About Sonor

Smart home specialists since 2003

We're a Chester-based, family-run smart home company with nearly two decades of installations behind us. We've built home cinemas in attics, automated listed buildings, and wired new estates across Cheshire and North Wales. Every project is different. The standard never is.

20+
Years experience
500+
Projects completed
C4
Authorised dealer
CEDIA
Accredited member

Professional. Passionate. Committed.

Sonor was founded in 2003 — originally as a bespoke AV installation company. Over the years the scope of what we do has grown considerably, but the way we do it hasn't changed: every project gets the same level of attention, regardless of size or budget.

We're based in Chester and work throughout Cheshire, North Wales, and further afield for larger projects. Our core team brings together professional backgrounds in television broadcasting, multimedia production, IT, audio engineering, lighting design, construction and electrical installation — people with a genuine understanding of what clients want, and the technical expertise to deliver it.

We work closely with architects, interior designers, builders, and electricians throughout a project — which means our installations integrate cleanly into a wider build rather than being bolted on at the end. For clients who want a single point of contact from concept to handover, that's exactly what we are.

Our business grows on recommendation. We're still in touch with clients from our very first jobs — and we're proud of that.

Backgrounds that matter

Our team comes from TV broadcasting, audio engineering, IT, lighting design, and electrical installation. Real expertise, not just product knowledge.

Accredited & insured

CEDIA member. Control Authorised Dealer. Full public liability insurance. All works carried out to current standards and regulations.

One point of contact

From first call to final handover, you deal directly with the people doing the work. No account managers, no call centres — just the team.

No project too small

From mounting a flat screen with hidden cables to a full whole-home automation system. We take every project seriously.

Aftercare as standard

We don't disappear after installation. Remote support, software updates, system expansions — we're with you for the long haul.

What you can expect from us

01

Honesty

We tell you what you need, not what's most profitable to sell. If there's a simpler or more cost-effective solution, we'll recommend it.

02

Expertise

Fully trained and accredited in the systems we supply, with direct manufacturer support. We don't install products we don't understand thoroughly.

03

Detail

Every cable labelled. Every component documented. Every setting optimised. The difference between good and exceptional is what happens in the details.

04

Communication

We keep you informed at every stage — before, during, and after. You'll always know what's happening and who to call if you need anything.

05

Craftsmanship

Tidy installations. Hidden cables. Equipment that's a pleasure to look at. We take pride in the quality of our work — not just the technology it delivers.

06

Longevity

We build systems designed to last. Properly specified, installed, and documented — so in five years' time, everything still works exactly as it did on day one.

The people behind the projects

Sonor is a family-run business with a tight-knit team. On every project you deal directly with the people doing the work — not an account manager reading from a brief.

Managing Director & Founder
Phil Bradley

Phil founded Sonor in 2003 and has been personally involved in every project since. His background spans AV engineering, TV broadcasting, and residential installation — giving him a rare combination of technical depth and practical project management. He's the person you'll speak to first, and the person responsible for making sure your project is delivered to the standard Sonor is known for.

Brands we trust & install

We're authorised dealers and certified installers for the world's leading smart home brands. Every product we specify is one we've installed, tested, and stand behind.

Control4
Lutron
Sonos
Ubiquiti
Snap One
KEF
Monitor Audio
CEDIA Member

What we install

From a single home cinema to a fully automated estate — explore our services.