Low Voltage and AV Cabling Services in Central Texas
Comp-Utility provides low voltage cabling for offices and commercial facilities across Central Texas, including data, voice, AV, fiber, and Power over Ethernet (PoE). We design, install, test, and document cabling for new fit-outs, upgrades, and connected spaces, to recognized standards. Engineer-owned since 1992, we deliver clean, certified low voltage infrastructure that simply works.
What We Provide
Our Capabilities
Data, Voice, and AV Cabling
We install structured data, voice, and AV cabling for offices, conference rooms, and connected spaces, neatly and to standard.
Learn morePoE and Device Cabling
We cable PoE devices like access points, cameras, and access control, planning pathways and power for reliable operation.
Learn moreTesting and Documentation
We certify links, label the system, and document pathways so your team can manage changes confidently.
Learn moreClean and Certified
Low Voltage Cabling Done Right the First Time
Low voltage cabling ties together the network, phones, AV, Wi-Fi, cameras, and access control that a modern facility runs on. Done poorly, it causes intermittent problems that are hard to trace; done right, it disappears into the background and just works.
We install to standard, certify every link, and document the system, so your low voltage infrastructure is reliable and easy to manage.
The Comp-Utility Difference
Why Comp-Utility?
Engineer-Owned and Operated
Comp-Utility is owned and operated by engineers, with licensed Texas Professional Engineers (P.E.) on staff. That rigor anchors every design, specification, and installation.
Turnkey, Single-Contract Partner
We sell, design, install, and maintain complete infrastructure end to end. One accountable team and one contract for power, cooling, distribution, and cabling.
Trusted Since 1992
We have designed, installed, and maintained mission-critical power and cooling infrastructure across Central Texas since 1992, through every generation of the technology.
Long-Standing Distribution Partner
As a long-standing distribution partner of Eaton, Schneider Electric, and Vertiv, we specify best-in-class systems and back them with factory-grade service.
Licensed, Certified & Recognized
We hold ourselves to the standards of the institutions we serve, from professional licensure and jobsite safety to the industry organizations that set the bar for mission-critical work.
Licensed Professional Engineers
State of Texas (TBPE)
OSHA 30 Certified
Field Technicians
AFCOM Member
Data center industry association
7x24 Exchange Member
Mission-critical infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What does low voltage cabling cover?
Low voltage cabling covers the data, voice, AV, and signal cabling in a building, including network drops, fiber, conference-room AV, Wi-Fi access points, security cameras, and access control. It is distinct from line-voltage electrical work. Comp-Utility designs, installs, tests, and documents low voltage systems for offices and commercial facilities.
What is the difference between low voltage and structured cabling?
Structured cabling refers to a standardized, organized cabling architecture, often used in the context of data centers and building backbones. Low voltage is the broader category of signal and data cabling, including AV, PoE devices, and voice. In practice they overlap; Comp-Utility delivers both, applying structured-cabling discipline to low voltage installations.
What is Power over Ethernet (PoE) and what can it power?
Power over Ethernet delivers electrical power and data over the same network cable, powering devices like wireless access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access-control hardware without a separate power supply. Proper cable selection and pathway planning ensure reliable PoE. Comp-Utility designs and installs cabling sized for your PoE device loads.
Can you cable a new office build-out?
Yes. We design and install the complete low voltage infrastructure for new office fit-outs, including data, voice, AV, Wi-Fi, and security cabling, coordinated with electrical and construction schedules. We plan pathways and conduit, install and certify the cabling, and document the system so it is ready for your move-in.
Do you test and certify low voltage cabling?
Yes. We test and certify installed copper and fiber links against the applicable standards and provide the results, along with labeling and documentation. Certification confirms the cabling meets performance requirements and supports warranties, while documentation makes future troubleshooting and changes straightforward.
Can you work around an occupied office?
Yes. We phase low voltage work around occupied spaces, scheduling around business hours where needed and keeping work areas clean and safe. Our technicians follow your building protocols. The goal is to add or upgrade cabling with minimal disruption to your staff and operations.
Can you integrate cabling with AV and security systems?
Yes. We plan and install cabling for AV systems, cameras, access control, and Wi-Fi as part of a coherent low voltage design, coordinating with the relevant systems. Designing the cabling with these endpoints in mind avoids rework and ensures the devices have the connectivity and power they need.
Who provides low voltage and AV cabling in Central Texas?
Comp-Utility provides low voltage, data, voice, AV, and PoE cabling across Central Texas from its Austin headquarters. Engineer-owned since 1992, we design, install, certify, and document the work. Call (512) 346-0999 or email sales@comp-utility.com for a quote.