📍 Serving Tehaleh & East Pierce County

Tehaleh Smart Home
New Construction Experts.

Tehaleh is the South Sound's premier master-planned community — and one of the best places in Washington State to build a smart home from the ground up. Rivas Technology Group has been on Tehaleh job sites at the framing stage, coordinating with builders to rough-in the low-voltage infrastructure that makes the finished smart home seamless and cost-effective. Control4 Gold Dealer credentials, Ajax Systems certification, and a South Sound–local team that knows this community inside and out.

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New Construction Pre-Wire Specialists
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Control4 Gold Dealer
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Ajax Systems Certified
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WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR
Why Tehaleh

Built for Smart Homes — From the Ground Up

Tehaleh is a master-planned community built around modern living — large homes with wide open floor plans, oversized windows, and new-construction infrastructure that makes smart home pre-wiring both efficient and highly effective when done at the framing stage. These aren't retrofit projects. Tehaleh homes are purpose-built for the kind of integrated technology that most existing homes can only approximate.

We've been on Tehaleh job sites at framing, working with builders to rough-in Cat6A for networking, speaker home runs for whole-home audio, conduit for future upgrades, and lighting circuit prep for Control4 integration. Pre-wired at framing means no drywall patches, no visible conduit runs, and a dramatically cleaner installation at a fraction of the retrofit cost.

Tehaleh's large floor plans, multiple levels, and premium window packages also make it one of the best communities in the South Sound for motorized shades, enterprise-grade WiFi, and whole-home audio — systems that perform best when the infrastructure is designed in from the start.

Kent to Tehaleh is 30 minutes. We're in the area regularly and offer same-week service calls with no travel surcharge. Read how we approach smart home design for Tehaleh homes →

From Ivan Rivas — Founder & Sales Engineer
Tehaleh homeowners are building their forever homes. They want it done right from the start — pre-wired at framing, programmed before move-in, and a system that genuinely improves their daily life. That's the best version of what we do.
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Ivan Rivas Founder & Sales Engineer, Rivas Technology Group
🏗️ New Construction Timeline

Start Smart Home at the Framing Stage. Here's How.

New construction is the best — and most cost-effective — time to build a smart home. At the framing stage, we rough-in low-voltage wiring before drywall goes up. Pre-wired at framing typically costs 40–60% less than retrofitting the same infrastructure after the walls are closed.

PHASE 1 — FRAMING

Pre-Wire & Rough-In

We coordinate with your builder to rough-in Cat6A home runs for access points and networking, speaker wiring for every room and outdoor zone, and conduit for AV distribution before the walls close. One visit at this stage saves significant time and cost later.

PHASE 2 — PRE-DRYWALL

Low-Voltage Inspection & Termination

We verify every run before drywall install, terminate and label all cables, and confirm the rack location and equipment closet layout. This is also when we coordinate lighting circuit placement with your electrician for Control4 dimmer integration.

PHASE 3 — MOVE-IN

System Installation & Programming

Rack build, Control4 programming, Alta Labs network configuration, speaker installation, security sensor enrollment, and full-system commission. You move in with a working system — scenes pre-programmed, security armed, and the whole home connected from day one.

What We Install in Tehaleh

Every System — One Local Team

Design, pre-wire, installation, and programming by the same South Sound–based team. No subcontractors, no hand-offs, no surprises.

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Control4 Smart Home Automation

Lighting, security, audio, shades, climate, and networking unified under one platform. Gold Dealer certification means we handle whole-home systems properly — multi-zone programming, scene automation, and interfaces that work reliably for years. Pre-wire and new construction projects are our Tehaleh specialty.

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Ajax Smart Security

Professional wireless security with encrypted sensors, cellular backup, AI camera integration, and 24/7 professional monitoring. Integrates directly with Control4 — not a separate app. Tehaleh's new construction makes perimeter coverage straightforward when planned at the design stage.

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Enterprise WiFi & Networking

Alta Labs access points, structured Cat6A, and enterprise-grade switching. In Tehaleh new construction, we rough-in the network at framing — ceiling-mount APs in every zone delivering consistent coverage for Control4, security cameras, and streaming simultaneously.

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Smart Lighting

Control4 lighting integrated at the framing stage for seamless dimming and scene automation throughout the home. Keypads at every entry point, scheduled automation for daily routines, and tunable white for rooms that need precise color temperature control.

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Motorized Shades

PowerShades, Clara Shades, and Lutron — indoor, outdoor, and PoE-powered. Tehaleh's large windows and open floor plans are ideal for automated shade management. Scene integration out of the box: "Good Morning" raises them, "Movie Night" closes them, and sensors handle the rest.

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JellyFish Permanent Exterior Lighting

Year-round smart exterior lighting — holiday, accent, security, and event lighting in one permanent installation. Tehaleh homeowners have made this one of our most requested services. JellyFish integrates with Control4 for unified scene control from the same app as the rest of your home.

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Home Theater & Whole-Home Audio

Dedicated theater rooms, distributed audio zones, and outdoor speaker systems — all pre-wired at framing for clean installations. Tehaleh's open floor plans and dedicated media rooms are built for multi-zone audio and immersive theater experiences.

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Builder Coordination

We Work With Your Builder — Not Around Them

Smart home pre-wire works best when the low-voltage integrator is part of the build schedule from the start. Here's what we coordinate on every Tehaleh project.

The biggest mistake homeowners make in new construction is waiting until after drywall to think about smart home. By that point, every cable run requires drywall patches, fishing through insulated walls, and visible compromises that wouldn't exist if the infrastructure had been roughed in at framing.

We coordinate directly with your builder's project manager and electrician to integrate low-voltage work into the existing build schedule. This means no delays, no scheduling conflicts, and a clean handoff at each phase of construction.

If you're working with a builder in Tehaleh and haven't selected a smart home integrator yet, contact us as early as possible — ideally before framing begins. We'll provide a scoped pre-wire plan your builder can integrate into their construction timeline.

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Floor Plan Review

We review your plans and identify optimal locations for access points, speakers, cameras, keypads, shade motors, and the equipment rack before construction begins.

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Electrician Coordination

We coordinate lighting circuit placement with your electrician so Control4 dimmers integrate properly — avoiding the rewiring that happens when lighting isn't planned for automation.

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Build Schedule Integration

Our pre-wire visits are scheduled around your builder's framing and pre-drywall milestones — we work within their timeline, not against it.

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Pre-Drywall Verification

Before drywall goes up, we verify every cable run, confirm terminations, and document the full low-voltage infrastructure for future reference.

Why Rivas Technology Group

What Tehaleh Homeowners Should Expect

The credentials, local presence, and new-construction expertise that make the difference.

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Tehaleh Pre-Wire Specialists

We've built pre-wire and new construction smart home systems in Tehaleh from the ground up — literally at the framing stage. We know the community, the builders, and how to coordinate low-voltage rough-in on a schedule that doesn't slow down your project.

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Control4 Gold Dealer

Advanced tier certification — not entry-level. Gold means demonstrated capability on complex whole-home systems with multi-zone programming, proper network design, and systems that stay stable for years. Tehaleh's premium homes deserve this level of credential.

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Ajax Systems Certified

One of the only Ajax-certified dealers in Pierce County. Professional wireless security with encrypted wireless, cellular backup, AI cameras, and native Control4 integration — designed into the home from the start rather than bolted on after the fact.

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South Sound–Local Team

Based in Kent, 30 minutes from Tehaleh. We're in the area regularly for new construction and established neighborhood projects — same-week service calls, no travel surcharge, and a team familiar with East Pierce County's builders and neighborhoods.

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No Subcontractors

Every installer, programmer, and support technician is a full-time Rivas Technology Group employee. On a Tehaleh pre-wire project, the same people who design the system rough it in and commission it. One team, start to finish.

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Transparent, Menu-Based Pricing

Published pricing for every service. For new construction projects we provide detailed pre-wire scopes with line-item pricing so there are no surprises at move-in. Use our online estimator to get a starting range instantly.

Common Questions

Smart Home FAQ for Tehaleh Homeowners

When should I contact you during my Tehaleh build?

As early as possible — ideally before framing starts. We need to coordinate with your builder to rough-in low-voltage wiring (Cat6A, speaker runs, conduit) before drywall goes up. Pre-wire at framing typically costs 40–60% less than retrofitting the same infrastructure after the walls are closed. If your home is already framed but not drywalled, contact us immediately — there's still a window. Read more about our Tehaleh pre-wire process →

What networking do you recommend for Tehaleh's large homes?

Wired access points, not mesh. Tehaleh's large open-concept homes with multiple floors and smart home devices need enterprise-grade infrastructure — Alta Labs access points on structured Cat6A runs to a managed switch. In new construction, we rough-in access point locations at framing for ceiling-mount APs in every zone. This delivers consistent coverage, low latency, and the bandwidth that Control4, security cameras, and streaming all running simultaneously actually require. Read the full wired vs. mesh comparison →

Can you integrate PowerShades with Control4?

Yes — PowerShades and Lutron motorized shades integrate natively with Control4. In Tehaleh builds we coordinate shade rough-in during construction so the wiring is clean and hidden. You get scene integration out of the box — your "Good Morning" scene raises the shades, your "Movie Night" scene closes them, and your shades respond to sunlight sensors automatically. For Tehaleh's large windows this is one of the highest-impact features we install.

Do you install JellyFish permanent lighting in Tehaleh?

Yes — we're an authorized JellyFish dealer and one of the most active installers in the South Sound. JellyFish is a permanent exterior lighting system mounted under your fascia that handles holiday lighting, accent lighting, security lighting, and event lighting year-round — controlled by app or integrated into your Control4 system for scene automation. Tehaleh homeowners are among our most active JellyFish clients.

How much does a smart home cost for a new Tehaleh build?

Pre-wire at framing typically starts at $3,000–$6,000 depending on home size. System installation (Control4, networking, security, audio) ranges from $15,000 to $50,000+ for a comprehensive whole-home build. Starting at the framing stage is significantly more cost-effective than retrofitting after move-in. Use our online budget estimator for a starting range, or schedule a free consultation for a scoped proposal.

What if my Tehaleh home is already built?

We handle retrofit projects throughout Tehaleh and Bonney Lake as well. Wireless-first Control4 systems, Ajax security with wireless sensors, Lutron Caséta and RA3 wireless lighting, and enterprise WiFi with strategically placed wired access points are all effective in existing homes. The approach is different from new construction — we design around the existing structure — but the end result is still a fully integrated smart home. See the complete 2025 smart home guide for Bonney Lake →

Also Serving

Tehaleh & the Greater South Sound

Based in Kent, we serve the full South Sound — every city receives the same team, same standards, and same level of service.

Bonney Lake

Pierce County

Puyallup

Pierce County

Tacoma

Pierce County

Gig Harbor

Pierce County

University Place

Pierce County

Building in Tehaleh? Call Us Before Framing.

The best smart homes start before drywall. Schedule a free consultation and we'll review your floor plans, coordinate with your builder, and design a system built for your home from day one.

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Tehaleh, WA — East Pierce County — South Sound
Rivas Technology Group — Tehaleh Smart Home Automation & New Construction Pre-Wire
Control4 Gold Dealer, Ajax Systems Certified, AVA Certified, and Josh.ai Certified integrator serving Tehaleh and Bonney Lake, WA. We design, pre-wire, and install smart home automation, home theater and audio, security systems, smart lighting, JellyFish permanent exterior lighting, enterprise WiFi and networking, and motorized shades for new construction and existing residential properties throughout Tehaleh, Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps, Canyon Road, and East Pierce County. Also serving Puyallup, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, University Place, Federal Way, and Kent. Based in Kent, WA. WA Electrical Contractor License RIVASGL799DR. CEDIA Member. Authorized JellyFish Lighting Dealer.

Smart Home Automation · Smart Security · Smart Lighting · WiFi & Networking · Motorized Shades · Home Theater & Audio · Commercial Integration