Aerial & Satellite Installers in the UK
A new aerial after the storm took the old one, Freeview that pixelates every time it rains, a satellite dish for Freesat or Sky in a flat with no aerial, a second point in the bedroom, the TV mounted on the wall with the cables hidden, a loft aerial where the conservation area forbids one on the roof, or a signal booster that actually works: find the aerial and satellite installers near you.
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Finding a good aerial and satellite installer in the UK
An aerial installer fits and repairs the equipment that gets television into the house: roof and loft aerials for Freeview, satellite dishes for Freesat and Sky, the cabling, splitters, amplifiers and distribution systems that feed several rooms, extra TV points, communal systems for flats, and increasingly TV wall mounting, soundbars and the wiring for streaming boxes; many also fit DAB and FM aerials, CCTV and network cabling. The job is to find the right signal, from the right transmitter, with the right aerial and a tidy cable run, and to prove it with a meter rather than a guess.
Reception depends on where you are: distance and direction to the transmitter, hills and buildings in the way, the aerial's gain and grouping, and the quality of the cable and connections, so a good installer checks the signal with a meter, recommends roof or loft, aerial or dish accordingly, and fits equipment that will last, with the aerial properly earthed and the cable weatherproofed. Look for a member of the Confederation of Aerial Industries, which vets its members and requires insurance and proper practice, or a Registered Digital Installer; ask for a fixed price for a standard job, a guarantee on the work, and a signal reading before they leave. Beware of the doorstep 'engineer' and the quote that doubles once the ladder is up.
The listings here show each installer's services, accreditations, guarantees, call-out and fixed prices, areas covered and contact details, so you can see who is nearby, who does the job you need, and where people in your town go to get a picture that stays on.
What aerial and satellite installers do
Aerials: new roof, chimney and loft aerials for Freeview, replacements after storm damage, realignment to the right transmitter, high-gain aerials for weak areas, and repairs to brackets, cables and connections.
Satellite: dish installation and alignment for Freesat, Sky and European satellites, multi-room LNBs and cabling, dish relocation and repairs, and hidden or discreet mounting.
Distribution: extra TV points in other rooms, amplifiers and splitters, communal aerial and satellite systems for flats and HMOs, and fixing pixelation, dropouts and missing channels.
Wall mounting and AV: TVs mounted on plasterboard, brick and chimney breasts with brackets to suit, cables concealed in the wall or trunking, soundbars and projectors, and set-up of Freeview, Freesat and streaming boxes.
Related: DAB and FM radio aerials, CCTV and doorbell cameras, network and wifi cabling, and signal surveys before you buy or build.
Before you book an aerial installer
- Check the Freeview coverage checker for your postcode to see what channels you should get and from which transmitter.
- Ask for a fixed price for a standard aerial or dish install, and what counts as extra: high roof, chimney work, long cable runs, extra points.
- Use a CAI member or RDI-registered installer with public liability insurance, and ask about the guarantee.
- Ask whether the aerial will be roof or loft; loft is cheaper and tidier but gives less signal, and conservation areas may require it.
- Ask for the signal reading on a meter before they leave, and for the cable to be weatherproofed and the aerial earthed.
- Never book from a doorstep caller or a leaflet with no address; a quote that rises once the ladder is up is a sign to stop.
What aerial and satellite work costs in the UK
As a rough guide, a standard Freeview roof aerial installation costs £150 to £250 and a loft aerial £100 to £180, a high-gain aerial or a chimney mounting £200 to £350, an aerial repair or realignment £60 to £120, a satellite dish for Freesat or Sky £120 to £220 installed and a dish realignment £50 to £90; an extra TV point £60 to £120 each, an amplifier or booster fitted £70 to £150, a communal system for a small block £1,000 to £3,000; TV wall mounting £80 to £150 with the bracket extra and £150 to £300 with cables hidden in the wall; and a call-out to diagnose a signal fault £50 to £90, usually deducted from the repair. Prices are higher in London and for three-storey or difficult roofs.
A £200 aerial fitted properly lasts fifteen years; the £80 one that blows down in the first gale does not.
Aerial & Satellite Installers — frequently asked questions
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How do I find an aerial installer near me?+
Look at the aerial and satellite installers listed for your town, which show their services, accreditations, guarantees, prices, areas covered and reviews; choose a CAI member or RDI-registered installer with insurance, ask for a fixed price for a standard job and a guarantee, and avoid anyone who comes to the door uninvited.
How much does a TV aerial installation cost?+
Typically £150 to £250 for a standard roof aerial and £100 to £180 for a loft aerial, £200 to £350 for a high-gain aerial or chimney mounting, with extra points at £60 to £120 each and repairs or realignment at £60 to £120; a satellite dish is £120 to £220 installed. Get a fixed price and ask what counts as extra.
Why is my Freeview pixelating or losing channels?+
Usually a weak or damaged signal: a corroded or waterlogged cable, a loose connection, an aerial knocked out of line or pointing at the wrong transmitter after a retune, an old aerial that cannot handle the current frequencies, a failing amplifier, or interference from 4G and 5G masts, which a filter fixes. Retune the TV first; if that does not cure it, an installer with a meter finds the fault in a visit.
Loft aerial or roof aerial?+
A roof aerial gets the strongest, most reliable signal and is the answer in weak or fringe areas; a loft aerial is cheaper, invisible and safe from storms, and works well where the signal is strong and the roof is not foil-lined or slate-heavy, so it suits many towns and conservation areas. An installer can test the signal in the loft before deciding.
Freeview or Freesat?+
Freeview comes through an aerial with no subscription and covers most of the UK, with the full channel line-up where a main transmitter serves you; Freesat comes through a satellite dish, also with no subscription, and gives the full line-up anywhere with a clear view south, which makes it the answer for weak Freeview areas and flats without a decent aerial. Both need a compatible TV or box, and many homes have both.
Can an aerial installer mount my TV on the wall?+
Yes, most now do: they fit the right bracket for the wall type and TV size, check for cables and pipes, level it and, if you want, chase the cables into the wall or run them in trunking, and connect the aerial, satellite and streaming boxes, for £80 to £150 plus the bracket, or £150 to £300 with hidden cables. A chimney breast or a plasterboard wall needs the right fixings, which is where a professional earns the fee.
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