Commercial AV Installation Kent

Contact Us

Commercial AV Installation in Kent, Planned Properly

Good commercial AV should just work when the doors open. We plan every job around the space, the people using it and the hours you trade. That might be background music and screens for a bar in the Folkestone Creative Quarter, presentation kit for an office at Kings Hill in West Malling, or a media wall like the one we fitted for Garage Style Ltd. We wire it, commission it and show your staff how to run it.

What We Install:

  • Displays and Video Walls: Wall-mounted screens, projectors and media walls sized for the room and the viewing distance.
  • Zoned Background Audio: Ceiling and wall speakers split into zones, so the bar, dining area and office each get the right level.
  • Conferencing Equipment: Cameras, microphones and soundbars chosen from Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms compatible hardware.
  • Control Panels: Simple wall keypads or touchscreens, so staff change sources and volume without calling anyone.
  • Network and Racks: Structured cabling, data cabinets and tidy equipment racks that are labelled and easy to service.

Commercial AV covers a lot of ground, so each service has its own page. Offices can read about office AV systems in Kent and smart office installation in Kent, while teams who meet on video should see meeting room AV in Kent. Shops will find retail AV installation in Kent and shop display screen installation in Kent, and schools can start with classroom AV systems in Kent.

Why Invest in Commercial AV?

The right system saves your staff time every single day and gives customers a better impression of your business.

  • Better First Impressions: A working screen and clear sound tell visitors you take care of the details.
  • Less Time Lost: Staff stop fighting with inputs and remotes and get on with the job.
  • One System, Not Five Remotes: Everything runs from a single, clearly labelled control point.
  • Room to Grow: A well-planned rack and cable route makes adding rooms later far simpler.
  • Fewer Callouts: Good installation and commissioning prevent most day-to-day faults.

Why Kent Businesses Choose DPP Smart Homes for AV

You get an installer who treats your premises as if our reputation depends on it, because it does.

  • CEDIA Certified: Our Home Technology Professional certification means the design, cabling and set-up follow recognised industry practice.
  • Award-Winning Work: We won the Smart Building Award 2024 for Best Home Cinema Project over £50,000 and bring the same care to commercial jobs.
  • Over 10 Years in the Trade: We have seen what lasts and what fails, and we specify accordingly.
  • Covering All of Kent: We work right across the county, so surveys, installs and follow-up visits are straightforward to arrange.
  • Straight Answers: If a cheaper option does the job, we will tell you, and if something is not worth it, we will say so.
Wide lounge bar with feature lighting and wall screen, commercial AV Kent

Talk to Us About Your Commercial AV Project

Tell us what the space is for and what is not working, and we will visit and arrange a free commercial AV quote. Running sites outside the county? We also handle commercial AV installation in Surrey and commercial AV installation in Essex.
Call us on: 0208 0895 905
Email us at: enquiries@dppsmarthomes.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial AV installation covers the screens, speakers, microphones, control panels and cabling a business uses to present, communicate and set the mood. DPP Smart Homes designs each Kent system around the room and the people in it, installs the hardware and wiring, then tests everything and walks your staff through daily use before we leave.

Yes. DPP Smart Homes installs commercial AV across Kent, including Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Dartford, Gravesend, Folkestone and the Medway towns of Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham. We also work in Surrey and Essex, which suits businesses with more than one site.

The cost of commercial AV installation in Kent depends on the size of the space, how many rooms or zones you need, the equipment level and how much new cabling is involved. Rather than guess, DPP Smart Homes offers a free consultation and site visit, then gives you a clear written quote.

Often, yes. DPP Smart Homes can discuss scheduling commercial AV work in Kent around your opening hours, including early starts, evenings or phased work room by room. We agree the plan with you before we start, so staff and customers know what to expect.

Yes. New circuits, sockets or fixed wiring installed to power AV equipment fall under BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. DPP Smart Homes is an electrical contractor as well as an AV installer, so Kent businesses get the power and the AV handled by one team rather than two separate trades.

CEDIA is the global trade association for smart home and integrated technology professionals, and it runs training and certification for installers. DPP Smart Homes holds CEDIA Home Technology Professional certification, and we apply the same discipline in planning, cable management and documentation to commercial AV projects in Kent.

Where they are in good working order, often yes. DPP Smart Homes checks your existing equipment during the survey and tells you honestly what is worth keeping. Many Kent businesses save money by keeping good screens and replacing only the switching, control or cabling that is causing the problems.

You deal with DPP Smart Homes directly, and Dom, our director, is the main technical and design contact. He handles the survey and system design for commercial AV in Kent, so the person who planned your system understands exactly what was installed and why.

Yes. DPP Smart Homes installs commercial AV for hospitality and leisure spaces in Kent as well as offices and shops. That usually means zoned background music, screens for sport or menus, and simple wall controls so bar staff can change volume and sources without hunting for remotes.

Yes. DPP Smart Homes installs security, including alarms, CCTV and access control, alongside commercial AV in Kent. Where cameras record identifiable people, the ICO’s video surveillance guidance under UK GDPR applies, so we help you position cameras sensibly and remind you about signage and retention policies.

recent projects

Customers love our service

Posted on Google Google
Jacqueline Braithwaite profile picture
Jacqueline Braithwaite
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I met Dom at my grandsons house when he was putting in a home cinema/lighting system, he is such a pleasant hardworking young man When I went to visit my grandson after completion I could not believe my eyes , it was stunning. The lighting and sound system was absolutely stunning,, it transformed the living room beyond belief
Posted on Google Google
Natasha Heywood profile picture
Natasha Heywood
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We are absolutely blown away with our media wall. The attention to detail was next level- they really took their time to make sure everything was perfect. The end result looks amazing and the finish is better than we imagined. On top of that, they were friendly, reliable, and a pleasure to have in our home. You can tell they genuinely care about their work and their customers. Amazing workmanship, great communication, and an all-round fantastic service. Would 100% recommend Dom and his team to anyone. Thank you again for such an incredible job!
Posted on Google Google
Frankie Clark profile picture
Frankie Clark
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I'd give Dom and the team 10 stars if I could..... I was lucky enough to know him before working with DPP and have had the pleasure of experiencing some of their bigger installs as a guest but finally decided I wanted one of my own. And my god, has this media wall blown mine and my family's expectations (and eardrums). I've a background in DJing large clubs and festivals so know a good sound system and understand the setup involved so it's nice to see that even on one of their smaller installs there are no cut corners or compromises. Trust the process, let them advise on the technical and if you want to come experience a media wall in Kent that'll blow your mind then come check ours out!
Posted on Google Google
Luciano Ruberto profile picture
Luciano Ruberto
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fantastic experience. Done a very good job and their knowledge to be able to advise best on systems and location of cameras and sensors etc to really make you feel safe from within your home and when you have to leave it. A nice tidy nob done in good time. Would recommend and use again.
Posted on Google Google
Simon & Becky profile picture
Simon & Becky
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Recently had DPP complete a number of areas of work in our Bedroom, from the standard electrics through to having smart LED feature lighting, including interior wardrobe lighting, finished off with a mirror TV and AV smart connected media set-up. Simply amazing, quality solutions where the only focus is about getting it right
Posted on Google Google
Vivienne J profile picture
Vivienne J
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Dominic came quickly to assess the problem with our automatic gates, explained clearly his diagnosis and proposed solution, informed me as promised when the necessary part had arrived and completed the repair quickly and efficiently. The gates have been trouble-free ever since and the next time I have any problem with them I shall have no hesitation about contacting Dominic again. It was a pleasure dealing with him and his company and I would happily recommend them to anybody.
Posted on Google Google
Lia Lockward profile picture
Lia Lockward
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We couldn't recommend them more highly. DPP have installed lighting, and carried out electrical inspections at Westbourne Grove Church and VenueSpace for many years now. The electrical installation here is very complex but has never proved too difficult for Dominic to master. Their work is timely, they clean up well, they understand the safety constraints necessary for working in a public building and they are always friendly and great to work with. You won't find better.
Posted on Google Google
Ian Henderson profile picture
Ian Henderson
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Good work by a guy who knew what he was doing
Call Now