Network point installation in Exeter
Professional network point installation 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
Ethernet network point installed where you need it. Cat5e or Cat6 cable run from your router to a wall socket - fast, reliable wired connection for work, gaming, or streaming.
Sick Of WiFi Dropping Out Mid-Zoom Call?
WiFi's convenient until it's not there when you need it. Video freezes, uploads stall, Teams drops - all because WiFi decided to have a wobble. A proper wired network point changes that - solid, fast, reliable connection that just works.
💡 Pro tip: Even if you keep WiFi for phones and tablets, run wired to your main work computer and TV - transforms the experience.
Why DIY Network Runs Often Disappoint
Bunging an ethernet cable along the skirting works... until you look at it properly.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Cable hidden in walls or neat trunking | Loose cable across floor |
| Professional socket faceplate | Bare cable poked through wall |
| Tested and verified speed | Random dropouts, slow speed |
| Proper cable management | Trip hazard and looks awful |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Route assessed, best cable path worked out |
| Run | Cable fished through walls or trunked neatly |
| Terminate | Professional socket faceplate fitted to wall |
| Test | Connection tested with laptop/tester |
📦 You're Left With
- Working network socket where you need it
- Clean, professional finish
- Fast, reliable wired connection
- All mess cleared away
Pricing Guide
| Run Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple single room | 1 hr | £60 |
| Through one wall/floor | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Complex multi-room run | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Cable and socket included.
Perfect For Your Setup If...
✅ Home office - video calls that don't drop, fast file uploads
✅ Gaming - low latency, no lag spikes
✅ 4K streaming - Netflix/iPlayer without buffering
✅ Older Exeter houses - WiFi struggles through thick walls
Why Choose Us for Network point installation in Exeter?
Cat5e or Cat6 cable run properly
Wall socket fitted neatly
Cable tested and working
Trunking used where needed for tidy finish
What to Expect
Step 1: Route Planning
I'll look at where you want the socket, where your router is, and work out the best cable route. Sometimes through walls, sometimes trunking - whatever looks cleanest.
Step 2: Cable Run
Cable gets run from router to socket location. Fished through walls and under floors where possible, or run in neat trunking along skirting if that's cleaner.
Step 3: Terminate & Test
Professional socket faceplate fitted to wall. Cable terminated properly at both ends, tested with a laptop to confirm it's working at full speed. Done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to run your own network cable? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cat5e or Cat6 cable (buy 20% more than you think)
- RJ45 keystones and faceplate
- Punch-down tool
- Cable stripper
- Cable tester (worth buying)
- Drill and long drill bit
- Cable rods for fishing through walls
📏 Planning the run
- Measure the route - under floors, through walls, along skirting
- Add 20% extra cable for mistakes and routing
- Avoid running alongside mains power cables (causes interference)
- Buy solid core cable for in-wall runs, stranded for patch cables
🔌 Running the cable
- Fish through wall cavities using cable rods
- Drill through floor joists at an angle to avoid weakening them
- Use trunking along skirting for visible runs (looks much better than bare cable)
- Leave 30cm extra at each end for terminating
- Don't bend tighter than 4x cable diameter or you'll damage it
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using cheap CCA (copper-clad aluminium) cable instead of pure copper
- Untwisting pairs more than necessary when terminating (kills speed)
- Stapling cable too tight and crushing it
- Not testing - thinking it works because it lights up (might only be 100Mbps not 1Gbps)
- Mixing up the wire order in keystones (use T568B standard)
💡 Pro trick: When terminating keystones, don't untwist the pairs until the last possible moment - keep them twisted right up to the keystone. And use a proper punch-down tool, not a screwdriver - you'll get way better connections.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔌 Need multiple points? Running several sockets at once is much more efficient - I'm already set up and routing cable. Much cheaper per socket than doing them separately.
New router? Position counts - having the router central with wired points to the edges gives you best of both worlds - solid wired where you need it, good WiFi coverage everywhere else.
Exeter's solid walls? Actually easier in some ways - I can run cable in surface trunking along the outside of walls without worrying about finding studs. Looks neat painted to match your skirting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why bother with wired when WiFi exists?
WiFi's fine for browsing, but wired is faster, more reliable, and doesn't drop out. Crucial for working from home - video calls that actually work, file uploads that don't timeout, no buffering. Plus gaming and 4K streaming work way better.
Can you run the cable through walls?
Yes, if the route's possible - I'll fish cables through walls and under floors where practical. Sometimes trunking along skirting or up corners is cleaner though, especially in older Exeter houses with solid walls and no cavities.
What's the difference between Cat5e and Cat6?
Cat5e handles up to 1Gbps (plenty for most homes). Cat6 goes to 10Gbps and has better shielding - worth it if you're future-proofing or running long distances. I'll advise what suits your setup.
Do I need multiple points?
Depends - one for your main desk is usually enough. Add more if you've got multiple floors, a home office plus living room TV, or areas where WiFi's rubbish. I can quote for as many as you need.
How long does it take?
Simple run with accessible route - about an hour. Tricky route through multiple rooms or floors - up to 2 hours. I'll assess and give you a time estimate before starting.
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