The wiring behind the walls, done in house
Most IT companies subcontract network wiring to whoever is available that week, then spend the next three years troubleshooting the result. Workflow IT runs, finishes, tests and labels the cable itself, so the same team that installs your network outlets also supports the network on top of them. When something misbehaves later, there's no finger-pointing between the wiring contractor and the IT provider, because they're the same phone number.
What we do
- New network outlets. Cables run to desks, phones, printers, Wi-Fi units, cameras, TVs and conference rooms (these are called "drops" in the trade).
- Network closet cleanup. We untangle the closet a previous tenant or provider left behind: replace damaged cables, tidy and relabel everything so it can be supported again.
- Neat racks and panels. Equipment mounted properly, cables managed, with proper power.
- Testing and paperwork. Every cable is tested and documented. Formal test reports are available on request for new construction and tenant build-outs.
- New construction and build-outs. Wiring planned before the drywall goes up, coordinated with your general contractor and electrician.
- Wi-Fi and camera wiring. Placed for the best coverage and run back to the closet where it belongs.
Under the hoodCable categories and terms, explained
- Cat6 and Cat6A runs for workstations, VoIP phones, printers, wireless access points, cameras, TVs and conference rooms.
- Closet remediation: re-termination to patch panels, replacement of damaged runs and port labeling.
- Racks: wall-mount and floor racks, patch panels, cable management and proper power.
- Testing: every run tested; certification reports available for new construction and tenant-improvement work.
- Wireless access point and camera drops: PoE-powered and terminated at the closet.
Why it's worth doing properly
Wiring outlasts everything connected to it. The computers on your desks will be replaced twice before a well-installed cable needs attention. Bad wiring, on the other hand, shows up as intermittent problems that look like software: a computer that drops off the network every Tuesday, a phone with choppy audio, a Wi-Fi unit that never reaches full speed. Those are the most expensive problems to chase because they don't happen on demand.
If a network in Knoxville has an unexplained problem, the first thing we check is the closet. It's the cause more often than anyone likes.
Which cable do I need?
There are two common grades, Cat6 and Cat6A. For a typical small office, Cat6 is fine for desks, phones and printers. Cat6A costs more but is the better choice for Wi-Fi units, anything that might need much faster speeds in the next decade, and new construction where the walls will stay closed for twenty years. We'll tell you which runs need which, rather than upselling the whole building. There's a longer discussion in Cat6 vs. Cat6A for a small office.
Pricing
Wiring is quoted per outlet after a walkthrough, with racks, panels and materials listed separately. The walkthrough is free and usually takes under an hour. Prices depend on ceiling type, distance, fire-code requirements and how much cleanup your existing closet needs, which is why there's no honest way to give a number over the phone.
Where we work
Across Knox, Blount, Anderson, Loudon and Sevier counties, and further into East Tennessee for larger projects. Workflow IT also takes subcontracted wiring work for out-of-area integrators; see onsite support and projects.
Questions people ask about this
How much does a network outlet cost in Knoxville?
It depends on ceiling type, run length, fire-code requirements and the state of the closet, so Workflow IT quotes per outlet after a free walkthrough rather than guessing over the phone. The quote lists outlets, materials and any rack or panel work separately.
Can you work while the office is occupied?
Yes. Most work in an occupied office is done around normal business hours with minimal disruption, and after-hours work can be arranged for spaces that can't be interrupted.
Do you test and certify the cables?
Every cable is tested. Formal certification reports are available for projects that require them, such as new construction, tenant build-outs or landlord handoffs.
Do you do fiber?
Ask. Copper Cat6 and Cat6A are the core of the work; fiber between buildings or closets can be coordinated on a project basis depending on scope.
Can you just clean up our existing closet?
Yes, and it's one of the most common requests. Refinishing cable ends, labeling, tidy cable management and replacing damaged runs make the closet supportable again without pulling all new cable.
Planning new wiring or a closet cleanup?
A free walkthrough takes under an hour and gets you a written quote.