Data Cabling & Network Installation

Why Structured Data Cabling?

WiFi is convenient, but it's not reliable — not for video calls, not for 4K streaming in every room, not for running a business. Structured data cabling gives you guaranteed bandwidth, zero interference, lower latency, and a network that works the same whether one person is online or twenty. It's the backbone of every serious home office, smart home, and commercial network.

We install data cabling alongside your electrical infrastructure — running Cat6 or Cat6a through walls, ceilings, and risers to wall-mounted data points, with everything terminating at a central patch panel. The result is a clean, professional installation that supports Gigabit+ speeds to every room.

Cable Types

Cat6

The standard for modern installations. Cat6 supports speeds up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps) at distances up to 100 metres, and 10 Gbps at shorter runs (up to 55 metres). More than adequate for most homes and offices. Cat6 cable is well-shielded against electromagnetic interference and compatible with all current networking equipment.

Cat6a

The augmented version of Cat6. Cat6a supports 10 Gbps at the full 100-metre distance, making it the better choice for future-proofing commercial installations, server rooms, and high-bandwidth environments. The cable is thicker and slightly more expensive, but the investment pays off as network speeds continue to increase.

Fibre Optic

For long runs between buildings, server rooms, or where electromagnetic interference is a concern (near heavy machinery or fluorescent lighting), fibre optic cabling delivers speeds of 10–100 Gbps over distances of several kilometres. We install single-mode and multi-mode fibre for commercial and campus deployments.

Home Network Installation

A typical home network installation includes:

• Central hub: Small network cabinet (6U or 9U) in a utility room, under-stairs cupboard, or loft containing your router, switch, patch panel, and NVR
• Data points: Cat6 outlets in each room — behind the TV, at desk positions, home office, kitchen (for smart devices), and master bedroom
• WiFi access points: Ceiling-mounted Ubiquiti or TP-Link access points connected via PoE for seamless wireless coverage throughout the house — far superior to a single router
• CCTV integration: Cat6 runs to external CCTV camera positions for PoE-powered IP cameras

Office and Commercial Cabling

Commercial installations follow structured cabling standards (BS EN 50173) with:

• Floor boxes and dado trunking — neat desk-level data points in open-plan offices
• Server room cabling — patch panels, cable management, rack-mounted switches
• Horizontal and riser cabling — structured runs from comms room to floor plates
• Testing and certification — every cable tested with a Fluke DTX/DSX tester, with full results documentation

WiFi Access Points

The secret to great WiFi isn't a better router — it's proper access point placement. Ceiling-mounted access points (APs), each connected by Cat6 cable, provide blanket coverage with seamless roaming between zones. For a typical 3–4 bedroom house, two or three APs eliminate dead spots entirely. For offices, we follow heat-map planning to determine optimal AP positions.

Costs

• Single Cat6 data point (supply and install): £80–£120
• Whole-house cabling (6–8 data points + patch panel): £600–£1,200
• Home network with WiFi APs (cabinet + cabling + 3 APs): £1,200–£2,500
• Office cabling (per desk point): £70–£100
• Server room fit-out: from £2,000

Need reliable connectivity at home or work? Request a free network assessment — we'll design a cabling solution that meets your bandwidth needs now and in the future.