What a low voltage contractor does
A low voltage contractor installs the building systems that run on low voltage wiring instead of standard electrical power: data and network cabling, fiber, Wi-Fi access point drops, security cameras, door access control, intercoms and the racks that tie them together. Because these systems all share pathways, telecom rooms and the network itself, hiring one low voltage contractor for the whole scope avoids the gaps that appear when a cabling crew, a camera company and an access control vendor each work to their own plan.
Low voltage cabling done to standard
Every low voltage cabling run we install is planned for its pathway, pulled with proper support and bend radius, terminated and certified with a cable tester. We install Cat6 and Cat6A copper for workstations, access points, phones and cameras, and single-mode or multimode fiber between floors and buildings. The result is a physical layer that passes inspection, performs at its rated speed and is easy to trace years later. For the full cabling scope, see our structured cabling services.
Security cameras and access control on the same network
Cameras and door access control are low voltage systems too, and they work best when they are designed with the network. We handle commercial security camera installation and access control installation on segmented networks with PoE switching sized for the load, so video, door events and business traffic never compete.
New construction, tenant improvements and retrofits
We work alongside general contractors, architects and property managers from pathway planning to closeout. On new construction we coordinate rough-in, backboxes and sleeves early so nothing has to be cut in later. In occupied buildings we phase the work, schedule noisy tasks after hours and remove abandoned cable as we go, leaving telecom rooms cleaner than we found them.
Low voltage contractor vs. electrician
Electricians install and maintain line-voltage power for lighting, outlets and equipment. A low voltage contractor specializes in data and signal systems and brings the tools and standards knowledge to certify network cabling, set up cameras and recorders, and integrate access control with your IT systems. Most projects need both trades, and we coordinate closely with your electrician on power for racks, cameras and door hardware.
Testing, labeling and closeout documentation
Every project closes out with certification reports, labels at both ends of every cable, as-built drawings and device lists for cameras and doors. That documentation stays with you and makes audits, moves and future expansion straightforward.
Low voltage services across the United States
Benex is a low voltage contractor for commercial real estate, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, education, retail and multi-site and data centers, with technicians on-site across the country, including Los Angeles, Orange County, New York City, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Request a free quote and a specialist will respond within one business day.