Customized Low Voltage Electrical Plan
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
Project Overview: I am currently constructing a 4,500 sq. ft. custom home and need a comprehensive Low Voltage Design & Wiring Schedule. I am looking to design a "Rough-In Plan" that I can hand to my electrician/cabling installer.
I have a strong preference for the Ubiquiti (UniFi) ecosystem for networking and security.
Scope of Work:
Home Network (Ethernet/Wi-Fi):
Design a robust Ubiquiti UniFi network topology.
Determine optimal Wireless Access Point (AP) placement for coverage across three floors + outdoor areas.
Plan CAT6a drop locations for TVs, office workstations, and backhaul.
Whole House Audio:
Design wiring zones for multi-room audio (in-ceiling/in-wall speakers).
Designate "Home Run" locations to a central rack/AV closet.
Recommend speaker placement for optimal acoustics in key areas (Home Theater, Great Room, Kitchen, Patio).
Security & Surveillance:
Placement of PoE cameras (UniFi Protect series preferred).
Locations for doorbell (G4/G5 Pro) and potential sensors.
Hardware Rack Design:
Basic rack layout/diagram for the mechanical room (patch panels, switch depth, UPS sizing).
Deliverables Required:
Low Voltage Map (PDF Overlay): My floor plans marked up with clear icons and labels for every drop (Data, Speaker, Camera, WAP).
Cable Schedule: A spreadsheet listing every cable run (e.g., "ID: D-01, Type: CAT6a, To: Master Bed TV").
Bill of Materials (BOM): A shopping list of recommended hardware (Ubiquiti SKUs, rack equipment, patch panels, bulk wire specs).
Technical Preferences:
Ecosystem: Ubiquiti UniFi (Network & Protect).
Audio: Open to recommendations (Sonos Amp, UniFi Connect, or traditional centralized distribution).
I have a strong preference for the Ubiquiti (UniFi) ecosystem for networking and security.
Scope of Work:
Home Network (Ethernet/Wi-Fi):
Design a robust Ubiquiti UniFi network topology.
Determine optimal Wireless Access Point (AP) placement for coverage across three floors + outdoor areas.
Plan CAT6a drop locations for TVs, office workstations, and backhaul.
Whole House Audio:
Design wiring zones for multi-room audio (in-ceiling/in-wall speakers).
Designate "Home Run" locations to a central rack/AV closet.
Recommend speaker placement for optimal acoustics in key areas (Home Theater, Great Room, Kitchen, Patio).
Security & Surveillance:
Placement of PoE cameras (UniFi Protect series preferred).
Locations for doorbell (G4/G5 Pro) and potential sensors.
Hardware Rack Design:
Basic rack layout/diagram for the mechanical room (patch panels, switch depth, UPS sizing).
Deliverables Required:
Low Voltage Map (PDF Overlay): My floor plans marked up with clear icons and labels for every drop (Data, Speaker, Camera, WAP).
Cable Schedule: A spreadsheet listing every cable run (e.g., "ID: D-01, Type: CAT6a, To: Master Bed TV").
Bill of Materials (BOM): A shopping list of recommended hardware (Ubiquiti SKUs, rack equipment, patch panels, bulk wire specs).
Technical Preferences:
Ecosystem: Ubiquiti UniFi (Network & Protect).
Audio: Open to recommendations (Sonos Amp, UniFi Connect, or traditional centralized distribution).