Working with a Low Voltage Contractor
The hiring of a low voltage contractor like hiring a contractor for any job should be approached with the same requirements for hiring any type of contractor. The contractor should be licensed, insured and bonded.
To ensure that the job goes smooth, complete on schedule and don’t go over budget always hire someone who knows how to run cable and connect everything up properly. If these are your goals then first thing is to hire the best Low voltage contractor you can find. This will help to avoid improper installation of the cabling system which could be very costly for your company if repairs have to be made because of shoddy installation procedures. If the installation is done right the first time it will also save on any future adds moves and changes.
Did you know that 20% of network work down time is due to network cabling?
Ask any IT Manager what their most common network problem is and you will most likely hear them rant about cabling issues. In fact, cabling problems, which account for over 50% of network problems, cost companies millions annually.
You can find a list of Low voltage contractor that are licensed to perform work from local Public Works department
• Make sure all cables are labeled and tested
• Contact previous customer references provided by the contractor to solicit performance feedback
• Have the contractor perform an onsite survey do not except bids from Low voltage contractor that has not did a onsite survey the phone if the
• Have the contractor update you regularly on the progress of the project. If possible visit the site or have the contractor email you pictures that show how the installation is progressing.
• Have the contractor write an unconditional lien wavier before final payment is made.
