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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
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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 76-100 of 128 reviews

Joe B.
10/2013
5.0
home security systems, home theater design
  + 0 more
Brian has provided services for us several times, and he never disappoints. He goes over and beyond to keep good communication with us, is incredibly responsive, and works hard until the job is done. His price is fair and he does excellent quality work.
Description of Work: Fixed a door alarm and diagnosed other issues.

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

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Found and repaired a cut wire for one of the door sensors. I am proud to serve St. Joe's.

Tom & Donna F.
10/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
The service provided was very good. They were diligent, clean and they worked hard.
Description of Work: Evolution Integration Services redid my stereo, put up the speakers and all audio visual thing was redone.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Donald W.
08/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian did a great job. He gave me a discounted rate for the mount. He took an extra hour to do everything because it was a wireless installation and he had to pass the wires through the walls so one can’t see them. Including the big deal, it was $250 and he did not charge me for two HDMI cables. I thought I got a really good value for the money. He was very courteous, very chatty and a very friendly guy. He threw in a lot of extra advice and he adjusted the picture for me. I wasn’t able to set up the second TV and he did that for me. He threw all of that in, so overall, it was a good deal and a good experience.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal with Evolution Integration Services for audio-video installation services. I also bought a mount from them to mount the TV on the wall and they wired it to the DVR box and the DVD. He even did the adjustment for my second TV upstairs that was attached to another cable box.

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

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Plaster walls so the studs were a little difficult to find and the cut outs for hiding the cable had to be done carefully. Had some old leftover hdmi cables that were given to me so I just passed them along to this customer (he was just using composite and component cables for HD equipment prior to my arrival.) Hooked up upstairs TV to cable box and adjusted settings on both TV's for full screen viewing eliminating side bars. This customer was a pleasure to work with.

Gregory B.
07/2013
2.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I took advantage of the 2-hours for $100.00 Service Integration Services special. The owner promptly answered the phone, arrived in a timely manner, was dressed and presented himself professionally, and had all the equipment for service readily available. Unfortunately, he took 2-hours to complete a job that could have been done in <30 minutes. The entire home theater system had been previously installed but I was unsure of the polarity and the speaker wires were correctly installed. Thus, I also had a list of other home theater duties that I was hoping would be performed during this period. That did not occur as it took SIS over two hours to complete the perfunctory task and this did NOT include assessing picture quality. With respect, he did not charge me for the extra 15 minutes over and beyond the 2 hours taken. In addition to checking the speaker wires behind the receiver and one of the external speakers, SIS performed a sound check on my Pioneer Elite system; something that I had done repeatedly in my prior residence and know this only takes just a few minutes. Since then, I've ordered the Disney WOW: Wonder of World DVD to set the picture quality on the television. Yes, SIS was prompt and responsive but very, very inefficient. A friend came over and double-checked the work of SIS and did so in <15 minutes. Yes, SIS was friendly and prepared and I realize all other reviewers have given 5-stars so I'm an outlier but honestly, I'm very disappointed in the outcome and the $100 was certainly misspent.
Description of Work: Ensured a home theater system previously installed had correct polarity in the wiring and was running at peak performance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$100

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Apparently, there was some miscommunication on this job. The best response to this review is to describe what I DID do for this customer. I found and corrected two mis-wires between the receiver and the speakers distribution wall plate. I re-stripped all speaker wire terminations at the receiver and wall plate because they had been done poorly previously. Speaker set up continued to fail so wiring connections were checked again until I was sure all speakers had been connected properly. I also installed the customers subwoofer and set the levels for it. Customers DVD and cable box were not installed properly. Installed the components in such a manner that the customer would not have to switch inputs on his A/V receiver to watch dvd or cable tv. He would only need to switch inputs on the TV, which made the system easier to operate for him. This was done because of problems operating the A/V receivers remote control. It was complex and some of the buttons did not seem to be working. He had a URC universal remote that he wanted to use but we did not have the necessary cables or instructions required for programming. I never saw anything wrong with the picture quality and there was never any mention of poor picture quality before or after my arrival. Video calibration is not a service that I perform. Either I failed to properly convey what actions I took during this service call to the customer or he just did not understand what I did. Either way, I feel this customer received quality service for his purchase and did not express any dissatisfaction upon my departure.

Roger F.
06/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
he did a great job and was very pleasant.
Description of Work: installed wires behind walls for my big screen 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
$150

Ryan S.
05/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian was excellent. He worked diligently through the entire 5 hours he was here. I am not sure he even took a short break for lunch. I had Brian mount the plasma on the wall that backs into a stairwell that was built in 1960. Needless to say this proved to be very problematic when it came to finding studs. This caused Brian to take a great deal of extra time, thus raising the cost. However, he made sure to find the studs which made this extra time completely necessary to avoid obvious potential results if he decided to do otherwise. I had many requests throughout the process that he also accommodated without hesitation. He was all about getting the job done exactly as I wanted it by asking me questions about preferences all along the way which I greatly appreciated. So, while I had hoped to spend much less, the properties of the house just weren't going to allow it to be so. I would not hesitate to call Brian in the future. He was timely, clean, and professional. Thanks for you work Brian!
Description of Work: Mounted a 50" plasma and a 32" LCD

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
Due to the weight of the plasma TV, it was imperative that the TV mount be secured to studs.The walls where the TV's were to be mounted consisted of plaster over wallboard making it difficult to locate the studs. Once the studs were located, the actual mounting of both TV's went rather smoothly. I appreciated the Schneiders patience and understanding. A great family to work with!

Blythe J.
05/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
From start to finish, we were very happy with our television installation. Initially, the provider was going to come by to make sure that the television could be installed the way we wanted with the mount that we had, and reschedule to service for a later date, but when he arrived, he was able to do the entire installation that day. It was earlier than we expected, and didn't take long at all. We haven't had any problems with our installation, and we love our new wall-mounted television! I would recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: He installed a flat screen television on a wall mount and concealed the 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
$150

Response from Evolution Integration Services
A great young family here. I am happy that I was able to be of service to them.

DIONNE H.
05/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian was very professional.. hook-up is perfect & flawless. He was great and I would hire him again!
Description of Work: Hanging & hook up of 60" smart TV over 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
$500

Response from Evolution Integration Services
This fireplace had wood over wallboard where the TV was to be mounted. An electrical outlet also needed installed. When my helper had to cancel, the homeowners were there to lend me a third, fourth, and even a fifth hand when needed! A great family to work with. I am glad I was able to meet their expectations.

philip B.
05/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
See above, all are contained in above paragraph
Description of Work: Brian installed our new 40" screen high def TV, sound bar, DVD player, and Roku system using a universal remote. This required installing an extendable mounting bracket from an interior wall in our home. We consulted him during the estimate as to what size and type of television to purchase, and he suggested the sound bar as well. Based on his advice, which was excellent, we purchased our new system. He purchased the mounting bracket and the universal remote which saved us a great deal of time. He even offered to pick up a television for us although we wanted to pick one out ourselves. Throughout the entire process, he kept all costs to a minimum recommending systems that were just as effective but cost considerably less. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional and for all the work he does, his prices are more than reasonable. He generally works alone and because he is so good, often is booked in advance. However, he was very accomodating in getting to us as quickly as he could with a time that was convenient for us. He is more than worth the wait, and is available to come back and help with any issues that may arise in the system, sometimes without charge. We will certainly use him in the future and I can't imagaine any other service would do a better job.

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
$640

Response from Evolution Integration Services
The [member name removed] were a pleasure to work with and very accomodating to my hectic schedule. I am happy I was able to be of service to them.

Judson B.
04/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Went very well. I would recommend Brian to my friends and would use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Brian showed up and promptly put together a mount I had already bought. He had my new flat screen tv mounted above the fireplace in two hours. Very friendly and fair.

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
$150

Response from Evolution Integration Services
The mount had some assembly required but once assembled, worked well for this installation. TV was mounted above the fireplace but there was no need to hide any cables, making this job a lot easier than it could have been. (deleted member name) was very accommodating and understanding about his installation and I appreciate that very much.

Maggie W.
03/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian came out and surveyed our house to discuss mounting a TV in the family room. He was very professional and explained things in lay terms, which is so needed for "un-techy" people like myself. He gave us plenty of options. He then very quickly obtained the parts we needed and hooked them up during his next visit. We were very impressed and would use his services again.
Description of Work: TV mount with integration of speaker 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

ALEX C.
03/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I consulted Brian several times prior to the TV purchase and installation to ensure what we were planning would work. Brian visited our home in advance to see installation area. After purchasing the TV, a date was scheduled and Brian arrived on time. Brian was respectful of our home and wore protective shoe covers inside, which is a nice touch from a contractor. The job took longer than expected as the mount did not fit easily to the TV. Brian was persistent and found a solution and was very fair in his billing to compensate for the additional time. Brian was very patient, easy to work with and a true professional.
Description of Work: Installed a LED TV on articulating arm to a built in shelf.

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
$150

janet K.
03/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Flexible with scheduling, nice to work with, addressed our issues, all good
Description of Work: Prompt, courteous, thorough service. We will use again!

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

EVELYN L.
03/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
We had been contemplating having our large plasma television set wall-mounted for several years. When I saw the "Big Deal" offered on Angie's List I jumped at the opportunity to finally have it done. Before I made the purchase I perused the posted positive reviews of Brian's work. Unlike many other "Big Deal" contractors, He took the initial step and called me to schedule the work. He was very accommodating with the scheduling. Brian punctually arrived on time. He put on booties to make sure he did not track dirt into our home. My husband and I showed him the location where we wanted the TV mounted. He explained several options about where we could have the wires and cables threaded behind the wall and between the studs. He asked us what height we would prefer. Some contractors we have hired never ask our preferences. Brian involved us in ALL decisions. At all times he tried to please us. Even though we had been paying for high density service, our picture was never very clear. Brian ascertained that the cable company had not connected the cables and wires properly. He fixed everything. When he was done he made sure we were happy and also explained what had been done improperly by our cable provider. Because we wanted the television mounted rather high, we had to use two ladders -- Brian's and my husbands. My husband helped him lift it and hang it in place. Our wall-mounted television looks terrific! It is all due to the professionalism and expertise of Brian. I now know whom to call should we need any other electronic work done. I give him my highest recommendation. If you contact him you can rest assured he will do an outstanding and very, very professional job.
Description of Work: Brian called me to schedule an appointment to have a 50 inch plasma television mounted on our second story bedroom wall. In order to accomplish this task a huge dresser had to be moved. Brian asked when we were scheduling the work whether he should purchase the mount for us. His price was discounted and I also felt he would know better which specific mount would work the best. He asked us specifically where we wanted it mounted. He very neatly drilled two holes where the cables and wires would be "threaded" behind the wall studs (which he located). The job took about 3-4 hours. Because the television was a first generation plasma set my husband had to help lift the television into place. Brian reconnected all the wires and cables and the picture is now clearer than it had ever been. He realized our cable company had not installed the wires properly.

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
$149

Kara D.
02/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
He was fantastic. He's very responsive and very competent of time and money.
Description of Work: I purchased a "Big Deal" from Evolution Integration Services and used the time allotted for sort of a fact finding mission. There were originally speakers built into the walls and I couldn't figure out how to hook it back up. We determined that none of the components that we found were in working order.

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
$75

Angela H.
02/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian showed up on time and performed the task in the time requested. He was very professional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend him and will definitely use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Mounted my 52 inch plasma tv above my 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
$75

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Wonderful couple that had most of the hard work done. A pleasure to work with!

Wesley P.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, home theater design
  + 0 more
Brian and his friend were there on time and the work was done the same day. He had all the specs worked out before he got there and got right to work. Would highly recommended to anyone looking for home theater installation.
Description of Work: Brian installed a projector, screen, and home theater surround sound system with all the wires hidden in the walls. New electrical outlets were installed for the projector and ceiling fan was removed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Response from Evolution Integration Services
This customer was a pleasure to work with. At the time of scheduling I was juggling several jobs and had to reschedule this customer more than once due to time sensitive installations and personal health issues. He was very patient and understanding which was greatly appreciated.

Susan P.
01/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I called Brian and set up a date for him to come out and do the survey. He came on the set day on time and called me before hand to confirm again that day. He did the survey and we talked about how the things were going to be done and set a date for that service. He came out on the date of service and performed all the service slowly and neatly. I highly recommend him. He is a nice and pleasant person to work with. All was done as needed and he did it neatly. Really a pleasant experience and excellent service. I would give him A+++++++++++++++
Description of Work: Excellent service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Response from Evolution Integration Services
I enjoyed the opportunity to work with this customer. He had a complex system and some equipment I had not worked with before. We shared ideas and thoughts on A/V equipment and electronics in general. I not only came away with a satisfied customer, I came away with more knowledge than when I went in. A great experience for me also. Thank you.

Christina C.
01/2013
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Brian did everything that he promised that he would. He obviously takes pride in his work.
Description of Work: Even though I had contacted Brian previous to the coupon posting he honored a $75 coupon for 2 hours of work. Brian came over 2 days early than the intstall date to look at the wall where I wanted the TV mounted. Brian arrived on time for the job and had all the needed cable and hardware to complete the job, even though I needed a HDMI cable longer than what we previously thought. Brian saved me an additional $50 by having what we actually needed. When he was finished he cleaned up and the install was perfect. I highly reccommend Brian, he knows what he is doing and does high quality 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
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to be of service to you and your family.

Patricia C.
12/2012
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
As stated previously, Brian was right on time and got right to work. He was pleasant, professional and thorough, and I felt I received a great value for my money. Job well done, Brian!
Description of Work: I purchased two hours of service on a special thru Angie's List for $75.00. My husband recently passed away, and he was the tech guru in our house. Brian came out to make sense of the rat's nest of cables and wires behind the TV/surround sound system in the living room. He was right on time and was able to make everything a lot neater which will make it easier for me if I ever need to do anything. He is a real gem and was very thorough and professional. I would not hesitate to hire him again if the need arises.

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
$75

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure meeting you and being of service to you.

Susan H.
11/2012
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
Everything is working well.
Description of Work: We recently moved and needed our surround sound, stereo, blue ray, and speakers set up and wired. The job was performed to our satisfaction and we have been enjoying it.

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
$135

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. It was my pleasure.

Richard B.
11/2012
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
excellent. Brian was on time and worked efficiently. he was experienced and knew his craft...He is the man to hire if you need this type of tv service
Description of Work: I had a 42" tv mounted on a bracket and hung on a wall. As part of thes installation I had the HDMI cable and the ac line routed behind the wall . This installation made a presentation with no wires showing.

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
$128

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Member was a pleasure to work with. He supplied the mount and knew exactly what he wanted. It made my job easy!

Lisa B.
10/2012
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
I called him on a Friday and he came on Saturday. He was on time and professional.
Description of Work: I had him install a surround sound system and repair the wall mount for television. He was prompt, informative and pleasant. He did quality 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
$75

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Great family to work with! Thank you for your business.

Erik L.
10/2012
5.0
computer repair, satellite tv service, home theater design
  + 1 more
Brian was very professional and responsive . He was on time and did an outstanding job. He was also very reasonable. I will use him again for future services.
Description of Work: Brian set up a new home theatre system, direct tv and large flat screen tv. He also snaked a ethernet cable under a carpet and across the 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
$75

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you. It was a pleasure to be of service to you.

WC E.
09/2012
5.0
home theater design
  + -1 more
The task required a revisit to provide and install the IR controls I purchased. High recommendations for Evolutions Integration Services. Thank you, Brian.
Description of Work: Brian organized and set wiring for stereo, TV, and IR control of components.

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
$300

Response from Evolution Integration Services
Thank you Member. It was a pleasure working with you.

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