Smart Automation Systems in Atwater Village

Make your Atwater Village home smarter, safer, and more comfortable with professionally designed residential smart automation. From craftsman bungalows off Glendale Boulevard to Spanish colonial homes near Los Feliz Boulevard and the Hyperion Bridge, we tailor systems that respect architectural character while delivering seamless modern control. Shaffer Construction, Inc. integrates lighting, climate, security, and networking so you can manage your home from your phone or voice—at home or away. We handle everything end-to-end: planning, wiring, device selection, programming, and training. Expect clean installations that preserve historic details, robust WiFi coverage for stucco and plaster walls, and a system you'll actually enjoy using every day.

Licensed & Insured
A, B & C10 Contractor
25+ Years
Experience in LA
1000+ Projects
Successfully Completed

Our Work

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Benefits

Future-Ready Home Technology

We design smart systems that grow with you. Structured Cat6 home runs to a central media panel, strategic conduit pathways, PoE-ready devices, and scalable hubs allow easy expansion—whether you add an ADU, outdoor entertainment, or more security. We spec mesh WiFi with ceiling-mounted access points, surge protection, and battery backups for critical controllers. Our programming uses open, well-supported platforms so your lighting, HVAC, and security can evolve without starting over.

Permits and Compliance Expertise

Shaffer Construction manages LADBS permitting and inspections end-to-end, ensuring your project aligns with the California Electrical Code (CEC, based on NEC), Title 24 lighting controls, and CALGreen requirements where applicable. We label circuits, test GFCI/AFCI, verify grounding/bonding, and provide as-builts for future service. Our team coordinates inspection scheduling around your availability and addresses any correction notices promptly to keep your project on track.

Unmatched Workmanship Quality

Our installations emphasize longevity and neatness: plenum-rated Cat6 cabling, deep switch boxes for smart dimmers, neutral-at-switch compliance, and carefully fished wiring that preserves plaster and trim. We use quality hardware from leading brands, properly torque lugs, and isolate low-voltage in dedicated raceways. Every network drop is tested and labeled, WiFi heat maps verify coverage, and devices are updated to the latest firmware before handover for a reliable, secure system.

Personalized Smart Design

We begin with a room-by-room needs assessment, mapping how you live—mornings, evenings, entertaining, work-from-home—and aligning scenes and controls to those routines. We consider wall materials, attic/crawl access, and detached structures like alley-facing garages. Then we draft a system architecture showing hubs, switches, APs, and low-voltage runs, including power and ventilation for network gear. Final selections fit your style, from minimalist keypads to discreet sensors.

What We Offer

We offer complete residential smart automation solutions tailored to Atwater Village homes, from discreet upgrades in historic bungalows to full-home systems with robust networking.

Whole-home smart lighting design with dimmers, switches, and keypads
Structured Cat6 wiring and central media panel installation
Mesh WiFi design with ceiling-mounted access points and heat-map validation
Smart thermostat installation and zoning strategy for hot valley summers
Garage and alley gate control with geofencing and notifications
Video doorbells and smart locks for entry, side yards, and ADU access
Leak and temperature sensors for laundry rooms and under-sink monitoring
Motorized shade integration for solar heat gain control on west-facing rooms
Outdoor and pathway lighting scenes for porches and patios
Voice assistant setup (Alexa, Google, HomeKit) and routine programming
Security camera integration with proper PoE power and network segmentation
Surge protection and UPS for controllers, network gear, and critical loads
Panel and circuit upgrades to support new smart loads and EV integration
Network hardening: VLANs for IoT, firewall rules, and firmware updates
Comprehensive user training, scene customization, and documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for smart automation in Atwater Village?+

Many low-voltage control upgrades (switches, sensors, hubs) don’t require permits. However, adding new circuits, exterior lighting, or upgrading panels typically needs an LADBS electrical permit and inspection. We evaluate scope during consultation and handle permitting when required to keep your project compliant and on schedule.

Will stucco and plaster walls hurt my WiFi performance?+

Yes—stucco and plaster with metal lath can attenuate signals, creating dead zones. We solve this with a mesh design using strategically placed ceiling-mounted access points (often 2–3 APs in a typical Atwater home), Cat6 backhaul where possible, and post-install heat mapping to confirm reliable coverage.

Can you integrate with my existing devices (Nest, Ring, Lutron)?+

In most cases, yes. We routinely integrate popular platforms like Nest thermostats, Ring doorbells, and Lutron smart lighting into a unified control experience. During design, we evaluate compatibility, recommend any necessary bridges or hubs, and ensure your network is segmented and secured for dependable operation.

We have an older panel and two-prong outlets—can we still go smart?+

Absolutely. We often pair smart upgrades with targeted electrical improvements: adding grounded receptacles, verifying bonding/grounding, and upsizing panels where needed. This not only supports smart devices reliably but also improves safety and code compliance with AFCI/GFCI protection where required.

Can you extend smart control to a detached garage or ADU?+

Yes. We design WiFi and wiring to reach detached structures—often with buried or overhead Cat6, point-to-point wireless bridges, or additional APs. You’ll get unified lighting, security, and access control for alley-facing garages or ADUs, with scenes and schedules that tie the whole property together.

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