Calabasas Gated Communities and Big Homes

Calabasas leans suburban and spread out, with a lot of homes inside gated communities and a few on larger hillside or ranch lots. Large floor plans and big lots mean the same two challenges: coverage and security.

Gated communities and HOAs

Many homes here sit inside communities with HOA rules about exterior changes. Before I mount cameras on the front of a house, I find out what the association allows. Most communities accept a discreet camera under the eave, and I run cable through the attic so nothing hangs on the outside.

Large floor plans

A 4,000 square foot house with a bonus room, a loft and a three-car garage needs several wired access points. I plan them by floor and by wing, run cable to each, and bring it all back to one spot. Newer homes often have attics with room to walk, which makes it much easier.

Hillside and ranch lots

Some properties in the hills along Mulholland Highway have long driveways, barns and workshops. For these, I plan cable paths between buildings, use conduit where it helps and look at a wireless link when the distance is too great. Cameras cover the gate, the driveway and the outbuildings.

Home offices

Calabasas has many home offices and home studios. I run ethernet to the desk and to any audio or video gear, and set up a clean network storage box if you need one.

Old Town and The Commons

Small offices and shops near Calabasas Road are not far off the freeway. I set up networks and cameras, label the cables and write down what connects to what.

Along the 101

Calabasas is a drive west from Van Nuys along the 101. It is on the edge of the Valley, past Woodland Hills. Call or write and I will plan a walkthrough.