Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the property, the number of drops or cameras, cable distances and the equipment you choose, so we do not publish a fixed price list. The estimate is free: a licensed technician visits, measures and sends a written fixed-price quote, usually within one business day. No hidden extras.

Yes. A technician reviews your property and the scope with you, and we send a written quote afterwards. There is no charge and no obligation.

Yes. DigiCo Wiring holds California C7 (low voltage) and C10 (electrical) contractor licenses and is bonded and insured. One licensed contractor covers the whole project.

All of Greater Los Angeles: Hollywood, Downtown, the Westside and beach cities, the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale and nearby cities. See our <a href="/locations/">service areas</a>. If your city is not listed, we most likely still cover it.

Small jobs (a few network drops, a camera or two) can often be scheduled within days. Larger office, retail or multi-building projects are usually scheduled one to two weeks after the quote is approved. Same-week walkthroughs are normally available.

Both. Homes, condos and estates as well as offices, retail, restaurants, warehouses, medical offices, schools, churches and multi-tenant buildings. Every design is sized to the property.

Either. We can supply cameras, switches, access points, racks and cabling from brands we trust, or install equipment you already own. Recommendations are made after the walkthrough and priced in the written quote.

Every installation carries a workmanship warranty and is delivered tested, labeled and documented. Hardware is covered by the manufacturer warranty. The exact terms are written into your quote.

Low voltage cabling normally does not require a permit in Los Angeles. Where electrical work or fire-rated pathways are involved, our C10 license covers the permitted work and we handle the paperwork.

Absolutely. We coordinate pre-wire, rough-in and trim-out with GCs, electricians and IT teams, and support property managers across multi-tenant buildings with riser, telecom-room and per-suite cabling.

Property type and address, what you need (drops, cameras, access points, TVs), rough square footage and any deadline. Photos or floor plans are a bonus but not required.

Cat6 handles 1 Gbps (and 10 Gbps up to 55 m) and is the right choice for most offices and homes. Cat6a supports 10 Gbps over the full 100 m run and is worth it for server rooms, high-density Wi-Fi 6/7 access points and buildings you want future-proof for 10+ years. We recommend the category during the free site survey. <a href="/0/">More about data wiring & installation</a>.

A practical rule is two drops per workstation, one per printer or copier, one per wireless access point and one per camera. We count devices with you during the walkthrough and add spare capacity so the next hire never requires a new cable pull. <a href="/0/">More about data wiring & installation</a>.

Yes. Most installations are scheduled around your working hours — evenings or weekends when needed — and we protect furniture, clean up daily and keep your existing network running until cut-over. <a href="/0/">More about data wiring & installation</a>.

Every run is tested with a cable certifier and labeled at both ends. You receive as-built documentation showing each drop, the patch panel port and the test result. <a href="/0/">More about data wiring & installation</a>.

A small office (10–20 drops) is usually completed in one day. Larger multi-floor projects take a few days; you get a clear schedule in the written quote. <a href="/0/">More about data wiring & installation</a>.

Most homes are well covered with 4–8 cameras (entrances, driveway, backyard, side gates). Small businesses typically need 8–16 to cover entries, registers, stock rooms and parking. We map the coverage during the free walkthrough and show you exactly what each camera will see. <a href="/1/">More about surveillance camera installation</a>.

Yes. Every system we install includes secure remote viewing from iOS and Android apps, with motion alerts and playback from anywhere. <a href="/1/">More about surveillance camera installation</a>.

It depends on the recorder storage and camera resolution. We size the NVR for your retention goal — 14, 30 or 60+ days — and can add cloud backup for critical cameras. <a href="/1/">More about surveillance camera installation</a>.

Yes. We use weather-rated cameras and outdoor-grade cabling with proper sealing, and we place them to avoid glare and backlighting. <a href="/1/">More about surveillance camera installation</a>.

Most residential systems are installed in one day. Commercial projects with 16+ cameras usually take two to three days, including recorder setup and training. <a href="/1/">More about surveillance camera installation</a>.

If you have dead zones, dropped video calls, slow speeds at peak hours or you are adding many devices (POS terminals, cameras, scanners), a properly designed network with cabled access points fixes the problem permanently. Consumer routers and range extenders rarely do. <a href="/2/">More about wi-fi design & installation</a>.

For reliable performance, yes. Each access point is fed by a Cat6 or Cat6a cable that also powers it (PoE). Mesh systems can bridge wirelessly where cabling is impossible, but we recommend a wired backhaul. <a href="/2/">More about wi-fi design & installation</a>.

Yes. We configure secure guest networks, VLANs for POS or cameras, and bandwidth limits so visitors never affect your business traffic. <a href="/2/">More about wi-fi design & installation</a>.

Ubiquiti UniFi, Cisco Meraki, Ruckus and Aruba for businesses; UniFi and mesh systems for homes. We recommend the platform that fits your budget and management needs. <a href="/2/">More about wi-fi design & installation</a>.

Homes and small offices are usually completed in one day. Larger commercial deployments take a few days depending on the number of access points and cabling. <a href="/2/">More about wi-fi design & installation</a>.

Cabling that carries data or signal rather than line power: network cables, fiber, coax, security camera and access control wiring, speaker and HDMI runs, intercoms and control systems. In California this work requires a C7 low voltage license, which DigiCo holds along with a C10 electrical license. <a href="/3/">More about low voltage wiring & cabling</a>.

Electricians handle power. Low voltage contractors specialize in data, security and AV cabling and the standards those systems depend on. Many projects need both — we coordinate directly with your electrician or GC. <a href="/3/">More about low voltage wiring & cabling</a>.

Yes. We pre-wire during rough-in, coordinate pathways with the trades and return for trim-out and testing once walls are closed. <a href="/3/">More about low voltage wiring & cabling</a>.

Absolutely. We trace, re-terminate, label and document existing cabling and rebuild racks so your IT team can work efficiently. <a href="/3/">More about low voltage wiring & cabling</a>.

Most projects are completed within a few days to a week depending on size. You receive a schedule with the written quote and we stick to it. <a href="/3/">More about low voltage wiring & cabling</a>.

We look at room size, seating, light and how you will use it (movies, sports, gaming). Then we recommend a screen or projector size, a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker layout and the wiring to support future upgrades — all in a written proposal. <a href="/4/">More about audio video wiring & installation</a>.

Yes. We run HDMI, speaker and network cabling inside walls and ceilings, use in-wall rated cable and leave a clean finish with only the display and speakers visible. <a href="/4/">More about audio video wiring & installation</a>.

Yes — displays, cameras, microphones and speaker systems for Zoom, Teams and Google Meet rooms, plus wiring for wireless presentation and control panels. <a href="/4/">More about audio video wiring & installation</a>.

We install zoned background music, TV walls and paging systems for restaurants, bars, gyms, churches and event spaces, with volume control per area. <a href="/4/">More about audio video wiring & installation</a>.

A TV mount with concealed wiring takes a few hours; a full home theater or conference room is usually completed in one to three days. <a href="/4/">More about audio video wiring & installation</a>.

Whenever a link runs farther than 100 m (330 ft), connects separate buildings or floors, or needs 10 Gbps and more between network closets. Fiber is also immune to electrical interference, which matters in industrial and multi-tenant environments. <a href="/5/">More about fiber-optic cabling & installation</a>.

Multimode (OM3/OM4) is cost-effective for short in-building runs; single-mode covers long distances and offers virtually unlimited bandwidth. We recommend the type based on your distances and equipment. <a href="/5/">More about fiber-optic cabling & installation</a>.

Yes. We fusion-splice and terminate on site and certify every link with OTDR and loss testing. You receive test reports for your records. <a href="/5/">More about fiber-optic cabling & installation</a>.

Yes. We survey existing pathways, risers and conduits and install fiber alongside your current cabling with minimal disruption. <a href="/5/">More about fiber-optic cabling & installation</a>.

Most in-building backbones are completed in one to three days including testing. Campus and outdoor projects are scheduled after the site survey. <a href="/5/">More about fiber-optic cabling & installation</a>.