SWAT AV SOLUTIONS

$250/on-site estimate

(waived if hired)

Zip code

Audio needs

Purchasing equipment

Concealed cables

Responds in about 1 hour

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Introduction

SWAT AV is a turn-key solution for all of your AV, indoor and & outdoor speaker systems, Lighting and auto shade control, Network cabling & wifi and security needs. We install Ring doorbells and flood light cameras. We also install strip lighting with motion sensors. We do the consultation for free if you have us do the job. $150 per man hour is our labor rate. If needed, we also have a patch and paint person on our crew. Please read our customer reviews. We will be the last AV company you will ever need to call. We strive to be your AV company for life!

Overview

Hired 65 times

Serves Gaithersburg, MD

Background checked

7 employees

21 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and PayPal.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Sachin P.

Jun 25, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Although I did not proceed to contract with SWAT AV and that's mostly because I had already finished 95% of my home theater project on my own and it didn't make business sense for SWAT and they were very honest and professional about it and even provided me with free recommendations even though I didn't use their service. This highlights the professionalism and passion these guys have for their job and ultimately provide value to their customers. If I ever want to add additional items to my Home Theater setup, I'll definitely be engaging with SWAT AV. Rick and Bear are the guys you want to work with on your Home Theater project if you're starting from scratch.

Details: In-wall speakers • Surround sound system • Receiver • Speakers • Subwoofer • No, I do not need to conceal wires/cables • Drywall • Yes, I already own all the equipment • Remote(s) or wireless control system • Residential

Home Theater System Installation or Replacement

Thomas H.

May 15, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Communications (telephone, cable, or internet) • Install new wiring • One or more rooms • Townhouse • Home owner

Wiring Installation

Dennis O.

Apr 25, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

I had an Ethernet jack installed in my office. Swat AV were absolutely great at doing this. They listened to my requirements and put everything in and tested it within 30 minutes! Absolutely top notch and professional guys that I would use again for any of my wiring/installation needs.

Details: Communications (telephone, cable, or internet) • Install new wiring • One or more rooms • House • Home owner

Wiring Installation

Alexander V.

Jan 26, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

I am blown away by the professionalism and knowledge of Swat AV. I originally came across them through Thumbtack and I’m glad I did. I wanted to convert my 5.1 theater system into a 7.2 with mounting of my rear surround speakers on my wall, as well as two in-ceiling speakers for that Atmos. I contacted Swat and Best Buy. Rick from Swat came over first for the consultation, he was courteous to my wife who knows nothing about audio and re-assured her that he would take care of everything exactly. We let them know that Best Buy was also a consideration and Rick took it in stride and said: “Once you get their quote, let us tell you why we are better”. I didn’t even need to get to that step. After Best Buy arrived, I could tell that their “expert” knew nothing about sound. He explained to us that they’d hang the back speakers but wires would be showing and they wouldn’t do any patch work meaning I’d have huge holes all over my basement (where the work was being done). Not only that, he kept trying to upsell us on EVERYTHING he saw in our basement. “oh, your receiver is old, have you seen the new TVs at Best Buy” etc. I didn’t even wait for the quote (which I never actually got by the way before going with Swat). Their price is more than reasonable for the quality of work you get, but before I get into that more, and I can’t reiterate this enough, you DON’T want horrible contractors working on any audio equipment or installation of speakers in your house. If you do, you’ll have destroyed dry wall, and audio that won’t work properly and more than likely they will destroy your equipment too. If you get an icky feeling as I did about Best Buy, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. You won’t get that feeling at all with SWAT AV. Back to the price…SWAT AV is more than fair for what you get as well as reasonable. The equipment they offer you is great as well, so you’re not getting cheap wiring or speakers (in my case I had to purchase the two speakers I used for my Atmos from them). They hide all wires, patch the walls, and offer white glove calibration of your equipment. The price they charged me wouldn’t even cover NORMAL patch work from a professional, let alone complete audio equipment installation. They will also work with you based on your needs to make sure you’re absolutely satisfied. Their communication is top notch. Actually, they were so responsive I felt badly for them. Any time I texted or emailed, they responded almost immediately. Each interaction with them I was more and more re-assured that they were the right ones for the job. If I had a question, they explained it in simple terms and weren’t overbearing at all. They will also do their absolute best depending on their workload to get your installation done as quickly as they can. You have to realize though that home audio installation, especially in this area, is in high demand. Best Buy even told us there wouldn’t be a shot before 3 weeks where they would have time to do their sub-par installation of my equipment. Bear worked with me and was communicative about cancellations and really made me feel like I was their only customer (which isn’t the case because they are in high demand) and got me scheduled super quickly after my consultation. On to the actual installation! On the day of the install, I asked them to let me know when their expert was 15 minutes away so I could run home from work to let them in, expecting not to hear from them, but just get a call saying “hey we’re here where are you?”. Wasn’t the case at all. Paul called me and I was able to meet him right as he arrived. He knew exactly what to do based on what I had communicated with Bear. Paul was patient and understanding as I re-summarized what I had wanted done. I left for work and when I got home my new system was waiting for me, right as Paul was finished calibrating my receiver. I was AMAZED. I looked around my basement and the patch work was almost flawless. I could barely see where he had to cut into my drywall, and he had to cut…. A LOT. He vacuumed everything, and my basement was spotless! My overhead speakers meshed right into the wall and looked incredible, I was amazed. I had asked him to leave me extra wire behind my receiver where he had to drill into the wall expecting to see loads of ugly wire…NOPE! He added a spool behind my wall in the utility room where it was out of site and not an ugly mess. I had expressed concern that my receiver might have been broken because I had a frayed wire when I installed it the first time at my old place and he threaded EACH speaker wire into a ¾ jack that plugged into receiver neatly so I’d never have to worry about a wire shorting out the system again. We ran our first sound test on my new 7.2 setup and it sounded AMAZING. I high fived Paul and was like a kid running around trying to find every movie I could to test out the new system. When they say white glove service they mean it. To summarize: 1. DO NOT get cheap contractors to do your work. 2. Go with SWAT and you’ll have an audio go-to for life. I will never use anyone else again for future work. GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!

Details: No video components need to be installed • Not sure, need professional's help to decide location • In-wall speakers • Surround sound system • Yes, I need to conceal wires/cables • Drywall • No, I will need the professional to purchase the equipment • Residential

Home Theater System Installation or Replacement

Timothy H.

Nov 8, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Great team, very professional, cleaned up after themselves, took the time to explain the entire system to me on a Friday afternoon, and the HQ team was very responsive. I think we got a good deal on the equipment, matched the going rate. I would hire this company again for sure.

Details: TV • DVD / Blu-ray player • Wall mount • Surround sound system • In-wall speakers • Receiver • Yes, I need to conceal wires/cables • Drywall • Yes, but I will need guidance from the professional • Remote(s) or wireless control system • Residential

Home Theater System Installation or Replacement

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Robert Baron

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$150 per man hour. We have the advantage of being able to patch and paint on all of our AV installations.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For smaller jobs we may be able to do a video facetime call and provide a free proposal. For bigger projects we come out for a free consult and get the necessary information from the client and provide a proposal, usually by the next business day.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
SONOS, Lutron, Bose, and Bang & Olufsen Certified. Also certified by RTI and Denon/ Marantz.

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