As an MSP company, you have enough on your plate: client management, configuration, monitoring, security, helpdesk, projects. The last thing you need is hassle with cabling. Yet the physical network layer (Layer 1) is the foundation of everything you do. Wifi access points, switches, servers, telephony, it all runs on good network cabling.
That's why more and more MSPs are choosing a dedicated cabling partner. Someone who only does cabling, no configuration, no competition, just: pulling cables, building patch cabinets, testing, documenting. Done.
Why outsource cabling to a specialist?
1. Layer 1 is not core business for MSPs
You're good at configuring routers, setting up VLANs, managing firewalls and helping clients with IT questions. Pulling cables and building patch cabinets? That's physical work, requires different tools, different knowledge and takes a lot of time. Time you could better spend on your core business.
2. Cabling is specialist work
Good cabling requires knowledge of:
- Structured cabling standards (such as EN 50173, ISO/IEC 11801)
- Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7 specifications and applications
- Correctly terminating RJ45 connectors and patch panels
- Cable routes, penetrations and fire compartments
- Professional testing and measurement (Fluke, Softing meters)
- Cable management and documentation according to best practices
This is a specialty in itself. Just as you don't want a cabling technician configuring your switches, we don't want an IT professional without cabling knowledge pulling cables.
3. Save time and frustration
How many hours does it take to do cabling yourself? And how much frustration does it cause when it doesn't go smoothly? By outsourcing cabling, you can focus on what you do well. We pull the cables, you connect the equipment. No overlap, no hassle.
4. No competition, just collaboration
We don't do configuration, IT management, or hardware installation. We don't install access points, switches or firewalls. We only make sure the cables are right. That makes us not a competitor, but an extension of your team. You remain the primary contact for the client, we work in the background.
What exactly do we do?
We handle the complete physical network layer:
- Installing data points: UTP cables from workplace to patch cabinet, neatly via ceiling or floor
- Building patch cabinets: Professional cable management, labeling, mounting patch panels
- Wifi cabling: Cables to access point locations (you mount and configure the APs)
- Signal lines and AV cabling: For meeting rooms, presentation screens, audio systems
- Testing and documenting: Measure every cable, create cable plan, delivery report
We deliver: tested, labeled, documented cabling. You connect the equipment, configure the network and the client is happy.
Practical example: new office for your client
Your client is moving to a new office. You arrange the IT infrastructure: routers, switches, wifi, telephony, servers. We arrange the cabling:
- 40 data points for workstations (Cat6A)
- 6 cables to access point locations (Cat6A, PoE++)
- 2 cables to server room (Cat7 for 10 Gigabit)
- 4 cables to printers and multifunction devices
- Build patch cabinet with 48-port patch panel, cable management, labeling
- Test, measure and document everything with cable plan and test report
You get turnkey cabling. You mount the switches and access points, configure everything and the client can get started. No hassle, no surprises.
Advantages of a dedicated cabling partner
1. Predictable planning
We know your workflow, you know our delivery times. That makes project planning easier. No surprise delays, no unexpected problems.
2. Consistent quality
Same approach for every project: structured cabling, professional cable management, thorough test report. You know what you're getting.
3. Fast communication
Direct contact, no hassle. Question about a project? WhatsApp, call, answer within an hour. Change during the project? We'll arrange it immediately.
4. Input on quotes
You're preparing a quote for a client and want to know what cabling costs? We think along: how many data points are realistic? Where should access points go? What's the best cable route? This way you can make accurate quotes without surprises afterward.
How does the collaboration work?
Simple and clear:
- You contact us: "We have a project, client moving to new office, 30 workstations."
- We make an estimate: "30 workstations = 60 data points + 4 access points + 1 patch cabinet = €X,- and Y working days."
- You include this in your quote: Cabling = fixed item, you remain owner of the client relationship.
- Project awarded? We schedule it: Appointment with client, install cabling, deliver with test report.
- You take over: Mount switches, configure access points, client goes live.
No overlap, no ambiguity. We do Layer 1, you do Layer 2 and higher.
For which projects?
We work for MSPs on projects such as:
- Office relocations: New building, complete cabling needed
- Office renovations: Modernize cabling from Cat5 to Cat6A
- Expansions: Extra workstations, new department, more access points
- Wifi network installations: Cables to access point locations
- Patch cabinet cleanups: Rebuild existing patch cabinet with cable management
- Server/datacenter cabling: 10 Gigabit cabling (Cat6A/Cat7) for server rooms and datacenters
Service area and availability
We work throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. We schedule projects in consultation, usually within 1-3 weeks (depending on size). Rush projects? Call us, we'll see what's possible.
Rates and agreements
We work with fixed subscriptions for MSPs or per-project rates. With fixed agreements you get priority in planning and competitive rates. Interested? Contact us for a no-obligation conversation.
Why SIGNAALMAKERS?
- Only cabling: No competition, no overlap with your services
- Professional and documented: Cable plans, test report, labeling
- Throughout NL & BE: From Breda to Groningen, Antwerp to Ghent
- Fast response: Direct contact, flexible planning
- MSP-friendly: We understand your workflow and expectations
Conclusion
As an MSP you can do cabling yourself, but why would you? It costs time, requires specialist knowledge and distracts from your core business. By working with a dedicated cabling partner, you can focus on what you do well: IT management, configuration and client contact.
We make sure Layer 1 is right. You do the rest. No overlap, no hassle, just good work.
Interested in a permanent collaboration or a one-time project? Contact us for a no-obligation conversation. We're happy to think along with you.