About 53 West
Local-first, DIY-friendly technology that works while you sleep. We believe technology should serve you, not the other way around.
Built to last
Local-first, DIY-friendly technology that works while you sleep. We believe technology should serve you, not the other way around.
53 West LLC was founded on a simple idea: technology should be understandable, reliable, and local. After more than 25 years of working in IT — from enterprise server rooms to home networks — we saw the same pattern repeat. Complex systems break, vendors lock you in, and the person who set it all up is nowhere to be found when something goes wrong.
We chose a different path. Transparent pricing and a hands-on approach means your technology stack runs on hardware you control, with documentation you can read, and a person you can call. No black boxes. No surprise bills. No vendor lock-in.
Whether it is a $95 on-site IT visit, a smart home automation build-out, or a solar and electrical consultation, the philosophy is the same: understand the problem, build the right solution, document it clearly, and make sure you can maintain it yourself.
Your data stays on your hardware. Your network runs on your terms. No forced cloud dependencies, no phoning home to a server farm in another state.
Every system we install comes with documentation and explanation. We teach you how it works so you can maintain it, modify it, and fix it when needed.
Flat-rate pricing. No surprise bills. If something does not need fixing, we tell you. If something does, we explain why and what it costs before we start.
Jeremy has over 25 years of hands-on IT experience. Microsoft and Windows with deep expertise across Linux, Docker, networking, servers, and Home Assistant. From enterprise server migrations to home network optimization, the breadth of experience means fewer surprises and faster resolutions.
Systems that grow with you, adapt to your needs, and last for years instead of becoming obsolete with the next software update.