Julio, Eric and Zach were absolute wizards. I had a particularly difficult installation with 4 wireless access points, a camera, and center speaker. I was not sure they would be able to get wires to all the wireless access points. The guys worked hard and were able to get everything installed and when they left the house was better than when they got here. The WiFi is way better, there is no speaker sitting on the mantle, and we can see every package on the porch. Thank you Empire AV. read more

Yep, I gave this place 5 stars 4 years ago, but I'm updating my review due to my most recent interactions. We recently needed troubleshooting for our home theater system and my husband made numerous attempts to reach someone at Empire for assistance. Calls were not returned and when he did manage to speak with someone about a service appointment, all he could get was "maybe we can stop by on Friday". Not exactly what we expected given the money we initially spent. Needless to say, no one showed up on Friday. We ended up finding another company that not only returned our calls, they sent a tech out a few days later who quickly resolved our issue. Then he went through our system and pointed out some optimizations that, honestly, should have been made during the installation. When you invest in Control4, any updates/changes have to be made through a dealer, so it's extra annoying when the dealer you purchased through no longer wants your business. We look forward to working with our NEW dealer to install additional home automation and home theater components. read more

Not sure about the "No job too small" claim. We had a great initial experience with them when they upgraded our Wi-Fi gear and ran Cat6 Ethernet wiring through our house. Nice work, professional, great customer service. Then... not so much. I called them a couple of years later, following post-storm home renovations (thanks, Gulf Coast weather), to get Wi-Fi working again and re-run Ethernet cables. Over the next couple of weeks, when I'd call to follow up, Kimberley would tell me that "the GM is working on the proposal," but never got return calls. Ghosted. Finally hired an independent IT guy to make the fixes, as well as for some followup reconfigurations on the Wi-Fi gear. read more

From start to finish of job they were very professional. Did an amazing job of putting my tv on the wall and hiding all the cables with a power bridge. Got another tv to hang and already getting ready to hire them again. read more

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Be careful allowing them to install anything more complicated than your tv and speakers. Bought a very expensive home automation and security system from them and it doesn't work. They returned several times to fix it but they could never get it to work correctly. They still haven't finished all of the work. I've tried contacting the lead rep but no response. Keep track of your invoicing as well. They tried to charge me twice for the same invoice. read more

Do not trust this company with your business. They do not value your time. However, they do value your money. They will charge your credit card for a service visit at the time of booking, but will miss the agreed to serivce window (service time agreed upon over the phone, and then confirmed in a follow up email). Do not expect a call or text to let you know that they will be 2+ hours late. Find a company that will stay true to their word, or at least communicate with you when they are running late. read more

Empire AV installed the audio-video system for our large meditation hall. We needed sound to be balanced throughout the hall and we had zero tolerance for noise. Empire AV delivered in spades. The didn't stop until both video and audio were perfect. When we had trouble with our wonky data server the system was based on, they gave us the support we needed. I'm grateful to the team for their excellent skills in designing, installing, and troubleshooting, as well as interpersonal communication. Give them a call. They'll treat you right. read more

Nice guys, polite and friendly but did NOT get the job done. They installed Control 4 remote controllers for our system. We had problems, called them and they did not follow up. We called in a different provider. The Control 4 controller failed. Never got a response back from them (after multiple communications) on whether it was covered by warranty. Complete waste of money. Expensive system with no support. read more

I need a doorbell for my new home. The builder suggested Empire to do the low voltage wiring. This included installing a Ring doorbell. The techs that came out on multiple occasion failed to get the doorbell installed. They claimed that I needed to add Wi-Fi extender, and still the doorbell did not work. After multiple attempts, I ask them to leave, and I installed a wireless doorbell with camera with no issues. Be careful allowing them to install any electronics; they are overpriced, and the skill level of the technician team is limited. read more

Very professional, prompt, polite and thorough. They mounted all 3 of my TV and installed a sound bar that just didn't sound quite right so they came back out and reconfigured it. All the staff, from reception to technicians, have just been great. read more

Was really impressed with how everything came out and everything was installed on time. Would recommend to any Friends and family. Thank you empire! read more

These guys are TOP NOTCH. I called them on the day we moved into our brand new house and they were able to squeeze me in SAME DAY. Johan answered ALL my questions and provided me with all the info I needed to decide what equipment I needed. The installers were quick, efficient, and CLEAN! They brought everything needed to mount my 65" curved TV, and it looks great! read more

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Outstanding company that works with Control 4. I had a difficult time finding a company to come out replace a couple damaged recovers and add them to my Control 4 system. This company provided a timely and reasonable quote, came to the house the following week and installed the equipment. Very professional installation team that explained everything in detail. Highly recommended. read more

I found Empire Services via a TV mounting project I posted on the Thumbtack app. I needed my large TV mounted above the fireplace... surprise birthday present for my hubby. Despite the tight scheduling, my lack of TV mounting knowledge, and the surprise hindering their ability to check out my living room setup, they were always patient and kept me informed at all times. Michael and Dion came to do the installation well within the quoted time frame. I had not purchased certain parts necessary to wire all the peripheral devices to my TV, but these pro handymen took it upon themselves to go out and get everything for me. The installation was quick, clean, and beautiful. I highly recommend Empire for any TV mounting services you might need. read more

Empire AV Services were contracted to terminate 14 CAT6 drops in our new home. They were extremely easy to obtain a quote and schedule the appointment. Bryan was prompt on the day of services and ensured all drops were working prior to leaving. Unfortunately, we had some issues after leaving but Bryan/Dion ensure we had a resolution(main issue was some cables were a little lose on my witch). We would highly recommend their services. read more

I was having an issue with audio and my smart TV. Everything had been working fine until one day it wasn't. I could watch TV with my DirecTV without issue, however when I tried with Prime video, HBO Max, etc., no sound. Same for listening to music with my receiver. Tommy from Empire AV Services was very patient and listened as I explained the issues. He tried several things and was finally able to get the issues resolved. DirecTV had moved a couple of connections when they had been out and didn't say anything to me. It turned out to be a simple solution but I had tried several times to figure it out on my own but couldn't. I would highly recommend Empire AV Service. Very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. read more

Very happy with the service. Guys were quick courteous and professional. In and out in about an hour with putting in a new outlet. Will use again for my other television. read more

The guys were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They were on time and professional. They mounted my TV and now I get to enjoy watching the playoffs on my 65"! Would definitely recommend to anyone! And best part is No wires are exposed! read more

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We gave Mario and Johan (the owners at Empire AV) the benefit of doubt. We should have learned our lesson. These two... disappointing, to say the least. Time and time again we received slow, poor, and just subpar service. Nice guys who can't follow through. After visit after visit and almost $1k in spending with AV Services, they just CAN NOT DELIVER on their word. As a consumer and businessman, your word is your bond--just maybe not for them. They seem like a capable company on the surface, but when you get into the weeds, they just can't do the job. From troubleshooting a full sound system they installed in our home prior to our purchase or coming back out 3 times to get our security cameras working, they failed. And the fact of the matter is that with their slowed, delayed, or non-existence of follow-up, they showed us pretty quickly where our business we brought them ranked. Which is not very high. The lack of integrity and character is quite obvious and telling. Not in the initial contact, but in the follow-up. Waste of money, time, and effort on our part. If you're looking for solid customer service and an AV company that can deliver consistently, AV Empire Services is not the team for you. Actually, run as far and as fast as you can from them. They are a cluster of incompetency and disappointing leadership. We have learned our lesson. We hope this review helps you avoid the same pitfalls. read more

Since moving to Houston, Lawrence has been my go-to guy for all my audio and visual needs. He's installed two TVs perfectly, added a home-theater system downstairs in our living room. In addition to that, he was able to help me make a decision with the new TV he installed in my office and it has been perfect. The latest which occurred last week is adding ring cameras around the perimeter of the house. Excellent work! read more

Sloppy work. i had to call repeatedly to get them to come move TVs i asked them for a quote on setting up my Control 4, never heard back read more

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Knowledgeable, prompt, and friendly! Installed ceiling speakers, mounted two TVs, set up receivers and installed an antenna in my attic. Thanks for a terrific job! read more

My install guys showed up in about 20 minutes into my 11-2 window! It took them about an hour to mount both TVs (55" & 65")! They were very quick, efficient, and Thorough! They asked me how high I wanted each television, as well as the position on the wall in terms of centering. They were able to conceal both direct tv boxes behind the tv's and hide all of the wires! My bedroom tv even had to have an electrical outlet put in right behind the tv to conceal wires, they were able to do that to for a few! They provide mounts, but I supplied my own to save on money. Highly recommend this company and stand behind their work! Great experience! read more

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Empire is an AMAZING company. Johan and Mario have installed a complete home entertainment and automation system for our home. Anytime we run into issues (because we are not as tech savvy) they are available to help and quick to get the problem fixed. They are the best of the best. We appreciate them so much and highly recommend them! read more

I have previously written them five star review. My experience today was just okay. We got new tv and had Empire come to switch it out. We already had them set up, mount, and put up tv last time so it was just a matter of unscrewing and screwing on to new tv. It was a large tv and they only sent one person. It's the same price to do this which takes 10 minutes as getting new flat screen brackets set up (measuring, drilling, mounting, etc). The guy was in and out in 15 minutes. They did not have shoe booties which I thought was weird, especially during Covid. Most service companies I have used has had their own shoe covers. I offered them brand new shoe covers I purchased as we don't wear shoes in our house. We have baby and try to keep floors as clean as possible. The guy did not make effort to keep shoe cover on. One slipped off and he walked around in his sneakers so I had to vacuum and mop after. Also, we cleaned up afterwards. My last experience was much better as the guys were very respectful of my home and cleaned up after they were done. read more

After a disappointing experience with another company to have my TV mounted, in which the guy was a complete no-show (smh) I was on a mission to get this accomplished and decided to try Empire Services & Installations. With my first choice being a complete flop, I was hoping for the best with Empire and I must say- this company did not disappoint. They are the real deal! From start to finish, I was pleased. I initially called a few days before to get a quote and to lock in an appointment. Prices were very reasonable, so I was game to move this along. I spoke with Kathy from their office over the phone and she was very informative and answered all my questions about the installation process. She set up the appointment date and informed me that the technicians would arrive between the 1PM-4PM time frame. She also stated they would call at least 30 minutes before arriving. Cool beans! Around 2PM on the day of my appointment, I received a follow up call from Kathy stating that the techs were running behind on another appointment and she wanted to know if I would be available for the 4PM-7PM time frame instead. Because my schedule was flexible for that day, I was okay with the time change.I was just happy she called to let me know, as I was able to run another errand in the meantime. I received a call from the techs closer to the arrival time as promised, stating they were on the way but had slowed up due to evening traffic. Regardless of that fact, they still got to my place within the scheduled time frame, arriving around 6:40PM. Mario and Miguel immediately introduced themselves upon entering. These guys were truly a breath of fresh air- frendly, down-to-earth, funny, and definitely experts at what they do! Me being totally oblivious to the TV mounting process, I was quite intrigued as to how they were going to hang my 50 inch flat screen AND conceal the wires. Without hesitation they informed me as to how the process works and how they were going to do it. I sat and watched as they proceeded and they did the job to perfection, all in about 40 minutes. I am beyond happy with the results! The decision to have my TV mounted has made all the difference in my living room space and I owe it all to Empire. I can appreciate great customer service from start to finish, but to top that off with excellent work as well speaks real volumes. I will use these guys again in the future if need be, and highly recommend their services. Thanks again Mario and Miguel- job well done! read more

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Lawrence & Brandon did a great job mounting my 55in tv and sound bar. Even though they showed up later than anticipated, they called me & kept me abreast of what was going on, so I have no issue with the lateness bc communication was on point. I was very pleased with the service I received & I will definitely use them in the future. I highly recommend Empire! read more

TOP NOTCH SERVICE! I had 2 speakers installed in my walls and 2 speakers installed outside and they did an amazing job of mounting the speakers and running the wires. The technicians were smart and friendly and very professional. I talked to the owner Johan ahead of time and he quoted me a fair price for the work. They put the speakers exactly where I wanted and at no point did they try to upsell me or attempt to get me to change what I wanted done, or charge me more than had been previously agreed upon. I wish I could get people of this caliber out to my house for every home repair!! When I expand my home theater I'm not even going to think of shopping around I'm going straight to Empire!!! read more

The entire process was great. I first posted on Thumbtack about the project and was promptly messaged by Johan, the company's owner. Johan and I then had a phone conversation where I described the set up, the equipment I had, and what I wanted to be done. Johan was very knowledgeable and was familiar with my recently purchased equipment and how to accomplish what I wanted in the most efficient and cost effective manner. His quote was also very reasonable compared to other companies of similar expertise. On the day of the instal, Brian and Dion from Empire Services came out during the time window given. They called me one hour before they arrived as well. The TV was downstairs and they brought it up themselves. They were both very knowledgeable, patient, and efficient in their work. They knew exactly what to do and did not have to cut any unnecessary sheet rock or drill any more holes than necessary. They explained what they were doing throughout the install, worked with me to get the TV and sound system set up and calibrated to optimal performance, were patient with me when I was having WiFi issues preventing us from moving forward, and gave me some great advice moving forward. Overall I was extremely pleased with price, communication, quality of work, the friendliness of the staff, and the over result. My media room looks great, the sound system sounds great, and the TV is perfectly wall mounted. I 100% recommend them, and will use them again in the future to install a sound system in my living room downstairs. Description of work: Empire Services and Installs wall mounted a 75" TV, extended our prewiring to the back wall to install rear surround speakers on the wall, hooked up two front tower speakers and a center channel, and set up the AV Receiver with the speakers, our bluray player, and Xfinity box. read more

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Quality people and excellent service. Knowledgeable office help and the installers know their business. Never rush through procedures, answer all the questions, make recommendations. Complete confidence in their ability and fairness with pricing. read more

First time using Empire Service and it won't be my last. I had a projector and a screen installed. From the beginning till the end great customer service and even better when they clean their mess! Working with Jared Smith made the process so smooth. My installers Lawrence and Zack, the best duo you would like to have do your work! Thanks guys you'll be hearing from me really soon!! read more

Had Empire mount and wire 2 outdoor speakers to a Sonos Amp inside my house. The whole experience was top notch. All the guys were competent, clean, friendly and punctual. Great experience. Will definitely call them again for future home A/V needs. read more

I found Empire on thumbtack to have 1 TV mounted.I was given a quote that was reasonable and beat other competitors that recently sent me bids for the job. I called empire last minute yesterday to have my TV mounted and they were able to come same day to mount the tv. Not only were they punctual they also explained to me the importance of mounting the tv correctly. I also had them install a new power outlet as well by the tv form the wiring are concealed. I'm looking forward to them coming back to our house to mount the rest of our TVs. If you are looking to have your TVs mounted properly with a lifetime warranty I highly recommend Empire Services & Installations. *Johan & Miguel were awesome and very professional. They went the extra mile to ensure I was happy with the job and explained to me the importance of having the tv mounted correctly and the importance of having the power outlet installed correctly & wiring concealed properly to prevent any fire hazard read more

Johan and his partner did an excellent job when installing two 60 inch TV's in our conference room. They were extremely diligent throughout the whole process. I absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for these type of services. Thanks again guys! read more

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This is my 2nd time using this company for tv install and I have been pleased both time. They are very professional, knowledgeable, and proficient with their work. I highly recommend this company for your entertainment needs read more

Empire was extremely responsive and provided quick quality setup of a large TV mounted on a stone fireplace. Erick was professional and did a great job. I will use them for other AV work in the future (like video camera installation). read more

Andrew and Nathan installed a state of the art wifi network in my home--the installation was easy, Andrew and Nathan were professional and efficient, and the network works beautifully. Highly recommended. read more

Empire AV Services were great to work with when I scheduled an appointment to have my 55 inch TV mounted in my living room. They did a good job on concealing my cables/wires behind the wall and even asked me how I wanted the TV positioned on the wall. I appreciate them asking me my preference and letting me know what they're going to do. They even took the time to make sure that the TV was leveled and stayed as long as it took to make it perfect before they left my home. Even though it was only one TV, I would definitely ask them to come again for my next TV in the house! read more

Mike & Dion were awesome! They quickly setup my TVs and Ring doorbell (have been wanting to get one for a long time), provided excellent advice. I'll be using Empire Services for my future projects and will happily recommend them friends. Thanks again guys! Mo A read more

Great company, great service. I gave them a budget and they easily met it and provided excellent service. I had them install new speakers at my business. Highly recommend these guys. read more