Stone Glidden

HTA Certification Tier

HTA Certified - Luxury

Company Statistics
Years in business: 
39 years
Stone Glidden is additionally an HTA Design Partner; a design-minded firm that proactively consults with architects, interior designers, and builders to design technology systems into their plans in the most seamless, aesthetically pleasing way possible. Read more about this designation here.
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Mission statement: 

To design & install entertainment & automation systems that enhance how people live in their homes

Vision statement: 

We want to be recognized as the area's leading systems integration firm within the architect, designer, and builder community

Company description: 

With 30 years of experience designing integrated systems, we come to the initial meeting prepared to answer what you most want to know , " what solution are you proposing, and how much will it cost? “. We'll take the time to understand the scope of work you desire, suggest a variety of solutions for you to consider, and with your input, build a budget for your project, accurate within 5 % on new construction projects, and 10 % on retrofit projects, right on the spot. Our process saves you time, money, & aggravation by working together at the first meeting to assemble a plan that is in your comfort zone, whether it’s a modest one room system, or a comprehensive whole home system. It’s a question of respecting your time, and we are the only area integration firm that understands that.

Number of office locations: 
1
Number of full-time employees in the entire company
8
Customer Service / Aftercare
Dedicated aftercare service staff
Yes
Same day emergency service
No
24-hour emergency onsite service
No
24-hour phone support
Yes
Offers remote system monitoring & support
Yes
Project Size Information

This chart shows the price range of “whole home technology system” projects where the dealer has installed multiple technology systems (prewire, audio/video, network, smart home, etc.) in multiple rooms of the home. The chart reflects a time period of 36 months. The numbers include any private home theaters and media rooms that were part of the project. The pricing excludes lighting controls, motorized shading/drapery systems, and sales tax. The number in parenthesis are the amount of projects completed in each price range category.

Typical whole home system project size: 
$50,000
$30,000 min
$500,000 max
$60,000 typical
$10,000 min
$100,000 max
$16,000 typical
Home Size & Value Information
3,000sqft min
25,000sqft max
6,500sqft typical
$1,000,000 min
$15,000,000 max
$1,300,000 typical
Endorsements
Manufacturer endorsed?
Yes
Industry Professional endorsed?
Yes
Architect endorsed?
Yes
General Contactor endorsed?
Yes
Interior Designer endorsed?
Yes
Services Offered
In-house: 
Home Theater Systems
Audio Video Systems
Smart home / Home Automation
IT Networks
Security Cameras
Lighting Control Systems
Motorized Shading
Engineering / As-Built Drawings
Control System Programming
Audiophile Music Systems
Commercial AV & Control Systems
3rd party: 
Home Theater Systems
IT Networks
Motorized Shading
Alarm Systems
Facilities: 
Showroom
Office space
Warehouse
Rack building/testing area
Offers design, engineering & as-built documentation?
Yes
Offers enterprise-grade networks?
Yes
Recognition
Sony » Diamond Dealer
Savant » Silver Dealer
Awards: 
Electronic House
2009
Electronic House
2008
Certifications
CEDIA » ESC-D (Electronics Systems Certified Designer)
CEDIA » ESC-N (Electronics Systems Certified Networking Specialist)
CEDIA » COI (Certified Outreach Instructor)
Lutron » Homeworks Authorized Provider
Lutron » Sivoia QS Authorized Provider
Lutron » RadioRA2 Preferred System Provider
Savant » Core 1
License & Insurance Information
Low-voltage license: 
Not Required
Worker’s compensation insurance: 
Yes
Liability Insurance: 
Yes
Liability insurance: 
$1,000,000
Bonded: 
Not Required
Other licenses held: 
Warranty
Electronics warranty: 
manufacturer
Installation warranty: 
6 months
3rd party extended warranty polices offered on electronic components or systems: 
Yes