Your network should be clean, built for growth and easy to support. Big Sky Tech designs and installs the full stack: structured cabling, racks, switches, firewalls, servers, UPS, and Wi-Fi integration. One team, one coordinated build, done right the first time.
Structured Cabling Installation Services
We build cabling that lasts and stays organized as your business grows.
- Low voltage cabling: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, fiber, and coax with quality terminations and proper testing.
- Data drops and terminations: Single drops to full floor buildouts. Clean wall plates and clearly labeled ports.
- Patch panels and labeling: Consistent label schema that matches your floor plan and device locations.
- Cable management: Horizontal and vertical managers, tidy routing, protected pathways, and bend radius discipline.
- Testing and certification: Documented results so you can prove every run meets spec.
- Audits and cleanup: We identify problem runs, re-dress closets, relabel ports, and bring legacy wiring up to standard.
- Wi-Fi cabling and placement: AP cabling, mounts, and coverage planning supported by heat-mapping.
Bottom line: Your cabling will be neat, labeled, and ready for the next technician who opens the rack.
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Network Hardware Installation & Rack Builds
- Rack & stack setup: Assembled and leveled racks with airflow spacing and cable pathways planned.
- Switches, firewalls, routers: Mounting, patching, grounding, and structured port labeling.
- Servers, NAS, UPS & PDUs: Secure mounting, balanced power, UPS configuration, and tidy cabling.
- Patch interconnects: Clean handoff between cabling and active gear for quick troubleshooting.
- Re-rack & modernization: Replace failing gear, restore order, and document as-built state.
- Labeling & documentation: Asset list, port map, photo set, and handoff notes.
Cutover planning: When hardware upgrades happen at the same time as new drops, we coordinate both scopes so downtime stays low and changeover is predictable.
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Our Network Hardware Installation Process
- Pre-staging and verification We unbox, inspect, and label each switch, firewall, router, UPS, and server before it ever reaches your rack. Firmware and configuration templates are verified so installation goes smoothly.
- Rack preparation and layout Racks are leveled, rails installed, and airflow spacing planned. We map out device order, power routing, and patch-panel alignment to keep everything accessible and clean.
- Mounting and power setup Hardware is mounted, grounded, and connected to PDUs or UPS units. Power loads are balanced and cable paths separated for cooling and safety.
- Network interconnect and labeling Each device is patched to its port location according to your labeling scheme. Cables are dressed and labeled so technicians can trace circuits at a glance.
- Testing and handoff We verify power, connectivity, and failover behavior. You receive a photo set, port map, and device inventory so future changes are simple and predictable.
our Network Cabling process
- Discovery and site survey We review your floor plan, pathways, ceiling types, existing wiring, and business goals. We note IDF and MDF locations, penetration points, ladder racks, and any code or safety items
- Design and quote We select cable types, drop counts, rack plan, patch panel schedule, label schema, and a timeline that fits your schedule. Your estimate is line-itemed and clear.
- Installation We pull cable with the right pathway protection, dress it into managers, terminate to patch panels and jacks, mount hardware, and set up power and grounding. Racks are neat and airflow is preserved.
- Testing and documentation Every installed run is validated. We create a port map that matches your labels and provide photos of the completed build.
- Handoff and support We walk the site with you, knock out punch list items, and remain available for adds, moves, and changes.
Use Cases We Handle
- Office buildouts and expansions with mixed desk, printer, phone, AP, and camera drops
- Retail and POS environments with clean counter runs and back-room racks
- Warehouses with high-ceiling Wi-Fi grids and safe overhead pathways
- Clinics and professional services with tidy closets and predictable labeling
- Government and public sector locations with clear documentation requirements
- Subcontract support for national MSPs and general contractors
Cost Factors
We keep estimates straightforward. Variables that influence price:
- Cable type, drop counts, and total distance
- Ceiling and wall types, firestopping, and pathway protection
- Rack selection, room layout, airflow, and power planning
- Hardware quantity and staging time
- After-hours or weekend work to avoid business disruption
- Travel and site access requirements
We provide transparent, line-item estimates so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Businesses Choose Big Sky Tech
- Neat, standards-minded work that is easy to support later
- Documentation included: test results, port maps, and photo sets
- Local scheduling flexibility in Great Falls and surrounding cities
- Subcontract-friendly for national providers that need onsite coverage
- Experienced field technicians who respect your space and your time
frequently asked questions:
How many drops do I need for my office?
We start with a floor plan. We account for desks, printers, phones, access points, and planned growth. It is common to add spare drops where growth is likely to avoid future disruptions.
Should I use Cat6 or Cat6A?
Cat6 fits most small to mid-size offices. Cat6A helps with longer runs, PoE budgets, and higher throughput needs. We recommend based on distance, device mix, and budget.
When do I need fiber?
Fiber connects IDFs to MDFs over longer distances and supports higher backbone throughput. We use single-mode or multi-mode based on your building and equipment.
Can you work after hours?
Yes. We can schedule before open, evenings, or weekends to reduce downtime and keep your team productive.
Do you provide the rack and hardware, or work with ours?
Either. We can procure and stage equipment, or we can install and document what you provide.
Will I get test results and documentation?
Yes. You receive validation results, certification reports, a labeling map, and photos of the finished install.
Local, Reliable, and Standards-Based
We follow TIA/EIA wiring standards and only use the most trusted brands out there. As a Montana-based business, we take pride in delivering quality work, done right the first time.
“We don’t just run cable, we build the foundation your business runs on.”
“We don’t just run cable, we build the foundation your business runs on.”
Service Area
We serve Great Falls, Helena, Billings, Lewistown, Havre, Fort Benton, Shelby, Cut Bank, and surrounding communities across Central and North-Central Montana.
