free virtual site survey and in-person property walk before every quote. Residential systems typically run $800–$2,500. Commercial installations include 32-channel NVR systems, super low-light cameras, AI person and vehicle detection, on-site recording, and no monthly fees. Business financing available. 3-year manufacturer warranty on equipment, 1-year on labor. Licensed and insured. Call or text (248) 257-8181.

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