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About
SWAT AV is a turn-key solution for all of your audio video, home lighting, auto shade control, Network cabling/WiFi and security needs. We install Ring doorbells and flood light cameras. We also install strip lighting with motion sensors. We mount TV’s and install projectors and screens. We do the consultation for free. $150 per man hour is our labor rate. If needed, we also have a patch and paint person on our crew. Please read our customer reviews. We will be the last AV company you will ever need to call. We strive to be your AV company for life!
Overview
Hired 67 times
Serves Gaithersburg, MD
Background checked
6 employees
22 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and PayPal.
Top Pro status
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2020
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2018
Services offered
Video needs
Other
Audio needs
Receiver
In wall speakers
Additional features
Remote(s) or wireless control system
Custom lighting
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Nick F.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
A+ for everything.
SWAT did a great job with my project - essentially removing most of my ancient AV equipment (wall mounted TV, a poorly placed wall-mounted 5.1 system) and replacing it with an OLED flat panel, a new, properly situated wall-mounted surround sound system, and fixing/capping/repairing/painting the drywall damage from the original install.
Setting things up was easy - just a phone call followed by some text back n forth with pictures and spec confirmation — and finally a start date after the deposit was accepted.
The crew showed up on time and did great work. It turned out to be a 2-day project (my fault, I didn’t realize my rear wall mounted speakers didn’t come with mounting brackets - so they came back once the addt’l hardware had been delivered and buried the rear cabling and installed/aimed the new speakers)
Everything was neat and clean when they finished, my AV cabinet was left in a super organized manner, with everything neatly zip tied down. They even spent some time making sure all of the equipment worked properly and ensuring I knew how to work my new entertainment system as well as giving me suggestions on how to execute my future plans (like replacing a dead Logitech harmony remote system etc)
While SWAT wasn’t the cheapest of the quotes I got through thumbtack, I still feel that I got great value through them in terms of the work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism. Definitely would use them again for future AV projects.
Details: TV • Gaming system • Wall mount • Soundbar • Subwoofer • Yes, I need to conceal wires or cables • Drywall • Yes, but I will need guidance from the professional • Residential
Home Theater System Installation or Replacement
Hassan J.
Nov 11, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I contacted SWAT AV through Thumbtack as i was looking to get somebody to help me get our home theatre operational. We recently moved into our house end July and since then been trying to get somebody to help. I reached out to another company who i had worked and they did some work for me in the past. They finally came over to my house in September and since then i followed up but to no avail. Then one day looking at Thumbtack i reached out to few companies and SWAT reached out to me immediately was told Rick Barron will contact me. Rick contacted me first thing in the morning and was super accommodating and came over to our house Saturday morning exactly at 9 am not a minute late.
Rick is amazingly nice and pleasant person and one of the finest people to work for. He got my hometheater operational and was there for 1.5 hrs. He is extremely honest and transparent and kept saying I don't want you to spend on things you don't need. My home theatre was operational and he refused to charge me anything for it even though i kept insisting. He said consultation is part of the process and i felt really bad as he took time out on Saturday morning and was extremely responsive. He is super competent and knows his stuff really well. I would not hesitate even for a second to recommend SWAT AV and Rick. He is one of the nicest people in the industry and it is very rare to come across people like him in today's world.
I look forward to working with Rick for our future needs.
Details: Projector or screen • As recommended by the professional • Receiver • No, I do not need to conceal wires or cables • Drywall • Yes, but I will need guidance from the professional • Remotes or wireless control system • Residential
Home Theater System Installation or Replacement
Rohan V.
Dec 29, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
SWAT did an amazing job, going above and beyond to get everything perfect. When they left the room looked just like when they arrived except now sporting an awesome theatersystem.
Details: Projector / Screen • Wall mount • Speakers • Surround sound system • Receiver • Subwoofer • Yes, I need to conceal wires/cables • Drywall • Yes, I already own all the equipment • Blackout curtains or shades • Seating or furniture • Residential
Home Theater System Installation or Replacement
Sachin P.
Jun 25, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Although I did not proceed to contract with SWAT AV and that's mostly because I had already finished 95% of my hometheater project on my own and it didn't make business sense for SWAT and they were very honest and professional about it and even provided me with free recommendations even though I didn't use their service. This highlights the professionalism and passion these guys have for their job and ultimately provide value to their customers. If I ever want to add additional items to my HomeTheater setup, I'll definitely be engaging with SWAT AV. Rick and Bear are the guys you want to work with on your HomeTheater project if you're starting from scratch.
Details: In-wall speakers • Surround sound system • Receiver • Speakers • Subwoofer • No, I do not need to conceal wires/cables • Drywall • Yes, I already own all the equipment • Remote(s) or wireless control system • Residential
Home Theater System Installation or Replacement
Mike L.
Aug 7, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
They did a nice job trying to solve my wiring issues. Pretty honest and hard working team - they didn't anticipate a sound penetration issue with my work which ended up bothering my neighbors so they came back and redid the wiring without any extra charge. Total charge was $400 to do the work which seemed pretty fair overall (they also upon request repainted and putty'd my drywall after moving a mount). As with any contractor be sure to inspect the work and ask for alterations on the spot. I would def hire them again!
Home Theater System Wiring
Credentials
Background Check
Robert Baron
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$150 per man hour. We have the advantage of being able to patch and paint on all of our AV installations.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For smaller jobs we may be able to do a video facetime call and provide a free proposal. For bigger projects we come out for a free consult and get the necessary information from the client and provide a proposal, usually by the next business day.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
SONOS, Lutron, Bose, and Bang & Olufsen Certified.
Also certified by RTI and Denon/ Marantz.
