There are many new build sites in and around Lancaster that a requiring TV aerial installation in their lofts. The builders such as Barratts and Storey Homes will happily install the TV sockets for the home in which ever room the new home owner requires, yet they don’t install the aerial or amplifier to service these TV points. This is where we come in and get the loft aerial installed and working for you. When we arrive we will have all of the correct equipment on our vans so that we will be able to complete the job within the time of our visit. We will not need to nip out to pick up some piece of equipment that we may need. Having installed plenty of digital aerials in the new builds in and around Lancaster, we know exactly what is required to carry out a successful aerial installation in Lancaster

​With the aerial in the loft situation, usually the builders will have coiled up the coax cable connecting to all of the TV sockets around the house, and left the cable coiled near the loft hatch, making the ability to finish the job that bit quicker. Once in the loft we use a log periodic digital aerial and by connecting this to a spectrum analyser direct the aerial into the best position to pick up the strongest signal. We then fit an aerial spike to the most suitable rafter and set about attaching the aerial head to it. After this we run a length of coax cable to where the embedded coax cable is. Now, depending on how many TV points there are in the house will determine whether or not we use a passive splitter or an amplified one. If there are 4 or more TV sockets in the house, then we would generally use some sort of amplified splitter such as a set-back amp or a masthead amplifier. 

With the Storey homes, they go to that little bit more effort in the construction of the homes and will equip the loft with a light and also a power socket. This is usually located near the loft hatch and is there for the amp to plug into. If there is no power socket and the home has 4 or more points, then we would use a masthead amp. This kind of amp is split into 2 parts, the splitter device, and the power unit. The power to the amp is sent to the splitter part via the coax cable going from the TV point to the loft. It doesn’t matter which one is used just so long as it is used. As with the pictures shown of one of the aerial installation jobs we did in Lancaster, it shows a set-back amp having been installed and it is plugged into a power socket in the loft. With this aerial installation we were able to provide a quality Freeview signal for all 7 aerial sockets in the home.

How to tell if you need a new TV Aerial for your television. As an aerial & satellite installation engineer, I often get phone calls from people asking if they need a new aerial as they are experiencing problems with their TV picture. This is a question that is not that had to find the answer for if the customer just did a few. Firstly, if experiencing problems with the Television reception, the first thing to do is to check the connections. This means looking at the back of the TV and checking to see if the aerial cable which has a coax plug on the end of it is firmly plugged into the correct port in the TV. You'd be amazed at how many times I have been out to customers houses and found that the reason they are experiencing picture glitch is because the aerial is not correctly plugged into the back of the TV. Its such a simple thing to check too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_aerial_plug  

Secondly the next thing to check is whether the aerial cable is still attached to the TV Aerial Antenna . These are usually fixed on the chimney using a lashing kit and mast. Or the aerial & mast is fixed on a stand off bracket on the wall of the house. Finally the last place to check is in the loft. What you need to look for is any obvious damage or , such as the cable has come loose or the aerial antenna is in some way damaged or pointing in the wrong direction.  

There is another DIY check that can be done if you have another working aerial socket in the home. If you have the extra TV point, then take the TV into that room and plug it in, if experiencing problems with it then it would definitely point to there being a problem with your Aerial Antenna. If not then it maybe just the aerial cable that is the cause of the interference. This maybe just a simple cabling replacement job, and you can avoid going to the expense of changing your whole TV digital aerial system.  

At the end of the day there maybe nothing that can be detected through these checks and you would need the assistance of a qualified TV Aerial Installation Engineer to run a full test on the system using a spectrum analyzer. But if you have performed the checks mentioned above first you will rule out having to pay for a call out charge just for the aerial fitter to plug the aerial into the back of the TV. 

Having problems with your you view box? Then our not alone. When ever we as 'Aerial & Satellite Engineers' have attended a property where the home owner has a you view box, invariably the frustrated customer is pretty unhappy with the functionality of the you view box and the service received from either BT or Talk Talk. However, this is not to say that this is the beginning of the end for the problematic platform as a report published just the other day reveals...

Want to talk through your options for free to air TV such as Freeview or Freesat, then call our Aerial & Satellite Engineer for the best advice tailored to you.

TV Aerial Installers In Blackpool

Aerials Blackpool installation should accomplish two things: It shouldn’t be ludicrously expensive, and it shouldn’t cause any damage or substantial alterations to your home. We are TV aerial installers who have installed and repaired aerials for a wide variety of homes. We are proud to serve all Aerials Blackpool needs and beyond. You can trust us to make certain the work is done quickly and efficiently at a price you can easily afford.

Any TV aerial installers you’re going to consider should be able to do the following:

·         They should be able to come to your home at your convenience for a free assessment of your home and the work that will be required.
·         They should be able to offer you a price that everyone can agree upon ahead of time.
·         This price should not be subject to a sudden increase at the last possible minute.
·         They should not charge VAT.
·         They should have a level of experience with various commerical and residential properties that ensures they will know exactly what to do in your situation.
·         They should be able to give you a TV aerial installation that doesn’t have cables visible when they don’t need to be. The cables should be completely obscured as much as humanly possible.
·         They should be able to walk you through every aspect of the TV aerial installation process.
·         They should be able to answer any questions you might have before or even after the work has been completed.
·         They should be able to complete the job within the time frame specified.
·         They should have all the tools and equipment necessary to complete the job properly.

Whether we’re installing TV aerials or satellite dishes, one thing should remain the same: You should be pleased with the quality of the work. TV aerial installation is not something that should be stressful or expensive. Once we have given you the free on-site estimation of the costs, as well as how long it is going to take to complete the job, you should be able to breathe easy. We want the work to be completed quickly as much as you do. When the installation has been handled properly, you can get on with your plans.

This is work that can be done discreetly and at a minimum cost. We stand by that belief, and we stand by the quality of the work that we do.