--- title: "Wi-Fi Site Survey and Heatmap: Why Plan Before You Install | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/wifi-site-survey-and-heatmap-kenya description: "What a Wi-Fi site survey and heatmap show, why walls and floors matter and how planned access point placement beats guessing for Kenyan offices, hotels and schools." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/wifi-site-survey-and-heatmap-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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The Wi-Fi works until the day everyone needs it at once. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - A survey measures real coverage, not guesses. - Walls, floors and metal change everything. - Capacity matters as much as coverage. Quick answer A Wi-Fi site survey measures signal strength, interference and capacity across a building, often shown as a heatmap. It reveals dead spots, thick walls and busy channels, and tells you where access points should go and how many are needed. Planning first avoids overspending on extra units or living with weak coverage. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - A survey measures real coverage, not guesses. - Walls, floors and metal change everything. - Capacity matters as much as coverage. - Plan channels to avoid interference. - Re-survey after building changes. ## What a survey covers **Signal strength**: Where the Wi-Fi is strong or weak **Interference**: Neighbouring networks and devices **Capacity**: How many users each area must carry **Wall and floor loss**: Materials that block signal **Access point plan**: Positions, mounting and cabling **Heatmap**: A visual map of coverage ## Steps 1. **Get floor plans**: Or sketch the layout. 2. **Walk and measure**: Test signal in every area. 3. **Place access points**: Test positions with temporary units. 4. **Plan cabling**: Cable routes and switch location. 5. **Verify after install**: Walk again and fix weak spots. ## Book a survey **When to call a professional**: We survey Nairobi and nearby counties for free and quote in writing. Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20a%20Wi-Fi%20survey). ## Frequently asked questions Is a survey free? We survey Nairobi and nearby counties for free; larger or remote sites are agreed first. How many access points will I need? That is exactly what the survey answers. Do I need cables to every access point? Yes for the best results; PoE cabling is standard. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Networking & IT · Technology Explained Structured Cabling Explained Why a tidy, labelled, tested cabling system saves money for the life of a building, and what it consists of. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/structured-cabling-explained-kenya)[Networking & IT · Technology Explained PoE Explained: PoE Switch vs PoE Injector How one network cable powers an IP camera, the PoE standards and power levels, switch vs injector, and why power budgets matter. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/poe-explained-switch-vs-injector-kenya)[Networking & IT · Guide How to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal Free fixes first, then the right hardware for thick Kenyan walls and multi-storey homes. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/how-to-improve-wifi-signal-kenya) ### Related services [Networking & Cabling](https://qyvea.co.ke/networking)[Structured Cabling](https://qyvea.co.ke/structured-cabling-kenya)[IT Support](https://qyvea.co.ke/it-support) ### Related products [Networking equipment](https://qyvea.co.ke/networking-equipment-kenya)[Best switches & routers](https://qyvea.co.ke/best-network-switch-router-kenya) ### Related projects [Real Qyvea case studies](https://qyvea.co.ke/projects#case-studies) [← Previous**Wi-Fi Booster vs Extender vs Mesh vs Access Point**](https://qyvea.co.ke/wifi-booster-vs-extender-vs-mesh-kenya)[Next →**: Wi-Fi Slow or No Signal Upstairs? 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