A Wi-Fi installation quote should explain what you are getting and what work is needed to make it happen. Two properties of similar size can need quite different installations—even when they use the same equipment brand.
At 914 WiFi, new installations are quoted individually. Our pricing page lists current service options and starting prices. Those troubleshooting and optimization prices are not whole-property installation packages.
What changes the quote?
1. The areas you want connected
A home office and living room have different requirements from a multi-floor office, a restaurant patio or a property with several separate areas. We start with where coverage is needed, which devices use it and what you expect to do there.
Square footage helps describe the property, but it does not determine the scope on its own. Layout, building materials and the paths between rooms also matter. Our older-homes guide explains the planning challenges around plaster, stone and brick.
2. Existing wiring and new cable routes
Usable Ethernet wiring may reduce the amount of new cabling needed, but it should be checked first. An unfinished cable might need termination, labeling and testing before it can be used.
New runs depend on the route and access. An accessible pathway and a finished room with limited access involve different work. The quote should explain cable installation, termination and testing, along with any openings, visible routes or finishing responsibilities agreed for the project.
See our network cabling services for help with existing cables, racks and network boxes.
3. Equipment and access point placement
The scope may include access points, switches, a gateway, mounting hardware and power arrangements. Some existing equipment may be suitable to keep; other projects need replacements or additional capacity.
We recommend equipment around the property and its requirements. More access points are not automatically better, and a higher equipment price alone does not establish whether the design is right.
4. Network configuration
Setting up a simple home network is different from configuring guest access, staff devices and business systems with different access requirements. Migrating from an existing system can also involve reviewing settings and coordinating authorized management access.
The quote should identify the configuration work, rather than treating mounting equipment as the entire installation. Explore our UniFi services for new installations, upgrades and help with existing systems.
5. Planning, measurements and testing
Some projects need a detailed review or design before installation. Others have a straightforward scope that can be agreed after an initial assessment.
A paid site survey or network plan has separately agreed measurements and deliverables. Installation testing should also be defined: which areas and devices will be checked, what tuning is included and how the findings will be reviewed with you.
6. Access, scheduling and handoff
The work can depend on access to equipment, coordination with your builder or IT provider, and the installation window. We discuss expected interruptions before changes begin.
Documentation and training can be tailored to the project. If you need a cable schedule, equipment list, configuration records or a staff walkthrough, include those requirements when discussing the scope.
Three examples of different scopes
These are illustrative planning examples, not fixed-price packages or completed-project claims.
| Situation | What the quote needs to account for |
|---|---|
| Improve a home network using existing Ethernet | Checking the wiring and equipment, mounting or relocating access points, configuration and coverage checks. |
| Extend coverage through a finished older home | Reviewing routes and building materials, comparing wired and wireless options, and agreeing on any new cabling and finishing responsibilities. |
| Install a restaurant or office network | Device requirements, cabling, access points, guest/staff separation, coordination with existing providers and testing in the agreed areas. |
The useful comparison is the included work and equipment—not just the final total.
What to look for in your quote
Before approving an installation, make sure you understand:
- Equipment: what is being supplied, what will be reused and who supplies each item.
- Labor: cabling, mounting, setup and configuration included in the scope.
- Coverage and testing: the areas and devices to be checked, plus any known limitations.
- Deliverables: documentation, labeling or training included in the handoff.
- Exclusions: work or materials that are not included, such as separately agreed finishing work.
- Additional work: how a change in scope will be discussed and priced before proceeding.
Ask us to explain anything that is unclear. We agree on the scope and cost before paid work begins.
How does the free assessment fit in?
Our free assessment includes up to two hours reviewing coverage, performance and existing equipment, with recommendations for next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
It does not include repairs, configuration changes, installation, cabling or a formal survey report. Those are separately agreed paid services. A more detailed design or survey may be appropriate before an installation quote can be finalized.
A straightforward fix may also be possible without a new installation. In our office Wi-Fi case study, repositioning existing mesh points improved performance before a later wired UniFi upgrade.
Is an installation billed hourly or as a project?
We confirm the applicable pricing approach before work starts. A fixed-price project follows its agreed quote. Where hourly work is agreed, the current rate is $150 per hour with a one-hour minimum; additional time is rounded up to the next half hour at $75 per half hour.
Equipment and any additional costs should be identified in the proposed scope. The pricing page explains the current hourly, focused-fix and optimization options; none should be read as a blanket price for a new installation.
What should you send us to get started?
Share your Westchester town, property type, number of floors and the areas where you need coverage. If available, include your equipment models, existing Ethernet locations, a floor plan and any planned renovation or move date. You do not need to know all the answers before reaching out.
Request a free Wi-Fi assessment, discuss a planned installation, or review current pricing.