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Network Audit South Africa tells you what you actually have before you spend anything on it. Every port tested, every switch listed, the cabinet photographed and a short list of what needs attention and in what order.
Describe the site and get audit quotes.
Get the Best QuoteWhat an Audit Produces
- A port inventory. How many points exist, how many work and how many are in use.
- Test results. Each link tested, with the failures identified by port.
- An equipment list. Switches, routers, access points, with model and age.
- A cabinet record. Photographs and a patch schedule of what is plugged in where.
- A priority list. What is broken, what is at risk and what can wait.
- A budget range. Rough figures against each item so you can plan.
When One Is Worth Doing
- Before a refit. So the quote is for what the building needs, not what is assumed.
- After taking over a site. A new lease, a new building or a new IT responsibility.
- Recurring faults. The same floor failing repeatedly usually has one cause.
- Before a speed upgrade. Cat5e will not carry what the new switches can.
- For insurance or compliance. A documented, tested system when asked for one.
Network Audit Prices
Ballpark audit figures so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Small office audit, under 20 points | R2,500 - R6,500 |
| Office floor audit, 20 to 100 points | R6,500 - R18,000 |
| Multi-floor or campus audit | R18,000 - R65,000 |
| Port testing, per point | R90 - R250 |
| Cabinet documentation, per rack | R1,800 - R6,500 |
| WiFi coverage survey, per floor | R3,500 - R12,000 |
| Maintenance agreement, per month | R1,500 - R12,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African network cabling and IT infrastructure rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no provider is bound by them. Confirm what each quotation includes, such as travel, cable and trunking, testing and certification, and minimum callout fees.
Get an audit price for your own network rather than a range.
Get the Best QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Number of points. Testing is per port, so the count drives most of the price.
- Number of sites. Travel between branches is charged as well as the testing.
- Existing records. A site with drawings is far quicker than one without.
- Depth. A visual inspection is cheaper than a full certification test.
- Access. Closed ceilings and occupied floors slow the walk-through.
- The report. A photographed, written report costs more than a spreadsheet.
What to Include in Your Request
- Rough point count. Or desk count, which is usually close enough to quote from.
- Number of floors and sites. And whether they are linked.
- What you already know. The faults, the complaints and the history.
- Any drawings you have. Even old ones take hours out of the job.
- What you plan to do next. An audit before a refit looks different from one for compliance.
- Access arrangements. Hours, inductions and who holds the cabinet keys.
Before the Audit
- Ask what the deliverable is. A report you can act on, not a verbal summary.
- Keep it independent. An audit from whoever will quote the remedial work is worth less.
- Agree the test standard. A continuity check and a Cat6 certification are different things.
- Collect what you have. Old invoices and drawings are usually more use than they look.
- Decide who gets the report. It is the document the next three quotes will be written from.
Network Audit FAQs
What is the difference between an audit and a site survey?
An audit looks at what exists and what condition it is in. A site survey looks at what a new installation would need. Many providers do both in one visit if you ask.
How long does an audit take?
A small office is half a day. A full floor with testing is usually two to three days including the report.
Will the audit tell me what to spend?
A good one gives you a prioritised list with rough figures against each item, so you can decide what to do now and what to budget for.
Should the audit come from the same company that does the work?
It is cheaper, but an independent audit is easier to put out to quote afterwards. If the same company does both, ask for the raw test results rather than just the recommendation.
Audits are one of the jobs providers on Network Cabling South Africa quote for, alongside repairs, cabling and security.
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