Ethernet Cable Installation in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia
Need wired connections to desks, printers, TVs, cameras or Wi-Fi access points? We run Cat6 and Cat6A Ethernet cable in offices, warehouses, retail spaces and homes, then test and label every drop.
Ethernet installation services
- New Ethernet drops: Cat6 and Cat6A runs to desks, printers, TVs, cameras and access points.
- Office build-outs and moves: wiring a new suite before move-in.
- Warehouses and retail: drops for POS, scanners, cameras and access points, including high ceilings.
- Outdoor and long runs: outdoor-rated cable, or fiber where copper's 100 m limit is too short.
- Home Ethernet: wired home offices, TVs and gaming rooms.
- Repairs and upgrades: tracing and re-terminating dead jacks, replacing old Cat5 runs.
- Patch panels and switches: terminating, rack mounting and connecting the switch.
Which Ethernet cable do I need?
Cat6 is the usual choice for offices: 1 Gbps to 100 m and 10 Gbps on shorter runs. Cat6A carries 10 Gbps to the full 100 m and handles high-power PoE for newer Wi-Fi access points better. Cat5e still works for basic 1 Gbps needs. We use plenum-rated cable where building code requires it.
What does it cost?
Every project starts with a walkthrough so the quote is based on your actual space, not a phone estimate. Small jobs are billed for time on site at $75 per hour; projects get a fixed written quote. Typical market prices are in our Ethernet installation cost guide.
How it works
- Walkthrough.We confirm where each drop goes and how the cable will reach it, protecting your existing systems.
- Fixed quote.Drop count, cable type and schedule, with options if you want extras.
- Install.Neat runs, jacks and wall plates, patch panel terminations.
- Test and label.Every drop tested and labeled at both ends, with photos and a completion report.
Planning for what's next
Newer Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 access points can need more PoE power and more than 1 Gbps, which is where Cat6A pays off. Adding a few spare drops during the install costs far less than a return visit later. Related: data cabling, voice and data cabling, Wi-Fi installation.
Areas we serve
Washington DC; Northern Virginia including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons and Reston; and Maryland including Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring and Columbia.
Frequently asked questions
What types of Ethernet cable do you install?
Mostly Cat6 and Cat6A, plus Cat5e for simple jobs and outdoor-rated or plenum-rated cable where needed. For runs over 100 m or between buildings we use fiber.
How much does Ethernet cable installation cost?
Typically $100 to $300 per drop in the market. We give a fixed written quote after a walkthrough; small jobs are billed at $75 per hour on site.
Do you install Ethernet in homes?
Yes. We wire home offices, TVs and gaming rooms, as well as offices, warehouses and retail spaces.
Why hire a professional instead of running cable myself?
You get runs to standard, proper terminations on a patch panel, and every drop tested and labeled, which makes future changes and troubleshooting much faster.
Get an Ethernet installation quote
Call (202) 810-7755 or email info@dcmetro-ithelp.com, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.