Budget Calculator | West Coast Systems

What kind of project is this?

New Construction Pre-wire during build, open walls

Existing Home / Retrofit Upgrade or add to current home

Commercial / Office Office, retail, or multi-unit

Not Sure / Multiple Mix of the above or unsure

How large is the space?

Approximate square footage of the project area

Under 1,500 sq ft Condo, apartment, small home

1,500 – 3,000 sq ft Average single-family home

3,000 – 5,500 sq ft Larger home or small commercial

5,500 – 10,000 sq ft Large estate or mid-size commercial

10,000+ sq ft Estate, large commercial, or campus

What level of networking & Wi-Fi do you need?

This is the foundation everything else runs on

Already handled / not needed Existing setup I'm keeping

Consumer-grade Wi-Fi Eero, Orbi, or similar mesh — basic coverage

Professional whole-home Wi-Fi Access point design, clean coverage, managed switch

Enterprise-grade Ubiquiti / Cisco, full rack, VLANs, firewall — commercial or high-performance residential

Audio & Visual — what applies?

Select all that apply

TV Mounting (1–3 TVs) Wall mount, cable management

TV Mounting (4+ TVs) Multiple rooms, full cable management

Home Theater / Media Room Projector or large screen, surround sound

Whole-Home / Multi-Room Audio In-ceiling speakers, Sonos or similar

Outdoor AV Patio speakers, outdoor TV

No AV Needed Skip this category

Smart home & automation — what level?

Lighting control, shading, climate, and whole-home automation

Not interested Standard switches and thermostats

Basic smart devices Smart switches, smart thermostat, basic automation (Brilliant, SmartThings)

Partial automation Lighting control in main areas, motorized shades, climate integration (Lutron Caséta, etc.)

Full home automation Whole-home lighting, shading, climate, AV control, scenes and schedules (Lutron RA3, Control4, Savant)

Security & surveillance

Not needed No security system for this project

Basic camera system 2–4 IP cameras, NVR or cloud recording

Full surveillance system 6–12+ cameras, 4K, full coverage exterior & interior

Cameras + access control Full camera system plus smart locks, video doorbell, alarm integration

Your Estimated Budget Range

Based on your selections — labor, materials, and design included. Tax not included.

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Premium / Top-of-Line $0 Best-in-class gear, full finish

This estimate is a general starting range based on typical So Cal market pricing. Actual costs vary by scope, access, and product selection. A free on-site consultation will give you a precise quote.

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