Antenna/Aerial Specialists - Regional dealer locator
There are many companies out there that specialise in installing TV aerials, some are good and some might be referred to as rogues, to see how it should not be done see: gallery 1 gallery 2. Most specialist aerial companies will only cover a selected area and will have gained a good knowledge of the signal requirements in that area. This is a real benefit as signal can vary from one street to the next in many areas.
Some aerial companies are members of the CAI (Confederation of Aerial Installers) who monitor the standard of work carried out by its members. Not all aerial companies are members of the CAI and most will still offer a professional installation service. Some engineers have been accredited through the government body RDI (Digital tick)and have an achieved an NVQ in aerial technology. They appear on the RDI-LB website.
- Use local firms where possible.
- Dont use companies that dont have any admin address.
- Get several written quotes from different companies.
- Ask for references from their existing customers.
- Ask to see ID and written confirmation of CAI or RDI membership.
- Ask to see a copy of public liability insurance.