Bethesda Systems

HTA Certification Tier

HTA Certified - Estate

Company Statistics
Years in business: 
20 years
Bethesda 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.
AV installer Bethesda Systems services Mclean
Audio video system integrator Bethesda Systems services Mclean
Home automation installation by Bethesda Systems for Alexandria

Company description: 

Established in 2003, Bethesda Systems is a locally owned and operated firm specializing in audio, video, energy management and control systems. We emphasize on providing "the right" solution for out clients; not the latest or greatest or the most profitable but what truly fits the clients needs. Bethesda Systems is a industry leader in residential, institutional and commercial technology integration.

Number of office locations: 
1
Number of full-time employees in the entire company
28
Customer Service / Aftercare
Dedicated aftercare service staff
Yes
Same day emergency service
Yes
24-hour emergency onsite service
No
24-hour phone support
No
Offers remote system monitoring & support
Yes
Project Size Information

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: 
$45,000
$25,000 min
$600,000 max
$65,000 typical
$10,000 min
$250,000 max
$20,000 typical
Home Size & Value Information
1,500sqft min
45,000sqft max
6,000sqft typical
$750,000 min
$40,000,000 max
$3,000,000 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
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Telephone Systems
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Energy Management
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Alarm Systems
Lighting Design
Lighting Fixtures
Acoustic Treatments
Golf Simulators
3rd party: 
Alarm Systems
Lighting Design
Acoustic Treatments
Facilities: 
Showroom
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation?
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks?
Yes
Recognition
Savant » Gold Dealer
Lutron » Platinum Provider
Control4 » Pinnacle Dealer
Sony » Diamond Dealer
Awards: 
National magazine
2012
Electronic House
2013
Electronic House
2013
Certifications
CEDIA » ESC-D (Electronics Systems Certified Designer)
Control4 » Certified Automation Programmer
Control4 » Certified Tech II Programmer
Control4 » Certified Centralized Lighting
Control4 » Pakedge Certified Network Engineer
Lutron » Homeworks Authorized Provider
Lutron » Sivoia QS Authorized Provider
Lutron » RadioRA2 Preferred System Provider
Savant » Core 1
Savant » Savant shade certified
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: 
Traders Lic
15348524
May 2019
Construction Firm
15358312
April 2019
Electrical Business
EB224443
March 2019
Warranty
Electronics warranty: 
manufacturer
Installation warranty: 
90 days
Electronics and installation workmanship warranty: 
6 months
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems: 
No