6 Tips for Partnering with a High-Quality Structured Cabling Installer

If you have made the decision that it is time to improve or upgrade your business’s structured cabling solution and infrastructure, then you may feel a bit overwhelmed by what to do next. How do you make the decision to partner with a contractor? What can you do to ensure you feel confident that they know what they are doing, and will design, install, maintain, and optimize your office’s infrastructure that enables your productivity and efficiency?

If these are your fears, we encourage you to relax. Here are the qualities you must seek out in a structured cabling installer. 

They Are Quick to Consult and Offer Recommendations

This first point might seem obvious, but it is frankly amazing how many contractors approach their clients with one-size-fits-all solutions that are standardized and lack customization. If you work with someone like this, you may realize that you have placed a band-aid of sorts on your existing system and are not prepared for the long haul.

We recommend that you partner with a company that will be proactive about learning about your existing challenges while also probing and inquiring about your future plans and goals. A quality structured cabling installer is going to be inquisitive and curious about your needs and will develop a solution made just for your business.

They Want Your Network to Be Future Proof

Jumping on that last point, a structured cabling installer who is reputable will want to help you achieve a return on your investment, and their goal will be to ensure that whatever cabling solution that is installed today is going to benefit you economically own the road. Seek to work with an installer who will build a foundation that will meet your needs right now, and will keep your business working without issue for 10 to 15 years.

They Only Work with Quality Network Hardware

A high-quality installer is only going to use high-quality equipment—and they will make sure you know this. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for—and if inferior network hardware is implemented, your applications will not run correctly, your network will not have the lifespan you need it to, and you will run into issues sooner rather than later. Ask any provider you are considering point blank about their commitment to quality and if they stand by their materials.

They Are Happy to Provide Customer Testimonials

Any structured cabling installer who is on the up-and-up with their customers and prospects is going to be more than happy to offer reviews. Make sure customer testimonials are showcased on a BBB page or on their website, and if you cannot find any to reference, ask them to provide this information to you. Consider it a red flag if the installer is unable to offer this up or who refuses to.

They Provide a Fair and Detailed Quote for Services

When your business is provided with a quote for an installer’s services, ensure it aligns in price with the other companies you are considering. If one is significantly lower than the others, we would not necessarily consider that a great thing and would encourage you not to go with the cheapest option in this case. Additionally, make sure all services are detailed and itemized. There should be no hidden costs.

They Offer Up Standards and Certifications

Cabling installers who are trustworthy and reputable will be quick to show that they consistently regard state and local building codes and also confirm that their systems meet standards and certifications.  Like customer reviews, a high-quality cabling installer will not keep this a secret.

Choose Connectivity for Structured Cabling System Installation

Here at Connectivity, we are committed to offering the best in service, installation, and support for all network cabling systems we work on and beyond. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you, answer your questions, and learn about your concerns as it is our passion to be a true partner to the businesses that put their trust in us. Reach out to us today to learn more about our approach and why we are a leader in networking cabling solutions. Contact us at your earliest convenience.