Network cabinet tidying in Exeter
Professional network cabinet tidying services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Turn your tangled network cabinet into something organized and professional. Cables bundled, labeled, and routed properly. Actually usable.
Spaghetti Junction? Not Anymore
You know that feeling when you need to unplug something and you've got no idea which cable is which? Half an hour of cable tracing later, still not sure, just hoping for the best?
That's what happens when network cabinets aren't organized. Let's sort it properly.
💡 Pro tip: Every hour spent tidying cables saves you ten hours of troubleshooting over the cabinet's life. Seriously worth doing.
Before vs After
| ❌ Messy Cabinet | ✅ Organized Cabinet |
|---|---|
| Cables everywhere, no logic | Grouped and routed cleanly |
| Nothing labeled | Everything labeled both ends |
| Can't add equipment (no space) | Room to grow |
| Hot-running gear (poor airflow) | Better cooling |
What I Do
🔧 Organization Process
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Document everything before touching anything |
| Plan | Work out optimal layout and cable routing |
| Disconnect | Carefully remove cables (labeled as we go) |
| Route | Bundle and run cables through management points |
| Reconnect | Everything back in organized fashion |
| Label | Both ends of every cable, clear and consistent |
| Test | Verify everything's working |
📦 You End Up With
- Cables bundled by type and destination
- Clear labels on everything
- Equipment positioned logically
- Room to add new gear without chaos
- Peace of mind finding things
Pricing
| Cabinet Size | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small (home router setup) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Medium (rack with 1-2 switches) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Large (multiple switches/panels) | 2+ hrs | £110+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes basic cable ties and labels.
Perfect For
✅ Home offices - router, NAS, switches actually accessible
✅ Small businesses - professional looking server room
✅ After builder/sparky - they rarely tidy network cables nicely
✅ Before equipment upgrade - add new gear to organized setup
Why Choose Us for Network cabinet tidying in Exeter?
Find faults faster when cables are labeled
Add new equipment without the mess
Better airflow = cooler running equipment
Looks professional, not like spaghetti
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey & Photo
I document the current setup, identify what connects where, plan the tidying approach.
Step 2: Organize & Route
Working methodically, cables come out and go back in organized - bundled, routed through management points, no loops or tangles.
Step 3: Label & Test
Everything labeled clearly (both ends!), then tested to confirm it all works. You get a diagram showing what's what.
🔧 DIY Tips
Network cabinet tidying is absolutely DIYable if you're methodical. Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Velcro cable ties (reusable, much better than zip ties)
- Label maker or write-on labels
- Cable tester (to verify connections after)
- Marker pen
- Camera/phone for photos
📐 The method
- Photograph everything from multiple angles
- Label cables BEFORE disconnecting (masking tape + marker works)
- Disconnect and remove all cables
- Plan your routing (power separate from data!)
- Reconnect in organized runs, bundle as you go
- Label properly with permanent labels
- Test everything
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not photographing first - impossible to remember what went where
- Zip ties too tight - damages cables
- Power and network cables bundled together (interference)
- Cables too short when routed properly - need longer patch leads
- Forgetting to test before buttoning everything up
💡 Pro trick: Color-coded patch cables make life easier - blue for internet, yellow for cameras, green for WiFi APs, whatever system makes sense to you. And leave slack - taut cables are a pain to work with later.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Velcro beats zip ties: Velcro cable ties are reusable and adjustable. Zip ties cut into cables over time and you have to cut them off to make changes. Worth the extra few quid.
Label both ends. Seriously. You'll thank me when you're at the patch panel trying to work out which cable goes to which wall socket.
Allow some slack. Cables need a bit of give for equipment to be removed/serviced. Strung tight like a guitar string is asking for trouble.
Power cables separate. Don't run mains power in the same bundle as network cables - you can get interference. Keep them apart or use shielded cable.
Document it. Take photos when it's done, make a simple diagram. Future you (or the next person working on it) will appreciate knowing what's intentional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does cable tidying in a network cabinet matter?
When everything's a tangled mess, finding a single cable to trace takes ages. Equipment runs hotter with no airflow. Adding anything new is a nightmare. Tidy cables = labeled, organized, easy to work with. Save yourself hours of frustration later.
What's involved in tidying a network cabinet?
Take photos first, then carefully disconnect and reconnect everything in an organized way - cables bundled by type and run, secured to cable management rails, labeled at both ends. Switches and equipment positioned logically. Everything tested working afterwards.
Will you need to take my network offline?
Temporarily, yes - usually in sections. We do this outside business hours if it's commercial, or just let you know timing if it's home. Each device is only offline while reconnecting - typically a few minutes each.
Do I need to provide materials?
I bring the basics - cable ties, labels, markers. If you need new patch cables or management hardware, I'll let you know beforehand. Sometimes it makes sense to replace really old short cables with proper lengths.
How long does tidying take?
Small home cabinet with router and NAS? An hour. Full 19-inch rack with multiple switches and patch panels? Could be 2-3 hours. Depends how tangled it currently is and how much equipment.
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