Low-voltage security prewire in new construction home — Austin Texas

Pre-Construction Security Wiring for New Homes — Austin, Texas

Pre-Construction Security Wiring for New Homes — Austin, Texas

Understanding the Importance of Pre-Construction Security Wiring

Low-voltage security prewire in new construction home — Austin Texas

Building a new home is the best time to hardwire your security and networking. Pre-wiring before drywall delivers cleaner installs, better reliability than all-wireless, and room to expand later. With Avenger Security’s pre-construction wiring services, you’ll get a robust low-voltage backbone for alarms, cameras, Wi-Fi, access control, audio, and AV — with equipment neatly hidden (racks, modems, network switches, and TV boxes out of sight).

Why Pre-Wire During Construction?

  • Reliability: Hardwired devices outperform wireless for critical systems (alarms, cameras, access control).
  • Clean Aesthetics: Conceal gear and cabling for a tidy, professional finish.
  • Future-Ready: Add devices or upgrade speeds later without opening walls.
  • Better Coverage: Optimized cable routes and Wi-Fi access point locations reduce dead zones.

Recommended Wire by Location (Current & Future Tech)

  • TV Locations: 1× Cat5e/6, 1× Cat6, 1× RG6 — Cat5e/6 to TV for data/controls; Cat6 for HDMI-over-balun with IR; RG6 if the cable box must sit at the TV.
  • Computer & Gaming: Cat5e + 2× Cat6 — direct run to network switch or hidden gigabit/10G switch; feeds PCs, consoles, and streamers.
  • Wi-Fi Access Points (ceiling): 2× Cat6 per AP location — PoE and expansion.
  • Service Demarc to Low-Voltage Closet: Cat5e, 2× Cat6, 2× RG6 — flexibility for ISP, MoCA, and backhaul.
  • Alarm Keypads & Sensors: 22/4 — panels, keypads, glass break, motions, and life-safety devices.
  • Attic Runs / Future Pulls: Cat5e, Cat6, 2× 22/4 — staging for cameras, APs, and add-ons.
  • Speakers (in-ceiling/in-wall): 16/2 or 18/2 — per speaker location; home theater and whole-home audio.
  • Extra Slack in Attic/Closet: Leave coils for future terminations and moves.
  • Murphy Tubes (conduit) at TV: Upper & lower jack conduits for easy cable swaps/upgrades.

Systems to Plan at the Pre-Wire Stage

  • Security Alarm: Hardwired zones, hidden control board, cellular communicator placement.
  • Video Surveillance (CCTV/IP): Cat6 to each camera location, PoE switch location, NVR/cloud bridge.
  • Access Control: Reader and door hardware cabling (door contacts, REX, strikes), controller location.
  • Networking: Central low-voltage closet, ventilation, rack, and UPS planning.
  • Smart Home/AV: Structured wiring for doorbells, shades, thermostats, audio zones, and control processors.

Avenger Security — pre-construction low-voltage wiring services

Our Process (Austin, Texas)

  1. Walkthrough & Design: We review plans, door swings, AP spots, and equipment closet placement.
  2. Cable Map & Labeling: Documented home runs, labeled drops, and panel schedules.
  3. Pre-Wire Install: Professional low-voltage wiring before sheetrock.
  4. Trim-Out & Test: Plates, keystones, terminations, and validation.
  5. Handoff: As-built notes and future-upgrade recommendations.

Why Avenger Security

  • Austin-based, licensed low-voltage and security integrator
  • Hardwired-first approach for maximum reliability
  • Cohesive design for alarms, cameras, networking, access control, and AV
  • No long-term contract for monitoring; 90-day notice to cancel

Ready to pre-wire your new build? Call our Austin office at 512-610-2698 to schedule a no-cost site review, or request a consultation online.

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