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Evolution Integration Services

Stereo and Home Theater Systems, Electrical, TV Service - Satellite,

About us

In business since May of 2000, EIS has performed pre-wire and retrofit services for many homeowners and small businesses at various locations in and around the greater Columbus area. High voltage electrical services are also available through our partnership with Ward & Son Electric. Computer and data software services are provided thru our partnerships with PSee Solutions and Tech Team Ohio. Utilizing these partnerships with longtime, established, local experts in their respective fields, EIS has been building a reputation as a one-stop solution provider for all of your electrical, technical and consumer electronic needs. My partners and I, take pride in working with the builder, remodeler, business owner or homeowner, to insure they receive quality integration of high/low voltage hardware, and software solutions for their homes and businesses, on time and within budget. Quality is our primary goal. EIS is MBE, EDGE, and LEDE certified by the state of Ohio and the city of Columbus. IF YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE A OFFER, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE, OR CONTACT ME WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND/OR EMAIL ADDRESS.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Wiring for audio-video consumer electronics, data wiring, telephone wiring, video security wiring. Sales and installation of consumer electronics. Pre-wire and retrofit services available. Troubleshooting and repair services available. EIS is an Authorized DirecTV retailer and installer.

Services we don't offer

Burglary alarm systems.


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0128 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 128 reviews

JANET H.
04/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I had used Brian before at our business and gave him another call for our home. We were getting rid of CableTV and I asked Brian and his assistant to run CAT 5 lines through our crawlspace to our family room TV and basement office. They also provided a digital/analog converter after it was discovered that the loss of the cable box created issues with our older surround sound system.
Description of Work: Installed data cables

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Chris N.
04/2016
5.0
electrician, home theater design
  + 0 more
Wonderful! Brian Carnady and his assistant Duane showed up on time and analyzed my system. They worked nonstop for about 2 1/2 hours and found that my receiver worked perfectly; it just wsn't wired correctly. They also got my Sonos working, which hadn't worked for about one years. I am very happy.
Description of Work: My home audio/vision system was not working properly. An installer from Time Warner told me I needed a new receiver and he wired the TV so that I only received sound from the TV and not my free-standing speakers. Also, I could not watch DVD's because the receiver was supposedly bad. I wanted Evolution Integration Services to review my system, recommend a new receiver, and install the new receiver.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

BEVERLY S.
03/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian set up our TV and programmed our Harmony remote, and mounted a TV on another wall. He was personable, professional and very proficient at his craft. His work was one of the few things that went smoothly setting up our new home. We would absolutely recommend Brian and Evolution for any type of work setting up your surround sound, media room or universal remote. We felt his services were exceptional and his fees reasonable.
Description of Work: Set up our smart TV and programmed our Harmony remote, and mounted a TV on another wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Lisa P.
02/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Bryan and Dwayne (I think that was his name) were great! Great work! They were in and out within an hour but still did a great job and cleaned everything up. TV is up and the wires are hidden. Perfect job!
Description of Work: Mounted 48'' TV and concealed wires

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Travis P.
02/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
The work was performed perfectly with a professional look and sound. Brian was extremely responsive and helpful from start to finish. I would definitely use him again and recommend his services to anyone.
Description of Work: Brian provided an initial consult at no charge, provided an estimate for both labor and equipment, and then completed services including hanging LED TV, connection and set-up of new receiver and multi-zone selector. The work took longer than estimated, but Brian only charged for the estimate amount. He also took additional time to walk me through everything and ensure I was comfortable with how to operate my new system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Anjanette K.
01/2016
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Very professional and prompt. Gave us several options and did a great job.
Description of Work: Mounted TV above fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Thomas D.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, home theater design
  + 0 more
Evolution Integration Services are great to work with. This is the second AV installation I've purchased in one year, not to mention having considerable DIY experience with this, so I have a good basis for comparison. This is a thoroughly professional, first rate operation. I knew I was asking for significant improvements to an already existing very good system. I wanted everything working properly when done and NEATLY finished. Exactly what I got! They worked with me on scheduling and and were very patient with understanding what I wanted. My systems are a mixture of old and new technologies running from audio cassette players to to various streaming media sources. Two techs arrived on time, both polite, friendly and above all professional. They worked non stop to get the job done and tested both systems with every device before leaving. The installation works very well and is as neat as a pin. Bryan is a jewel. I am happy to recommend them.
Description of Work: Set up a 5.1 channel AV system in one room, and a 7.1 channel AV system in a second room. Installed and set up receivers in both rooms and balanced both systems. Installed new wiring for speakers in both rooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

RONNY S.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, internet service, home theater design
  + 1 more
Brian is a very seasoned professional. Once he was in the space, he explained well and made his recommendation as to what needed to be done. He walked us through the installation process clearly and provided a reasonable estimate for the work. The price quoted including all supplies needed for the project as well as an estimate of the labor hour required, billed at a rate of $75/hour. Once agreed upon, Brian quickly prioritized and scheduled us the following week for an installation. Brian and his partner Duane showed up promptly, devised a working plan on the spot, and get down to work. Duane did a very good job consulting us as to the best TV position (height) relative to the floor and ceiling, taken into account that we have a 20 months old toddler to deal with, as well as recommending us to mount the sound bar using the TV mount extension vs mounting it on the wall. Overall, it went smoothly and they did a nice job cleaning up afterward. Their labor estimate went over by several hours due to the work, but overall they did a nice job.
Description of Work: Installed 65" TV on the wall including mounting the sound bar to the TV mount, set up 2 extra electrical outlets on the wall, pulling extra cable outlet, hid all of the wiring behind the dry wall, mounted a dual shelf-wall mounting system for holding the cable box and blu-ray player, and set up the internet connection to work with each device.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,024

Nadeem K.
12/2015
5.0
electrician, satellite tv service, home theater design
  + 1 more
Brian helped us decide on the optimal solution to combine the mounting of a TV above the fireplace and how it could be integrated with a soundbar and wireless subwoofer. Brian and Dwayne did an excellent job of completing the job in a timely manner. Would use him again if needed.
Description of Work: Mounted a 65" TV above fireplace with soundbar and sub-woofer. Also unified the systems to control with one remote and place them inside the cabinet. Also installed an electric connection behind the TV on the wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$771

Pamela G.
10/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I had called Brian about a month before to get an estimate on hanging my tv over the fire place. Brian and Duane came out the same week to see what we wanted and if they would be able to do it. Brian was very professional and honest with us because he didn't think we would be satisfied with the tv over the fireplace because he felt it was too high and suggested the wall. We told him that we were going to do some work on the room and when finished we would call him. I called Brian on Friday and scheduled to have our cable moved and the tv mounted on the wall the next Thursday. Brian and Duane showed up when he said they would and he ran the cable under the room to the wall and mounted the 60" tv on the wall. They even carried our old tv up stairs and set it up for us. They did such a wonderful job and are such nice, friendly and knowledgable people. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Brian moved my cable connection from one side of the room to the other and hung my tv on the wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$314.78

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you very much for the review. It was a pleasure being of service to you. We hope you enjoy your new TV viewing experience!

Joy M.
10/2015
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Not good! They wanted to charge me more than the big deal charge to do the work. They did not do any work for me. I had two other big deals for the same job from another company and they did not try to charge me. I felt like they were trying to rip me off and I did not benefit from buying the big deal.
Description of Work: They were supposed to provide audio/ video installation services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$350

Response from Evolution Integration Services
This customer bought two man hours of labor for $100. A savings of over $50. When we reviewed the scope of the work she wanted done, we informed her that it would take much more than 2 hours to do the work and there would be additional charges. She declined to have the work done and I offered to refund her purchase on the spot. She wanted to get her refund through Angie's List instead. I guess you can't please everyone but we appreciated the opportunity.

Steffany B.
10/2015
5.0
computer repair, internet service, satellite tv service, home theater design
  + 2 more
We've always had terrible wi-fi coverage in our home. Brian was able to help us figure out a solution so that we were able to improve internet access and wi-fi coverage on all floors of our home. He was professional and we felt his rates were very reasonable. We are very happy with the work Brian performed for us and would gladly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Installed new data lines, ethernet switch, and wireless access points in three different rooms of our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure working with you and your family. Let the streaming begin!

Shirley B.
10/2015
5.0
home theater design, tv sales
  + 0 more
We own a 117 yr. old house in German Village. Mounting anything on the wall is always a challenge because it is difficult to find structural studs in between the plaster and the brick that is underneath. Brian Canady and his partner (Duane sp?) took their time to thoroughly inspect the wall for the stud before drilling to minimize holes in the walls. When they could not find them, they came up with a plan that would give the best opportunity to ensure the TV was securely mounted without resulting in damage to the walls or the brick behind it. They also came up with a plant to mount the soundbar to the TV when there was no bracket to hold the soundbar in place. Both gentlemen were courteous and very professional. They provided an estimate prior to rendering the service that was reasonable for the work that was done. We plan on mounting a TV in our kitchen once it is renovated and I will definitely use Evolution Integration Services to perform the work. THANKS SO MUCH BRIAN!!!!!
Description of Work: The team mounted a 55 inch TV and a corner unit for holding the DVR and Cable box on a wall in our living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure working with you. We appreciate your business!

Darlene M.
08/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with Evolution Integration Services. The owner came and viewed physically where we wanted the TV mounted and got the particulars of what needed to be done to get the job done. Our fireplace is made of stone -- not a level place in the whole thing, so we really didn't know if it was feasible. He said it could be done and set a date for installation. They were punctual, courteous and knowledgeable and applied their magic touch to make it all work. We are very pleased with the service and would recommend them to everyone.
Description of Work: Mounted TV above fireplace. Connected sound bar and programmed selector to control everything.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Delbert D.
07/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian and his partner were outstanding! Of course in the true sense of my wife and I never doing anything easy, we gave Brian the extra challenge of installing a floating entertainment center purchased from Ikea. They took the time on the day before the holiday and spent most of the day getting everything finished. The TV was mounted with a sound bar and the wires hidden in the wall. It all looks and sounds amazing! Not only was the work performed great but Brian and his partner are even better people! Would highly recommend!
Description of Work: Installed floating entertainment center, mounted TV, sound bar, hid cables in wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you for the review and the family hospitality. It did turn out nice and we look forward to being of service to you in the future.

Simon T.
07/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian and Dwayne were simply phenomenal. They exceeded my expectations and it couldn't have gone better. Upon arrival they went right to work. They concealed wires in 4 rooms for me. They mounted a TV and sound-bar in the basement and concealed all the wires also. They paid attention to every single detail and I couldn't be happier. Brian will be installing all my home entertainment needs anywhere else I live!
Description of Work: Concealed wires in basement, living room and both bedrooms upstairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$480

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you for the review. We appreciate your business and your hospitality.

Diane S.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, home theater design
  + 0 more
Brian and his co-worker were great to work with. Very professional and reasonably priced for the work involved. I had purchased HDMI cables which were recommended from a large electronics store when I purchased my TV. These cables were very expensive and Brian said I didn't need what was purchased. He recommended I return them and I saved myself $300. He supplied an HDMI cable at a much less expensive cost. I'm now enjoying my TV and all the cables and cords are no longer are showing any longer! Great to work with!
Description of Work: Relocated my cable box to basement. Installed HDMI cable and IR adapters from my TV above my fireplace to the new cable box location. Centered my TV above the fireplace and helped me set up a Blu Ray player on another TV.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Builder had provided tubing from the basement to above fireplace but the tubing had separated. We also installed an electrical outlet and new coax cable line in the basement to accommodate the new cable box location.

joan M.
06/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
It was great. He was prompt. He mounted the TV on the wall, hid all the wires, and then go all TVs synced to their remotes. He was AWESOME and very friendly as well.
Description of Work: The provider made arrangements for his partner to come to my house, install/mount a TV and then sync all the remotes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from Evolution Integration Services
So glad we could be of service!

Michael Z.
06/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Terrific! I'm very pleased with the outcome and I'm happy that I called Brian and his crew. Brian did a great job, was on time, and actually came in under his original budget. I could tell that Brian has a lot of integrity and cared about his work. I received other quotes from contractors in the area and they weren't as responsive and as cost effective as Brian. I high recommend Brian!
Description of Work: Challenging TV mount on brick, hiding cords, integrating all technologies.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Mounted over a wood burning brick and plaster fireplace. Used wire mold to conceal hdmi cables and power cords. Connected soundbar to tv and concealed audio video components in adjacent cabinet. Great customer who was a pleasure to work with!

Christin R.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, home theater design, tv antenna
  + 1 more
Brian did an excellent job. Price was very competitive and worked with me to identify upgrades that I could include now so it would be easier when I got cable in the future and also was able to use existing equipment I had previously purchased to save me additional money. I recommend them very highly!
Description of Work: Hid the wires behind the tv, installed an antennae, added an outlet to the closet as part of the wire hiding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$215

Response from Evolution Integration Services
This was a split level home with an above fireplace TV mount. We were able to use a closet and bedroom on the level above and behind the fireplace to conceal cables and, draw electricity from. Also installed and concealed a flat OTA antenna and AppleTV behind the TV.

Dru G.
05/2015
5.0
internet service, home theater design
  + 0 more
We recently moved to a townhouse that had internet/cable outlets in places that were no help to us. We wanted an internet connection in one of the 2nd floor bedrooms that is used as an office, we wanted a tv mounted on the wall in our exercise room, and we wanted the cable outlet in the living room to be moved. I called Brian and he was able to come out to do a sight survey within a couple days. He sent us an estimate for the work the next day and they were able to do the work 2 days after that. Brian & Dwayne arrived right on time and got to work. Getting the outlet moved in the living room didn't turn out to be as straight forward as anticipated due to how our townhouse was constructed. But Brian found an alternative solution, that worked perfectly and gave us the outlet where we wanted. The TV mounted on the wall in our exercise room looks great and all the cables/cords were hidden in the wall. Installing the internet connection in the bedroom that we use as an office required climbing up in the attic running a cable from a connection box in master bedroom to the other bedroom. They were able to find the exact spot where it needed to go without any problems. Great job! We are very pleased and will use again in the future!
Description of Work: Added an internet connection, mounted a tv on wall, and moved cable connection in another room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$660

Craig S.
03/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
This is my second time using this company. Friendly owner and works to get it done right. Very pleased and would not hesitate to recommend.
Description of Work: We had some issues with our Home Theater set-up and sound system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Repaired infra-red system and made minor adjustments to the projector and sound system.

DEBORAH D.
03/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and were very personable. I enjoyed our brief conversation before they got started. Once I stopped talking they got to work and were done in no time. Clean up was great. You could not even tell they had been there. I am very happy with the results. Thank you for the sounds coming out of those speakers...sweet
Description of Work: Set up a new receiver and tied it into the whole house sound system. Made sure all speakers were working and that the remote was doing its job. Great work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from Evolution Integration Services
It was our pleasure .

Diane M.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, home theater design
  + 0 more
Went great. They assessed wiring needs and removed all unnecessary wires. Labeled everything for future needs. Took longer than expected so had to pay added fair amount for the added time beyond time allowed in the big deal.
Description of Work: Hooked up sound system and cleaned up wiring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Paul S.
01/2015
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
They showed up as promised and went straight to work. It was obvious that they enjoy that kind of work.
Description of Work: I had my stereo system wired to the speakers and had my cd player, blue ray player, etc. wired in to the receiver.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Contact information

542 E Mithoff St, Columbus, OH 43206

www.evolutionisl.com

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Service Categories

Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Electrical,
TV Service - Satellite,
Internet Service,
TV Antenna,
Computer Repair,
Phone Wiring,
Home Security Systems,
TV Sales,
General Remodeling

FAQ

Evolution Integration Services is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Evolution Integration Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Evolution Integration Services does not offer free project estimates.
No, Evolution Integration Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Evolution Integration Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Evolution Integration Services does not offer emergency services.
No, Evolution Integration Services does not offer warranties.
Evolution Integration Services offers the following services: Wiring for audio-video consumer electronics, data wiring, telephone wiring, video security wiring. Sales and installation of consumer electronics. Pre-wire and retrofit services available. Troubleshooting and repair services available. EIS is an Authorized DirecTV retailer and installer.
Burglary alarm systems.

Contact information

542 E Mithoff St, Columbus, OH 43206

www.evolutionisl.com