Habitech Systems, Inc.

Sadly, I'm obligated to work with Habitech since they're contracted through my home builder, [redacted]. So, I'm stuck with them for the installation of my security system and media lines. They haven't even started the work, yet it's already been a pain.

My issues , so far...

Their standard structured enclosure is 14". I request an upgrade to 28" or 42". They quote me $175 for a 28". For that price I could purchase a well-known brand at 42" with hinged door.

Cat5e is their standard data wiring. I requested Cat6, and was quoted $350 to upgrade. One may purchase 1,000 feet (double the amount needed for my home) of Cat6 for < $130 retail. Mind you, they're already going to be running the Cat5e wire, this is the price they're quoting me to use Cat6 instead.

Since I'm not going to be overcharged like this, I ask for them to please install their Cat5e wiring in conduits within the walls. That way it will be much easier for me to upgrade the wiring at a later time. They, of course, refuse. It's not part of their standards and practices to install within conduits. All I'd need to make my life easier down the road is to have them run their wiring through six, $4, 10-foot conduits in the walls. Instead they offer to do the job after the build of my home at an additional fee.

I'm not looking forward to seeing their quality of work. I can already tell it's going to be rushed and sloppy.

Once the home is complete, looks like I'll get the fun of cutting into my new walls or finding creative ways to use drill extensions from the attic through the inside of my walls to upgrade my networking the way I originally wanted.

If I have the choice, I will not work with them again. I'm very disappointed that [redacted] would contract with them.

I plan to update this after the home build is complete, and their job is done.