Low Voltage Contractor in Dallas–Fort Worth | Structured Cabling & Security Wiring
Low Voltage Services We Provide in DFW
Structured Cabling & Network Cabling
Structured cabling is the backbone of every modern commercial network — connecting workstations, IP cameras, access control readers, VoIP phones, and wireless access points to a central IDF/MDF. We install Category 5e, Cat6, and Cat6A horizontal cable runs, punch down to 110-style patch panels, terminate keystone jacks, and test every run with Fluke DSX-600 cable analyzers. All cabling is installed to TIA-568 and BICSI TDMM standards. We serve office buildings, medical facilities, warehouses, retail chains, and school campuses across DFW.
Fiber Optic Cabling
Fiber optic cabling is required for long cable runs, inter-building connections, and high-bandwidth backbone links. We install single-mode and multimode fiber — OM3, OM4, OS2 — with LC, SC, and ST connectors. Our technicians splice fiber, terminate pigtails, test with OTDR and optical power meters, and deliver certified test results. Fiber optic runs are common for connecting security camera head-ends across large campuses, linking IDF closets to the MDF, and providing gigabit uplinks in multi-building deployments.
Security Camera & Access Control Wiring
Security system wiring is low voltage work that requires its own license in Texas. We run Cat6 for IP cameras and PoE access control readers, RG59 coax for analog CCTV systems, 22/2 and 18/4 for door contacts and request-to-exit devices, and shielded twisted pair for RS-485 intercom lines. All security wiring is routed through dedicated conduit, labeled at both ends, and documented in as-built drawings delivered at project closeout.
Audio/Visual & Paging Wiring
AV and paging systems require low voltage rough-in before drywall — speaker wires, projector signal cables, display connections, and distributed audio home runs to the AV rack. We coordinate with AV integrators and GCs to rough in low voltage pathways, conduit sleeves, and junction boxes on schedule. We also install Cat6 drops for IP-based paging controllers and digital signage players.
Telephone & VoIP Wiring
Modern VoIP phone systems run on the same Cat6 infrastructure as your data network — each phone requires a dedicated Cat6 drop to the desk or wall plate. We install telephone rough-in for new buildings, upgrade legacy analog telephone wiring to Cat6, and add drops for VoIP expansion in existing offices. Structured cabling installed correctly means future moves, adds, and changes take minutes instead of days.
Data Center & Server Room Cabling
Data center and server room cabling requires precision and organization — cable management, color coding, proper bend radius, and labeled patch panels. We install structured cabling in equipment rooms: overhead cable trays, ladder racks, vertical cable managers, patch panels, and fiber cassettes. All cable runs are tested and documented. We work in active data centers with zero-downtime requirements and coordinate rack staging, cabling, and patching with IT teams.
Low Voltage Contractor Licensing in Texas
Texas requires a low voltage contractor license for any company installing alarm, security, fire, surveillance, or access control wiring — this is regulated under the Texas Department of Public Safety Alarm Systems Contractor Act. Our Texas Alarm Systems Contractor License B15309 covers all low voltage security and surveillance wiring in DFW. For data and network cabling (structured cabling only, no security components), a separate Texas contractor registration is required. 2M Technology holds both credentials. We pull all required permits and provide compliance documentation on commercial projects.
Low Voltage Cabling — DFW Service Area
We serve the full Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex for commercial low voltage cabling — including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Carrollton, Lewisville, Denton, and all surrounding DFW cities. Our low voltage technicians handle new construction rough-in, tenant improvement (TI) build-outs, building retrofits, and infrastructure upgrades. Most commercial structured cabling projects in DFW are scheduled within one to two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a low voltage contractor?
A low voltage contractor installs wiring systems that operate at 50 volts or less — including structured network cabling, fiber optic cabling, security camera wiring, access control wiring, fire alarm wiring, telephone wiring, and AV systems. Low voltage work does not require a licensed electrician but does require a state contractor license in Texas for security and alarm systems (TDPS License B15309). Low voltage contractors work alongside general contractors, electricians, and IT teams on commercial construction and renovation projects.
How much does structured cabling cost in Dallas?
Commercial structured cabling in Dallas–Fort Worth typically costs $150–$350 per Cat6 drop installed, including cable, connectors, patch panel termination, and testing. A typical 50-drop office build-out runs $8,000–$15,000. Fiber optic backbone runs cost $500–$1,500 per cable run depending on length and connector type. Data center cabling projects with full cable management run $15,000–$60,000+. Contact us for a scope-specific quote — pricing depends on cable count, run lengths, conduit requirements, and building access.
What is the difference between Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A?
Cat5e supports up to 1 Gbps at 100 meters — the baseline for most existing office cabling. Cat6 supports 10 Gbps at up to 55 meters and 1 Gbps at 100 meters, with tighter twist ratios that reduce crosstalk. Cat6A supports 10 Gbps at the full 100-meter channel length and is required for PoE++ (90W) applications including pan-tilt-zoom cameras, 802.11ax wireless access points, and multi-gigabit PoE switches. For new construction, we recommend Cat6A as the baseline — the marginal cost difference ($0.30–$0.80/ft) is negligible compared to future-proofing the infrastructure for 10+ years.
Do you provide structured cabling for new construction projects?
Yes. We work with general contractors, developers, and construction managers on new commercial construction — coordinating low voltage rough-in with the electrical and drywall schedule. We provide a cabling scope of work, pull necessary permits, install conduit and cable during rough-in, and complete terminations and testing before occupancy. We deliver as-built documentation, cable labels, and test reports at project closeout. We have completed new construction cabling for office buildings, warehouses, retail chains, medical facilities, and multi-family properties across DFW.
Can you integrate network cabling with my security camera and access control system?
Yes — and this is one of our core advantages. Because 2M Technology installs both the structured cabling infrastructure and the IP security systems running on it, we design and install the cabling to meet the exact power and bandwidth requirements of your camera system, access control readers, and wireless access points. Every Cat6 home run is tested for PoE insertion loss, every fiber run is certified for the specific wavelength of your SFP transceivers, and every wiring pathway is documented for future service. You get a single contractor accountable for the full low voltage infrastructure, not separate data and security contractors pointing fingers at each other.
