Home Theater and AV Installation in Prestonwood
Prestonwood is one of Plano’s established premium neighborhoods — originally built in the 1970s-1990s around Prestonwood Country Club, with significant renovation and rebuild activity over the past 20 years. The result is a neighborhood where half the homes retain their original character and half have been substantially renovated into modern interiors with older exteriors.
Our Prestonwood work splits between the two. Original-character homes require careful integration that respects the architecture. Renovated homes often have modern infrastructure that makes AV installation dramatically easier.
Prestonwood Construction Variety
1970s-1980s originals — Wood frame, drywall (some textured), usually single-story or split-level. Standard construction for the era. Some homes have interesting architectural features worth preserving.
Renovated homes — Many Prestonwood homes have been through significant renovations. Modern framing in renovated sections, sometimes completely gutted interiors with modern low-voltage infrastructure. Much easier for AV work.
Significant rebuilds — A few Prestonwood homes have been demolished and rebuilt on the original lot. These are effectively new custom homes with 2015+ construction standards.
Mature landscaping — Prestonwood has some of North Plano’s best tree cover. Beautiful neighborhood character, occasionally complicates satellite placement or yard wiring.
Common Prestonwood Projects
Original-home AV modernization — Most common Prestonwood project. Replacing aging AV (1990s or 2000s era) with modern equivalent while respecting the home’s character. Typical scope:
- 85” TV with in-wall routing
- Proper surround sound (5.1.2 or 7.1.2 Atmos typical)
- Whole-home Sonos or Control4 audio distribution
- Sometimes Lutron Caséta or RadioRA lighting integration
Budget range: $8,500-$35,000 depending on scope.
Major renovation AV integration — For homes going through significant renovation, AV design integrated with the renovation plans. Pre-wiring during framing phase, equipment closet location designed in, coordinated with electrical and HVAC. $25,000-$85,000.
Dedicated theater builds — Larger Prestonwood homes with dedicated media rooms. Modern builds or significantly renovated spaces allow for proper 7.1.4 Atmos with acoustic treatment. $45,000-$95,000.
Whole-home Control4 — Lutron RadioRA3 lighting, audio distribution, climate integration, sometimes shade control. $45,000-$95,000 typical scope.
Outdoor entertainment integration — Prestonwood lots typically have substantial outdoor space. Covered patios, pool decks, sometimes integrated with country club-adjacent golf views. $15,000-$45,000.
Working With Prestonwood Renovations
For homes in active renovation, AV integration during the renovation is significantly cheaper and better than retrofitting after completion. Typical renovation AV scope:
During framing:
- Speaker cable to every planned speaker location
- HDMI pulls to TV locations
- Structured wiring (CAT6) to equipment closet
- Control wiring for lighting and shades
- Outdoor pre-wire for future landscape audio
During drywall:
- In-wall speaker installation (before drywall closes up)
- Cable management verification
- Junction box placement coordination
During finish:
- Equipment installation
- TV mounting
- Programming and commissioning
- Training and handoff
Renovation AV coordination adds 2-5% to renovation budgets but dramatically improves the final result and cost-efficiency.
Why Prestonwood Homeowners Choose Us
We work well with general contractors. For homes in active renovation, we arrive with proper documentation, coordinate with other trades, work to GC schedules, and don’t create drama. GCs that have worked with us regularly tend to recommend us for subsequent projects.
We respect original architecture. For homes retaining original character, we approach AV integration as additive, not disruptive. Hidden equipment, concealed speakers, minimal visual impact.
We know the Prestonwood area well. Common HOA considerations, typical construction variants, and known challenges in specific parts of the neighborhood. Local knowledge saves time and reduces surprises.
Long-term relationships. Many Prestonwood residents plan to stay in the neighborhood long-term. AV investments should last accordingly. Our 5-year workmanship warranty and phone-support-for-life policy appeals to that mindset.
Also Available in Prestonwood
Beyond our core TV mounting and home theater work, we regularly install other AV and smart home services in Prestonwood homes:
- Security camera installation in Prestonwood — IP camera systems with NVR recording for Prestonwood homes. Indoor and outdoor cameras, weatherproof Texas-rated, remote mobile viewing.
- Structured wiring and pre-wire — For Prestonwood new construction and major renovations. CAT6, speaker cable, HDMI, and control wiring done properly during the build phase.
- Business-grade networking — Ubiquiti UniFi WiFi coverage for Prestonwood homes with heavy smart home integration, work-from-home needs, or dead zones in larger properties.
- Smart home integration — Video doorbells, smart locks, smart thermostats, Lutron lighting, Sonos audio, and RTI automation for Prestonwood homes.
Call (214) 910-1277 for Prestonwood service. For renovation projects, best to involve us during the design phase — we can help specify infrastructure that makes final AV installation dramatically better.