# Cam's Custom AV

> Cam's Custom AV is an owner-operated residential home theater and smart home installer based in Springville, Utah, serving Utah County, Salt Lake County, Park City, and the Heber Valley. Owner and installer: Cameron Chidester. Founded 2020. Residential only (homeowners, home builders, basement finishers). Phone 801-735-8056.

## Key facts
- Business name: Cam's Custom AV
- Owner and installer: Cameron Chidester (every job is installed by the owner; no subcontracted crews)
- Founded: 2020; 10+ years of hands-on installation experience
- Address: 1838 S State St, Springville, UT 84663 (by appointment; service is at the customer's home)
- Phone (call or text): 801-735-8056
- Email: crcchidester@gmail.com
- Website: https://camscustomav.com
- Hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–6 PM; Saturday by appointment; closed Sunday
- Customers: residential only. Homeowners, home builders, basement finishers, remodelers. No commercial work.
- Credentials: Springville City Business License #5089319; insured; certificate of insurance on request
- Google rating: 5.0 stars from 12 reviews (https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJb7sY1m3KC0gRixndtwTvSiQ)
- Quotes: free; usually returned within one business hour; itemized written estimate within 48 hours
- Equipment: sourced through SnapAV (Snap One), the trade distributor, plus UniFi networking gear. No other brand affiliations.

## Pricing (typical, Utah, 2026)
- Labor rate: $100/hr. Most small jobs are quoted as one flat price.
- Home theater, living-room upgrade: $10,000–$15,000
- Home theater, dedicated basement theater: $25,000–$40,000
- Home theater, full custom: $75,000–$150,000+ (most theater projects overall: $15,000–$60,000)
- Projector and screen: $2,500–$15,000; fixed 120-inch screen from about $2,000
- Surround sound: 5.1 in-wall system $2,500–$4,000 in equipment; 7.1/Dolby Atmos with dual subwoofers $5,000–$9,000
- TV mounting: $150–$250 for a standard mount; in-wall wire concealment adds $150–$300
- Security cameras: $150–$400 per camera installed; 4–8 camera home system $800–$2,500+; no required monthly fee
- Whole-home WiFi (wired access points) for a large home: $1,500–$5,000+
- New-construction pre-wire (wiring only): $150–$250 per network drop; typical whole-home pre-wire $3,000–$8,000; large custom homes $8,000–$15,000+
- Smart home networking and remote-monitoring package, Park City area home: $4,000–$12,000

## Service area
- Utah County: Springville, Mapleton, Provo, Orem, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Vineyard, Spanish Fork, Salem, Payson, Alpine, Highland, Cedar Hills
- Salt Lake County: Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, Herriman, Riverton, West Jordan, Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, Murray, Bluffdale
- Park City and Wasatch Back: Park City, Deer Valley, Heber City, Midway
- No travel or drive fee anywhere in the service area, including Park City and Salt Lake County.

## Home theater services
- [Home Theater Design & Installation](https://camscustomav.com/services/home-theater/): From a family-room upgrade to a dedicated 4K Atmos room. From about $10K.
- [Basement Home Theater & Media Room](https://camscustomav.com/services/basement-theater/): Turn the unfinished side of the basement into the best room in the house. Most run $25K–$40K.
- [Projector & Screen Installation](https://camscustomav.com/services/projector-screen-installation/): 4K laser projection on a 120" screen, mounted, wired, and calibrated. $2,500–$15,000.
- [Surround Sound & Dolby Atmos Installation](https://camscustomav.com/services/surround-sound/): 5.1, 7.1, or Atmos with speakers in the walls and ceiling, tuned to the room. From $2,500.

## Smart home, audio, WiFi, cameras, TV, lighting
- [Smart Home Installation & Automation](https://camscustomav.com/services/smart-home/): Lights, locks, thermostat, theater, and cameras on one app. Quoted per home.
- [Whole-Home Audio & Speaker Installation](https://camscustomav.com/services/whole-home-audio/): Music in every room and on the patio, on speakers that disappear. Quoted per zone.
- [Whole-Home WiFi & Networking](https://camscustomav.com/services/wifi-networking/): Kill the dead zones. Built for 4K, work-from-home, and a full house. $1,500–$5,000+.
- [Home Security Camera Installation](https://camscustomav.com/services/security-cameras/): 4K cameras that show a face at night. No monthly contract. $150–$400 per camera.
- [Professional TV Mounting](https://camscustomav.com/services/tv-mounting/): Dead level, wires hidden in the wall, no anchors pulling loose. From $150.
- [LED Lighting & Lighting Control](https://camscustomav.com/services/led-lighting/): Warm, even, cool-running light that makes a house feel finished. Quoted by the run.

## New construction and builders
- [New-Construction Pre-Wire & Structured Wiring](https://camscustomav.com/services/pre-wiring/): The cheapest time to wire a house is before the drywall. $150–$250 per drop.
- [New-home pre-wire guide](https://camscustomav.com/new-construction/): What to wire before drywall in a new Utah home, timing, and packages.
- [For home builders and basement finishers](https://camscustomav.com/builders/): Residential low-voltage trade partner: plan-set takeoffs, per-plan pricing, schedule-reliable rough-ins.

## Guides (local, cost-focused, each starts with the direct answer)
- [How Much Does a Home Theater Cost in Utah County? (2026)](https://camscustomav.com/guides/home-theater-cost-utah/): Most home theaters in Utah County cost $15,000 to $60,000. Simple setups start around $10,000, and fully custom dedicated theaters run $75,000 to $150,000 or more.
- [Home Theater Buying Guide: How to Pick Speakers & Why the Screen Matters](https://camscustomav.com/guides/home-theater-buying-guide/): Spend first on the room layout, the center speaker, and the subwoofer. Pick the screen for the light in your room, then pick the projector to match the screen. Buy the receiver last.
- [How Much Does TV Mounting Cost in Utah? (2026 Guide)](https://camscustomav.com/guides/tv-mounting-cost-utah/): A standard TV mount in Utah costs about $150 to $250. Hiding the wires inside the wall adds $150 to $300. Custom work (masonry, a new outlet, a tricky fireplace) is $100 an hour.
- [HOA Rules for Outdoor Security Cameras in Utah (2026): A Straight Guide from Cam's Custom AV](https://camscustomav.com/guides/hoa-security-camera-rules-utah/): Utah HOAs almost never ban security cameras, but they can regulate how cameras attach to your house and where they point. Mounting under the eaves, hiding the wiring, and aiming at your own property is what gets approved.
- [What to Wire in a New Utah Home: The 2026 Pre-Wire Checklist](https://camscustomav.com/guides/new-home-wiring-checklist-utah/): Pre-wiring a new Utah home runs about $3,000 to $8,000, versus $10,000 to $25,000 or more to retrofit the same wiring later. Do it after electrical rough-in and before insulation.
- [The Best Home WiFi Setup for Big Utah Homes (2026)](https://camscustomav.com/guides/best-home-wifi-utah/): For a large Utah home, wired access points beat mesh. A professionally installed access-point network typically costs $1,500 to $5,000 or more.

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## Frequently asked questions
### Who installs home theaters in Utah County?
Cam's Custom AV installs home theaters across Utah County, Salt Lake County, and Park City. It's owner-operated: Cameron Chidester designs the room, runs the wiring, installs the projector or TV and the sound system, and calibrates it himself. The business is based in Springville and has been operating since 2020.

### How much does a home theater cost in Utah?
Most home theaters I build cost between $15,000 and $60,000. A living-room upgrade with a large TV and real surround sound starts around $10,000 to $15,000, a dedicated basement theater typically runs $25,000 to $40,000, and fully custom theaters run $75,000 to $150,000 or more. You get an itemized written quote before any work starts.

### What areas do you serve?
I'm based in Springville and cover all of Utah County, Salt Lake County, and up to Park City and the Heber Valley. That includes Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Vineyard, Provo, Orem, Highland, Alpine, Draper, Salt Lake City, Park City, and Deer Valley. If you're a bit outside that, just ask.

### Do you only do residential work?
Yes. Cam's Custom AV is residential only. I work for homeowners, home builders, basement finishers, and remodelers. I don't take commercial jobs.

### Am I working with a big company or an actual installer?
You're working with me: Cameron, the owner. You'll text or call the same number every time, I'm the one who shows up and does the work, and I'm the one you reach if you ever need a tweak later. No call center, no rotating crews.

### What's your labor rate, and how do you quote jobs?
Labor is $100 an hour, but most small jobs I quote as one flat project price so you know the number up front. On bigger projects you'll get an itemized written estimate within 48 hours, with no hidden fees.

### How fast can you get me a quote?
Text or call and I'll usually have a quote back to you within the hour during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Bigger projects get an itemized written estimate within 48 hours.

### Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Cam's Custom AV is a licensed Springville business (City Business License #5089319) and fully insured, and I'll send a certificate of insurance on request. Your walls, floors, and equipment are covered while I'm working.

### Can you work with my builder or basement finisher?
Yes. I coordinate directly with your builder, finisher, or electrician, do the low-voltage rough-in after electrical and before insulation, and come back after paint for the install. Call me as soon as you have plans.

### What happens if I need something adjusted after the install?
Just reach out. I stand behind my work and I'm local. If you need a preset tweaked or something moved down the road, I'll take care of you.

### How much does a basement home theater cost in Utah?
A dedicated basement theater in Utah typically costs $25,000 to $40,000 for a 4K laser projector, a 120 inch screen, Dolby Atmos sound, acoustic treatment, and two rows of recliners. A simpler basement media room with a large TV and in-wall surround starts around $10,000 to $15,000.

### Projector or 85-inch TV for a basement?
If you can keep the room dark, a 4K laser projector on a 110 to 130 inch screen gives you far more picture for the money, at about $2,500 to $15,000 for the projector and screen. If the lights are usually on or the ceiling is low, an 85 inch TV is brighter and simpler.

### When should I pre-wire for a theater during a new build?
After framing and electrical rough-in, and before insulation and drywall, usually weeks 6 to 12 of the build. Contact me as soon as you have a floor plan so the screen wall, seating, and speaker locations are settled before the walls close.

### What does surround sound cost to install?
A 5.1 in-wall system with a receiver and subwoofer runs about $2,500 to $4,000 in equipment. A 7.1 or Dolby Atmos system with in-ceiling speakers and dual subwoofers runs about $5,000 to $9,000. Labor is $100 an hour.

### Is Dolby Atmos worth it in a home theater?
In a dedicated room with a flat ceiling, yes: overhead speakers make sound move above you. In an open great room with a vaulted ceiling the effect is weaker, and the money is better spent on the front speakers and a second subwoofer.

### What brands do you install?
I source equipment through SnapAV (Snap One), the trade distributor installers buy from, so I install the brands they carry, and I like UniFi gear for networking. I pick what fits the room and the budget and list every model number on the quote. If you already own equipment, tell me and I'll work with it.

### Do you serve Park City?
Yes. I travel to Park City, Deer Valley, the Snyderville Basin, Heber City, and Midway for home theater, smart home, whole-home audio, WiFi, and camera work. I'm based in Springville, about an hour away, and I don't charge a travel fee.

### Do you serve Salt Lake City?
Yes. I work across Salt Lake County, including Salt Lake City, Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, Herriman, and Riverton.

### Do you charge a travel fee?
No. I don't charge a travel or drive fee anywhere in my service area, including Park City, the Heber Valley, and Salt Lake County. I'm based in Springville.

### How much does TV mounting cost in Utah?
A standard TV mount on a drywall wall with studs is a flat $150 to $250 depending on TV size. Hiding the wires inside the wall typically adds $150 to $300. Custom work like masonry or a new outlet is $100 an hour.

### How much does security camera installation cost in Utah?
Installed outdoor cameras typically run $150 to $400 per camera, and a 4 to 8 camera home system costs about $800 to $2,500 or more. The systems I install are wired, record locally, and have no required monthly fee.

### Do you handle HOA approvals for exterior cameras or mounts?
I do. A lot of Utah neighborhoods, especially Daybreak and the newer Saratoga Springs and Herriman communities, have HOA rules on exterior work. I place things to stay within the rules and can help with the approval paperwork.

### Do you set up satellite and rural internet?
Yes. Out in spots like Eagle Mountain and the Heber Valley where cable doesn't reach, I mount and align the satellite dish and build the whole-home WiFi around it so every room gets a strong signal.

### Do you clean up after the install?
Always. Shoe covers on, drop cloths down, and I leave the space cleaner than I found it. Hidden wiring, leveled mounts, and nothing for you to deal with after I'm gone.

## Company pages
- [About Cameron and the business at a glance](https://camscustomav.com/about/)
- [Portfolio: home theater installation photos](https://camscustomav.com/portfolio/)
- [Reviews](https://camscustomav.com/reviews/)
- [FAQ](https://camscustomav.com/faq/)
- [All services and pricing](https://camscustomav.com/services/) (11 services)
- [Contact and free quote](https://camscustomav.com/contact/)