Consultancy & Design Services
Consultancy & Design Services
At Vertex AV, we don’t just install systems. We design, plan, and engineer them from the ground up. Our consultancy and design services are trusted by architects, interior designers, property developers, and private clients across London, Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, Chelsea, Kensington, Oxford, Cambridge, and the Home Counties.
Smart Home Automation Design
From concept to completion, we design bespoke smart home systems using world-leading platforms including Control4, Crestron, Vantage, KNX, and Legrand MyHome. Our consultancy process includes:
Needs analysis and client briefing
Platform selection and system architecture
Integration with AV, lighting, shading, security, and HVAC
Scalable designs for future expansion
Lighting Design & Control Consultancy
Lighting sets the tone for every property. We design control systems using Lutron, Vantage, KNX, and Rako, and specify fittings from brands such as John Cullen, Thomas Dixon, Collingwood, Hudson Lighting, and The Lightest bespoke LEDs.
Our lighting consultancy covers:
Scene-setting for lifestyle and architectural needs
Circuit and load planning
Integration with shading and automation systems
Energy efficiency and sustainability planning
Shading System Design
We consult on automated shading solutions, specifying QMotion, Lutron, and Silent Gliss blinds and curtains. Our designs cover:
Fabric selection and daylight modelling
Motorisation and track design
Integration with lighting and smart home platforms
Options for blackout blinds, sheer blinds, and curtains
Networking & Data Consultancy
A strong network is the foundation of any smart property. We design resilient data infrastructures using Ruckus, Cisco, DrayTek, WatchGuard, Mikrotik, and UniFi. Our consultancy includes:
Network topology design and VLAN planning
Wi-Fi heat mapping for large homes and offices
Firewall and security specification
Scalability for future technology
Fire & Security System Design
We design fully compliant and integrated fire and security systems, specifying Texecom, Ajax, Advanced, Kentec, Apollo, Hochiki, Hikvision, Avigilon, Axis, and UniFi. Consultancy services include:
Fire alarm category selection and compliance design
Intruder alarm zoning and detection planning
CCTV coverage maps and camera placement
Integration with smart home automation and monitoring
Why Choose Vertex AV for Consultancy & Design?
Over 20 years’ experience in smart home and security system design
Detailed CAD drawings, schematics, and documentation
Trusted by architects, developers, and HNW clients in London and the South East
Independent advice on platforms and products — always the right solution for the project
Seamless link between design consultancy and installation by our engineering team.
Linking Consultancy to Installation
Our consultancy doesn’t end at the drawing board. As NICEIC-approved contractors and smart home specialists, we also deliver installation, programming, testing, and aftercare. This means your project benefits from continuity from design through to delivery.
For more information on how our consultancy supports Smart Home Automation