Why Architects and Homeowners Choose CAV Integrated Home

See how CAV Integrated Home brings design, technology, and service together to illuminate homes across the Lowcountry.

Story By Olivia Sims

Lighting plays a quiet but powerful role in how a home feels, setting the tone for every room and every moment. For nearly 30 years, CAV Integrated Home has been the trusted lighting partner for Lowcountry homeowners, builders, and architects, earning that loyalty through exceptional service, seamless technology, and lighting design that makes life more beautiful.

Trusted for Decades by Homeowners

Clients often cite trust, expertise, and unmatched service as reasons for staying with CAV year after year. These qualities consistently set the company apart in their field.

As one longtime client in Moss Creek shared, “I have been working with CAV Integrated Home for approx 15 to 20 years. I have never given thought to dealing with anyone else. I use CAV for my home needs as well as my business needs at the Seaquins Ballroom. Service is superior and the equipment used as well as the training is amazing. I would recommend CAV with no hesitation.”

For homeowners, partnering with CAV is about more than the hardware or installation. It’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing the team will make sure everything works reliably over time.

Another homeowner in Colleton River added, “Nice people that really know their business. They answered 7 days a week, talked me through issues, and came out within hours if needed.” That kind of accessibility and responsiveness has become a hallmark of CAV’s reputation across the region.

Partners in Design and Precision

CAV’s clients don’t just appreciate their technical know-how, they value the partnership. Both architects and homeowners describe CAV as collaborators who improve both design and functionality.

“CAV has always been what I define as the best in customer service,” says a longtime Wexford client. “They’re responsive, knowledgeable, and exceptionally professional. Beyond that they are friends I know and trust which is so special. This service has been consistent for the 17 years we have been associated and I could not sing higher praises!!”

That level of connection, built on reliability, responsiveness, and genuine care, continues to set CAV apart. Builder Robert N. Tanner, who has been in the building industry for more than 50 years, has partnered with CAV on numerous projects and calls them an invaluable collaborator.

“CAV Integrated Home—formerly Custom Audio Video—has been my preferred vendor since 2000,” Tanner said. “Working with Sandy Benson and her team has been a remarkable advantage for both me and my clients. Their customer service is exceptional—always accessible, responsive, and professional. Many of our mutual clients still work with them 25 years later, which says it all. Adding CAV to our vendor list was one of the best decisions we ever made.”

Lighting That Enhances Every Home

Behind every testimonial, the story is the same. CAV collaborates with architects on new construction and helps homeowners update existing spaces, creating lighting that merges technology and artistry.

Their experts are trained in both new construction and retrofit projects, making sure that every lighting system is intuitive, intentional, and integrated. CAV uses smart home automation and fully customized control systems to create lighting environments that are both natural and transformative.

Every design mirrors the homeowner’s lifestyle and the architect’s vision, shaping spaces that are both functional and personal.

Client Spotlight: Anita & Elliott Seitzman

Anita and Elliott Seitzman wanted to build their forever home on the Marsh at Dataw Island, merging Lowcountry design with the natural beauty of their surroundings. “We imagined a great room with oversized picture windows that made the Marsh part of the room, not just part of the view,” they explained.

This project marked their third collaboration with CAV Integrated Home. “Our builder recommended them, and we’ve been consistently pleased with both the service and the results. CAV systems have elevated our home, they’re the best!”

CAV helped the Seitzmans enhance multiple aspects of their home, from indoor/outdoor sound to televisions and sound bars. “Everything works seamlessly. CAV read our minds and created a custom system that met all of our needs,” they said.

Now complete, their home is exactly what they envisioned. Guests are immediately captivated by the Marsh view, and the integration of technology elevates every experience. “Everything works so well, and we got everything we wanted,” Anita and Elliott shared.

A Reputation Built on Service and Trust

For CAV, technology is only part of the story. Their clients stay because of the people behind it, the team that answers the phone on a Sunday, walks them through a system step-by-step, and treats every home like their own.

CAV stands out as the go-to lighting and automation partner in the Lowcountry, combining architectural highlights, smart integration, and a focus on lasting client relationships.

Photos and client names shared with permission. All images were provided directly by the homeowner for this feature.
For more information, visit cavintegratedhome.com.