We design, install and service security cameras, access control, video intercoms and security networking for small and mid-size businesses, condo associations, HOA buildings and multifamily properties across Chicago and high-priority suburbs.
We also provide service calls and repairs for systems installed by us or by other vendors, including electric strikes that fail to release, access control doors that stop working, cameras offline after power issues, intercom failures and recorder/network problems that disrupt daily operations.
We focus our field response on dense commercial and multifamily areas where system uptime directly affects business operations and tenant access. Rather than spreading coverage too broadly, we prioritize Chicago business districts, the North Shore and selected suburbs with strong concentrations of retail, offices, restaurants, warehouses, mixed-use properties and managed buildings.
That includes new installations, takeovers and ongoing service calls for security cameras, access control, intercoms, electric strikes, door hardware integration and the network/power infrastructure that keeps those systems online.
If your building is near these areas, contact us with the address and issue. We can confirm service availability based on project type, urgency, access requirements and travel time.
Our strongest local focus is where security downtime creates immediate operational problems: restaurants that cannot secure rear doors, offices with reader failures, stores with camera blind spots, and condo or HOA buildings with entry systems that stop working. This is why Elk Grove Village and similar business-heavy suburbs are a major part of our service strategy.
Elk Grove Village, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Des Plaines and nearby commercial zones are high-priority service areas because they combine industrial buildings, offices, logistics traffic, restaurants and retail where downtime costs money.
We support condos, HOA buildings, mixed-use properties and local businesses where long-term service relationships and clean documentation matter as much as installation quality.
We prioritize dense Chicago neighborhoods with restaurants, bars, offices and multifamily buildings that need reliable access control, cameras, intercoms and fast service response.
If you operate a store, office, restaurant, bar or managed building in these areas, we can support both planned upgrades and urgent service calls with a practical path from repair to long-term modernization.
Browse the local city and suburb pages for detailed area-specific notes, business context and common service-call patterns.
We are oriented toward real-world operating properties, not only new construction. That means we design for business hours, staff turnover, deliveries, tenant traffic, after-hours access and recurring service needs. For condo and HOA properties, we also plan around board approvals, resident communication and phased upgrades.
For Chicago condo boards and property managers, we also help with the day-to-day support issues we see every week: building entry doors not releasing, electric strikes not latching, intercom calls failing, readers going offline, and cameras dropping after power or network events.
Entry cameras, POS-area visibility, stock-room coverage and reliable back-door access control for owner-operated shops and multi-location retail.
Front-of-house and rear-door coverage, office/storage access and stable networking for cameras and POS-adjacent systems in busy hospitality environments.
Door access control, lobby and common-area cameras, and structured low-voltage planning that scales as tenants, staff and security requirements grow.
Intercoms, access control, cameras, garages and common-area systems with service support for property managers, board members and building engineers.
Common condo / HOA support topics we handle include:
7DVR.com focuses on modern, network-based security systems for homes, small businesses, multifamily buildings and HOAs. Instead of pushing a single product, we design the whole system and then pick the right mix of cameras, controllers, intercoms and network gear from our equipment catalog.
CCTV & IP video
Design and installation of IP cameras for entrances, parking, hallways and perimeter coverage with remote viewing and smart recording.
Cards, fobs & mobile
Cloud and on-prem access control for doors, garages and elevators with fobs, cards and mobile credentials for residents and staff.
Condos & HOAs
Modern video intercoms and entry systems for multifamily buildings with phone apps, video calls and visitor management.
Switches, PoE & routers
Network, PoE switches, Wi-Fi and gateways sized specifically for cameras, controllers, intercoms and low-voltage systems.
Existing systems
Troubleshooting, repairs and ongoing maintenance for systems installed by us or by other companies in Chicago North Shore.
Upgrades & retrofit
Step-by-step upgrade plans for existing DVR, coax and legacy access systems – add IP cameras, better coverage and new features without replacing everything at once.
Cloud VMS & AI
Cloud video platforms and AI analytics for people / vehicle detection, smart search and alerts – tuned for Chicago North Shore properties and real-world bandwidth limits.
Design & consulting
Security and low-voltage design for renovations and new construction – conduit, cabling, device locations and network layout coordinated with your GC, architect and trades.
We help homeowners add or upgrade cameras, doorbells, intercoms and Wi-Fi without turning the house into a “science project”. We design simple, reliable layouts that work with how your family actually uses the property.
For multifamily buildings we combine cameras, access control and intercoms into one plan: entrances, garages, elevators, mail rooms and common areas – with realistic cabling and network design for legacy and new construction.
For shops, offices and small warehouses we focus on clean video coverage, controlled staff access and a network that can handle both office and security traffic without conflict or guesswork.
We work with a compact set of brands that are proven in real buildings, easy to service and have long-term support. This includes:
Brivo
Cloud access control
Paxton
Access control systems
HID
Readers & credentials
2N
Video intercoms
ButterflyMX
Multifamily intercom platform
Axis
IP cameras
Hanwha Vision
Cameras & recorders
Ubiquiti
Networking & Wi-Fi
Dahua
Legacy systems & migrations
Hikvision
Legacy systems & migrations
Click any logo to open the brand page with notes on how we use that platform in Chicago, North Shore and nearby suburban projects.
Browse specific models in our catalog or open the individual brand pages to see how we use them in Chicago North Shore projects.
Many buildings already have cameras, access control or intercoms that are technically “installed” but nobody fully trusts them. We regularly take over and stabilise systems that were built by other vendors, including partial upgrades and clean-up after emergency fixes.
For new service clients we offer a 50% discount on the first service visit within our service area. During this visit we diagnose the system, document what is there and outline realistic next steps instead of forcing a full rip-and-replace.
We built a dedicated Support & Service page for property managers, business owners and HOA boards searching for repair-focused help in Chicago, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Rosemont and the North Shore.
Use the Contact page and briefly describe what is happening (or attach photos of panels and equipment). We will reply with a plan and an estimate for stabilising and improving your system.
Many clients first contact us because of a specific failure, not because they are planning a full new installation. The requests below reflect the real language used by business owners, office managers and HOA representatives in Chicago and nearby suburbs.
If your issue sounds similar but the wording is different, send us the symptoms. We can usually identify whether the likely problem is door hardware, access control power, network/PoE, recorder storage, camera configuration or a combination of them.
Estimates for new projects are free. For ongoing support you can call us when something happens or arrange a maintenance plan for critical systems.
We are building a library of simple, practical guides that explain how modern security systems are put together in real Chicago North Shore buildings:
Typical components of a condo / HOA entry system, how calls reach residents’ phones and what to consider when replacing old buzzer panels.
Example camera positions for entrances, parking, elevators and mailrooms in a 12–24 unit building, with realistic network and recorder sizing.
How to move from legacy panels and unmanaged readers to cloud or modern controller platforms without rebuilding everything at once.
Even if your exact building type is not listed yet, the same principles apply. You can send us photos and a short description, and we will map them to one of these patterns.
Whether you are starting from scratch, comparing quotes or trying to fix an existing system, we can help you choose a realistic plan for your property in Chicago North Shore.
Estimates for new projects are free, and new service clients receive a 50% discount on the first service visit.