How Much Does UniFi Installation Cost? (2026)

"How much will it cost?" is the first question almost every UniFi client asks us, and the honest answer is that it depends on your space. But it's not a mystery. A UniFi install has three cost buckets: hardware, labor and, sometimes, cabling. Here's what each one typically runs in 2026, and some realistic budgets.

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The Short Answer

• Small home or apartment (1 gateway, 1–2 access points): roughly $600–$1,200 all-in.
• Larger home (gateway, PoE switch, 3–4 APs): roughly $1,300–$2,400.
• Small office (10–25 people, 3–5 APs): roughly $1,500–$3,600, plus cabling if new runs are needed.

That's hardware plus professional setup. There's no monthly license fee afterwards, which is the big difference from platforms like Cisco Meraki.

1. Hardware Costs

UniFi hardware is bought once and owned outright. Typical price ranges per component:

Component	What it does	Typical price
Gateway	Router + firewall + controller	$130–$600
Access point	Wi-Fi coverage (Wi-Fi 6 / 7)	$130–$230 each
PoE switch	Wired ports + powers APs/cameras	$110–$500
Outdoor AP	Patio, yard, warehouse	$180–$300

A note on pricing: Ubiquiti added memory surcharges to many products in 2026, and prices have been moving. Treat these as ballpark figures and check store.ui.com for today's price.

Where you land in those ranges depends on scale. A Cloud Gateway Ultra is plenty for a home, while an office with cameras benefits from a Dream Machine with storage for UniFi Protect. Not sure how many access points you need? Our AP placement guide has rules of thumb by square footage.

2. Labor Costs

Labor covers planning AP locations, mounting, configuration (networks, VLANs, firewall, Wi-Fi tuning) and testing. At our rates ($200/hour, less with prepaid blocks), typical jobs look like:

Job	Typical time	Labor
Small home, 1–2 APs	2–3 hours	$340–$540
Larger home, 3–4 APs + switch	3–5 hours	$540–$750
Small office, 3–5 APs + security setup	4–8 hours	$680–$1,300
Remote setup (you mount, we configure)	Up to 5 hours	$750 flat

Configuration is where professional help pays for itself. A properly segmented network, with IoT devices, guests and cameras separated by a zone-based firewall, takes an expert an hour or two. It's also what most DIY installs skip.

3. Cabling (If Needed)

UniFi access points are powered over Ethernet, so each AP needs a cable run back to the switch. If your space already has Ethernet where the APs should go, there's no cabling cost. If not, new runs are usually the most variable part of the budget. The cost depends on attic access, wall type and distance, and it's quoted per run after a walkthrough.

Mesh (wireless backhaul) can avoid some runs, but a wired AP is always faster and more reliable. For new builds and renovations, run Ethernet to every AP location before the walls close. It's the cheapest it will ever be.

What Pushes the Cost Up

• Concrete, brick or metal construction: more APs to get through the walls.
• Multiple floors or buildings: more APs, plus switches or point-to-point links.
• Cameras and door access: UniFi Protect and Access hardware, plus a bigger PoE budget.
• High device density: busy offices, restaurants and event spaces need more APs per square foot.

Ways to Save

• Buy the hardware yourself. We'll give you an exact parts list so you don't overbuy.
• Use existing Ethernet. Old ceiling drops or wall jacks can often be reused.
• Do the mounting yourself, and let us configure remotely. Our fixed-price remote sessions cover the part that's hardest to get right.
• Plan for growth once. A switch with spare PoE ports now beats replacing it in a year.

Is UniFi Worth It vs. a Consumer Mesh System?

Consumer mesh kits are cheaper upfront, but they're built for a few rooms and a few dozen devices. UniFi gives you business-grade Wi-Fi, proper network segmentation, a real firewall, cameras in the same system, and no subscription. For most homes over 2,500 sq ft and nearly every business, it's the better long-term buy.