Custom home theater, smart home, and high-end residential AV across McLean and Northern Virginia. Family-run since 2004.
McLean is where the DMV's most ambitious residential AV work happens. Estate properties off Old Dominion. New builds in Salona Village. Renovations of older 80s homes that need full network and lighting overhauls. Most of our McLean work is multi-phase: pre-wire during construction, finish AV after drywall, and tune-up service for years after.
High-end Atmos theaters with isolation. Full Lutron RA3 with shades. Whole-home audio split across 8-12 zones — Bluesound for the audiophile builds, Sonos for the more casual ones. Outdoor audio for tennis courts and pool houses. Lutron RA3 throughout for the largest builds, with Bluesound or Sonos zones in every major room.
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SWAT A/V is based at 14124 Stonecutter Dr in North Potomac. Most of our installs in McLean, VA are scheduled within a week. Free in-home consultations, no pressure to buy.
Rick is still in the field on most jobs. The same crew that finishes the work is the crew that started it. Twenty-two years, 10,000+ DMV installs, the same approach.
Rick Baron · Owner, SWAT A/V · North Potomac, MD
Yes. SWAT A/V has installed 600+ systems in and around McLean since 2004. Dolby Atmos, 4K projection, full acoustic treatment. Free in-home consultation across McLean and nearby ZIPs (22101, 22102).
Most McLean homes between 3,000 and 6,000 sq ft take 2 to 4 days for a full Lutron + Sonos + smart-lock + smart-thermostat install. Larger estates with motorized shades and full automation run 1 to 2 weeks. We schedule around your move-in or renovation timeline.
Yes — SWAT A/V is an authorized Bose and Bang & Olufsen dealer. We can spec, order, and install gear from both brands for McLean residences. We carry dealer accounts with most major AV and smart-home manufacturers.
Yes — we work directly with builders, architects, and interior designers on McLean new builds and renovations. We pre-wire WiFi, audio, video, security, and smart home before drywall. 20+ years of new-build pre-wires across the DMV.
Most McLean consultations are scheduled within 48 hours. Simple jobs like TV mounting or floodlight installs often happen the same week. Larger custom builds are scheduled around your timeline. Free in-home consultations, no pressure.