New Build & Fit-out Cabling
Comms cabinet for a new office, on site
Our new office fit-out has nowhere planned for the network gear.
Our new office fit-out has nowhere planned for the network gear.
Fit-out drawings often show desks, kitchens and meeting rooms but not where the network lives. Without a planned cabinet, switches end up on a shelf in the stationery cupboard with no airflow. A properly located comms cabinet gives every cable a home, protects the gear and makes changes and fault finding straightforward for years to come. It also keeps unplanned patch leads and power boards off the floor.
What the technician does
- Choose a cabinet size and location with ventilation and power
- Install the cabinet, patch panels and cable management
- Land, test and label every run and leave space for growth
Ask the electrician for a dedicated circuit and enough sockets for the cabinet - that part is their job.
About comms cabinet for a new office
We size the cabinet for the patch panels, switches, firewall, a UPS and room to grow, and place it where cables can reach it, where it can vent heat, and where it is secure. Cable management, patch panels and labelling are installed during fit-off. Power to the cabinet comes from a registered electrician, and we coordinate the socket positions with them.
What usually causes it
- Fit-out drawings did not include a comms room
- Moving from a small office to a larger tenancy
- Previous office had network gear spread over several cupboards
- Landlord requires a tidy, secure installation
Before we arrive
- Floor plans and the electrical plan, if one exists
- Builder's programme or the expected pre-line inspection date
- Contact details for the builder, electrician and project manager
- A list of rooms where screens, desks, cameras or access points will go
What a visit looks like
When you book comms cabinet for a new office, you tell us what's going on and we reply with a time that suits you and a price. Nothing starts until you're happy with both.
On the day, the technician arrives, looks at the problem in person and confirms the plan with you before starting. If something turns out different from what was expected - a part is needed, or the cause is somewhere else - we stop and agree the change with you first.
When the work is done we test it with you, show you what was changed, and leave the area tidy. For business jobs we note what we did, so there is a record for whoever looks after your IT next.
Pricing
Each comms cabinet for a new office job is priced before work starts. The price depends on what's involved - the size of the site, the equipment, and whether parts are needed - so the quickest way to a number is to tell us about the job on the booking form.
There is no contract and no monthly fee. You book the job you need and pay for that job.
Comms cabinet for a new office: questions
What size cabinet do we need?
It depends on how many outlets the office has and what equipment will live in it. We count the cable runs and devices, then add space so the cabinet is not full on day one.
Does the cabinet need air conditioning?
Small cabinets with a few switches usually just need ventilation and a sensible location. Larger installations with servers may need a ventilated room or cooling, which we discuss at planning.
Do you do comms cabinet for a new office on site?
Yes. We come to businesses and homes across Auckland and Hamilton and do the work where the equipment is.
How much does comms cabinet for a new office cost?
It depends on what's involved. Tell us about the job on the form and we'll confirm the price before any work starts.