Reston is a planned community — Reston Association rules govern most exterior changes. Mostly 1970s-90s townhomes and single families with covenants we know well.
Reston is unlike anywhere else we serve — it's a planned community with Reston Association covenants that govern exterior modifications. Most Reston installs use Lutron RA2 Select for lighting and Sonos for audio. Newer Reston Town Center high-rise condos sometimes step up to RA3 with Bluesound.
Reston Association rules restrict visible exterior changes — cameras, antennas, even satellite dishes need approval. We design installs that don't trigger RA review: cameras under eaves where covered, attic-mounted antennas, wireless mesh where wired exterior would require RA approval.
The mix shifts by city — what's most-requested here reflects Reston's housing stock and demographics.
SWAT A/V is based at 14124 Stonecutter Dr in North Potomac. Most Reston, VA consultations happen the same day or next morning. Texts to Rick are typically answered in minutes.
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 — we've installed in Reston since 2004. The RA covenants on exterior changes are real but predictable. We design installs that minimize exterior visibility and walk you through any approval that's still needed.
Yes — but we place them carefully. RA covenants restrict visible exterior cameras. We use under-eave placement, indoor-facing window cameras, and PoE wiring routed through soffits where possible.
Yes — all three are active install neighborhoods. Each has slightly different RA cluster covenants. We adjust install approach accordingly.
Yes — Reston Town Center high-rises plus older mid-rise condos near Lake Anne are routine for us. Building management approval for any drilling, but interior work is straightforward. RA3 + Bluesound is typical for the Town Center luxury condos.
Fios covers most of Reston. Cox is the cable backbone. AT&T Fiber has reached Reston Town Center. Wi-Fi 6E mesh is now standard for the larger Reston townhomes.