Central Vacuum Installation in
Glen Head, NY

Custom Central Vacuum Systems for New Construction, Remodeling Projects, and Existing Homes

Custom Vacuum Systems designs and installs central vacuum systems for homes in Glen Head. We start each project by planning a layout for the house, including inlet locations, tubing routes, and the right power unit. Then our team completes the installation from start to finish. We install systems during new construction, as part of renovations, and as retrofits in finished homes.

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How Central Vacuum Cleaning Works

A central vacuum keeps the motor and dirt collection out of the rooms you’re cleaning. The power unit is mounted in a garage, basement, or utility space, and tubing inside the walls, floors, or ceilings connects it to inlets throughout the house. You plug a lightweight hose into an inlet. The debris is drawn through the tubing to the collection canister, so there’s no heavy machine to push and no bag of dust in the room.

Custom Vacuum Systems has more than 50 years of experience designing and installing central vacuum systems throughout Long Island. We work with homeowners directly and coordinate with builders and contractors on larger projects.

Fitting Installation Into Your Project

Glen Head is an unincorporated hamlet in the Town of Oyster Bay, where construction and renovation permits are generally handled by the town. If your central vacuum is part of a new build or remodel, we’ll coordinate with your builder or contractor so the tubing and inlets are installed while the framing is still accessible.

Installation Options

New Construction

When the walls are still open, a central vacuum can be designed with the greatest flexibility. Tubing can follow direct routes, inlets can be placed exactly where they’ll be most practical, and the power unit location can be planned with the rest of the home’s systems. We schedule the rough-in with your builder so it’s complete before insulation and drywall.

Existing Homes

Many finished homes can be retrofitted with a central vacuum. We identify tubing routes through basements, attics, closets, and wall cavities that reach your main living spaces while keeping disruption to finished surfaces to a minimum. After evaluating the house, we recommend a layout that works with its construction.

Renovations and Additions

If you’re renovating, take advantage of the open walls. A kitchen remodel, finished basement, or addition is a good time to run tubing and place inlets around the updated floor plan. Contact us before the drywall goes up.

Planning a Layout That Works

We design each system around how the home will be used:

• Number of inlets: based on the floor plan, number of levels, and hose length
• Inlet locations: central spots, such as hallways, where one inlet can serve several rooms
• Full coverage: stairs, upper floors, and finished basements included
• Tubing routes: short, direct runs that help maintain suction
• Power unit placement: accessible, with power available and room to empty the canister

What We Install

Central Vacuum Systems

Complete whole-home systems configured for the property.

Power Units

The motor and collection unit that runs the system. We choose it based on the home’s square footage, total tubing length, and number of inlets.

Hide-A-Hose Retractable Systems

The hose is stored inside the tubing. It pulls out from the inlet when you need it and retracts into the wall when you’re done, so there’s no hose to carry or store.

Inlet Valves

Wall inlets installed at the locations chosen during planning.

Tubing and Piping

The concealed network that connects the inlets to the power unit.

Accessories and Cleaning Tools

Hoses, floor tools, attachments, and other components to complete the system.

Our Process

1. Consultation
We talk about your home, your cleaning routine, and the features you’re considering, including Hide-A-Hose.

2. Assessment and Layout
We evaluate the structure, plan tubing routes, and set the inlet and power unit locations. You’ll review the plan before work begins.

3. Installation
Our team installs the tubing, inlets, and power unit according to the layout.

4. Testing and Walkthrough
We test every inlet for proper operation. Then we show you how to use the hose, attachments, and power unit, including how to empty the canister.

Benefits of a Central Vacuum

• Lighter to use: only the hose moves with you
• Debris goes elsewhere: dirt travels through the tubing to a remote collection unit
• Quieter where you’re cleaning: with the motor installed away from living areas, it’s generally quieter than many portable vacuums
• Reach across the home: inlets are placed to cover multiple rooms and floors
• Fits many projects: installation can be planned for new builds, renovations, or existing homes
• Hide-A-Hose: the retractable hose stays stored in the wall

Why Choose Custom Vacuum Systems

With more than 50 years of experience installing central vacuum systems across Long Island, we plan every system around the individual house rather than a standard layout.

Our installation services include:

• New construction
• Existing homes
• Renovations and additions
• Central vacuum retrofits
• Hide-A-Hose systems
• System upgrades

We work with homeowners, builders, and contractors to choose the right equipment and design an installation suited to the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a central vacuum be installed in my existing Glen Head home?
In most cases, yes. We evaluate the house, identify practical tubing routes, and recommend inlet and power unit locations that limit disruption to finished areas.

Do you coordinate with builders and contractors?
Yes. We schedule our work with your builder or contractor so the tubing and inlets are installed before the walls are finished.

Where is the power unit typically installed?
Usually in a garage, basement, or utility room. The location should be accessible, have power available, and leave room to empty the canister.

How does Hide-A-Hose work?
The hose is stored inside the tubing, pulled out from the inlet when needed, and retracted back into the wall afterward.

How many inlets will my home need?
That depends on the home’s size, layout, number of levels, and hose length. We determine the number of inlets during planning.

How is the power unit selected?
We consider the size of the home, the total tubing length, and the number of inlets, then recommend a suitable unit.