Do I need to upgrade to custom wiring?

Custom wiring may be needed if we can't position a cable outlet at the desired location either by drilling a hole into the room through an outside wall or by drilling a hole up through the floor from a crawlspace or basement. In this situation, two between the wall wiring upgrade options are available: Wallfish & Crawlfish. 

What is a Wallfish?

With a wallfish an installer will bring the cable line into your attic from outside and then fish the cable line down between the desired wall from your attic. Since there is insulation between the walls on exterior walls a wallfish can only be performed on non-insulated interior walls.

What is a Crawlfish?

With a crawlfish an installer will bring the coaxial cable line below your home from outside, either into a crawlspace or a basement. Then, the cable line will be fished up and in between the desired wall. Since there is insulation between the walls on exterior walls, wall fishes can only be performed on non-insulated interior walls.

Custom wiring is a complex and time-consuming job which will add additional time to your installation appointment. If you are taking time off from work for your installatin, please be sure to plan for additional time to accommodate this installation. Additionally, during hot summer months wallfish installations may not be available in afternoon hours due to extreme heat buildup in your attic.

Custom wiring is not available in all areas or in all dwellings. For rental properties, or in condominiums and townhouses a signed letter of permission from your landlord or homeowners association will be required before installation can proceed. 
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