Planning Network Upgrades During Remodeling
A remodel is the best time to add network wiring to your home. Walls are already open, cable routes are accessible, and the cost is a fraction of retrofitting later.
Why Remodeling Is the Perfect Time for Network Wiring
When walls are open during a remodel, running ethernet cable is fast, easy, and inexpensive. The cable routes through exposed studs without any fishing, cutting, or patching. Wall jacks install before the drywall goes up, and the entire process integrates seamlessly with the construction timeline. Retrofitting the same wiring after the walls are closed means cutting into finished drywall, fishing cable through insulated cavities, and patching holes. The labor cost for retrofitting is significantly higher, and the process is more disruptive. If you are already spending money on a kitchen renovation, bathroom remodel, or basement finish, adding network wiring during that project is one of the highest-value additions you can make. Check out the renovation wiring planning guide for detailed timing and coordination tips.
What to Wire During a Kitchen or Main Floor Remodel
Kitchen and main-floor remodels are an opportunity to wire the most-used areas of the home. Run ethernet to the living room for smart TVs and streaming devices. Add a run to any area where a desk or workspace might go. If you are adding an island with a seating area, consider a run to that wall for a future mounted display or smart home hub. For kitchens specifically, a network jack near the counter provides a connection for smart displays and keeps them off WiFi. If the remodel involves moving walls or opening up the floor plan, the cable routing paths may change, so it is important to coordinate with the wiring technician before the new framing is closed up.
Basement Finishes and Network Opportunities
A basement finish is the single best opportunity for network wiring because the basement ceiling is often the central routing point for the entire home. While the basement ceiling is accessible, you can run cables not just to the basement rooms but also up to the main floor and potentially to the upper floor through vertical chases. For the basement itself, wire the entertainment area for a home network wiring , add a run to any planned office space, and consider a connection for a workout area where you might stream fitness classes. A network switch in the basement utility area can serve as the central distribution point for the entire home.
Coordinating With Your Contractor
Timing is critical when adding network wiring to a remodel. The wiring needs to happen after framing and electrical rough-in but before insulation and drywall. Communicate with your general contractor early in the project so the network wiring gets scheduled in the right window. TV Solutions coordinates directly with contractors and builders across the service area to ensure the wiring fits the construction timeline. Your technician will review the plans, recommend cable placement, and complete the rough-in wiring during the appropriate construction phase. The finish work, including wall plates and terminations, happens after the drywall is up and painted.
Getting Network Wiring Added to Your Remodel
If you have a remodel coming up or already underway, now is the time to add network wiring. TV Solutions provides professional network wiring that integrates with your renovation timeline. Book online to schedule a consultation and get your wiring plan in place before the walls close up. We work with homeowners and contractors across the metro, Cherry Hills Village , Morrison , and across the entire metro area.