Free Scope Review

What to check before you approve a network cabling quote

Check these seven things before you sign a network cabling quote in Sydney. Unsure of the scope? Our A$290 site assessment gives you a report within 48 hours, credited in full if you go ahead with the quoted work. We are on site for up to 90 minutes, so the quote matches the job.

What should you check before you sign a network cabling quote?

  1. Drop count and locations. The exact number of drops and where they go, not "network cabling throughout".
  2. Cable type. The cable category (Cat6 or Cat6A), and fibre where needed.
  3. Both ends. Patch panels, cabinet, wall plates and patch leads.
  4. How it is tested. Continuity on every link, Fluke certification when your project or warranty needs it, and the results handed over.
  5. Labelling and as-builts. Labelling and as-built drawings.
  6. Registration. ACRS registration under the ACMA Cabling Provider Rules and AS/CA S009:2020, and the cabling advice form at handover.
  7. Warranty. Warranty terms and exclusions (core holes, power, after hours), and whether the warranty covers the installer's workmanship or the product.

On at least 4 in 10 jobs we are called into, gaps are found that need rework. Project quotes in 2 business days, free in Sydney Metro and CBD. Ask for a quote.

What we check

  • Testing and certification sign-off
  • What's included versus what's assumed
  • Documentation and access requirements
  • Questions worth resolving before you sign

Send us the quote or scope summary as a PDF. One of our engineers reviews it against what a compliant, working install actually requires and emails back plain findings, not a sales pitch.

Considering a full independent audit instead of a document review? See our Layer 1 Network Audit. And if you want to know what "compliant" doesn't guarantee, read Who Owns the Risk in That Cabinet? If the quote includes a switch refresh, also read Aruba 2530 Replacement: Will the New Switch Fit?. It covers the cabinet check that decides whether new hardware fits before it's ordered.

Get a Second Opinion

Free review. We'll email our findings. Target turnaround 2 business days.

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We review the document you provide. No need to contact your current provider first.

Common questions

Will this replace or compete with the quote I already have?
No, it's a review of what's in front of you, not a competing quote, you decide what to do with the findings.
What kind of quote can I send in?
Any network, cabling, or infrastructure quote you're about to sign and want a second opinion on before committing.
What will the review actually flag?
Gaps, exclusions, and unanswered questions in the scope, the things that usually surface as extra costs later.
Is there any obligation if I send my quote in?
None, the findings come back regardless of what you decide to do next.
How long does the review take?
2 business days.