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New construction technology prewire

Prewire is the cheapest technology decision in a build. While walls are open, cable costs a fraction of what a retrofit does, so the goal is to place more pathways than you think you need — Ethernet drops, ceiling locations for access points, camera runs and a central panel.

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What gets missed before drywall

Builders' standard low-voltage packages are usually thin: a couple of jacks, no ceiling locations for access points, no camera runs, and a small panel in a closet with no ventilation or dedicated power. Every one of those is expensive to correct after the walls close.

What a good prewire includes

A plan walked with the builder, then rough-in before insulation and drywall, then trim-out and commissioning.

  • Two Ethernet drops at each office, TV and desk location
  • Ceiling drops for access points on every floor
  • PoE camera runs at entries, driveway and approaches
  • Speaker and AV pathways, plus conduit for future upgrades
  • A ventilated, powered panel or rack location central to the home

Common projects

  • New home

    Full prewire planned with your builder's schedule.

  • Addition or remodel

    Wiring new space and tying it into existing infrastructure.

  • ADU or guest house

    Prewire plus a fiber or Ethernet link back to the main house.

  • Major renovation

    Using open walls to correct a home's existing network.

Where to put access points in a new build

Ask for a ceiling drop near the center of each floor, plus one for any wing or detached area. Ceiling mounts outperform wall jacks noticeably, and a drop you do not use costs almost nothing compared to adding it later.

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Frequently asked questions

What low-voltage wiring should I install before drywall?
Ethernet to offices, TVs and desks; ceiling drops for access points; PoE runs for cameras; speaker and AV pathways; and conduit to the panel for future upgrades.
How many Ethernet drops should a new house have?
A common target is 12 to 24 for a mid-size home — two per key location, plus access points and cameras. Drops are inexpensive at rough-in.
Where should Wi-Fi access points go?
Ceiling locations near the center of each floor, away from metal ductwork and panels, with one added for wings or outdoor coverage.
When in the build should this happen?
Plan during framing, rough-in before insulation and drywall, and trim out after paint.

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