Coreitech installs Cat6, Cat6a, and fibre optic structured cabling in London and across the UK. Certified to TIA-568 & ISO 11801. Fixed price. Cabling must go in before furniture — call 0203 834 9728 today.
STRUCTURED
CABLING
LONDON & UK
Professional structured cabling installation for London offices, new builds, and IT relocations. Coreitech installs Cat6, Cat6a, and fibre optic cabling certified to TIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801 — tested with Fluke DSX equipment, full test reports included.
Structured cabling services
for London businesses
Cat6 & Cat6a Cabling
Gigabit and 10-Gigabit structured cabling for offices of all sizes. Cat6 for standard networks, Cat6a for data centres and high-density environments.
Fibre Optic Cabling
Single-mode and multi-mode fibre backbone installation — for inter-floor connectivity, long runs, and data centre environments.
Patch Panel Installation
Rack-mounted patch panels, cable management, and tidy termination — correctly labelled and documented for long-term maintainability.
Wireless Access Point Cabling
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) cabling for Wi-Fi access points, including ceiling plenum-rated cable routes and proper AP placement surveys.
Comms Room & Cabinet Setup
Comms room design, network cabinet installation, PDU setup, and cable management — from blank room to production-ready environment.
Cable Testing & Certification
All installations are tested with Fluke DSX equipment and certified to TIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards. Full test reports provided.
Structured cabling for every
office scenario
New Office Build / Fit-Out
Structured cabling must be installed before furniture and partitions go in. Coreitech works directly with your fit-out contractor to ensure cabling is complete before the point of no return.
Office IT Relocation
Moving to new premises? Cabling at the new site must be ready before your move date. Coreitech orders connectivity and installs cabling as part of every IT relocation project.
Office Expansion & Refurbishment
Adding new desks, a meeting room, or a new floor? We extend your existing structured cabling installation with matching cable grades and proper documentation.
Replacing Legacy Cabling
Cat5e cabling limits your network to 1Gbps. Upgrading to Cat6a unlocks 10Gbps and future-proofs your infrastructure. We replace legacy cabling with minimal disruption.
Data Centre / Server Room
High-density cabling for server rooms and data centres — structured cabling, fibre backbone, blanking panels, and full documentation including as-built drawings.
Wireless Infrastructure Cabling
Enterprise Wi-Fi requires properly cabled PoE access points. We cable and commission Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, Aruba, and all enterprise Wi-Fi platforms.
Why cabling timing
makes or breaks a fit-out
The most costly mistake in any London office fit-out is not booking structured cabling before partitioning and raised flooring go in. Post-fit-out cabling costs 3–4x more — because floors need lifting, walls need opening, and finished surfaces are damaged.
Structured cabling must be installed in the following sequence:
- Comms room location agreed (before fit-out contractor starts)
- Cable routes and containment installed (before partitions)
- Cabling pulled through containment (before raised floors sealed)
- Outlets installed at desks and walls (before furniture)
- Patch panels terminated in comms room
- Cable testing and certification
- Network equipment installed and configured
Coreitech works directly with your fit-out contractor, architect, and building management from day one to ensure cabling happens in the right sequence — preventing the expensive mistakes that happen when IT is brought in too late.
Which cabling standard
should you choose?
Structured cabling —
questions answered
Q.What is structured cabling?
Structured cabling is a standardised system of cabling and hardware that provides a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure for an office or building. A properly installed structured cabling system supports multiple hardware uses (voice, data, video, and building management) and is designed to last 15–20 years regardless of changes in technology. A structured cabling installation in London typically includes horizontal cabling from patch panels to wall outlets (Cat6/Cat6a), a backbone cabling system (fibre optic) connecting floors or buildings, and the comms room or data cabinet that houses the patch panels, switches, and network equipment.
Q.How much does structured cabling cost in London?
Structured cabling installation costs in London vary based on the number of data points, floor area, and whether fibre backbone is required. A typical small office (20–40 data points) costs £3,000–£8,000 including materials, installation, and testing. Larger offices with multiple floors and fibre backbone range from £10,000–£30,000+. Coreitech provides fixed-price quotes following a free site survey — contact us on 0203 834 9728.
Q.When should structured cabling be installed in a new office?
Structured cabling must be installed before furniture, partitions, and raised flooring go in. This is the most critical timing issue in any office fit-out — post-fit-out cabling is 3–4x more expensive, involves disturbing finished floors and ceilings, and is often substandard. Coreitech works with your fit-out contractor from day one to ensure cabling installation happens in the correct sequence.
Q.What's the difference between Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a?
Cat5e supports 1Gbps up to 100m. Cat6 supports 1Gbps up to 100m with improved noise rejection, and 10Gbps up to 55m. Cat6a supports 10Gbps up to 100m and is the recommended standard for new installations. Coreitech recommends Cat6a as minimum for all new office installations — the marginal cost difference over Cat6 is small, and it future-proofs your cabling for 10Gbps switching and WiFi 6/7 infrastructure.
Q.Do you provide cabling outside London?
Yes. Coreitech provides structured cabling installation across the UK — London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and all regions. We regularly install cabling as part of office IT relocation projects across all UK cities.
Q.Can you install cabling in an occupied office?
Yes. Coreitech can install structured cabling in occupied offices with minimal disruption — working evenings, weekends, or in phases to avoid disrupting your team. We provide all required risk assessments and method statements for work in live environments.
Q.What are the best practices for office network cabling during a move?
The best practices for office network cabling during a move are: (1) install cabling before furniture and partitions go in — post-fit-out cabling costs 3–4x more; (2) order connectivity (leased lines, broadband) the day you sign the lease, as lead times are 30–90 days; (3) use Cat6a as minimum for all new installations to future-proof for 10Gbps and WiFi 6/7; (4) install fibre backbone for inter-floor connectivity; (5) ensure all cables are tested with Fluke DSX equipment and certified to TIA-568 standards; (6) label every cable and outlet at both ends; (7) coordinate directly with your fit-out contractor so cabling happens in the correct sequence. Coreitech manages all of this as part of every office relocation project.
Q.Do you provide cabling installation services for new office fit-outs?
Yes. Coreitech provides complete cabling installation services for new office fit-outs — working directly with your fit-out contractor from day one. We design the cabling layout, specify cable grades (Cat6/Cat6a/fibre), install containment and trunking, terminate patch panels, and test and certify every data point. Cabling must be installed before furniture and partitions go in, so early engagement is critical. We coordinate with your contractor to ensure cabling is complete before the fit-out point of no return.
Need structured cabling
for your London office?
Free site survey — no obligation. We'll design your cabling layout, advise on standards, and provide a fixed-price proposal within 48 hours.
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