The Package We Install on 99% of Projects

When people start planning a smart home, the focus is usually on technology – apps, brands, features, and gadgets.

In practice, the most important part of any successful project is something far less exciting:

The infrastructure behind it.

This is why, on many projects, we start by implementing a main cabling and infrastructure package – even when clients aren’t yet decided on what systems they want to install.

Starting With Infrastructure, Not Products

Many of our clients come to us knowing they want their home to be “future-ready”, but without wanting to commit to every system upfront.

For this reason, we’ve developed a base-level infrastructure package that’s clear, easy to understand, and designed not to break the bank.

This package focuses on doing the fundamentals properly – cabling, centralisation and preparation — so clients aren’t forced into big technology decisions too early.

It’s a straightforward starting point that sets the home up for almost any future expansion.

 

What This Infrastructure Package Typically Includes

Our base infrastructure package is intentionally practical.

While every home is different, it typically includes:

  • Structured data cabling to key locations throughout the house
  • Speaker cabling for future audio distribution
  • Video cabling for TVs and potential video distribution
  • Control cabling for future lighting or automation systems
  • A central equipment rack with all cables terminated and clearly labelled

This gives clients a solid foundation without over-specifying technology too early.

Why We Install a Central Rack

One of the most important parts of this stage is the central rack.

This becomes the technical heart of the home, even if it starts out partially empty.

By terminating everything neatly in one place, we allow future systems to be added without:

– Opening walls

– Chasing cables

– Disrupting finished décor

Clients often tell us this is one of the most valuable decisions they made early on.

Networking & CCTV: Logical Early Additions

At the infrastructure stage, we often recommend implementing:

  • A professionally designed home network
  • Wired points for Wi-Fi access points
  • Cabling for CCTV cameras, even if cameras aren’t installed immediately

These systems rely heavily on cabling and are far easier – and cheaper – to implement before the house is finished or redecorated.

Keeping Initial Costs Under Control

This base-level approach is designed to keep costs sensible at the early stages of a project.

Rather than paying for full systems upfront, clients invest in preparation – which avoids:

  • Paying twice for installation
  • Opening finished walls later
  • Making rushed decisions under pressure

Because of its flexibility and value, this infrastructure package is included on around 99% of our projects and has become one of our most popular starting points.

It allows a home to begin with essentials such as networking or CCTV, and then expand later to include:

  • Smart lighting
  • Whole-home audio
  • Video distribution
  • A dedicated home cinema

All without starting again.

The Long-Term Payoff

Technology changes.  Infrastructure doesn’t.

By investing in cabling and core systems early, we help clients future-proof their homes for whatever comes next – whether that’s automation, entertainment, or systems that don’t even exist yet.

This approach turns a smart home project from a series of purchases into a long-term strategy.

And that’s where real value lies.

If you have a renovation or new build project coming up and want to obtain a free, no obligation infrastruture estimate, please contact us on 0345 505 1760 or use via our contact form.