Htacertified
☰

Mills Technologies

HTA Certification Tier

HTA Certified - Luxury

Company Statistics
Years in business: 
86 years
Mills Technologies 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 Mills Technologies services Cook County
Audio Video System integrator Mills Technologies services Cook County
Home automation installation by Mills Technologies North Shore

Vision statement: 

Mills tirelessly strives to provide intuitive, reliable systems while being our clients’ trusted technology advisors.

Company description: 

Mills Technologies is a pioneer of integrated technology solutions for residential and commercial clients in the Chicago area and beyond. We provide design, installation and ongoing system support. A third-generation family-run business, Mills possesses the knowledge and experience necessary to offer the best solutions for our customers, and to support their systems for years and decades. Mills has been providing technology solutions in the Chicago area for decades.  Mills Recording Company was founded in 1939, and existed as a recording company and high-end HiFi store.  In 1994, Mills Custom A/V was founded  as the company started focusing exclusively on the technology integration business to best serve our customers. Today, as Mills Technologies, we focus on providing intuitive technology solutions for our clients’ homes and businesses. 

Number of office locations: 
1
Number of full-time employees in the entire company : 
15
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
Service policies in writing: 
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: 
$175,000
$20,000 min
$150,000 max
$40,000 typical
$10,000 min
$100,000 max
$25,000 typical
Home Size & Value Information
2,000sqft min
40,000sqft max
8,000sqft typical
$1,000,000 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
Home Monitoring
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
Lighting Design
Lighting Fixtures
3rd party: 
Facilities: 
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation? : 
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks? : 
Yes
Recognition
Crestron » Elite Pro
Certifications
AVIXA/InfoComm Certification » CTS
CEDIA » ESC-T (Electronics Systems Certified Technician)
CEDIA » COI (Certified Outreach Instructor)
Control4 » Certified Automation Programmer
Control4 » Certified Tech II Programmer
Lutron » Homeworks Authorized Provider
Lutron » RadioRA2 Preferred System Provider
Associations
Azione
CEDIA
Cinergy PDG
License & Insurance Information
Low-voltage license: 
Not Required
Worker's compensation insurance: 
Yes
Liability Insurance: 
Yes
Liability insurance: 
$1,000,000
Bonded: 
Not Required
Warranty
Electronics and installation workmanship warranty: 
1 year
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems: 
No