Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Residential Automation and Networking?

Today's modern home is more comfortable, convenient, secure and energy efficient than ever. It is wired for networking, with all of the latest lighting, temperature control, security and whole-house entertainment conveniences. It is an automated and connected home.

How much does it cost to wire my house?

We tell people to wire the average 1,500 - 3,000 SQ Ft new home you should expect to spend $1.00 - $1.50 per finished square foot for the installation of structured wiring.  Existing homes will be considerable more depending on the home age and construction. A structured wring system should comply with the ICT (R.D.279/1999) Residential Wiring Specifications.  The home designs supplied by MediTerra Comfort will be built around this recognized standard.

Will my home be revalued by installing an automation system?

There are tremendous opportunities for builders to increase their profit margin when selling a Smart Home. Upgrade options for Smart Homes are similar to fixtures and other upgrade features in a home.

Each contractor uses a charge out rate to sell their skills and the difference in charge out rates may be large, but they do not have a corresponding effect on the price of a service agreement.

For example, contractor A charges $75.00 per hour and contractor B charges $80.00 per hour. The $5.00 per hour difference represents a price difference of 6.67%.

If contractor A allows 10 minutes per unit to service 10 rooftop units and contractor B allows 20 minutes per unit, contractor B's price is double.

To ensure that you receive value, a minimum time should be established for servicing each particular piece of equipment taking into account the type of equipment, access to the equipment, usage, operating hours and frequency of inspection.