Low-Voltage Wiring
Cat6, Cat6a, fiber optic, and coax — pulled clean, labeled properly, and documented. No rat's nest.
The Basics
Every System Starts With Cable
Low-voltage wiring is the physical infrastructure that connects everything in your building — computers, phones, cameras, access control readers, Wi-Fi access points, TVs, speakers, and building automation systems. Without good cable, nothing else works reliably.
“Low-voltage” means the cable carries data signals rather than electrical power (though PoE cables carry both). It's different from the electrical wiring in your walls — different code requirements, different contractors, different skill set. An electrician pulls power wire. We pull data cable. Different trades, different standards.
We handle everything: cable selection, pathway planning, pulling, termination, labeling, testing, and documentation. Whether it's 10 drops in an office or 500 drops in a new building, the process is the same — clean, tested, and documented.
What We Mean by “Done Right”
- Every cable pulled with proper tension — no kinks, no stretched jackets
- Bend radius maintained at every turn — cable performance depends on it
- Separated from electrical wiring to prevent electromagnetic interference
- Fire-rated penetrations sealed where cable passes through walls and floors
- Support structures (J-hooks, cable trays) at proper intervals — no cable resting on drop ceiling tiles
- Both ends labeled with matching IDs — never guess which cable is which
- Terminated to TIA/EIA standards, not "close enough"
- Every cable tested with a Fluke certification tester before handoff
Cable Types
What We Install
We recommend the right cable for the job. Here's what each type does and when to use it.
Cat6 Ethernet
The baseline standard for modern commercial networks. Supports gigabit speeds for desktops, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. Adequate for most office environments today.
Best For
Standard office drops, VoIP phones, wireless APs
Cat6a Ethernet
The recommended standard for new installations. Supports 10 Gbps across the full 100-meter distance. Thicker shielding reduces crosstalk. Future-proof for the next 15-20 years as network speeds continue to increase. The cost difference over Cat6 is minimal — we recommend Cat6a for every new installation.
Best For
New construction, backbone runs, high-bandwidth environments, future-proofing
Single-Mode Fiber
Long-distance, high-speed fiber for connections between buildings, data centers, and ISP hand-offs. Single-mode uses a smaller glass core with laser light for maximum distance and bandwidth. Required for any run longer than 100 meters.
Best For
Building-to-building connections, data center links, campus infrastructure
Multi-Mode Fiber
Shorter-distance fiber for backbone runs within a building — connecting MDF to IDF, switch stacks, and high-speed uplinks. Uses a larger glass core with LED light. More cost-effective than single-mode for shorter distances.
Best For
In-building backbone, floor-to-floor connections, switch uplinks
Coaxial Cable (RG6/RG59)
Still used for cable TV distribution, legacy CCTV systems, and some broadband connections. We install and terminate coax for buildings that need it, but we always recommend transitioning to IP-based systems where possible.
Best For
Cable TV distribution, legacy CCTV, broadband
Applications
What Low-Voltage Wiring Supports
It's not just “internet cable.” Low-voltage wiring is the backbone of every system in your building.
Network Drops
Ethernet jacks for desktops, laptops, VoIP phones, printers, and other wired devices. We install wall plates with one, two, or four ports depending on your density needs.
Wireless Access Points
Every commercial Wi-Fi access point needs a dedicated cable run back to the switch. We pull cable to ceiling-mount locations based on the Wi-Fi design plan — not just wherever is convenient.
Security Cameras
IP cameras are powered and connected via Ethernet (PoE). We run dedicated cable to each camera location — indoors and outdoors — with weatherproof connectors and drip loops for exterior runs.
Access Control
Door readers, controllers, and electric locks all require low-voltage wiring. We run cable between readers, controllers, power supplies, and the network — following fire code requirements for door hardware.
Audio/Visual Systems
Conference rooms, digital signage, overhead paging, and sound systems all run on low-voltage cable. We install HDMI, DisplayPort, speaker wire, and control cable alongside your data infrastructure.
Building Automation
HVAC controls, lighting systems, and BMS (building management systems) often use low-voltage wiring. We install control cable for these systems and coordinate with your mechanical and electrical contractors.
Deliverables
What You Get
- Clean cable runs with proper support structures throughout
- Every cable labeled on both ends with a consistent naming convention
- Patch panels terminated and labeled to match
- Wall plates installed and labeled at every drop location
- Fluke certification test results for every cable
- Cable schedule listing every run with its length, type, and endpoints
- As-built drawings showing cable pathways
- Documentation binder delivered to your team on completion
Why It Matters
The Cost of Doing It Wrong
Bad cable is the most expensive problem in a network because it's the hardest to find and the most expensive to fix. Intermittent connectivity issues, slow speeds, PoE cameras dropping offline, VoIP calls cutting out — these symptoms often point back to cable that was pulled too hard, terminated incorrectly, or run too close to electrical.
Fixing bad cable after the building is finished means cutting into walls, pulling new cable through occupied spaces, and disrupting your operations. It costs 3-5x more than doing it right the first time.
We do it right the first time. Every cable is tested. Every termination meets standards. Every run is documented. Your next IT person won't curse our name.
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