David Audio & Video Installations

I mostly do my own work but decided to get some help in with wiring up my living room speakers through the wall (front left/right, centre, rear left/right). I called David and he was very professional and explained exactly what his process was. When I explained the work to him, he immediately mentioned some things that I hadn't anticipated when I was planning out the work that needed to be catered for, and the experience he brought to the table really helped speed things along.

When David arrived he was meticulous down to the last detail and we worked together to get all the cables routed. The job ended up taking a little more time than we'd both anticipated when starting, but we hit a few obstacles on the way. I was impressed with the way David methodically analysed the situation whenever we hit a roadblock and devised a solution to overcome it.

In the end, what would have been a very messy job had I done it on my own ended up being a well planned and executed job with minimal mess with David's involvement. I would not hesitate to call him again should I ever need more work doing.

Excellent service. Complete TV and component installation: ran cables and wires to TV, mounted TV, did full set-up, and tested the system. David is very reliable, prompt, and thorough. He takes his time to ensure top quality work, which is a rare quality these days. Very highly recommended.

Dave installed a 60" plasma over our fireplace. The house is 50 years old and the plaster was giving way making the TV mount unsafe. Dave went out of his way to find a solution - he attached the mount through the plaster wall to the outside brick wall. This requires some special hardware (long cement screws) that Dave went to go pick up and didn't charge me for the time. The install was professional and I feel good knowing the TV is not going to drop on my kids.

David was thorough, efficient and very professional. He had to hook up an existing stereo system to a new HD TV including wall mounting and connecting to a PVR. He was careful in his work-he even brought his own vacuum to tidy up! David is also flexible about timing-so we could arrange a time that suited us.

We hired David Chivers to configure our Home Theatre System which was rough wired and installed by an electrician during a recent re-model of our Main Floor. David did a great job. He came prepared with all the tools and supplies necessary to Adjust our system to our needs: He configured the Outdoor Speakers on the deck and sunroom and the Indoor Home Theatre Speakers, our DVD, Universal Harmony Remote, and Sub-Woofer. He also Made suggestions to Improve our systems function such as change some of the audio cables (which electrician installed) to a higher grade for better sound quality, some high quality connectors at the inputs of our Receiver (I don't remember what these are called)...but these were nominal costs when compared to the entire project cost....He even tidied up the cabling which was done in a rather sloppy fashion by the electrician and he used black electrical tape around the cables so they would blend into the dark charcoal wall tiles. We are very happy with our system!

I was looking for someone to consolidate our multiple devices and remotes into one universal remote, check our sound bar. David responded quickly to my email request. We spoke over the phone and he estimated that the job would take 2-3 hours. The price for labour and equipment was very reasonable. Within a few days he was at the house doing the installation. Terrific service - he even brought along his own vacuum cleaner to clean up after himself. No pressure to buy additional equipment. I felt that David was all about meeting my needs. Very impressive. I heartily recommend.

We had purchased a new receiver to replace an old amplifier. All of our A/V components in our main floor family room were installed in a custom cabinet and there was a tangled mass of wires as well as a few small components needed to augment the old analog amplifier. Also, the cabinet did not have sufficient depth to accommodate the new receiver.

David's rates were reasonable and he arrived when he said he would. He figured out how to install the receiver (which included cutting out part of the cabinet back wall) and then explained his plan and his reasoning. He was able to install the new receiver, clean up the entire cabinet (gathering and bundling wires and attaching to the back wall inside the cabinet) and replace the old switch components. He also designed the installation such that the receiver could easily be pulled out in the future and new components connected (such as an ipod dock). He rearranged the existing components as well to form a simpler arrangement and create space for future components. David tested the installation to make sure it all worked.
David kept the work area very clean throughout the 3 hours and put the debris into a bag for easy disposal.

David is intelligent, well-spoken and professional. He is easy to talk to and listens well. As he is paid by the hour, there was no wasted time. Overall I was extremely happy with his work and the entire experience. I highly recommend him.

I have a 7 year old 50 inch television that was very heavy.. We had serious doubts about whether it could be mounted on the wall because of the weight. I called David and was immediately impressed with his knowledge and confidence. He came over and was able to mount the tv on the wall very securely. He was obviously extremely experienced and was very meticulous. We are very happy with his work.

The job that David undertook involved hiding all wires so that the large tv mounted on the wall looked neat and classy. From the beginning, as soon as I contacted David by phone and e-mail, he was very patient and anxious to understand and solve the problem at hand. He came to the house right on time as promised and picked up the mounting bracket himself. He worked meticulously and very analytically to insure that his solution benefitted all related components (internet and other TV's), and kept me informed along the route with various options and suggestions. He was extraordinarily neat, and the compliments that we have received so far reflect the quality of David's work. Would highly recommend him to others

David,
Thank you for your assistance in selecting our new 50" TV, along with a blue ray player, PVR, equipment stand and surround sound speakers. I know you worked to make it perfect. Our contractor said that he never saw anyone as particular ("fussy" was his word) as you were.
The results are wonderful. The sound with TV, movies, radio and CD's is magnificent. The large picture is great too. While watching sports, one almost feels they are on the football field with the players.
Anne and I thank you for giving us an education when we made the purchase of everything, but especially for so much enjoyment when we use the equipment.
A sincere thanks, Francis.