Residential Service

Home Network & Data Wiring

Structured cabling, Cat6 installation, and network infrastructure for smart homes and home offices throughout St. Louis and St. Charles County.

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4-8 hours

Typical Duration

Free

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(636) 240-2966

What We Provide

Cat6 and Cat6a installation

Structured cabling systems

Network rack and patch panel setup

Wireless access point wiring

Home office connectivity

Smart home device pre-wiring

Coax to ethernet conversion

Network testing and certification

Why It Matters

Faster, more reliable than WiFi

Future-proof your home

Support working from home

Enable 4K streaming without buffering

Improve gaming and video calls

Cleaner installation than DIY

Signs You Need This Service

Not sure if you need home network & data wiring? Here are the warning signs to watch for.

WiFi dead zones in home

WiFi can't reach everywhere. Wired access points placed throughout your home eliminate dead zones permanently.

Buffering during video calls

WiFi congestion causes choppy video calls. Wired connections provide consistent bandwidth for reliable video conferencing.

Gaming lag and disconnections

WiFi latency and packet loss ruin online gaming. Wired connections provide the low latency gamers need.

Smart home devices unreliable

Too many devices compete for WiFi bandwidth. Wiring your access points and key devices improves reliability for everything.

Working from home permanently

Your career depends on reliable internet. Wired connections ensure you never drop an important call or miss a deadline.

Multiple 4K streaming devices

Each 4K stream needs 25 Mbps. Multiple simultaneous streams overwhelm WiFi—wired connections handle them easily.

Planning security cameras

Wired PoE cameras are more reliable than WiFi cameras. Install network drops for cameras during initial wiring.

Using powerline adapters

Powerline adapters are a workaround with limited speeds. Proper Cat6 wiring is faster and more reliable.

What's Included

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Here's exactly what you get.

Single Room (2-4 drops)

$400–$700

2-4 Cat6 cable runs
Wall plates with RJ45 jacks
Cables tested and certified
Termination at central location
Labels and documentation

Home office or entertainment center

Whole-Home Wiring (6-12 drops)

$1,200–$2,500

6-12 Cat6 cable runs
Central patch panel installation
Wall plates in each room
Access point locations included
All cables tested and labeled
Documentation and network map

Standard 3-4 bedroom home

Complete Network Infrastructure

$3,000–$6,000

12+ Cat6 cable runs
Network rack installation
Patch panel and cable management
Managed switch installation
Access point installation and configuration
Full network testing and documentation

Large home with professional network equipment

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Our Process

1. Network Planning Session

We discuss your current and future networking needs—home office, streaming locations, gaming setups, security cameras, WiFi access points. We identify every location that needs a network drop and plan the routing.

2. Site Survey

We walk through your home to determine the best cable routing paths using attic space, basement/crawlspace, and wall cavities. We identify the central location for your network equipment (patch panel, switch, router).

3. Detailed Quote

You receive a quote itemizing the number of drops, cable type (Cat6 or Cat6a), patch panel, wall plates, and labor. We include optional equipment recommendations if you need a network rack or switch.

4. Cable Installation

We run Cat6 cables from each drop location back to the central patch panel location. Cables are routed through attic, basement, or wall cavities with proper support and separation from electrical wiring per code.

5. Termination

At each room location, we install a low-voltage bracket, terminate the cable to a keystone jack, and install a wall plate. At the central location, we terminate all cables to a patch panel with consistent color coding.

6. Testing & Certification

Every cable run is tested with a professional cable tester that verifies proper termination, continuity, and performance. We test for wire map errors, length, and can provide certification reports if needed.

7. Labeling & Documentation

All cables are labeled at both ends with a consistent numbering system. We provide a network map showing each drop location and its patch panel port, so you always know what's connected where.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about home network & data wiring

What's the difference between Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a?

Cat5e supports up to 1 Gbps, Cat6 supports 10 Gbps at short distances, Cat6a supports 10 Gbps at longer distances. We typically recommend Cat6 for future-proofing.

Can you run cables without opening walls?

In many cases yes, using existing pathways like attics, basements, and conduits. Some wall fishing may be needed.

How many network drops do I need?

At minimum, one per room you want wired. We recommend 2 per home office, plus drops for TV locations and access points.

Can you help improve my WiFi coverage?

Yes. We can install wired access points throughout your home for excellent whole-home WiFi coverage.

Do you work with existing network equipment?

Yes. We can integrate with your existing router/switch or recommend and install new equipment.

Should I use Cat6 or Cat6a?

Cat6 is sufficient for most homes and supports 10Gbps. Cat6a is better for runs over 180 feet or if you want maximum future-proofing.

Can you install a network rack?

Yes. We install wall-mount and floor-standing racks, patch panels, switches, and organize your home network professionally.

Is wired ethernet really better than WiFi?

Yes. Wired connections provide consistent speeds, lower latency for gaming/video calls, and don't compete for WiFi bandwidth. Critical devices should always be wired.