TLDR:
Communicative
Friendly
Fair Price
On-time
Professional Quality Work
I contracted Simply Wired to install several ethernet drops and wireless access points throughout my home. First of all, there are not very many low voltage electricians in town that will take on a (residential) job like this or if they do, you will definitely be paying a premium for their services. I understand that pulling cable for an entire house for internet can be difficult depending on the home and often is not worth the time and effort these guys spend for very little profit.
To be honest, most people are better off purchasing a wireless mesh system from Amazon or Costco rather than go through the trouble or paying the pretty penny it costs to wire their entire house. But I like the network security and control I have with my wired network that I just can't get on wi-fi. Also, nothing beats the speed, especially if you are gaming or streaming to multiple devices at a time.
Communication:
I was pleasantly surprised that Brian got back to me so quickly. I contacted several highly rated contractors here on Yelp who gave me a flat rate ($150-300 per drop) without so much as asking for more details. Many were reluctant, some did not reply, or others even flat out refused to do the job.
Brian messaged me almost immediately to contact him via text to get more details. He then took time out of his busy schedule to come down to my house in Poway to do a FREE thorough walk-through and estimate with no commitment! I told him exactly what I wanted and that I wanted to purchase the specific materials I wanted to use. He was more than happy to oblige. He was up front with the exact cost and we set an appointment for 2 weeks later and we emailed and texted back and fourth every time I had a new idea or change of scope.
Install Day:
Brian and Scott arrived at my house on time yesterday morning, masked and ready to work. We did another quick walk-through so I can show them where I wanted the ethernet ports and access points. Some of the port locations I wanted were on outside walls or were difficult to get to due to access issues. They were very patient in explaining exactly what those issues were and gave me excellent alternatives. At the end they did a very clean install (see photos) and cleaned up nicely afterwards. In total, I had 6 CAT6 ethernet drops, 1 ceiling mounted wireless access point, and a network rack with patch panel installed. By the way, these are some of the most friendliest guys you're ever going to meet. The price was fair, there were no surprises in the bill and everything was fairly seamless. If I ever purchase a new home, Simply Wired will definitely be at the top of my list for my networking needs. read more