CCTV maintenance works best when it follows a repeatable set of checks, not quick visual inspections that miss the real causes of future faults. Across Chulmleigh, Devon, facilities and security teams often only notice issues after footage is needed, which is why structured maintenance checks are so valuable. We start by confirming recording and playback behaviour, checking for gaps, dropouts and storage health warnings. This includes reviewing NVR/DVR performance, verifying retention settings, and confirming that playback is stable across recent time windows. If footage export is required for your organisation, we also confirm that evidence can be retrieved in a usable format rather than discovering an export issue during an incident. A common cause of repeat faults is connectivity. Servicing checks include confirming network and PoE stability, reviewing switch and port behaviour where accessible, and testing for intermittent link drops that create cameras offline or unstable feeds. This structured approach helps separate a camera fault from an upstream issue such as cabling, power, network configuration or a recorder port problem. Our servicing approach is evidence-led and aligned with BS EN 62676 best practice where applicable. You receive clear notes on what was checked, what was confirmed as healthy, and what may need attention, so decisions are simple and justified. The result is better confidence in monitoring, fewer surprises, and a system that is more likely to deliver usable footage when incidents occur.