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Low Voltage Installation & Structured Cabling

Your network is only as good as the cabling behind it. We design and install structured cabling systems that support your business today and scale as you grow. Whether you’re moving into a new space, finishing a buildout, or fixing a mess the last contractor left behind, we handle it.

Starting at $2,500 for small offices. Mid-size projects typically run $5,000–$15,000. Large commercial buildouts start at $15,000.

The Problem / Why This Matters

Most cabling problems don’t announce themselves. They show up as random drops, slow file transfers, Wi-Fi dead zones, or a failed inspection right before you open your doors.

Bad cable runs are often invisible until something breaks at the wrong moment. Unlabeled wires, untested drops, and runs that exceed spec create headaches that are expensive to fix after walls are closed.

We’ve spent 14 years cleaning up structured cabling jobs done wrong the first time. It’s always cheaper to do it right upfront.

What We Do

We handle the full low voltage installation, from design through documentation.

• Cable installation: Cat6 and Cat6A horizontal runs, fiber backbone where required
• Termination and patching: patch panels, keystone jacks, cable management systems
• Labeling: every run labeled at both ends, permanently
• Certified testing: every drop tested with a Fluke LinkIQ or comparable certifier, pass/fail results documented
• As-built documentation: floor plan markup showing every run, panel port assignments, and cable IDs
• Clean runs: proper cable management trays, raceways, and J-hooks throughout
• New construction and retrofits: we work in finished spaces, open framing, drop ceilings, and concrete core-drills

We do not subcontract this work. Our technicians install it, test it, and hand you the documentation.

Our Process

Step 1: Site Survey We walk the space with you. We map out where drops need to go, identify the path for cable runs, locate your telecom room or IT closet, and note anything that affects scope (concrete walls, existing raceways, fire barriers).

Step 2: Proposal You get a written proposal with a fixed scope, line-item pricing, and a project timeline. No surprises. If something unexpected comes up mid-project (it occasionally does in retrofits), we tell you before we change anything.

Step 3: Installation Our team installs all runs, terminates both ends, and installs patch panels and cable management hardware. We keep the space clean. We don’t leave debris, tools, or dangling cable.

Step 4: Testing and Handoff Every drop gets certified. You receive a full test report, an as-built diagram, and a labeled patch panel map. We walk you through everything before we leave.

Why Gladiator IT

We’ve been doing structured cabling since 2012. Our client base includes medical offices, law firms, and multi-location businesses: environments where downtime is not an option and sloppy work gets noticed fast.

We use quality materials: Belden, Panduit, Legrand. Not whatever was cheapest at the supply house.

Every run we install gets certified, not just tested with a cheap continuity checker. That documentation protects you if there’s ever a dispute with a landlord, a GC, or an insurance provider.

We don’t disappear after the job either. Our clients call us back for additions, moves, and expansions because we’re still around 14 years later.

What You Can Expect

Timeline: Most small office jobs (under 1,000 sq ft, 20–30 drops) complete in 1–2 days. Mid-size projects typically run 3–5 days. Larger commercial buildouts depend on scope; we’ll give you a timeline in the proposal.

What you need to provide: Access to the space, confirmation of where furniture and workstations will be placed, and contact for the GC or property manager if applicable.

Communication: One point of contact throughout the project. You’ll hear from us before we arrive, when we wrap each day, and when the job is complete. If anything changes scope, we call you. We don’t keep going and surprise you on the invoice.

Q: What’s the difference between Cat6 and Cat6A, and which do I need?

A: Cat6 supports 1 Gbps reliably up to 100 meters, sufficient for most office environments. Cat6A supports 10 Gbps and is better for runs near electrical interference or in medical/high-demand environments. We’ll recommend the right choice for your specific use case during the site survey.

Q: Do you provide the cable and materials, or do I purchase them separately?

A: We supply all materials. Labor and materials are included in your proposal. We use commercial-grade cable and hardware. Nothing residential.

Q: Can you add drops to an existing office without tearing up walls?

A: Usually, yes. Finished spaces require more planning: fishing wire through walls, using existing conduit, or surface-mounted raceways where needed. We assess this during the site survey and show you the options before you commit.

Q: What does “certified testing” actually mean?

A: A cable certifier sends a signal through every drop and measures whether it meets TIA/EIA standards for the cable type. It tests wire map, length, attenuation, crosstalk, and return loss. You get a pass/fail result for every single run, not just “it works.”

Q: Do you work with our general contractor on new construction projects?

A: Yes. We coordinate directly with your GC on scheduling, rough-in timing, and inspections. We’ve worked alongside GCs on medical buildouts, office suites, and warehouse conversions. Give us the project manager’s contact and we’ll handle the coordination.