Enterprise-grade IT
for your home & business

Network design, smart home integration, and IT consulting โ€” built by an engineer who's spent 35 years doing this at the Fortune 500 level. Now serving Sarasota & Manatee County.

โญ Disabled Veteran-Owned
๐Ÿ“ Sarasota, FL
๐Ÿ”’ Licensed & Insured
Network & IT Services
Data-center discipline applied to your home or business. Not a side hustle with a Wi-Fi scanner app.
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Whole-Home Networking

Enterprise-grade routers, managed PoE switching, wireless AP placement and tuning, VLAN segmentation, and full network documentation. The same architecture that runs data centers โ€” scaled for your home.

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Smart Home Integration

Lighting, locks, shades, thermostats, voice assistants, and automation routines โ€” all built on a proper network foundation. Vendor-neutral recommendations, no ecosystem lock-in.

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Surveillance & Security

PoE camera system design, NVR configuration, remote access setup, and tight integration with your network's firewall and VLAN architecture. See everything, from anywhere.

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Home Office Buildout

Dedicated VLANs for work devices, VPN validation, QoS tuning for video calls, wired backhaul, and UPS protection. Corporate-grade connectivity without the corporate commute.

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Network Security

Firewall rule review, DNS-level filtering, IoT isolation, guest network lockdown, firmware hardening, and intrusion detection. Because "the password is on the fridge" isn't a security policy.

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Ongoing Support

Monthly managed network plans with proactive monitoring, firmware updates, and priority response. We keep it running so you never have to think about it.

Transparent Pricing
Fixed-price projects scoped to outcomes โ€” not hours. No surprise invoices. Client is responsible for procuring all hardware needed for the job โ€” we'll spec the exact BOM and can advise on sourcing, but you purchase direct to keep costs transparent and warranties in your name.
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Assessment & Design
Every engagement starts here. A proper assessment prevents expensive mistakes.

Network Assessment & Recommendation

On-site evaluation, Wi-Fi coverage mapping, security posture review, ISP performance validation, and a written recommendation with hardware BOM.

Site walkthroughCoverage analysisWritten report + BOM
$350
flat / up to 3,000 sq ft
$500 for 3,000+ sq ft

Smart Home & Automation Consultation

Comprehensive review of automation goals mapped against your network's capacity. Delivers an integration blueprint and vendor-neutral product recommendations.

Needs discoveryIntegration blueprintProduct recs
$500
flat
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Project-Based Services

Whole-Home Network Build

Complete design and deployment of an enterprise-grade home network. Router/firewall, managed PoE switching, wireless APs, VLAN segmentation, NAS integration, and full documentation. We spec the BOM โ€” you purchase the hardware.

Router/firewallManaged switchingWi-Fi APsVLANsNASDocumentation
$2,500โ€“$5,000
labor / by scope
hardware client-procured

Surveillance & Camera System

PoE camera design, cable pathway coordination, NVR/recording configuration, remote access, and firewall integration.

$1,500โ€“$3,500
labor / by camera count
hardware client-procured

Smart Home Integration

Lighting, locks, shades, thermostats, voice assistants, automation routines โ€” on a proper network foundation.

$1,000โ€“$4,000
labor / by complexity

Home Office Buildout

Dedicated VLAN, VPN validation, QoS tuning for video conferencing, wired backhaul, and UPS planning.

$800โ€“$2,000
labor / by scope

Network Hardening & Security Upgrade

Firewall audit, DNS filtering, firmware updates, IoT isolation, guest lockdown, and IDS configuration.

$750โ€“$1,500
flat / by complexity
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Hourly Services

On-Site Troubleshooting & Support

Network issues, device config, Wi-Fi diagnosis, ISP liaison, hardware swaps. One-hour minimum.

$175
per hour / 1 hr min

Remote Support

Screen-share or remote-access troubleshooting for software and configuration issues. 30-minute minimum.

$125
per hour / 30 min min

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

Technical direction for your electrician, low-voltage installer, AV integrator, or security company.

$150
per hour
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Managed Network Plans
Ongoing care for the network you've invested in. Proactive monitoring, maintenance, and priority access.
Essential
$75
/month
  • Quarterly firmware updates
  • Quarterly health check
  • Email/text support
  • Next-business-day response
  • 10% off hourly services
Professional
$150
/month
  • Monthly remote monitoring
  • Firmware & security patches
  • Priority same-day response
  • 1 included support hour/mo
  • 15% off project work
  • Config backup & recovery
Premium
$275
/month
  • Continuous remote monitoring
  • Proactive issue resolution
  • 4-hour emergency response
  • 2 included support hours/mo
  • 20% off project work
  • Annual on-site network review
  • Vendor liaison included
Service Area: Sarasota & Manatee County โ€” Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Bird Key, Bradenton, and surrounding areas.
Payment: 50% deposit on project work. Balance due on completion. Retainers billed monthly. Credit card, ACH, Zelle, or check.
Hardware: Client is responsible for procuring all hardware. We provide a detailed BOM with exact part numbers and sourcing recommendations. This keeps pricing transparent and keeps warranties in your name.
Warranty: 30-day workmanship guarantee on all labor. Hardware carries manufacturer warranty.
Scheduling: Presently booking for evenings and weekends.
Cancellation: 24-hour notice required. Cancellations within 24 hours will result in a $75 cancellation fee.
Cabling: Quoted prices do not include structured cabling installation. For runs requiring new cable through walls, attics, or conduit, we partner with trusted local cabling contractors who will scope and bill that work directly โ€” keeping responsibility and accountability where it belongs.
Why Clear Path

Disabled veteran-owned and enterprise-trained, with over 35 years in enterprise infrastructure โ€” including servers, networking, security, and AI platforms at the Fortune 500 level.

Clear Path Studio exists because most homes and small businesses deserve better than consumer-grade networking held together with hope and a mesh extender. The same engineering principles that protect corporate data centers can โ€” and should โ€” protect your family's devices, your security cameras, and your ability to work from home without a dropped Zoom call.

Based in Sarasota, Florida. Every engagement is hands-on, local, and personal. No call centers, no ticket queues, no technician roulette. When you call Clear Path, you get the engineer.

Core Expertise

  • Network architecture & design
  • Firewall & security infrastructure
  • Wireless RF planning & deployment
  • Server & storage systems
  • Smart home & IoT integration
  • Surveillance & access control
  • Vendor coordination & project management

Ready to get started?

Free 15-minute phone consultation for new clients. No pressure, no sales pitch โ€” just honest advice.

๐Ÿ“ž 941-301-8675 โœ‰ clearpath.cto@gmail.com
Sarasota & Manatee County ยท Rates effective 2026