About Vidimost Chicago's trusted security systems integrator.
Vidimost LLC is a security systems integrator working across Chicago. We specialize in professional video surveillance, access control systems, and integrated security infrastructure. Built on long-term industry experience, deep technical knowledge, and a systems-first way of thinking, we design systems that give owners real visibility and control.
A systems-first approach to security
We do not see security cameras, access control, intercoms, and supporting infrastructure as separate worlds. In real commercial and residential projects, they share the same network, the same PoE environment, the same doors, and the same operational logic.
A video intercom may control the same entry points as the access control system. An intercom camera may record to the same server as your CCTV network. Some platforms — like Brivo or Paxton — run video and access as one system. That is why Vidimost approaches every project as a complete security infrastructure, not just a collection of isolated devices.
We don't sell boxes — we sell quiet nights for whoever answers the building's 2 a.m. calls
What clients are really buying is not the hardware itself. They are buying the image on the screen, remote control, and absolute confidence.
You are buying the ability to check your property from a phone, unlock a door remotely, receive a push notification when an event occurs, and review footage clearly. A property manager should be able to manage access from home. A resident should be able to use the system comfortably. Good security technology should be functional, responsive, and easy to use.
A professional security integrator with real field knowledge helps you decide:
- ✓ Where to place cameras for optimal viewing angles and focal lengths
- ✓ How to handle challenging lighting and nighttime scenes
- ✓ How to configure door unlock schedules for staff, residents, and visitors
- ✓ How to ensure your system meets the specific security needs of your property
Our story — from Kyiv to Chicago
Vidimost was founded by Vitaliy Vergeles (LinkedIn · Personal blog), who started working in security systems in 2007 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Video surveillance was a very different industry back then — analog cameras, early DVRs, and unstable networks were the norm. But the idea that technology could give people real control over their buildings is what kept him in the trade.
In 2009, Vidimost was co-founded in Kyiv. What started as an installation-focused business grew into a wholesale distribution and technical support company, helping hundreds of installers choose the right equipment, design systems, and solve technical problems. Between 2012 and 2019, the team worked closely with major global manufacturers — visiting factories, attending industry events worldwide, and building deep product knowledge.
The company found its next chapter in the United States, bringing that experience to the Chicago market. Today, Vidimost LLC operates as a mid-size security integrator serving commercial and residential properties across the city of Chicago. We work with professional-grade platforms like Hanwha Vision, Axis Communications, Brivo, 2N, and Ubiquiti — with the same philosophy that started it all: good security work is not about chasing product hype. It is about understanding what is actually reliable, maintainable, and worth deploying.
2007
Started in security (Kyiv)
2009
Vidimost founded
2012–19
Global manufacturer work
USA
Continued in Chicago
Professional installation for the Chicago market
Anyone can mount a camera, but not everyone installs it well. We value proper mounting, correct back boxes, conduit where needed, clean connectors, good sealing, and moisture protection.
This matters in Chicago more than most places — lakefront towers taking weather off the water, vintage walk-ups with hundred-year-old walls — where extreme weather, moisture, and temperature swings can punish weak work very quickly. A system should not just function on the day it is installed. It should look professional, feel stable, and remain dependable long after the job is done.
The goal is to build a system that works reliably, looks clean, and stays maintainable for the long term.
Who we serve in Chicagoland
We build for the buildings that actually stress-test equipment — high-rise lobbies, loading docks, lakefront weather.
HOA & Condo Associations
Access a board member can run without calling IT.
Property Managers
Providing remote visibility and streamlined access control.
Commercial & Warehouses
Protecting assets, monitoring operations, and securing loading docks.
Residential Homes
Delivering professional-grade security for private properties.
Let's build something that works the way it should
If you are planning a surveillance, access control, or integrated security project in the Chicago area, Vidimost is here to help design it properly, install it cleanly, and support it for the long term.
Phone: (872) 254-5015 · Email: info@vidimost.us · Winnetka, IL
Learn more about our work
Blog & Guides
Practical articles on cameras, access control, networking, and Chicago security topics.
Brands We Work With
Hanwha, Axis, Brivo, Paxton, 2N, Ubiquiti, and 50+ more professional platforms.
Our Process
How we plan, install, document, and support security systems from start to finish.
Service Areas
Chicago — downtown to the neighborhoods.
FAQs
What does Vidimost do?
Vidimost LLC is a Chicago security systems integrator. We specialize in professional video surveillance, access control systems, video intercoms, and integrated security infrastructure — designed as complete systems, not isolated devices.
How long has Vidimost been in the security industry?
Vidimost was founded in 2009 by Vitaliy Vergeles, who started in security systems in 2007 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The company grew from installation into wholesale distribution and technical support. Between 2012 and 2019, the team worked with global manufacturers worldwide. Vidimost continued in the United States, now serving the Chicago market as a mid-size security integrator.
What types of properties does Vidimost serve?
We primarily work with HOA and condo associations, property managers, commercial businesses and warehouses, and residential homes across the city of Chicago.
Do you support existing systems?
Yes. We perform system audits and takeovers, stabilize infrastructure issues at the root cause (power, network, wiring), and offer phased upgrades to reduce downtime and cost.
Where does Vidimost serve?
The city of Chicago — River North, the Loop, West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Uptown, Rogers Park, and the neighborhoods between. Details on our Chicago service page.