Has your company or organization decided to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and make building management faster with low voltage cabling? If you have, you’re going to love the benefits. If you’re in the beginning stages of the transition, you might have never worked with a low voltage cabling contractor before. Perhaps you’re wondering how you can find the right low voltage, cabling contractor. We understand, so we’ve put together a shortlist of must-ask questions when narrowing your search for a trustworthy low voltage cabling contractor.
- Are You Certified?
Never work with a low voltage cabling contractor that isn’t certified. Certification demonstrates that they know how to properly and efficiently install cable so that it achieves the results it was designed for. A certified contractor will have received training on design standards and installation best practices and know-how to work with each product model they’re installing.
- What Kind of Warranties do You Provide?
When you work with a certified contractor, you may have access to additional warranties that aren’t offered through a manufacturer. The best way to make sure your new cabling system keeps up with or exceeds industry standards is to have a good warranty in place. You low voltage cabling contractor’s warranty should also support future standards and protocol.
- Are Your Products Designed to Work Together?
The products installed by your low voltage cabling contractor should be designed to work together. If they source from a variety of different manufacturers, it could jeopardize consistency and performance. Every component in your network should be designed and manufactured to work together.
- Will You Share References?
Ask different connections within your industry and network if they’ve worked with the contractor in the past. Find out how their experience was. Ask the contractor for a list of references that you can call on your own. Make sure the list includes organizations with projects similar in size and scope to yours.
- Can You Offer Suggestions for Future-Proofing?
Considering the pace of technological changes, it’s a challenge to keep up with the type of cable and connectivity solutions designed for today and tomorrow’s needs. Your low voltage cabling contractor should keep up with technology innovations, and installation and industry trends so they can make sure your system is always optimized. Additionally, make sure they explain the value of the low voltage cabling system and solutions they recommend for your project.
Want to Find out if Low Voltage Cabling is Right for Your Project?
Communications Solutions, Inc. specializes in analyzing and providing customized voice and low voltage data cable installation in Jacksonville and the Northeast Florida area. As a licensed and insured cabling contractor, we bring expertise and years of experience to every job. We know each client is unique and needs a customized solution. Give us a call today, and let’s start a conversation about how we can help your business or organization.
(904) 777-6656