The most frequent question I get asked is
“How much does it cost to have a TV aerial installed?” Looking at the various
figures quoted on the web, especially from the national companies, you would be
forgiven to think it should cost no more than about fifty quid!
However, many companies
often tack on the extras and surcharges that include poles, brackets and cable.
This is not evident in the advertised ‘from’ price. These add-ons are then
often inflated taking the total cost far in excess of what we charge.
One national
company whose price list we have seen advertises aerial installations for less than
£50 + VAT. In reality the price for a new installation with 6ft pole, cable and
brackets, comparable to our inclusive £100 installation, is £145+VAT. Look at the leap from the low ‘hook them in’
price, to the extras required for the majority of installations that are added
on when the installer arrives. We are at least 20% cheaper than their prices and in some examples theirs are over double ours; really!
So the cheapest advertised
price will usually be one of the most expensive. As a guide our aerial
installation prices including all brackets, masts, cables etc and fully
installed range from £100 to £165 with no
added VAT depending on type of
aerial and fixings chosen. Recommendations on ‘best solution’ are given after a
signal test is made with an approved spectrum analyser and you have been consulted. Our customers are free to
accept or decline our recommendations. All installation work has a 30
day money back guarantee.
Many companies distinguish
between a call out charge and a labour charge. So, the glib banner proclaiming
‘NO CALL OUT CHARGE’ often means just that, no charge for being called out. The
labour charge will still apply though even if the fault is not rectified. Let
me make my position very clear! If we
cannot fix your problem then we make no
charge whatsoever. This applies to both installations and repairs.
Visit our web site or call 01787 311057 or 01284 799042.
