The Cowboy Installer
Tv Aerial installation Cost is a hot topic in the market place at present, particularly with digital switchover coming. Locating a respectable company or independent aerial installer is not easy. Unfortunately in the world we are in today, there are many cowboy installers trying to make some fast cash today. Although I appreciate the fact that these guys are trying to earn their living many of them usually are not properly qualified and usually cut corners.
They tend to utilise lower quality materials to cut costs and increase profit margins, which permit them to drop the tv aerial installation cost and undercut many of the bigger, more established companies or independent self employed aerial installers out there. During my years operating in the sector I have encountered a lot of them (builders, electricians, plumbers), all scheming to make an additional buck. I’m not trying to generalize, all I’m saying is, be vigilant and aware and always ask questions before agreeing or committing to any installation.
The Other End Of The Stick
Alternatively using a reputable established company is not always the way forward. Let me explain. Before I went solo I used to work for 3 of the mayor players available in the market plus a variety of others. During this time period I met plenty of strange characters. Some of who had never picked up a hammer or screw driver in their lives as well as others who were too lazy for my taste. And so i kept changing partners until I found someone who was capable, hard working and just an all round decent person and boy, did we cash in!! We did 7-10 aerial installations daily as oppose to 3-4 while still maintaining a very high standard. Many of these guys are still good friends of mine today.
What I’m saying is that often even if you choose a reputable, more established company you won’t ever truly know who’s gonna show up at your doorstep. Is it going to be the boys that enjoy their work and finish the job quickly, neat and efficiently also to an incredibly high standard or perhaps the sketchy, clumsy and lazy characters who’s likely to leave you with a half completed and lower quality installation or aerial repair. You’ll find many stories in forums all round the web regarding this matter. Most companies (the ones that have been in the business the longest) in the majority of cases, do quality checks on a percentage of jobs completed, although not all of them. Also, if any complaints are logged by the customer it can take days sometimes weeks to resolve. Believe me, I’ve been there.
The suitable Tv Aerial installation Cost
Your typical lower end installer or in some instances ‘cowboy’ will charge a tv aerial installation cost of somewhere between £90-£140 for a residential aerial install. The more qualified independent aerial installer or established company will charge between £125-£180+ for a good quality installation including one link/point running to the desired tv location (£180 being a more difficult install i.e. more time consuming therefore an increased price). A good average price would be anywhere between £120-£160.
Conclusion
I want to get right to the point. I’m not here to bad mouth or criticize anyone. I’m merely providing youwith some comprehensive facts about what’s really happening within the field as well as to provide you with an alternative solution. I’ve handpicked a select amount of installers who some I’ve worked with over the past number of years. These guys know what they’re doing. They are simply Reliable, Trustworthy, Experienced and Friendly. Wouldn’t you rather want someone who you can get hold of in just minutes as opposed to waiting for days or weeks??? “Hey Jimmy, you installed my aerial yesterday but unfortunately the picture is breaking down, can you advise me on what to do?”. Jimmy: “Sure I’ll be there first thing tomorrow morning to rectify the problem”. Bam. Simple as!