Temporary and Portable Security Solution
A CCTV tower is a fully self-contained temporary CCTV system designed to secure sites where fixed infrastructure is not available or practical.
Tower units combine an HD PTZ camera, onboard recording, wireless transmission and multiple powering options into a single, high-visibility mast which offers wide reaching surveillance coverage.
Powering options for CCTV towers include solar, mains or hybrid power, making them suitable for deployment in almost any location regardless of existing facilities.
Typical use cases for CCTV towers include construction, demolition, highways, vacant properties, critical infrastructure and public event spaces to provide rapid, reliable and visible security on a temporary basis.
Units can be installed within minutes, repositioned as your site evolves and monitored remotely either by you or our team of monitoring professionals.
CCTV towers act as both a visible deterrent and a proactive threat protection system. They help reduce trespassing, theft, vandalism and disruption without the cost or complexity of physical guarding or permanent installs.
Built for Sites That Need Security Quickly
Designed for swift installation, CCTV Towers can be quickly set up in strategic locations to address immediate security needs without any extensive set up requirements.
CCTV Towers use intelligent analytics to detect unauthorised movement while filtering out false triggers like wildlife, wind or debris. This ensures only genuine threats are escalated, speeding up response and avoiding unnecessary disruption.
Our CCTV Towers feature a range of sustainable powering options, including solar, methanol fuel cells and long run batteries, allowing them to be deployed at any location without reliance on fixed power or diesel generators
At 7m tall and painted bright yellow, WCCTV's Towers are an immediate show of force at your locations. We enhance this by adding loudspeakers, flashing lights, and sirens to prevent crimes in progress.
The portability of our CCTV Towers allows for seamless repositioning and redeployment to adapt to your changing security requirements.
CCTV Towers enable you to monitor and manage your sites at any time from any location via wireless transmission technology, ensuring continuous oversight without the necessity of physical presence.
Our high-quality PTZ cameras deliver full 360° coverage, infrared imagery for day and night detection, enhanced AI video analytics and the highest-quality resolutions.
All WCCTV's rapid deployment CCTV Towers can be provided as part of a managed security service including equipment installation, alarm monitoring, maintenance, connectivity and ongoing training and support.
From Deployment to Deterrence in Minutes
CCTV towers are fully autonomous security systems that continuously monitor, detect intrusions and trigger real-time alerts and responses.
The PTZ camera mounted to the top of the tower provides wide-area coverage and streams footage over 4G/5G without needing Wi-Fi, cabling or fixed infrastructure.
They record and detect day and night, with motion sensors and intelligent video analytics identifying movement, loitering, perimeter breaches or suspicious activity.
When triggered, a tower can initiate several automated actions, including activating a loudspeaker challenge, flashing lights and sending alerts to a remote monitoring station.
Remote access allows site managers to view footage and manage alerts, while our monitoring partners can intervene directly, verify threats and issue live audio warnings.
This combination of visible deterrence, detection and response creates a proactive security system that protects your sites and assets 24/7.
Build a Solution That's Right for Your Site
WCCTV offers the most comprehensive range of CCTV towers and bolt-on accessories to ensure you can find a security, safety and monitoring solution that's perfect for your site.
Whether you need autonomous power, vehicle tracking or environmental monitoring, we have a complete portfolio to meet your needs.
Solar and Hybrid-Powered CCTV Towers: Perfect for locations without fixed power, our autonomous towers operate using solar panels and fuel cells, delivering continuous uptime with minimal maintenance.
ANPR Cameras: Add automatic number plate recognition to track vehicle speed or monitor and control access points.
Time Lapse Cameras: Capture a full project documentation alongside your security footage with our high-resolution time lapse cameras.
Environmental Monitoring Systems: Add IoT-based environmental sensors to monitor dust, noise, vibration, weather and air quality for compliance reporting.
WCCTV Tower Variants Available for Your Site
Used Wherever Temporary Security Is Critical
WCCTV’s rapid deployment towers are used by organisations that need immediate, high-visibility surveillance without the delays of installing fixed infrastructure. Sectors where they’re most commonly deployed include:
No matter what you need to secure or where, WCCTV towers provide rapid, reliable security with minimal setup and maximum visibility.
Extend Coverage With a PID Unit
The WCCTV Hornet is a portable perimeter intrusion detection (PID) system designed to work alongside your CCTV towers.
It adds an extra layer of security in areas that fall outside the tower’s line of sight, helping to protect blind spots, cabins, access routes and remote corners of the site.
They are equipped with infrared motion detection, integrated strobe lighting and an optional voice-down speaker. When triggered, the unit delivers a loud visual and audible response to deter intruders and alert monitoring teams in real time.
Hornets are solar powered with battery back up, easy to install and can be redeployed across the site as security needs change. They are particularly useful for protecting compounds, temporary gates, plant storage or scaffold zones that can't be fully covered by CCTV towers.
The Hornet can operate as part of a wider CCTV Tower deployment and feed directly into the existing monitoring setup. It extends your site’s coverage without needing to install a second tower or bring in additional personnel.
Providing Temporary Security at Critical Sites
Installed to protect live sites, compounds, materials and machinery from theft, trespass and disruption across all stages of a build.
Monitors live works, secures perimeter fencing and supports health and safety compliance on active clearance sites.
Provides high-visibility protection for buildings awaiting redevelopment or disposal, helping deter break-ins, squatting and damage.
Covers overnight works, diversion routes and roadside infrastructure in locations where fixed cameras are not an option.
Used during engineering works, compound setups and welfare provision to secure equipment, materials and key access points.
Protects remote or unmanned sites such as substations, pumping stations or depots during maintenance, upgrades or planned outages.
Hassle Free Camera Hire
Our CCTV towers are available on a rental basis which removes the cost and complications of buying and maintaining equipment. They come with a managed service that includes:
Hiring allows you to scale your security setup to match the changing needs of your site. You get the coverage you need, with no ownership burden or servicing headaches.
Real-Time Monitoring That Gets Results
All WCCTV towers can be connected to a live monitoring service operated by an NSI Gold accredited partner who view your camera feeds in real time, assess incidents and take immediate action when required.
The process is simple but highly effective:
This proactive approach to security is designed to prevent incidents as they happen, not just record them.
Monitoring is available as part of WCCTV’s managed service and gives your team the assurance that every activation is seen, assessed and dealt with professionally.
See How CCTV Towers Work
This short explainer video walks through the key components, features and deployment process of a WCCTV tower, showing how it fits into a complete site security setup.
Real Results from a Real Site
WCCTV provided CCTV tower coverage throughout the build of a new police custody suite in Llanelli for Willmott Dixon. The towers played a key role in securing the site, supporting safety and capturing long-term progress.
This deployment shows how one tower can solve multiple challenges, delivering security, safety support and project visibility in a single setup.
How Quickly Can a CCTV Tower Be Installed?
A CCTV Tower can be installed and operational in 20 minutes, depending on the complexities of your site or location. Every system we install is walk-tested to ensure accurate detection zones are configured.
Can I Hire a CCTV Tower for Short-Term Use?
Towers are available to hire for as long as you need them, whether that’s for a week, a month or a full project duration. Hire includes installation, maintenance and removal.
How Are CCTV Towers Monitored?
Towers can be connected to a live monitoring station where trained operatives respond to triggers in real time. This includes reviewing footage, issuing voice-down warnings and escalating incidents when required.
What Power Options Are Available?
WCCTV offers mains, solar and hybrid-powered towers to suit different site environments, including those with no access to fixed power.
Can Towers Be Relocated During the Project?
Depending on the tower you are using, you may either relocate the towers yourself or have us do it for you. This portability allows you to adapt to changing site requirements quickly and easily.
Do the Towers Work Without Internet or Wi-Fi?
All towers include built-in 4G or 5G connectivity, so no fixed internet connection is needed on site.
Do WCCTV Towers Record all the Time?
Unlike most other CCTV Towers, WCCTV's cameras are constantly recording, even during the day. This allows site managers to access footage for non-security purposes such as health and safety overviews and auditing.
Contact us
A more flexible and convenient solution to your security and surveillance challenges is just a step away. Get in touch with our security experts and let us know how we can help.
The UK’s Most Established CCTV Tower Supplier
WCCTV is the UK’s original and most experienced supplier of rapid deployment CCTV towers.
We don’t resell third-party equipment or bolt together off-the-shelf kits. Every tower is developed in-house by our own engineering team and supported by a service model built around the needs of real sites in the UK.
Our product range is the most complete on the market, with tower variants for every power setup, environment and deployment type. From construction sites and infrastructure projects to public space monitoring and vacant property protection, our systems are trusted by hundreds of organisations across the country.
We support clients ranging from national contractors and utility providers to local authorities and enforcement teams, delivering consistent results in high-risk and temporary environments.
No matter if you have a short term project, or complex detection requirements, WCCTV gives you proven technology, complete control and full-service support from a single provider.
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