HTA Certification Tier HTA Certified - Estate more HTA Certified Estate companies typically specialize in the following: Luxury residences of any size, though with the skill set needed for residences10,000 square feet and up, often with multiple structures Residences with complex or large-scale technology needs Residences with world-class interior design and architecture Residences with domestic staff Homeowners who have multiple residences Customized smart home / home automation systems High-performance and ultra-high performance home theater and home audio systems Homeowners who expect a concierge-level customer service experience Homeowners who understand that technology is integral to the operation of their home Projects that take months or years to complete High levels of design, engineering documentation, and project planning Projects at all budget levels though frequently work with technology budgets of $250,000+ Note: These are general guidelines. We encourage you to carefully review HTA Certified dealer profiles to get their exact range of project size, home size, and home value statistics to make sure they are a good fit for your needs. Read more about certification tiers HTA Certified - Estate Company Statistics Years in business: 43 years Media Systems is additionally an HTA Design Partner; a design-minded firm that proactively consults with architects, interior designers, and builders to design technology systems into their plans in the most seamless, aesthetically pleasing way possible. Read more about this designation here. Mission statement: We believe the systems in your home should be easy to use, beautifully designed, and unbelievably reliable. Vision statement: To continue to our tradition of quality customer service as we maintain long term supportive relationships with our clients. To retain and expand our reputation as Houston’s premier luxury home automation firm, and to integrate new futurist technologies that add comfort and convenience in the home. Company description: For more than 35 years we have led the way in high end residential and commercial automation systems. In new construction, we help architects and designers understand the constantly evolving world of AV and IT integration. In existing properties, we can modernize systems without having to start over. Number of office locations: 1 Number of full-time employees in the entire company : 15 more Number of full-time employees at this location : 15 CEDIA member : Yes All new employees background checked?: Yes Office type : Commercial Building Primary business : Residential low voltage Percentage of overall business in residential projects : 95% Corporate office based: Houston, TX Focused cities / areas: River Oaks West University Tanglewood Memorial Spring Valley Brands Carried : Control » Control4 Control » Crestron Control » Josh.ai Electronics » Marantz Electronics » Sony Electronics » McIntosh Electronics » Kaleidescape Electronics » Sonos Electronics » Autonomic Electronics » Denon Flush Mount Speakers » Sonance Lighting » Crestron Lighting » Lutron Motorization » Future Automation Motorized Shading » Crestron Motorized Shading » Lutron Motorized Shading » Hartmann & Forbes Networking » Araknis Projection Screens » Stewart Filmscreen Projection Screens » Screen Innovations Projector brands » Sony Seating » CinemaTech Seating » Cineak Security Cameras » Luma/Wirepath Telephone Systems » Panasonic Theater Audio Systems » Wisdom TV Brands » Seura TV Brands » Sony TV Brands » SunBrite TV Brands » Samsung TV Brands » LG Customer Service / Aftercare Dedicated aftercare service staff : Yes Same day emergency service : Yes 24-hour emergency onsite service : Yes 24-hour phone support : Yes Offers remote system monitoring & support : Yes more Typical number of days to address non-emergency service issues onsite: 1-2 days Response times guaranteed: Yes Service contracts offered: Yes Dedicated support address: service@mediasystems.com Project Size Information Whole Home Technology systems: Project size and Number completed : This chart shows the price range of “whole home technology system” projects where the dealer has installed multiple technology systems (prewire, audio/video, network, smart home, etc.) in multiple rooms of the home. The chart reflects a time period of 36 months. The numbers include any private home theaters and media rooms that were part of the project. The pricing excludes lighting controls, motorized shading/drapery systems, and sales tax. The number in parenthesis are the amount of projects completed in each price range category. Typical whole home system project size: $150,000 Price range of dedicated Home Theaters done by Media Systems : $50,000 min $500,000 max $100,000 typical Price range of Media Rooms done by Media Systems : $35,000 min $500,000 max $50,000 typical Home Size & Value Information Home sizes of projects done by Media Systems : 5,000sqft min 40,000sqft max 8,000sqft typical Home values of projects done by Media Systems : $500,000 min $25,000,000 max $3,500,000 typical Endorsements Manufacturer endorsed? : Yes Industry Professional endorsed? : Yes Architect endorsed? : Yes General Contactor endorsed? : Yes Interior Designer endorsed? : Yes Services Offered In-house: Home Theater Systems Audio Video Systems Smart home / Home Automation IT Networks Security Cameras Telephone Systems Access Control Lighting Control Systems Motorized Shading Engineering / As-Built Drawings Control System Programming Energy Management Audiophile Music Systems Commercial AV & Control Systems Alarm Systems 3rd party: Facilities: Showroom Office space Warehouse Rack building/testing area Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation? : Yes Offers enterprise-grade networks? : Yes more In-house acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation : Yes 3rd party acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation : Yes Recognition Crestron » Elite Pro » Sony Sony » Diamond Dealer Certifications AVIXA/InfoComm Certification » CTS CEDIA » ESC-D (Electronics Systems Certified Designer) CompTIA (Computer Technologies and Networking) » Network+ Crestron » DM Certified Engineer Crestron » DM Certified Technician Crestron » Certified Crestron Programmer – Gold Crestron » Master Technology Architect (MTA) Lutron » Homeworks Authorized Provider Associations Azione CEDIA CTA TechHome member ProSource License & Insurance Information Low-voltage license: Not Required Worker’s compensation insurance: Yes Liability Insurance: Yes Liability insurance: $1,000,000 Bonded: Not Required Other licenses held: Warranty Electronics warranty: manufacturer Installation warranty: 1 year 3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems: No
HTA Certified Estate companies typically specialize in the following: Luxury residences of any size, though with the skill set needed for residences10,000 square feet and up, often with multiple structures Residences with complex or large-scale technology needs Residences with world-class interior design and architecture Residences with domestic staff Homeowners who have multiple residences Customized smart home / home automation systems High-performance and ultra-high performance home theater and home audio systems Homeowners who expect a concierge-level customer service experience Homeowners who understand that technology is integral to the operation of their home Projects that take months or years to complete High levels of design, engineering documentation, and project planning Projects at all budget levels though frequently work with technology budgets of $250,000+ Note: These are general guidelines. We encourage you to carefully review HTA Certified dealer profiles to get their exact range of project size, home size, and home value statistics to make sure they are a good fit for your needs. Read more about certification tiers HTA Certified - Estate
