Pre-Wiring & Retrofitting
New, old home…no problem. Prewiring and retrofitting are some of our most intricate services. Prewiring involves running wiring through a home during the construction phase. The ideal time to prewire is when the interior of the wall is exposed, prior to insulation and sheetrock being installed. This allows our technicians to run and install wire exactly where it needs to be to support your audio, video and security systems. This stage requires precise planning as having the correct wiring is crucial to the success of your systems. Many devices communicate wirelessly (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, radio frequency), many still require hard wiring which does allow for faster and more reliable network speeds in your home or business. We have many years of experience installing speaker cable for audio systems, HDMI, and high-speed networking cables including CAT 6 and fiber optic wiring.
Retrofitting involves fitting new technology and systems into your existing home or structure. It presents challenges, which often involves installing via attics, in crawl spaces, fishing wires under carpeting, behind baseboards, crown molding or under siding. Our team at Avtech can almost always find a retrofit solution for the custom system you are looking for.
Pre-Wiring and Retrofit Wiring in Cincinnati and Dayton
The wiring behind your walls decides how well your audio, video, security and network systems perform. AVtech Limited handles pre-wiring for new construction and retrofit wiring for existing homes in Cincinnati and Dayton.
Pre-wiring is best done while the walls are open, before insulation and drywall go in. In a finished home, retrofitting takes more planning, and we have years of experience running speaker cable, HDMI, and high-speed networking cable such as CAT 6 and fiber optic.
What to expect
- We review your plans or your home and the systems you want.
- We map out cable runs and outlet locations.
- We run and label the wiring, and keep it out of sight.
- We test the connections so everything is ready for your equipment.
Frequently asked questions
When should I pre-wire a new home?
The ideal time is when the interior walls are open, before insulation and drywall are installed.
Can you add wiring to a home that is already built?
Yes. Retrofit wiring takes careful planning, but it is a service we do regularly.
Is wired networking still worth it?
Many devices work wirelessly, but hard wiring still gives faster and more reliable speeds for many uses.
Building or renovating? Contact AVtech Limited to talk it through.
Related Services
Many projects involve more than one service. You may also want to look at:
- Networking and Wiring: structured wiring and network design
- TV Mounting and Installation: clean, level mounts with concealed wiring
- Custom Home Theater Installation: projection or large-screen theater with surround sound
- Security Cameras and Alarm Systems: cameras with remote viewing and monitored systems