AV Installation Services
Residential / Commercial
- Smart Systems
- TV Mounting
- Conference Rooms
- Theater Rooms
- Network Systems
- Security Systems
- Cameras
- Cable TV
- Antennas/Dish
- Cell Boosters
- In-Wall Speakers
- Sonos Speakers
- Smart Lighting
COST?
General AV Labor: $125
- Pre-Wire: $125.00/hr. (1-2 Person Crew)
- Estimate for a 2400 sq. feet house is 30-40 hours.
- Estimate for a 2400 sq. ft House is 20-40 hours to terminate wires
- Rack/enclosure patching, wall patch plates, and AV termination.
- Network, A/V, Theater System, Security, Hardware, TV Mounting, Etc.
Smart Systems: We prewire homes or businesses so that a smart system can be integrated
when the owners are ready. All network and AV wires will be labeled, patched, and stored
for future expansion capabilities. If and when you choose to integrate a smart system, no additional cable runs will be required which will save you substantial time and money.
WHEN?
After framing, installing plumbing, and installing electrical wiring is the best time to
install low voltage wiring in a new construction.
WHERE?
The structured cabling enclosure will have a cable running to it from a
demarcation point, usually on the side of the building. Cable, internet, and telephone
wires run from either a local transformer or electrical pole. From there, the wires run
underground, through the demarcation point, and into the structured cabling enclosure.
From there, low voltage wiring will run from a patch panel inside of the enclosure to
every room and desired locations.
Fiber-optic and coax cable are typical options for internet and TV service across
the country. Fiber is faster. Fiber speeds typically range from 250 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps. It
would take you less than 10 seconds to download a two-hour movie.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has estimated that only about
14% of the U.S. can access fiber-optic speeds of 1,000 Mbps or more. By the same
measure, cable internet has 88% nationwide coverage at speeds of 25 Mbps or more.
It is important to talk with the local service provider to determine what cable
is being delivered to the home or business first
