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21 May

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH3

Enquiry from: Mike L

Start Date: Immediate

Ariel fitted on roof and cable run down to first floor.

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15 Mar

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: William N

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace service required: supply & install, work description: aerial to upstairs tv. at present have a 2...

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16 Jan

Aerial & Satellite Install

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Gordon M

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customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached service required: supply & install, work description: tv aerial are you the property owner:...

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15 Jan

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: Martha W

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Service required: Supply & Install, Work description: Out side aerial

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05 Jan

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Rose B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Service required: Supply & Install, Work description: Aerial to allow us to watch live tv...

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22 Dec

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Elaine S

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customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: other service required: install only, work description: 2nd floor flat in modern development. previous ow...

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20 Dec

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH15

Enquiry from: Stuart B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Service required: Supply & Install, Work description: TV arial fitted to roof of tenement , I'm o...

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07 Dec

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH15

Enquiry from: Lorraine S

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customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached service required: supply & install, work description: replacement aerial are you the property ow...

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13 Nov

Aerial & Satellite Install

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Maureen F

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace, service required: supply & install, work description: aerial repair

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17 Oct

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH5

Enquiry from: Elaine G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Service required: Supply & Install, Work description: Fit outside Ariel in bedroom of bottom flat...

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22 Jul

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH8

Enquiry from: Jasno S

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customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: commercial service required: supply & install, work description: new tv aerial needed in the new common r...

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15 Jul

Aerial & Satellite Install

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Ellen S

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customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace service required: supply & install, work description: tv/freeview are you the property owner: own...

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16 Jun

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Lauren C

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: semi detached service required: supply & install, work description: installation of standard tv aerial. a...

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30 Jul

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Peter M

Start Date: Immediate

arrial in attic with connections for 3 rooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached type of aerial: freeview aerial have you already purchased your aerial: no d...

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17 Jul

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH7

Enquiry from: Judy W

Start Date: Immediate

I'm changing from cable TV to freeview (cable contract ending 22/8/19). I don't have an aerial or internal aerial connection points in my terraced house. I'm looking for advice and quotations. I'm ...

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10 Mar

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH6

Enquiry from: Alastair G

Start Date: Immediate

Great, what do you need done? Repair Ok, so what product are we talking about? TV Aerial tv was disconnected during decoration of living room and unable to reconnect due to no signal

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16 Jan

Aerial & Satellite Install

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Debbie M

Start Date: Immediate

42 inch tv to be installed on partition wall need done immediately Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Type of Aerial: Satellite (fixed) Have you already purchased...

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13 Jan

Aerial & Satellite Install

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Neil C

Start Date: Immediate

Installation of a second TV Ariel point in the bedroom to enable freeview Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Type of Aerial: Freeview Aerial Have you already pur...

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25 Oct

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Elaine F

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myaerialinstallation.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Service required: Supply & Install, Work description: TV ariel inside the house so that my broadb...

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04 Oct

Aerial & Satellite Install

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Ray H

Start Date: Immediate

Lost most channels apart from bbc1 - ch 5 also in hd, following todays retune

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How much do TV Aerial Installer services cost?

Are you planning to have an aerial or satellite dish installed in your home or property? If yes, then you’d probably want to know just how much it’ll cost to get this project over the line. In this post, we’re going to provide you with a good insight into the installation cost of aerial and satellite dishes so as to help you make the best possible informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

Just like any other home improvement project, there are a number of factors that can affect the cost of installing a new TV aerial and satellite dish. These factors include the type of aerial or satellite dish being installed, the location of your property, the ease of access and lots more. For instance, different types of aerial require different configurations as well as adjustment which can add to the time frame and overall cost of labour. Also, if you happen to reside in big cities such as London and Manchester where there’s a higher cost of labour, you should be prepared to receive quotes that’ll exceed the usual.

On the average, the price charged by aerial and satellite installers is within the range of £150 to about £250 and takes about 3 to 6 hours to complete by a specialist. Also, if your home possesses tricky access points which prevents the installer from reaching the parts of your home to wire or install the aerial, additional costs would have to be paid for extra resources.  In other words, to get the most accurate estimate, you may have to reach out to a professional to obtain a quote after a visit to your premises.

The table reveals the kinds of service that Aerial & Satellite Installers usually do and also the average price variety of these tasks. Some projects take longer to finish than others so costs do differ by project.

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The average price
of a TV Aerial Installer in Edinburgh is:

£133

TV Aerial Installer job TV Aerial Installer cost in 2024
Aerial installation in Edinburgh £113-£194
Aerial Repair in Edinburgh £60-£130
Satellite Dish Installation in Edinburgh £90-£185

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TV Aerial Installer FAQs

Can aerials be installed in places other than my roof?

Yes, an aerial could be installed in your garden or on outbuildings. This will depend on the strength of the signal in your area. A professional aerial installation company will be able to advise you on the possible locations for an aerial on your property.

What is a TV Aerial

Basically, what a tv aerial does is simply to receive broadcasted tv signals from the television station, then transmit those vibrations directly to your screen. Just like any other antenna, the tv aerial is made of metal. How exactly does it work?

 

The small electrical currents present in the antenna is induced by the electromagnetic waves transmitting tv signals. The tv set then acts as an amplifier to the signal and chooses the information which carries the sound as well as vision. The tv aerials are also commonly referred to as “yagi arrays by engineers. The metal plates present at the far end of the array directs the signal back down its length. Meanwhile, the parallel rod-like structures which run along the aerial’s length are designed and spaced to improve the strength of the signal.

 

Generally, aerials are divided into two categories – indoor and outdoor. Indoor antennas are the types located on top of your tv set or next to it, while outdoor antennas are installed on top of your building and exposed to the elements. Most times, the type of aerial you’ll require will be determined by the location of your house. For fringe or rural areas which are far from the transmission stations and likely to be blocked by natural obstructions like trees and hills, outdoor antennas are more suitable.

 

The performance or effectiveness of your TV aerial can be affected by a couple of things. Firstly, it can be unaligned by poor weather which will affect the signal received and interfere with the picture quality of the TV. Secondly, the TV aerial cable can also become faulty or disconnected. This is mostly the case when you get a “no signal message on your TV screen.

How to connect a TV to an aerial?

Your TV and aerial need to be connected by coaxial cable for your TV to work. Most properties have wall mounted connection boxes – similar to electrical plugs – that you can simply plug your TV into. If you don’t have a cable, it’s easy to pick up one from most DIY shops.

If you’re installing a new outside aerial, you may be able to reuse the old cable. If you can’t, you’ll need to route a new one down from your aerial to any sockets you need. Coaxial cable can be routed down the exterior of your property, through loft spaces, under floors and along skirting boards.

Does a smart TV need an aerial?

Generally speaking, you do need an aerial if you have a smart TV. This what will enable you to watch live TV. However, if you’re not bothered about live TV, and just want to use services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Youtube, you don’t normally need a TV aerial. This is because these services use the internet instead.

Do I need a TV Aerial

If you just bought a Smart TV and you’re not certain whether or not you’ll need to purchase an aerial to be able to access your favorite TV channels, then you’ve come to the right place! So many Smart TV owners also face the same issue and seek an effective solution to it. In this post, we aim to provide you with an insight on this topic to help you make the best-informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

 

The short and simple answer to this question is no, you don’t have to buy a TV aerial to watch your smart TV. However, it should also be noted that you won’t be able to access Freeview or any other terrestrial broadcasts for that matter without a TV aerial. What’s more? You’ll also be restricted to the content offered by your television’s internet streaming app. To unlock Freeview channels, you can consider purchasing an affordable and portable indoor aerial for that purpose. So, what can you watch on your Smart TV without an aerial? Well, without a TV aerial, you’ll only be able to access mod boxes or media from other sources like Blu Ray players, gaming consoles, computers and more. In the event whereby your Smart TV is connected to the internet as it’s designed to be, you can also make use of a plethora of streaming apps to access plenty of media online.

 

If you don’t want to watch you TV with an aerial, the best option would definitely be to connect your router or broadband through an ethernet cable and make use of the featured streaming apps.

Do I need a new aerial to receive HD channels?

Not if your current aerial is in good condition and receives a good signal. If you don’t currently get a good signal, you may need to upgrade or relocate your aerial to receive HD channels or if your TV is not HD ready. You may need to upgrade your television if this is the case.

What receiver do I need?

If you are planning to invest in a new satellite dish, then you’d probably want to know the most suitable receiver to incorporate. If you have this same concern, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into the world of satellite dish receivers in order to help you make the best-informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

 

Firstly, it must be stated that there happens to be a plethora of LNB types, makes and models available in the market today and picking the right one for your satellite is crucial as the wrong one may imply your satellite will not work. The most common LNB types are single LNBs and Quad LNBs.

 

The major difference between all types is the amount of output possessed by each LNB. This is what allows extra satellite receivers to be added for additional TV points as well as the inclusion of satellite PVRs which features recordable, play, pause and rewind TV services. For example, a single LNB possesses just one LNB connection for a coaxial cable to be attached. This allows you to connect a standard satellite receiver such as Freesat box or Sky. There are also dual or twin LNB, quad LNB and octo LNB which allows for two (or one satellite PVR), four (two PVRs or one PVR and two standard satellite receivers) and eight separate satellite receivers (four PVRs or combination of both) respectively. There are many other LNB types you can choose from with varying features, so it all depends on your requirements.

How to install a TV aerial?

The process you need to go through to install a TV aerial depends on the type of aerial you have. If you have an indoor aerial, it’s simple. Just plug the aerial into your TV and stand it up next to it. If the signal isn’t right, then try moving your aerial closer to a window or higher up. Make sure you rescan for channels every time you move it so you know if you’ve made an improvement. It’s also fairly easy to install a loft TV aerial – just take it up into your loft and position it in a convenient place. Again, experiment with angles and positions to ensure you get the best signal. Installing an outdoor TV aerial is a little trickier. Ideally, try to fix your aerial to a wall or chimney at a gable end – this will be much easier to access than a chimney in the middle of the roof. Follow the instructions that come with your aerial for mounting it – it’s usually best to lash your aerial on rather than use screws. If you’re not used to working at height or aren’t confident doing your own aerial installation work, it’s best to get in touch with a professional.

TV Aerial Installer help and advice

3 TV Aerial Myths Well and Truly Busted Published: 18/08/2016 The chances are that you’ve heard at least one of the most popular TV aerial myths. Some of these myths have become common knowledge, so we want to reveal the truth so you don’t spend your money on things you don’t need. Here are 3 of the most believed TV aerial myths busted. 1. You […] Read this article
Do you Really Need a New Aerial? Published: 23/06/2016 Before you go ahead and get a new aerial, it’s worth doing some research to help you make the decision about which TV aerial to choose. And it’s possible that you might not even need a new aerial. Take a look at these points and see whether any of them apply to you before you […] Read this article
How to Install an Aerial on a Flat Roof Published: 28/04/2016 Sometimes TV aerials or satellite dishes have to be installed on a flat roof if the reception equipment has to be fitted onto the roof of office or flats where wall mounting an aerial would cost too much and make repairs and servicing difficult. Installing the aerial on the roof is a great way to […] Read this article

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