CCTV maintenance works best when it follows a repeatable set of checks, not quick visual inspections that miss the real causes of future faults. For sites in Spennymoor, Durham, this matters because a system that looks fine on a monitor can still fail during playback, export or incident review. Finally, we review the configuration that often causes hidden problems. Time and date accuracy is checked because it affects evidence review and incident timelines. Recording schedules and motion settings are reviewed to reduce missed footage or unnecessary storage load. Where remote viewing is used, we verify secure access and user permissions so managers can view live and recorded footage reliably without weakening security controls. 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. 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. By confirming recording reliability and system stability now, you reduce the risk of discovering a fault at the worst possible time.