Rooms and stairs
Plan inlet coverage around room layouts, stairs, furniture, and any garage area you want to clean.
Plan before drywall
Central vacuum installation for new homes
Bring us your floor plan before drywall. We’ll plan the tubing, inlet locations, hose storage, and power-unit location with you and your builder.
VACUFLO and MD dealerHomeowner and builder coordinationStandard and retractable hoses
ReachLocate inlets for rooms and stairs
TubingPlan routes through open framing
StorageChoose how you want to store the hose
Power unitLeave room for maintenance
Installation planning
Decide where the hose needs to reach
Start with the floor plan. We can discuss the installation before you have chosen every component.
Tubing routes
We plan the tubing and fittings while framing is open, with access for connections and future service.
Hose storage
Choose standard inlets, a retractable hose, or a combination. A retractable hose needs a dedicated storage run.
Power-unit location
Reserve space for the unit, power connection, collection container, and any required exhaust.
Good to know
When should I plan a central vacuum for a new home?
Vac Shack can review your floor plan before drywall and coordinate the installation with you and your builder. We plan inlet coverage, tubing, hose storage, and power-unit placement while the framing is accessible. We install VACUFLO and MD systems across Jefferson County, St. Louis County, and Metro East.
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Last updated October 8, 2026
Central vacuum installation in a new home
Plan the layout
We review the floor plan, hose reach, inlet locations, and a location for the power unit.
Install before drywall
We install tubing, inlet backing, wiring, and connections while the framing is open.
Finish and test
We install the inlets and power unit at the appropriate stage of the build, then test the system.
Our work
New-home installation photos
Tubing before drywall
Central vacuum tubing routed through the open framing.
Inlet rough-in
The inlet connection in place between wall studs.
Fenton power unit
A completed power unit and piping in a Fenton new build.
Before you call
Bring the floor plan and build schedule
Homeowners and builders can contact us to discuss rough-in and installation.
Floor plan
Include all floors, stairs, the garage, and any unfinished space.
Build stage
Tell us when framing and drywall are scheduled so we can discuss access.
Hose preference
Ask about standard inlets, retractable hoses, or a combination for different areas.
DIY materials
We sell piping and installation materials and can help you plan a system for your home.
Questions about new-home installations
When should I call about a central vacuum for a new house?
Call while the floor plan and framing are still accessible, before drywall. We can coordinate tubing, inlet locations, hose reach, and power-unit placement with you and your builder.
Can I buy materials to install my own central vacuum?
Yes. We sell piping and installation materials and can help you plan a system for your home.
Can a new system use retractable and standard hose inlets?
Yes, when the layout supports both. We plan inlet locations, hose reach, and the storage tubing needed for a retractable hose before the walls close.
Homeowners and builders
Bring us your floor plan
Have your floor plan and build schedule ready. We can discuss equipment, rough-in, and the hose options for your home.
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