Structured Cabling & Network Installation in Toronto & the GTA

Cat6, Cat6a, and fiber optic network cabling for offices, warehouses, retail, and commercial properties. Server room setup, patch panels, Wi-Fi drops, and certified testing — all done by one team that knows how to cable a building properly.

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Cable the Building Right, the First Time

Bad cabling is the thing that breaks everything downstream — slow Wi-Fi, dropped video calls, cameras that disconnect, VoIP that crackles. We design and install structured cabling for office build-outs, warehouse expansions, retail fit-ups, and server room upgrades. Cat6a by default because it costs pennies more and future-proofs the building. Fluke-certified every drop. Cable management that an IT team will actually thank you for.

Cat6 & Cat6a Drops

Gigabit and 10Gbps-ready drops for every workstation, camera, and access point

Server Rooms

Rack installs, patch panel termination, cable management, UPS and environmental monitoring

Fiber Optic Runs

Between-building and backbone fiber — multimode and single-mode, fusion spliced

Fluke Certification

Every drop tested and certified with printed reports — no guesswork

What We Install

Office Network Cabling (Cat6, Cat6a)

Full office build-outs and expansions. Runs from the server room or IDF closet to every workstation, meeting room, phone, printer, and ceiling-mounted AP. Cat6a is our default for new installs — the cost difference over Cat6 is about $15-$30 per run, and you get full 10Gbps support at 100m instead of Cat6 hitting its wall at 55m. Faceplates, jacks, and trim sized to match existing finishes.

Server Room & IDF Closet Design

Racks, patch panels, cable management arms, PDUs, UPS units, and environmental monitoring. We plan airflow, cable routing, and future growth so the room stays manageable as your IT team adds equipment. Clean terminations, labeled patch panels, proper slack loops. A server room you can walk into in two years and still understand.

Fiber Optic Backbone & Between-Building Runs

Multimode for in-building backbone, single-mode for longer runs and between-building connections. Fusion spliced and terminated in-house. We run conduit where exposed, pull fiber through risers for multi-floor buildings, and handle outdoor runs with proper weatherproofing and strain relief.

Wi-Fi Access Point Drops

One cable run per ceiling-mounted AP, properly sized for the PoE the AP needs (PoE vs PoE+ vs PoE++). Cable placement matched to the Wi-Fi heatmap so you do not end up with signal dead zones after everything is installed. We work with Ubiquiti, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, and Ruckus AP hardware.

Cable Retrofit & Legacy Upgrades

Older offices with Cat5e that is maxing out at gigabit, or wild bundles of decade-old cable nobody has labeled. We can trace, tone, and document existing cabling, remove abandoned runs (a fire code issue in most jurisdictions), and swap in modern Cat6a where the old runs no longer meet the requirement. Minimal downtime — we stage the work around your business hours.

Voice, Paging & Low Voltage

Beyond data — we also run VoIP, paging, intercom, door access, and CCTV cabling. Single site visit handles everything. Plenum-rated where required (above drop ceilings), riser-rated in vertical shafts, all to Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

Who We Cable For

Office Build-Outs

New leases, full-floor refits, workstation drops, meeting room AV, and open-plan layouts

Warehouses & Distribution

Perimeter cameras, loading dock APs, scanner stations, and floor-to-floor fiber backbone

Retail Stores

POS drops, guest Wi-Fi backhaul, camera runs, and back-of-house networking

Medical & Clinics

Exam room drops, imaging equipment, EMR workstations, and secure network segmentation

Condos & Multi-Unit

Common-area APs, intercom trunking, parking garage fiber, and suite-level network drops

Schools & Training

Classroom drops, lab workstations, auditorium AV, and staff Wi-Fi coverage

Our Install Process

Structured cabling is one of those things that gets hidden in walls — you only see the bad work after everything stops working. Here is how we keep that from happening.

1. Site Walk & Drop Count

We walk the space, review floor plans, and confirm where every drop should go. For office build-outs, we coordinate with the general contractor and the landlord to understand core drilling, ceiling access, and after-hours work windows. For retrofits, we survey existing cabling and document what can stay vs what needs replacing.

2. Quote With Drop-Level Detail

Itemized quote — every run, every termination, every patch port. You see exactly how many drops, what grade of cable, where terminated, and the Fluke test deliverable. No “miscellaneous cabling” line items.

3. Installation

Cable pulled cleanly, supported every 1.5 metres per code, separated from power runs per EMI rules, plenum-rated in return-air ceilings. Terminations done with proper tooling — no snips and prayers. Rack and patch panel work labelled as we go, not at the end.

4. Fluke Certification

Every drop tested with a Fluke DSX or equivalent certifier. You get a printed PDF report with pass/fail results, cable lengths, and NEXT/RL margins. If anything fails, we fix it before handoff. No “we tested it, it works” — you get the numbers.

5. Labelling & Documentation

Every jack labeled, every patch port labeled, patch panels documented, and a digital copy of the floor plan marked up with drop locations. Your IT team and future contractors will know exactly where every cable goes without having to toner trace anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does network cabling cost per drop in Toronto?
For a standard commercial install with Cat6a cable, faceplate, jack, patch panel termination, and Fluke certification testing, most Toronto installs land between $130-$250 per drop. Cat6 runs slightly cheaper (roughly $15-$30 less per run). Drop count, cable run length, ceiling access, and the number of after-hours work windows all move the price. We quote per-site after a walkthrough.
Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat6a — which should I install?
For new installs in 2026, we recommend Cat6a as the default. Cat5e maxes out at gigabit (1Gbps) and is fine for light-use workstations, but any building doing cameras, VoIP, and modern Wi-Fi benefits from faster speeds. Cat6 supports 10Gbps only up to 55m, while Cat6a handles 10Gbps to the full 100m. Since the cable cost difference is minor ($15-$30 per drop), future-proofing is usually worth it. We only recommend Cat6 or Cat5e when there is a specific reason (budget constraint or short-term lease).
Do you provide Fluke certification testing?
Yes — every drop, on every install. You get a printed PDF report with the pass/fail result, cable length, return loss, and NEXT margins for each run. This is the same test that insurance auditors and network contractors will ask for if there is ever a dispute. If a drop fails certification, we fix it before we call the job complete.
Can you retrofit an existing office without tearing walls open?
Most of the time, yes. Offices with drop ceilings are easy — we pull cable through the plenum space and drop down interior walls. For open-ceiling spaces and old buildings with hard lid ceilings, we can often use existing conduit, surface raceway, or work within floor ducts. Every building is different — we figure out the route during the site walk and give you options with trade-offs before quoting.
How many network drops does my office need?
General rule of thumb: two drops per workstation (one data, one for VoIP or backup), one drop per ceiling-mounted access point, one per meeting room camera or display, one per printer or MFP, and two per server room rack. A 20-person office typically needs 50-70 drops total when you factor in the APs, cameras, and common-area devices. During the site walk we confirm the count based on your actual layout and IT requirements.
What is plenum vs riser cable and do I need it?
Plenum-rated cable (CMP) is required when cable runs through return-air ceiling spaces — it burns more slowly and produces less toxic smoke in a fire. Riser cable (CMR) is required in vertical shafts between floors. Regular PVC cable is only permitted in open rooms and conduit. Ontario code enforces this, so we default to plenum and riser-rated cable wherever applicable. Using the wrong cable type can fail a building inspection and trigger insurance issues.
Do you also install fiber optic?
Yes — fusion splicing, multimode and single-mode runs, between-building, backbone, and outdoor runs with weatherproofing. We do the fiber work in-house rather than subcontracting it. Fiber is common for multi-floor buildings (one fiber run per floor instead of separate gigabit uplinks) and for connecting buildings on a campus.
How long does an office cabling install take?
A small office (10-20 drops) typically takes 1-2 days. A mid-size office (40-80 drops) runs 3-5 days. Large installs (150+ drops, multi-floor, fiber backbone) are scheduled over 1-3 weeks with careful coordination around tenant occupancy. We often do installs during evenings or weekends to minimize disruption for occupied spaces.
Do you service the entire GTA?
Yes. We install structured cabling across Toronto, North York, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Thornhill, and the broader GTA. For larger commercial build-outs we also work across Southern Ontario.

Cabling Service Areas

We design and install structured cabling across the Greater Toronto Area — offices, warehouses, retail, and multi-site commercial properties.

Toronto
Vaughan
Richmond Hill
Markham
Aurora
North York
Newmarket
Thornhill
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Arash & Saeid are really knowledgeable, understanding client’s needs and very patience, responding too soon whenever I have questions because working with the system which is new for me and answering all questions whenever I have a one . They installed my home’s security cameras, smart home system , parking door system and I am really thankful. Absolutely recommend them .
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23:50 20 Apr 24
A friend, who is a contractor, referred Acetec to me, and I contacted them on a Thursday with my project details—an 8-camera exterior home security system connected to an NVR/network. They responded promptly and were on-site early Saturday morning. The team was well-organized and came prepared, conducting a thorough walk-around before recommending the most efficient setup. They completed the installation and cleanup in about 5 hours. After installation, they performed a final walk-around, adjusted the camera angles to my exact specifications, and provided a quick tutorial on the software/app, allowing me to easily access the cameras on my phone. Punctual. Pleasant. Professional.
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02:12 04 Feb 24
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17:39 03 Feb 23
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19:25 02 Oct 21
They showed up on the appointment date and installed four HD cameras around the house, ran the wires to basement, installed necessary hardware to show all four pictures on a 24" monitor. They also helped us to install related AP on our cellphones. We can now monitor around our house 24/7 from anywhere. It took them half a day to complete the job.
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