We specialise in making your home and workplace technology simple to use and robust in operation.

From climate control and lighting to audio, security and connectivity, everything is considered, connected and built to last.

Bedroom with fabric-panelled wardrobes, a TV concealed in a joinery cabinet and warm concealed lighting
Bedroom with fabric-panelled wardrobes, a TV concealed in a joinery cabinet and warm concealed lighting
Hallway with herringbone wood floor and an open-tread staircase leading through to a living area
Hallway with herringbone wood floor and an open-tread staircase leading through to a living area
The Powerplant team, six members of staff in branded Powerplant T-shirts and polo shirts

With over 30 years of experience, we provide expert design and installation for audio visual, lighting, shading, environmental, security and bespoke systems solutions. 

Tailored system design.

Every system is designed specifically for your space, not based on pre-set packages.

Considered installation

We prioritise precision and attention to detail to ensure a high-quality finish.

Long-term support.

We provide ongoing support to ensure your system continues to perform as expected.

Meet the team.

Portrait of Xavier Wilcox, Director at Powerplant

Xavier Wilcox

Director

Sales and systems design.

Portrait of Xavier Wilcox, Director at Powerplant

Xavier Wilcox

Director

Sales and systems design.

Portrait of Xavier Wilcox, Director at Powerplant

Xavier Wilcox

Director

Sales and systems design.

Portrait of Will Robb, Projects Manager at Powerplant

Will Robb

Projects Manager

Systems design, projects management, systems programming.

Portrait of Will Robb, Projects Manager at Powerplant

Will Robb

Projects Manager

Systems design, projects management, systems programming.

Portrait of Will Robb, Projects Manager at Powerplant

Will Robb

Projects Manager

Systems design, projects management, systems programming.

Portrait of David (Bread) Adcock, Installations and After Care at Powerplant

David (Bread) Adcock

Installations and After Care

Systems programming, systems installation, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of David (Bread) Adcock, Installations and After Care at Powerplant

David (Bread) Adcock

Installations and After Care

Systems programming, systems installation, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of David (Bread) Adcock, Installations and After Care at Powerplant

David (Bread) Adcock

Installations and After Care

Systems programming, systems installation, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of Reza Abbassi, 2nd Fix Installation at Powerplant

Reza Abbassi

2nd Fix Installation

Rack builds, systems installation, systems programming, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of Reza Abbassi, 2nd Fix Installation at Powerplant

Reza Abbassi

2nd Fix Installation

Rack builds, systems installation, systems programming, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of Reza Abbassi, 2nd Fix Installation at Powerplant

Reza Abbassi

2nd Fix Installation

Rack builds, systems installation, systems programming, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of James Taylor, Programmer and Installer at Powerplant

James Taylor

Programmer and Installer

Systems programming, systems installation, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of James Taylor, Programmer and Installer at Powerplant

James Taylor

Programmer and Installer

Systems programming, systems installation, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of James Taylor, Programmer and Installer at Powerplant

James Taylor

Programmer and Installer

Systems programming, systems installation, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of Jo Allen Fry, Installer and Programmer at Powerplant

Jo Allen Fry

Installer and Programmer

Systems installation, systems programming, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of Jo Allen Fry, Installer and Programmer at Powerplant

Jo Allen Fry

Installer and Programmer

Systems installation, systems programming, systems service & maintenance.

Portrait of Jo Allen Fry, Installer and Programmer at Powerplant

Jo Allen Fry

Installer and Programmer

Systems installation, systems programming, systems service & maintenance.

History.

POWERPLANT was founded in 1989 as a HiFi store in Brighton. When our customers wanted sound in multiple rooms, we added an installation service which quickly became a significant  part of our business. We first added lighting control as a service in 1996, and as new home technologies emerged we integrated them into our ever expanding installation portfolio. In 2009 we closed our HiFi shop, and changed our name to POWERPLANT home automation to concentrate on our installation business. Although our company is very different today, installing and integrating the latest technologies, we still like to take time to understand our customers requirements and guide them through the available options - just as we did as a HiFi store when we started.

Warm-toned living room with velvet sofas, motorised Roman blinds and a TV set into dark timber wall panelling

How we work.

A structured approach from initial design through to long-term support.

Design visualisation of a home cinema room with tiered sofas, a starlit ceiling and dark acoustic wall panels
Row of in-wall cinema speakers fitted into a timber-boarded wall during installation
Completed home cinema room with dark acoustic wall panels, a large screen above a low media cabinet and a wide sofa
Technician using a laptop to check a network rack of patched data cables

01

We listen

02

We design

03

We install

04

We support

01

Understanding your requirements

We listen; so we can recommend the equipment and systems that we believe best fits your requirements and budget.

Design visualisation of a home cinema room with tiered sofas, a starlit ceiling and dark acoustic wall panels
Row of in-wall cinema speakers fitted into a timber-boarded wall during installation
Completed home cinema room with dark acoustic wall panels, a large screen above a low media cabinet and a wide sofa
Technician using a laptop to check a network rack of patched data cables

01

02

03

04

01

Understanding your requirements

We listen; so we can recommend the equipment and systems that we believe best fits your requirements and budget.

Design visualisation of a home cinema room with tiered sofas, a starlit ceiling and dark acoustic wall panels
Row of in-wall cinema speakers fitted into a timber-boarded wall during installation
Completed home cinema room with dark acoustic wall panels, a large screen above a low media cabinet and a wide sofa
Technician using a laptop to check a network rack of patched data cables

01

We listen

02

We design

03

We install

04

We support

Understanding your requirements

We listen; so we can recommend the equipment and systems that we believe best fits your requirements and budget.

Design visualisation of a home cinema room with tiered sofas, a starlit ceiling and dark acoustic wall panels
Row of in-wall cinema speakers fitted into a timber-boarded wall during installation
Completed home cinema room with dark acoustic wall panels, a large screen above a low media cabinet and a wide sofa
Technician using a laptop to check a network rack of patched data cables

01

We listen

02

We design

03

We install

04

We support

01

Understanding your requirements

We listen; so we can recommend the equipment and systems that we believe best fits your requirements and budget.

Frequently asked questions.

Below are answers to questions we get all the time. If you have further questions then please do get in touch. One of our expert technicians will be happy to answer your query.

What are the best technology systems to install?

When is the best time to involve you with a project?

Which areas are covered by POWERPLANT for installations and support?

Do you install commercial systems?

Do you offer maintenance and support contracts?

Do you do 1st fix and electrical work?

Are your installation team construction sites qualified?