Structured Cabling Service

What We Install

When your business depends on fast, reliable connectivity, the cabling behind the walls matters as much as the devices in front of them. GotUWired’s structured cabling service covers the full stack, from initial design through certified installation and ongoing maintenance, so your network performs at spec from day one.

As a licensed C-7 low-voltage cabling contractor, our team of certified technicians and BICSI-certified RCDDs can assist with all your network and communication design, project management, and installation needs. We plan before we pull cable, and every run is tested and documented before we leave the job site.

Cable categories we install:

• CAT6 & CAT6A: Our default recommendation for new commercial builds. CAT6 supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet up to 55 meters. CAT6A (augmented) extends 10GbE to the full 100-meter channel and future-proofs your infrastructure for high-density Wi-Fi 6E access points and IP security cameras.
• CAT5e: Still the right choice for retrofit projects with a tight budget and a 1-Gigabit requirement ceiling. We will tell you honestly when CAT5e is sufficient and when upgrading to CAT6 pays for itself in reduced re-work.
• Single-mode & multimode fiber optic: For inter-building runs, data-center uplinks, and campus backbones. We design and terminate both OS2 single-mode (up to 10 km) and OM4/OM5 multimode fiber. Every fiber run is OTDR-tested and documented.
• RG6 coax: Satellite and cable TV distribution for hospitality, conference rooms, and security head-end integration.

Our installation methodology follows TIA-568 standards. Every project starts with a site walk and cable-path design; our BICSI-certified RCDDs produce a drawing set before a single hole is drilled. Every copper run is tested with a Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer and every fiber link is OTDR-certified. Test reports are delivered with the project closeout package.

Integrations: Our structured cabling service is designed from the ground up to integrate with Verkada IP camera systems, Verkada access control door hardware, VoIP phone systems, and wireless access point infrastructure. As a Verkada Preferred Partner, the cabling and security layer are designed together, not bolted together after the fact.

Industries We Serve

GotUWired provides structured cabling service across commercial and institutional sectors throughout Southern California and on national rollout projects. Our crews are familiar with the documentation requirements, shutdown windows, and code considerations specific to each environment.

Healthcare & life sciences: Clinical networks require separation of patient-care and administrative traffic, HIPAA infrastructure guidelines, and zero-downtime installation windows. We have cabled medical office buildings, surgical centers, and biotech R&D campuses in the San Diego metro, including a multi-building life sciences campus in Carlsbad requiring plenum-rated cabling throughout and full as-built documentation.

Corporate offices & multi-tenant buildings: High-density open-plan offices demand a cabling plant designed for current Wi-Fi 6E AP density and the next refresh cycle. We design cable paths that will not require a re-pull when access-point counts double.

Warehouses & distribution centers: Industrial environments mean longer horizontal runs, harsh conduit, and ceiling heights requiring lift equipment. We are licensed and insured for that work. CalOSHA compliance is built into our job-site safety plan on every project.

Education (K-12 & higher ed): School safety technology, including IP intercoms, access control, and camera systems, depends on a clean cabling backbone. We understand California Department of Education and CDPH facility requirements for school construction projects.

Retail & hospitality: Multi-location rollouts, minimal business disruption, and consistent labeling standards across sites. We have executed structured cabling service programs for regional retail chains from San Diego to Los Angeles.

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Sample Projects

D&K Engineering, Multi-Floor Office Cabling, San Diego
D&K Engineering needed a complete structured cabling service installation across three floors of their San Diego headquarters as part of a broader AV and security upgrade. GotUWired designed a CAT6A horizontal cabling plant with a centralized IDF on each floor, fiber uplinks to the MDF, and a fully labeled patch-panel schedule. The project was completed in a phased weekend schedule to avoid disrupting the engineering team’s production hours. Outcome: zero re-work calls in 18 months post-installation.

Wawanesa Insurance, Corporate Office Infrastructure
Wawanesa’s San Diego office required a structured cabling service refresh to support a new Verkada IP camera and access control deployment. GotUWired performed a pre-design survey, identified existing cable paths that could be re-used, and supplemented with new CAT6 runs to every camera and reader location. Tight coordination with Wawanesa’s IT team ensured the cutover happened during a planned maintenance window. Outcome: Verkada system commissioned on schedule with full cable certification documentation delivered to the client.

Biotech R&D Campus, Carlsbad, CA
A multi-building life sciences campus in Carlsbad required plenum-rated CAT6A cabling across four buildings, OS2 single-mode fiber inter-building backbone, and full TIA-568 compliance documentation. GotUWired served as the low-voltage prime contractor, coordinating conduit with the GC and telecom closet build-out with the electrical sub. Outcome: project delivered on time with OTDR fiber test reports and Fluke copper certification in the documented closeout package.

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Certifications & Partner Status

When you hire a structured cabling contractor, the credentials behind the work matter, especially when cabling underpins your security, communications, and IT systems.

Verkada Preferred Partner: GotUWired is a credentialed Verkada Preferred Partner. Our technicians have completed Verkada’s training program and are qualified to design and install cabling infrastructure optimized for Verkada’s IP camera, access control, and environmental sensor product lines. When cabling and security are designed by the same team, the result is a cleaner, faster, lower-cost deployment.

C-7 Low-Voltage Contractor License: We hold a California C-7 low-voltage systems license, which is required by state law for the installation of any low-voltage cabling including structured data, telephone, and security wiring. This protects you: unlicensed cabling contractors operate illegally and may void manufacturer warranties and insurance coverage.

BICSI-Certified RCDDs: Our design team includes BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designers (RCDDs), the industry’s highest credential for network infrastructure design. RCDD certification requires demonstrated expertise in cabling standards, documentation, and project management.

Manufacturer affiliations: Beyond Verkada, we maintain active relationships with Panduit, Leviton, and CommScope, enabling us to source certified components and access technical support on complex projects.

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Service Area

GotUWired delivers structured cabling service throughout Southern California, with our primary operations hub in San Diego and established project history across the region.

San Diego County: Our home market. We run daily structured cabling service crews across San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, Carlsbad, La Jolla, and Mission Valley. Response times are typically same-week for new projects and same-day for emergency service calls on existing installs.

Orange County: We service Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and surrounding cities. Orange County projects are dispatched from our San Diego base or from partner technicians in the area, depending on project scale and timeline.

San Bernardino & Riverside Counties: The Inland Empire is a growing industrial and logistics market for us. We regularly support warehouse, distribution center, and light-industrial clients in Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Riverside.

Los Angeles: Downtown LA, the Westside, and the San Fernando Valley are all within our active service footprint for projects of sufficient scope.

Nationwide: For multi-site rollouts and national accounts, GotUWired coordinates certified low-voltage subcontractors in other markets to deliver a consistent scope and documentation standard. Contact us to discuss your project geography.

FAQs

What is structured cabling and what does it include?

Structured cabling is a standardized system of cables, connectors, and hardware that creates the physical telecommunications infrastructure for a building or campus. It includes horizontal copper runs (typically CAT6 or CAT6A), vertical fiber or copper backbone, patch panels, telecommunications rooms (TRs), and the cable management and labeling that ties it together. The goal is a documented, testable cabling plant that supports any application, whether voice, data, security, or AV, rather than a tangle of point-to-point runs.

How much does structured cabling cost per drop?

Structured cabling service typically costs $125 to $250 per data drop for a standard commercial CAT6 installation in Southern California, depending on building construction type, run length, and the number of drops in the project. Fiber backbone and CAT6A add cost. A complete quote requires a site walk to assess cable paths, conduit availability, and telecommunications room conditions. GotUWired provides free quotes. Contact us to schedule.

What is the difference between CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT6A?

CAT5e supports Gigabit Ethernet (1 GbE) at distances up to 100 meters and is still adequate for basic office use. CAT6 supports 10 GbE up to 55 meters and handles higher-density Wi-Fi and IP camera environments better. CAT6A extends 10 GbE to the full 100-meter channel and is the recommended choice for new construction, high-density Wi-Fi 6E deployments, and any facility where the cabling plant will need to last 15+ years. GotUWired designs to CAT6A as the default on new builds.

Do I need a licensed contractor for structured cabling?

Yes. In California, structured cabling installation requires a C-7 Low-Voltage Systems Contractor license issued by the CSLB. Hiring an unlicensed contractor is illegal, may void manufacturer warranties, can create liability for the building owner, and may fail inspection. GotUWired holds an active C-7 license. Always verify a cabling contractor’s license status at the CSLB website before signing a contract.

How long does a structured cabling installation take?

A typical commercial structured cabling project, 50 to 150 drops across a single floor, takes 2 to 5 business days from first cable pull to certified test completion, depending on building access, conduit availability, and patch panel complexity. Larger multi-floor or multi-building projects are phased to minimize disruption. GotUWired builds phased schedules by default on any project where active business operations must continue during installation.

Can structured cabling support IP cameras and access control systems?

Yes. Modern IP security systems including Verkada cameras and access control readers run over the same structured cabling infrastructure as data and voice. CAT6 or CAT6A is recommended. PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch ports power devices over the same cable, eliminating separate power runs to each camera or reader. GotUWired designs cabling infrastructure with security system device counts and PoE power budgets factored in from the start.

What is the difference between single-mode and multimode fiber optic cable?

Multimode fiber (OM3, OM4, OM5) uses a larger core diameter and is designed for high-speed short-distance links, typically under 400 meters, making it the standard for inter-floor or inter-building backbone within a campus. Single-mode fiber (OS2) uses a smaller core and laser light source, supporting distances up to 10 km, making it the choice for long-haul inter-building runs, carrier hand-offs, or data center uplinks. GotUWired installs and OTDR-certifies both types.

Request a Quote

Ready to get started with your structured cabling service project? GotUWired provides free site surveys and detailed quotes for commercial structured cabling in San Diego, Orange County, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and beyond. Our team will assess your space, recommend the right cable category, and give you a firm price before any work begins.

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