Can you work on our TI construction schedule?+
Yes — this is most of what we do. We attend OAC meetings, update the two-week look-ahead, and sequence rough-in, trim, and test to match framing, electrical, drywall, and ceiling milestones. If your GC gives us a Procore or Buildertrend login we work directly in it.
Do you have preferred general contractors you work with?+
We work with most Bay Area, LA, San Diego, and Central Valley commercial GCs — including Swinerton, Devcon, DPR, XL, South Bay Construction, BCCI, Skyline, and dozens of smaller regional TI contractors. If you're bidding a job with a GC we've worked with, we can supply references.
Can you do design-build TI without a separate low-voltage designer?+
Yes. Our engineers produce a full design package (drop schedule, RCP markups, IDF/MDF elevations, riser diagram, materials list) that the AOR can incorporate into the permit set. For fast-track TI this saves 2-4 weeks and one design fee.
How much does cabling cost as a percentage of TI budget?+
Structured cabling and low-voltage typically runs 2-6% of total TI cost depending on scope — closer to 2% for a lightly-cabled sales office, closer to 6% for a fully-instrumented tech HQ with dense AV and heavy AP coverage. We give you a fixed number for the GC's SOV as soon as we've seen the plans.
Can you do the AV, access control, and cameras too, or just cabling?+
Both. We can install and commission the active systems (access control panels, cameras/NVR, WAPs, AV displays), or provide the low-voltage cabling infrastructure and coordinate with the owner's preferred integrator on the head-end equipment.
When in the TI schedule should we bring you in?+
Ideally at design development so we can influence pathway, IDF location, and outlet placement before drawings issue. At minimum, before framing rough-in starts. We can join a job mid-construction, but late additions usually mean surface raceway, cut-ins, and higher labor cost.
Do you provide the CAD as-builts our GC needs at turnover?+
Yes. As-builts are in the base scope of every TI job — delivered in PDF, DWG, and Revit as required by the owner or GC. The GC uses these for the building turnover binder and the tenant's IT team uses them for future MACs.
Can you work after hours if the TI is on an occupied floor?+
Yes. Most tenant-occupied work — cutovers, testing, closet buildouts inside an active suite — runs nights or weekends. We plan the schedule and quote the premium labor upfront.
What warranty applies to a TI installation?+
One-year workmanship warranty from Access Cabling, plus 20- or 25-year manufacturer system warranty (Panduit or CommScope) on end-to-end certified cabling systems.
Can you install for a landlord doing a spec suite (white-box)?+
Yes — we do a lot of spec-suite work: cable stubbed to accessible locations, MDF sized for typical tenant, WAP rough-in, so an incoming tenant can activate quickly without a full re-cable.
Do you carry the insurance our landlord requires?+
Yes. Standard: $2M general liability, $5M umbrella, workers comp, and auto. We name landlord, property manager, and GC as additional insured on request at no cost.
How much does tenant improvements cost?+
Tenant Improvements pricing depends on drop count, cable type, pathway complexity, and building conditions. Most commercial projects range from $150 to $350 per drop installed. Request a free site survey for an itemized quote.
Do you provide tenant improvements nationwide?+
Yes. Access Cabling is headquartered in California with a nationwide technician network for multi-site rollouts across all 50 states.
Is tenant improvements certified and warrantied?+
Every installation is Fluke-tested and certified. Structured cabling installs carry manufacturer warranties of up to 25 years through our Panduit, CommScope, Leviton and Belden partner relationships.
