A desire to deliver uncomplicated, elegant solutions that improve customers’ lives was the foundation on which Matt and Angela Slater set up EAV in 2013. They strongly believe that a fully connected house that makes best use of current and future technologies improves life for the entire household.
This ethos combined with a focus on open, responsive relationships has resulted in steady, structured company growth in a competitive electrical and home technology market.
Seeing the smiles on customers’ faces when they witness their new smart home system in use for the first time is what gets the EAV team out of bed in the mornings.
1. Examine your plans
2. Meet to discuss
3. Agree a date our proposal will be ready
1. Prepare detailed power, lighting and technology plans
2. Discuss plans and any changes needed
3. Prepare a detailed quote or estimate
1. Complete pre-project tasks
2. Confirm the timeline and project milestones
3. Carry out the work to a standard that exceeds client expectations
1. Provide full documentation and training
2. Carry out regular maintenance
3. Respond to service inquiries
Matt is passionate about and involved with every aspect of EAV. From sales and project management, to client liaison and business direction, development and growth, Matt wears a multitude of hats. He also helps our team deliver on our clients’ dreams, offering advice based on his years of experience in solving problems such as cost control, replacement of legacy systems, regulatory requirements and design challenges. I am a qualified electrician with 20+ years’ experience in the electrical industry and ten years working in smart homes.
They say that behind every strong man is an even stronger women and Angela has been at Matt’s side from the beginning. While he works long hours, Angela keeps the household running, looks after their four children AND manages the company office. She never seems to mind that their home is a constant testing ground for new technology to ensure that products always work the way they were designed when they’re installed in clients’ homes. Angela loves the industry’s creativity and fast pace, that no two jobs are the same and that she can work alongside Matt.
Phil is the person who will field your enquiry, meet with you to understand your unique requirements, engineer the best solution for your needs and budget, and manage the project from conception to conclusion. Phil moved into home automation in 2013 after more than a decade in the auto industry with its similar focus on new technology. He enjoys the fast pace, with suppliers consistently innovating, adding new products and bringing solutions to the market.
Paul is one of EAV’s most experienced team members, with 19 years in the audio visual industry. Not only does he have a super deep understanding of technology, but Paul is able to explain to clients how to use the gear he installs and programmes for them. He makes the complex easy, removes fear around technology and ensures clients have easy-to-use interfaces. Paul has a gift for finding new technology and for implementing it for in-house use and with clients.
Mat likes tackling the jobs that others find challenging because he likes to think nothing is impossible in our industry. His work ethic and attention to detail are second to none, one of the many reasons he project manages the companies key projects. He has been an electrician for nearly two decades, and in the audio-visual and automation fields for 14 years. Mat likes the variety that working in the industry offers as new technology means his work is always changing.
Rob takes care of the maintenance work for EAV’s long-time clients as well as electrical disconnections and reconnections and service or repair callouts. He is a specialist in pre-wiring of domestic and commercial sites. He is great with EAV's clients because he always makes time for anything from emergency callouts to a last minute change before the GIB goes up. Rob has been in the industry 14 years and with EAV for the past five. He thrives on the diversity, challenges and upskilling required.
Colm is an experienced electrician with over 13 years of residential and commercial knowledge. As a lead sparky, Colm is responsible for delivering clients projects on time, on budget and to the high standard he sets himself. Being new to the smart home industry, Colm is excited about the technology installed in our clients homes and driven to learn new skills this area. He relishes the fact that no two projects are the same and that pride in ones work is encouraged.
Quinton is a vastly experienced automation technician, with over 10 years of experience enhancing peoples lives through technology. He's a Control4 expert and really gets the most out of a smart home for customers, often leaving them with that "oh it does that too!" feeling.
Matt’s role is to help and learn from the company’s other tradesmen. He is quick to get involved in problem solving when a new or alternative solution is required. He joined EAV after graduating from trade-school following six-months’ electrical work experience. He likes that no two days and no two jobs are the same. He can be fixing a faulty light one day and installing a high-tech automation system the next. Matt says the constantly new and exciting challenges offered by working at EAV allow him to use his brain and his hands at the same time.
Blake is usually teamed up with one of our other more experienced tradesman, assisting them through the day and picking up on new information as he goes about training to be a top electrician. He solves tasks given to him and brings different ideas to the team after previous experience in the commercial and industrial sectors. He really enjoys working at EAV and the variety of electrical and technology work, it keeps every new day Interesting. Blake enjoys seeing spaces come together and 'energizing' life into buildings.
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We don’t take shortcuts, rush a job or cut corners, which ensures the quality of our workmanship is always high
If a job is worth doing it’s worth doing right, so we treat every job as if we were doing it for ourselves
We are experts who take our work and our projects seriously.
We are always honest and respectful to anyone we have dealings with – customers, suppliers and staff.
Standing by our customers, our projects and our team means we can be relied upon to get things right.
If there’s a problem we step up, solve it and make it right.
Central to our success is the quality of our relationships.
We value the input of staff and customers, and are always open to ideas.
