"Oops, You Missed the Deadline Again" - Messages You Don’t Want From Your Custom Mounting Design Partner

Pike Goss
Tue, September 09, 2025

Missed deadlines and corner-cutting mean lost revenue and lost trust. But the right custom mounting partner keeps your project on track and on budget. 

It’s Monday morning. You’re due at multiple job sites by noon, and one contractor is a no-show today. Additionally, one poorly installed blue light tower resembles the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Another gate pedestal is short by two inches. A smart key pad mount doesn’t align, so the installer duct-taped some brackets from the hardware store. 

Then, you open your phone to a  “Sorry, missed the CAD cutoff” text from your “custom” mounting partner. Now, you’re field-fabricating, reordering parts, and explaining to the client why their premium, luxury venue or property is full of eyesores. 

Pro Tip: If you’re in a bind right now and need help ASAP, contact us right away

 

The Reality of Security Installation Nightmares 

In security integrations, trust is everything. Clients trust you're sourcing high-quality materials and paying close attention to configuration. You're trusting that your custom mounting partner is dialed in on the details. 

However, the reality is often…different, to say the least. Your partner messes up a critical measurement, wastes weeks on a CAD turnaround, or ships a pedestal that needs hours of field hacking. Now you're stuck with explaining why the parking garage camera shows the car bumper instead of the license plate. Plus, the intercom button is too low for delivery trucks, so drivers are slowing down deliveries because they're climbing out. 

Say goodbye to that repeat business. 

Every millimeter, bracket, and screw is a reflection of your company. When your custom mounting partner can't deliver fast, precise, and built-to-last solutions, you’re putting your own brand reputation on the line. 

 

Why the Right Custom Mounting Partner Makes or Breaks a Project

“We’ll get back to you in two weeks” isn't an acceptable answer for a reworked design that's already a month overdue. Plus, at this point, you're in an extreme bind. It's too late to start working with a new vendor. You needed a TCO yesterday. Honestly, you're about to lose the job.

Before you ever enter this nightmare, carefully vet your custom mounting solution partner. 

Don't be afraid to put them on the spot with these questions: 

  •     • Can you turn around a custom CAD drawing in less than 48 hours?
  •     • How fast can you build and ship within an emergency? 
  •     • What does your installation process look like? 
  •     • Is there a minimum order?
  •     • What materials do you use that hold up in harsh environments?

With Pedestal PRO, enjoy in-house engineering with custom CAD turnaround within 24 hours. Fast track everything from drawings to quotes to fabrication and shipping.  

 

Pedestal PRO = Speed Without Sloppiness

It boils down to, “Can your custom mourning partner design, build, and ship within 24 hours?” We’re willing to bet the answer is “No.” And even more important, speed shouldn’t mean sloppy. 

  •     • Made in the USA - No “delayed in customs” notifications, just fast delivery with high-quality materials 
  •     • 150 ready-to-ship items with unlimited custom revisions
  •     • Custom CAD in 48 hours - yes, hours. Not weeks. And often accomplished in less than 24 hours.
  •     • 12–15 day production for fully custom orders, with no minimums - yes, you can order just one EV charger.  Some items can be fabricated in as little as 4-6 business days.
  •     • Pre-fabricated anchors, rust-resistant finishes, and device-specific cutouts - don’t let crews waste another minute drilling on site

A premium security installation is only as good as its weakest literal link - and the cheap, rusted mounting is ready to crack under the slightest pressure. From your custom camera mount to revolutionary blue light towers, don’t settle for a custom mounting partner with unreliable lead times and hacky field modifications.

Browse our ready-to-ship, custom mounting solutions today, or start building your own from scratch. We'll keep your project moving and your clients impressed.

- Pike Goss | 52 - Tue, September 09, 2025
(last updated: Tue, Sep 9, 2025 12:59 PM)