Fewer faults & faster fixes
Labelled outlets, patching schedules and outlet plans let anyone trace and repair a run in minutes — not hours of cabinet archaeology.
Services · Structured Cabling
Neat. Labelled. Tested. Documented.
Cat6, Cat6A and fibre backbones designed properly — tidy cabinets, labelled patching, Fluke DSX test packs and as-built drawings. Minimal disruption on the day. Clean handover at the end.
Why this matters
Structured cabling done right saves you money.
The network is only as good as the cabling underneath it. Poor installs create mystery faults, hidden downtime and growing technical debt — every undocumented patch lead or mislabelled outlet costs time the next engineer can't get back.
We install copper and fibre systems to manufacturer-approved standards, with proper containment, labelling and certification. The result is a network that performs on day one and stays serviceable for a decade or more.
Standards & future-proofing
Cat6A and fibre backbones deliver real headroom for PoE+, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 and higher switch densities — so you grow into the infrastructure, not out of it.
Clean handover & compliance
Fluke DSX test results, as-built drawings and install photos give you the documentation you need for audits, leases, insurance and future works.
Engineered to recognised industry standards.
Cat6 / Cat6A
OM3 / OM4 fibre
Fluke DSX certified
TIA / ISO compliant
Patch schedules
As-built drawings
Out-of-hours
At a glance
The technical reference, in one place.
Speeds, bandwidths and distances for the copper and fibre classes we work with — plus the supporting cabinets, containment, test gear and documentation that turn a cable run into a properly engineered system.
Copper
01Horizontal network cabling — speeds & bandwidth.
- Cat5e
- Up to 1 Gbps @ 100 MHz
- Cat6
- Up to 1 Gbps @ 250 MHz
- Cat6A
- Up to 10 Gbps @ 500 MHz
- Cat7
- Up to 10 Gbps @ 600 MHz
Fibre
02Backbone cabling — speeds, bandwidth & distances.
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Multi-mode
- OM1
- 1 Gbps @ 275 m · 10 Gbps @ 33 m
- OM2
- 1 Gbps @ 550 m · 10 Gbps @ 82 m
- OM3
- 10 Gbps @ 300 m · 40 Gbps @ 100 m
- OM4
- 10 Gbps @ 400 m · 40 Gbps @ 150 m
- OM5
- 10 Gbps @ 400 m · 40 Gbps @ 300 m Single-mode
- OS1 / OS2
- 10 Gbps @ 100 km · 40 Gbps @ 80 km
Cabinets
03Design, purpose, size, location & environment.
Data cabinets come in all shapes and sizes — designed for different locations and environments. 19-inch is the most common standard, housing networking components cleanly with proper cooling, power and cable management built in.
Containment
04Cable management, routing & outlet presentation.
A well-planned, end-to-end containment system is essential to maintain manufacturer warranty compliance. Proper routing and selection of containment ensures optimal transmission performance and supports safe working practices — aesthetically considered, but always engineered primarily to carry and protect power and data cabling.
Testing
05Manufacturer-approved network testers.
Essential tools for diagnostic tracing across copper and fibre, along with full certification to validate performance and unlock manufacturer warranty cover on mid-to-upper-tier cabling systems.
Documentation
06Patching schematics, schedules & outlet plans.
Clearly labelled connections and patch leads let IT engineers work on the correct endpoints with confidence. Test reports verify the cabling is fit for purpose, and endpoint outlet location plans streamline deployment — saving time during install and every future change.
Planning matters
From new beginnings to changes, relocations and additional users — the plan you start with is the one you live with.
A strategic, properly documented approach prevents future issues and ensures your network keeps up with the growing demands of an ever-changing digital environment. Our skilled team delivers installations designed to scale with your business, not hold it back.
New installs
Relocations
Cabinet tidy-ups
Additional users
How we deliver
Five phases, one clean line.
Every structured cabling project runs the same disciplined route — from the initial survey through to as-built documentation and active equipment sign-off.
01
Survey
Client requirements, existing drawings and documentation, on-site walk-through, cabinet capacity, existing and new containment routes, risks and environmental constraints — all captured before a single cable is specified.
02
Design
Bandwidth requirements, outlet counts, containment systems plan, access equipment, cabinet layout, labelling system and full deployment plan — agreed with you before install dates are booked.
03
Installation
Risk assessments and method statements, trained and certified engineers, access coordination, containment deployment, cable routing, installation and cabinet and outlet termination — delivered with workmanship standards that reflect the quality of the infrastructure.
04
Termination & Testing
Fluke and Ideal network test equipment certifies every copper and fibre run, labelling is applied to cabinets and end locations, panel drawings are produced and patching is completed ready for active equipment.
05
Handover
As-built drawings, Fluke DSX test certification, manufacturer's warranty documents, install photos and testing of active equipment — a clean, documented go-live your IT team can actually manage.
FAQs
Questions we get asked most.
Can't find what you're looking for? Drop us a line and an engineer will come back to you with a straight answer the same day.
Cat6 or Cat6A — which should we choose?
Cat6A is our default recommendation for new installs. It delivers 10 Gbps headroom up to 100 metres, properly supports PoE+ and Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points, and gives you a much longer useful lifespan against rising bandwidth demands. Cat6 still has a place for specific retrofits or lighter-duty work — we'll advise based on your actual environment, power budget and growth plans.
Can you tidy an existing cabinet without downtime?
Yes. Cabinet tidy-ups are one of the things we do most often. We plan changeovers in phases — working one side of the cabinet at a time, patching back cleanly as we go, or migrating to new labelled patching out of hours where the service can't be interrupted.
You'll get updated schedules, photos and as-builts so the next person opening the cabinet knows exactly what's going on.
Do we get certified test results?
Every run we terminate is tested and certified with Fluke DSX test equipment. You get a full test pack at handover — pass/fail results, length, NEXT, return loss and all supporting parameters — plus manufacturer warranty documentation for the full cabling system.
What about relocations and moves, adds & changes?
We support ongoing moves, adds and changes across the estate — single outlets, cabinet relocations, floor reorganisations, or full site moves. Because every install is properly documented, extending or reworking the system later is straightforward rather than a guessing game.
Do you carry manufacturer approvals?
Yes — we install to manufacturer-approved standards and our engineers are trained on the major cabling system vendors. This means the warranty that comes with the product actually applies to your install, not just the components in the box.
Questions or a project to discuss?
Make the cabinet make sense.
Whether it's a new build, a full re-cable, a tidy-up or an upgrade for PoE and Wi-Fi 6/6E — email or call and an engineer will get back to you today.