Why Design Matters
Most smart home regrets come from skipping design. Homeowners pick products, builders run cable, an installer shows up to make it work. Two months later the homeowner realises the lighting layout doesn't match how they live, the wiring doesn't support the audio video scope, and the budget tripled. Proper design prevents all of this. We charge for design as a paid service because doing it right takes time. The homes we design properly always cost less to install.
What's Included
Discovery Interview
How the home will actually be lived in, room by room — habits, routines, guests, kids, pets, and the moments that matter.
Architectural Drawing Review
Coordinated directly with the architect, builder, and electrical engineer — so the technology fits the build, not the other way around.
Subsystem Scope Document
Lighting, shades, audio video, security, networking, and climate — each subsystem scoped, sized, and documented.
Equipment Specification
Every device, every brand, every quantity — itemised so there's no guesswork during install or warranty service.
Cabling & Infrastructure Schedule
What gets pulled and where. Handed to the electrician before rough-in — no missed runs, no drywall surprises.
Equipment Closet & Rack Plan
Location, size, ventilation, and power requirements for the rack — designed in before walls go up.
Line-Item Budget
Accurate, transparent, no surprises. Equipment, labour, programming, and contingency — broken out clearly.
Phasing Plan
If construction or budget is staged, we plan the rollout so today's wiring supports tomorrow's scope.
Deliverables
Documented System Design (PDF)
A full design document covering scope, equipment, programming, and architecture.
Floor Plan Markup
Device locations marked on the architectural drawings — keypads, speakers, cameras, panels, and rack location.
Cabling Schedule (Excel)
Every cable, every termination, every run length — organised for the electrician to execute.
Itemised Budget
Line by line. Equipment, labour, programming, and a clear contingency line.
Recommendation Memo
Our honest take on platform choice, brand selection, and where to invest versus where to hold back.
When to Engage
Architectural Drawing Stage
Best — full coordination with the architect before walls are decided.
Before Framing
Still good — wiring schedule lands in time for the electrician.
After Drywall
Limited but possible — wireless and surface-mount options open up.
After Move-In
Usually a system takeover, not a fresh design.
Designed For
New construction custom homes
Major renovations and additions
Cottages and seasonal properties under construction
Light commercial new builds
Why Summit Logic
We design alongside architects, builders, and electrical engineers — not in isolation
Documented designs handed off — you own the IP, not us
Honest equipment recommendations — best fit for your home, not what we have in stock
Optional — bring the design to another installer, no obligation to use us for the install
Frequently Asked Questions
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Home Automation Hub
The full automation overview, platform options, and service model.
Learn morePre-Construction Consulting
Engaged at the architectural stage — scope coordination and infrastructure planning.
Learn moreInstallation
Clean, documented installation by the same team that designed the system.
Learn moreService & Maintenance
Ongoing support, monitoring, and updates after the system is live.
Learn moreReady to design your smart home properly?
Book a consultation to scope a documented system design for your project.