For Remodelers · Retrofit · South Sound, WA

The Window Is Open. Don’t Miss It.

A remodel is a one-time opportunity to run infrastructure the right way. Once the walls close, the window closes with them. We sequence technology installation around your contractor — wireless-first where possible, hardwired where it matters.

Structured wiring and equipment rack installed during a remodel by Rivas Technology Group
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Quick Answer
When should smart home technology be added during a remodel?
Before demo — that’s when the decisions still cost nothing. Rivas Technology Group reviews remodel plans before work begins, identifies where hardwired infrastructure (Cat6A backbone, structured media enclosure, in-wall lighting) is worth running while walls are already open, and designs the rest wireless-first (Ajax security, climate, access control) for clean installation after completion. A Cat6A backbone added during framing costs a fraction of surface-running it after paint. Your contractor never waits — we sequence around their schedule.

Before Demo Is the Right Time to Call

Most homeowners think about technology after the remodel is done — when walls are closed, conduit wasn’t run, and the panel wasn’t sized. When walls are already going to be opened, infrastructure runs are part of the existing disruption, not additional disruption.

Plans Reviewed Before Demo

We identify what’s worth hardwiring during construction and design the rest wireless-first.

  • Tech spec produced for your contractor
  • Hardwire-vs-wireless decided per system
  • Conduit and enclosure placement planned
  • Panel sizing confirmed before rough-in

Sequenced Around Your Contractor

Your GC never waits on us — we work their schedule at every stage.

  • Low-voltage rough-in alongside electrical
  • Conduit routes confirmed before walls close
  • Trim-out after paint — no damage to finishes
  • Programming and walkthrough at completion

Wireless-First Where It’s Right

Not everything needs open walls — some systems install cleanly after completion.

  • Ajax security — zero drywall cuts, any time
  • Climate and access control — clean installs
  • Networking upgrades without construction overlap
  • Expansion path stays open after the remodel

Every System. One Team. One Architecture.

Designed together — by the same in-house team. No subcontractors, no hand-offs.

Structured Backbone

Cat6A to every room and a proper media enclosure — the walls-open opportunity that defines the next 20 years.

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In-Wall Smart Lighting

Control4 dimmers and keypads replacing existing switches — circadian schedules and scenes on wiring that’s already there.

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Ajax Wireless Security

Professional intrusion, AI cameras, and water protection — installs without touching walls, before, during, or after.

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Whole-Home Audio & Theater

Speaker home runs and theater pre-wire while walls are open — concealed forever.

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Motorized Shades

PoE drops during the remodel or battery retrofit after — custom-measured either way.

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Control4 Automation

Everything unified under one interface — programmed at completion, expandable after.

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What a Remodel Makes Possible

Not every system needs open walls — but the ones that do only get this chance.

Walls Open · Hardwired

Backbone & In-Wall Lighting

Cat6A to every room, a structured media enclosure, enterprise WiFi, and Control4 in-wall dimmers and keypads — the infrastructure difference only achievable with walls open.

Walls Open · Worth It

Audio, Theater & Shades

Speaker home runs for whole-home audio, theater pre-wire, and PoE shade drops — concealed forever if run now, visible conduit if added later.

Any Time · Wireless

Security, Climate & Access

Ajax intrusion and cameras, smart climate, and access control install cleanly before, during, or after the remodel — zero drywall cuts required.

Certified. Experienced. Local.

We're Not Just Smart Home for Remodelers Installers

  • Control4 Gold Dealer — Gold-tier — advanced multi-room capability
  • Ajax · Ruckus · CEDIA — Certified across security, networking, and industry standards
  • Licensed & In-House — WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR — design, build, and programming in-house
  • Local South Sound — Kent-based, serving Pierce & King counties
  • "Designed Together. Built to Disappear" — Our brand promise: work invisible, impact visible
  • Free in-home consultation — Measure, specify, quote. No surprises.
  • Professional installation — Your system works perfectly from day one
  • Full support team — Same people who built it answer your calls

Design. Install. Support.

1. Design

Every engagement starts with your project, not a product catalog — a real conversation, then a design and fixed proposal, tax included.

2. Install

Our in-house crew handles wiring, devices, and programming — sequenced around your schedule, with zero subcontractors.

3. Support

90-day workmanship warranty and CURATOR remote care available — the team that built it answers the phone.

Go Deeper

Smart Home for Homeowners

No remodel planned? The wireless-first path for existing homes — no drywall cuts required.

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Smart Home Automation

The complete residential architecture — how all six disciplines work as one Control4 system.

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Consulting

Just need the plan reviewed? A consulting session catches infrastructure mistakes before they’re poured in concrete.

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Smart Home for Remodelers FAQs

When exactly should I call you about my remodel?

Before demo. We review your remodel plans before work begins, produce a tech spec your contractor can build from, and identify which infrastructure runs should happen while the walls are already open. After demo starts, options begin closing.

Will you slow down my contractor?

No — we sequence around their schedule: low-voltage rough-in alongside electrical, conduit confirmed before walls close, trim-out after paint. Your GC never waits on us.

What's worth hardwiring during a remodel?

The things wireless can't replace: a Cat6A backbone to every room, a structured media enclosure, speaker home runs for audio and theater, PoE shade drops, and in-wall Control4 lighting. Everything else — Ajax security, climate, access control — is designed wireless-first.

What if my remodel is already done?

Wireless-first still delivers most of the capability: Ajax security with zero drywall cuts, wireless Control4 lighting on existing wiring, battery shades, climate, and networking upgrades — all clean installs with no construction.

How much does remodel-phase infrastructure cost?

A Cat6A backbone run during framing costs a fraction of surface-running the same cable after paint — typically 40–60% less. Focused technology packages start in the $3,500–$10,000 range; full systems scale with scope. Fixed proposal, tax included.

Do you coordinate directly with my contractor?

Yes — we produce the tech spec, attend rough-in when needed, and communicate directly with your GC and electrician so nothing is missed and nothing is redone.

Ready?

Let's talk about what Smart Home for Remodelers can do for your South Sound home — and your comfort, energy bills, and lifestyle.

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Or call us at 425-954-6003| Based in Kent, WA

Rivas Technology Group — Smart Home for Remodelers Installation South Sound

Rivas Technology Group — smart home technology for South Sound remodels: plans reviewed before demo, Cat6A backbone and in-wall lighting run while walls are open (40–60% less than after), wireless-first Ajax security and climate any time, all sequenced around your contractor’s schedule. Control4 Gold Dealer. WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR.

Phone: 425-954-6003 | Email: sales@rivastechgroup.com | Address: 415 Railroad Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 | License: WA Electrical Contractor #RIVASGL799DR

Smart Home for Remodelers, Control4 dealer, Ajax security, South Sound WA