If you're building a custom home in Dallas, the construction phase is your single best opportunity to install smart home technology infrastructure. Running cables through open walls during framing costs a fraction of what it costs to retrofit after drywall is hung. More importantly, pre-wiring enables cleaner installations and better performance for every technology system in your home.
What Gets Pre-Wired?
A comprehensive pre-wire includes: Cat6A ethernet to every room (for network, AV, and device connectivity), speaker wire to ceiling and wall locations for distributed audio, HDMI and fiber runs between AV equipment and displays, low-voltage control wiring for lighting keypads, motorized shade leads to every window, security camera cable runs, and conduit for future expansion. All cables home-run back to a central equipment closet or rack location.
When to Bring in Your Technology Integrator
Ideally, your technology integrator should be involved as early as the architectural design phase — before blueprints are finalized. This allows us to plan equipment closet locations, speaker placements, screen wall framing, dedicated electrical circuits, and cable pathways before construction begins. The earlier we're involved, the more seamless the final result.
Working with Your Builder
TruDefinition has established relationships with many of DFW's top custom builders. We coordinate directly with your builder's project manager to schedule our pre-wire work during the framing phase, well before insulation and drywall. Our team is familiar with the construction timeline and works efficiently to avoid delays.
Building in Prosper, Frisco, or Southlake? Contact us early in your design process and we'll work with your builder to ensure your new home is ready for whatever technology you want today — and whatever comes next.
