HTA Certification TierHTA Certified - Estatemore HTA Certified - Estate 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 HTA Certified - Estate Company StatisticsYears in business: 41 yearsMission 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: 1Number of full-time employees in the entire company: 15moreNumber of full-time employees at this location: 15CEDIA member: YesAll new employees background checked?: YesOffice type: Commercial buildingPrimary business: Residential low voltagePercentage of overall business in residential projects: 95%Corporate office based: Houston, TXFocused cities / areas: River OaksWest UniversityTanglewoodMemorialSpring ValleyBrands Carried: Control » Control4Control » CrestronControl » Josh.aiNetworking » AraknisFlush Mount Speakers » SonanceProjector brands » SonyTheater Audio Systems » WisdomElectronics » AutonomicElectronics » DenonElectronics » KaleidescapeElectronics » MarantzElectronics » McIntoshElectronics » SonosElectronics » SonyTV Brands » LGTV Brands » SamsungTV Brands » SeuraTV Brands » SonyTV Brands » SunBriteProjection Screens » Screen InnovationsProjection Screens » Stewart FilmscreenMotorization » Future AutomationSeating » CineakSeating » CinemaTechLighting » CrestronLighting » LutronMotorized Shading » CrestronMotorized Shading » Hartmann & ForbesMotorized Shading » LutronSecurity Cameras » Luma/WirepathTelephone Systems » PanasonicOther Brands Carried: Theater Audio Systems » Sonus Faber Theater Audio Systems » PMC Flush Mount Speakers » Wisdom Audio and PMC speakers Theater Audio Systems » McIntosh Theater Audio Systems » Marantz Theater Audio Systems » DynAudio Customer Service / AftercareDedicated aftercare service staff: YesSame day emergency service: Yes24-hour emergency onsite service : Yes24-hour phone support: YesOffers remote system monitoring & support: YesmoreTypical number of days to address non-emergency service issues onsite: 1-2 daysResponse times guaranteed: YesService contracts offered: YesDedicated support address: [email protected] Project Size InformationWhole 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: $150,000Price 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 InformationHome 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 EndorsementsManufacturer endorsed?: YesIndustry Professional endorsed?: YesArchitect endorsed?: YesGeneral Contactor endorsed?: YesInterior Designer endorsed?: Yes Services OfferedIn-house: Audio Video SystemsHome Theater SystemsSmart home / Home AutomationIT NetworksSecurity CamerasTelephone SystemsAccess ControlLighting Control SystemsMotorized ShadingEngineering / As-Built DrawingsControl System ProgrammingAlarm SystemsEnergy ManagementAudiophile Music SystemsCommercial AV & Control SystemsFacilities: ShowroomOffice spaceWarehouseRack building/testing areaOffers engineering & as-built documentation?: YesOffers enterprise-grade networks?: YesmoreIn-house acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation: Yes3rd party acoustic consulting & theater construction documentation: Yes RecognitionCrestron » Elite ProSonySony » Diamond Dealer CertificationsCEDIA » ESC-D (Electronics Systems Certified Designer)Lutron » Homeworks Authorized ProviderCrestron » Certified Crestron Programmer – GoldCrestron » DM Certified EngineerCrestron » DM Certified TechnicianCrestron » Master Technology Architect (MTA)AVIXA/InfoComm Certification » CTSCompTIA (Computer Technologies and Networking) » Network+ AssociationsAzioneCEDIACTA TechHome memberProSource License & Insurance InformationLow-voltage license: Not requiredWorker’s compensation insurance: YesLiability Insurance: YesLiability insurance: $1,000,000Bonded: Not required WarrantyElectronics warranty: As supplied by manufacturerInstallation warranty: 1 year3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems: No
HTA Certified - Estate 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 HTA Certified - Estate
