What does a smart home consultant actually do?+
We translate your lifestyle into a written engineering specification — the right protocol, brand stack, scene matrix, cabling plan and BOQ. You then approach vendors with a real document instead of a wish list.
How is a consultant different from a dealer or installer?+
Dealers are paid by brands and recommend what they stock. Consultants are paid by you and write a brand-neutral specification. Many projects benefit from both — we offer both services separately.
Can we hire you as a consultant only, and use another installer?+
Yes — that's exactly what consulting-only engagements are. You own the design document and can take it to any qualified integrator.
Do you have CEDIA / KNX / Lutron certifications?+
Yes — our senior engineers hold CEDIA designer-level credentials and brand-specific certifications on Lutron, KNX, Crestron and Control4.
What is the typical consulting timeline?+
Audits: 2–3 weeks from kickoff to recommendation. Full design: 4–8 weeks depending on villa complexity. Owner's-rep: parallel to your construction schedule.
Do you provide consulting for commercial spaces too?+
Yes — we consult on offices, boutique hotels, restaurants, clinics, schools and private theatres. Methodology is the same; deliverables differ.
What if I just want a second opinion on an existing quote?+
We offer a fixed-fee Quote Audit (₹20,000 – ₹35,000) — line-by-line review of the BOQ with red-flag callouts and questions to ask the vendor.
Will you recommend competitors?+
Absolutely — if a project is better served by another vendor in your city, we say so in writing. Long-term reputation matters more than any single contract.
How are fees structured?+
Fixed-fee per deliverable, milestone-based payments. We don't take vendor commissions on consulting engagements.
Can you join calls with my architect and interior designer?+
Yes — coordination with your architect, ID, MEP and civil contractor is a core part of full-design and owner's-rep engagements.
What's the cheapest way to get started?+
A 90-minute paid consultation (₹15,000) covers urgent questions, brand recommendations and high-level scoping. Often that's enough to unblock a smaller project.
Do you sign NDAs?+
Yes — standard practice for HNI residential and commercial engagements. We can sign your NDA or share ours.
What happens if my project scope changes during consulting?+
Minor changes are absorbed; major scope changes (e.g. adding a theatre) trigger a written change order with revised fees and timeline.
Can consulting fees be adjusted against execution?+
Yes — up to 50% of paid consulting fees are credited against execution if you appoint us as the integrator.
Do you consult on retrofit apartments too?+
Yes, though our 90-minute paid call is usually sufficient for apartments. Full consulting engagements make more sense above ₹5 lakh project size.
How do we evaluate vendor quotes you recommend?+
We provide a written bid-evaluation matrix scoring vendors on credentials, BOQ accuracy, commissioning plan, warranty and AMC.
Are you available for projects outside Hyderabad / Vijayawada?+
Yes — we have delivered consulting engagements pan-India (Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR). Site visits are travel-billed at actuals.
Do you handle dispute mediation with vendors?+
Owner's-rep engagements include mediation support. We've helped clients renegotiate scope, secure refunds and replace under-performing vendors.
Will you train our family on the system after handover?+
Yes — every full-design and owner's-rep engagement includes 2–4 hours of family onboarding plus written user documentation.
How do I book an initial consultation?+
Call +91 99664 49628 or WhatsApp us. We schedule discovery calls within 48 hours and confirm fees in writing before any work begins.
