I know firsthand the challenges of maintaining cameras mounted 30–40 feet high. Traditionally, we relied on ladders or rented bucket trucks (even just avoided this side of the business altogether ) to clean camera domes and perform routine maintenance – a costly and risky approach. Adopting the DomeWizard 40 Ft elevated cleaning system has been a game-changer for my business. Below I share how this simple tool impacts our operations in terms of cost, revenue, safety, compliance, and employee satisfaction.
Are there any cost Savings?
Investing in the DomeWizard 40 Ft has led to significant cost savings for our company. We’ve virtually eliminated lift truck rentals for routine camera maintenance, which previously could run $200–$400 per day for a 40-ft bucket truck. Over a year of quarterly cleanings across multiple sites, those rental fees added up fast. Now, one technician with a DomeWizard can service high-mounted cameras from the ground, avoiding lift rental expenses entirely. This also reduces labor costs – what used to require a two-person team (one operating the lift and one cleaning) can now be handled by a single technician safely on the ground. We’ve also seen fewer emergency service calls after storms or dust events; because the tool is on hand, we can respond immediately without scrambling for special equipment. In short, the DomeWizard pays for itself by saving on equipment rentals, labor hours, and unplanned callouts.
New Revenue Streams and Value-Added Service
Beyond savings, the DomeWizard 40 Ft has opened up new revenue opportunities for our business. We’ve transformed what used to be a break-even maintenance task into a value-added service for our clients. With this tool, we offer scheduled cleaning and inspection plans for security cameras as an add-on service. Customers appreciate the proactive upkeep – crystal-clear camera footage and longer hardware lifespan – and they’re willing to pay for it. For instance, we now provide quarterly “camera wellness” visits where we use the DomeWizard to clean all lenses and check functionality. This service not only keeps clients happy but also generates additional recurring revenue. By leveraging the DomeWizard’s efficiency, we can price these maintenance packages competitively while still protecting our margins. It’s a classic win-win: clients get better service, and we grow our revenue streams with minimal additional cost or effort.
Easy to Use, Deploy, and Store
From a technician’s perspective, the DomeWizard 40 Ft is remarkably simple and efficient to operate. The entire kit is designed for ease of use – a lightweight carbon fiber pole (only ~5.5 lbs) that extends up to 40 feet and collapses down to around 6.5 feet for transport. Our team was impressed by how quickly it can be deployed: the spin-free locking pole mechanism keeps the extended pole stable and easy to control. One technician can carry the collapsed pole in a van or even a car trunk, set it up in minutes, and start cleaning without any complex assembly. The multi-mode cleaning head with interchangeable microfiber mitts lets them adapt to different camera types (dome, PTZ, flat lenses) on the fly. In practice, this means a tech can step out of the truck and be cleaning a camera within five minutes – an incredible boost to efficiency compared to hauling out ladders or waiting for a lift. Storage is equally convenient: the entire DomeWizard kit fits in a mesh bag, taking up minimal space in our equipment room. This simplicity and portability mean we’re using the tool frequently, maximizing its value.
Enhancing Ladder Safety and Reducing Risks
One of the biggest immediate benefits we noticed was the improvement in safety. Because the DomeWizard enables work from ground level, it eliminates the need for ladders or climbing in most high-camera maintenance jobs. This is huge from a safety standpoint. Ladder falls have long been a concern in our industry – nationwide, more than 22,000 people are injured on ladders each year, with 161 fatalities in 2020 alone . By keeping our technicians off ladders, we drastically reduce the risk of falls and injuries on the job. In the past, even a “simple” camera cleaning meant someone on a 30-foot ladder, often outdoors on uneven ground or in windy conditions. Now those scenarios are largely gone. This not only protects our employees from harm but also shields our company from the financial and legal liabilities that come with workplace accidents. The peace of mind knowing that a task can be done safely from the ground is invaluable. We’ve made ladder use a rarity, and as a result, our workplace incident reports have plummeted.
What about OSHA Compliance?
Using the DomeWizard 40 Ft has also helped our company stay in line with OSHA regulations regarding work at heights and fall protection. OSHA’s ladder safety standards are strict – and for good reason. In FY 2021, OSHA issued over $7.2 million in fines for ladder safety violations , and falls remain the leading cause of construction-related deaths. By removing the need to climb ladders or operate lifts for basic camera maintenance, the DomeWizard inherently keeps us all standing on the right side of these regulations. Our technicians can clean cameras without climbing at all, which means we’re automatically complying with many OSHA requirements for fall protection (since our workers aren’t exposed to height hazards in the first place). It’s much easier to meet safety guidelines when the risky activity (climbing) is eliminated. We’ve also noticed an easier time during safety audits and trainings – there’s less PPE specific to fall arrest we need to issue, and fewer ladder usage rules to drill, because our default practice is ground-level work. In essence, the DomeWizard tool built a safety net into our workflow, ensuring compliance is maintained effortlessly. This proactive approach to safety not only avoids fines and injuries but also fosters a culture where OSHA compliance is the norm, which seems to reduce stress and other issues with my team.
Positive Employee Feedback and Improved Workflow
Perhaps the most telling feedback comes from our technicians who use the DomeWizard day to day. Their experience has been overwhelmingly positive. They frequently comment on the feel of low swing weight of the carbon pole system– even when fully extended to 40 feet, it remains manageable, usable and stable. One technician noted “it’s so nice not to have to bring a ladder, bucket, and what not. The cleaning kit and solution is all I need now”. This speaks volumes about how the tool has simplified their workflow. Tasks that used to be physically strenuous and time-consuming (carrying ladders, climbing, repositioning) are now done quickly and with far less physical strain. Another team member reported that this cleaning tool “has saved us so much time… and has even reduced the number of complaints from our techs due to its on-the-ground cleaning capabilities”. In real terms, that means our technicians can complete more jobs in a day without feeling exhausted or unsafe. Morale has improved because the team sees that management is investing in equipment that makes their job safer and easier. The DomeWizard’s effectiveness (it cleans camera mini domes and current cameras without scratching or smearing the IR areas) also gives them pride in their work – they can quickly achieve clear, professional results for our clients. Overall, the tool has streamlined our maintenance operations and our technicians have embraced it as an essential part of their work truck kit.
Conclusion: Daily Operations
Few tools have had as profound an impact on daily operations as the DomeWizard. From a business owner’s perspective, it delivers clear ROI by slashing operating costs and even creating new income opportunities through service offerings. It has elevated our commitment to safety – we’ve nearly eliminated ladder-related hazards, aligning our work practices with OSHA’s gold standards for fall protection. The ease of use means it’s not collecting dust in the trucks; it’s in active rotation on our job sites, making every maintenance task faster and safer. And perhaps most importantly, it has won the approval of our field technicians, who appreciate how it lightens their load and protects their well-being. The DomeWizard 40 Ft isn’t just a cleaning tool; it’s a strategic asset for our company. It allows us to serve our clients better, keep our team safer, and run our operations more efficiently. For any security installation business owner looking to improve maintenance processes, reduce risk, and enhance service quality, this elevated cleaning system comes highly recommended as a smart, professional solution.
Rafael Santigo
Owner of SD Alarm and Video in Lemon Grove, Ca
