TV Aerial Installation

Fitting Aerials The Right Way

Getting reliable TV reception shouldn’t be a headache. Whether you’ve just moved home, upgraded your TV, or your old aerial has finally given up, TV Aerials Leeds provides professional TV aerial installation that delivers a strong, stable signal to every room.

We install and repair TV aerial systems for houses, bungalows, flats, new-builds and commercial properties across Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area – with fast response times and straightforward, honest pricing.

A Trusted Local Service

A good aerial installation starts with understanding the area. Leeds and its surrounding towns include strong-signal zones, poor reception pockets, and streets affected by tall buildings, valleys or tree shielding. Because we work here daily, we know how to match your property with the right aerial, the correct mounting position and the best cable route.

Our approach is simple: turn up on time, assess the property properly, explain the options clearly, and install a stable system that doesn’t give you problems a few months later.

Why Homeowners Choose TV Aerials Leeds

• ✔ Crystal-clear Freeview reception – all main UK channels, plus HD where available
• ✔ Local, experienced fitters – engineers who understand local transmitters and reception blackspots
• ✔ Safe, tidy installations – ladders, roof work and cabling carried out to industry standards
• ✔ Loft, roof and chimney mounts – tailored to your property and planning constraints
• ✔ Storm damage & fault diagnosis – we fix poor signal, pixelation and intermittent loss
• ✔ Honest advice – if you don’t need a new aerial, we’ll tell you

Who Our TV Aerial Installation Service Is For

Our aerial installation service is ideal if:

• You’ve moved into a new home and there’s no working aerial
• Your existing aerial is old, rusted or storm-damaged
• You’re seeing “No signal”, picture break-up or frozen screens
• You’re converting a loft, bedroom or extension and need a new TV point
• You live in an area with tricky reception and need a stronger, high-gain aerial

We work with:

• Homeowners & landlords
• Tenants (with landlord permission)
• Letting agents & estate agents
• Small businesses, pubs and offices needing Freeview TV

Types of TV Aerials We Install

Every property and location is different. We recommend the right aerial based on distance from the transmitter, surrounding buildings, trees, terrain and your TV setup.

1. Standard Digital Roof Aerials

The most common choice for good reception areas. These remain the most reliable solution for the majority of Leeds and West Yorkshire. Fitted to a chimney or wall bracket, aligned precisely to the local Emily Moor Tower transmitter for reliable Freeview coverage.

Best for: typical residential streets with clear line-of-sight to the transmitter.

2. High-Gain TV Aerials

High-gain aerials are designed for weak or marginal signal areas, or where there’s significant interference or obstacles like tall buildings or hills. We use high-gain aerials engineered to capture a stronger signal. They are ideal for rural edges and neighbourhoods where standard aerials struggle.

Best for:

• Outskirts of town / rural edges
• Valleys and low-lying properties
• Streets shielded by large buildings or trees

3. Loft Aerials

A loft-mounted aerial is fitted inside the loft space, keeping the installation discreet and protected from the weather. They’re discreet and protected from the weather, loft aerials suit many new-build homes. If your property has low-loss roofing materials and good local signal strength, a loft installation can work perfectly. We always test signal quality first before recommending this option.

Best for:

• New-build homes where roof mounting may not be allowed
• Homeowners wanting an invisible aerial
• Properties with good local signal strength

Note: Loft aerials don’t suit every property – roofing materials, insulation and foil-backed boards can weaken the signal. We’ll test your signal before recommending this option.

4. Compact / Discreet Aerials

Where visual impact or planning restrictions are a concern, we can install low-profile or compact aerials that blend into the property while still achieving a solid signal. These are useful for listed buildings and homes where visible fixtures are a concern.

Best for:

• Listed buildings (with appropriate permissions)
• Terraces with strict aesthetic requirements
• Customers prioritising appearance

5. Multi-Room / Distribution Systems

If you need TV in several rooms, we can install a signal distribution amplifier or splitter, running cabling cleanly to each TV point.

We can:

• Add new TV points to bedrooms, kitchens, loft conversions
• Upgrade old, poor-quality cabling
• Balance signal levels so every room gets a stable picture

Our TV Aerial Installation Process

We keep the process simple, safe and transparent from start to finish. Every installation begins with a brief conversation to understand your setup, followed by an on-site test to determine the best aerial type and placement.

Once on-site, we assess the existing cabling, check for water damage or loose connections, and test signal strength at roof level and inside the home. After explaining the best solution and confirming the price, we carry out the installation safely, working from ladders or roof access equipment as required.

The aerial is then aligned using professional meters, the cabling is routed as discreetly as possible, and your TV is re-tuned to load all available Freeview channels, including HD. Before leaving, we check every TV point and ensure you’re happy with the picture quality.

1. Initial Call & Triage

When you contact us, we’ll ask a few quick questions:

• What issues are you having now?
• Is there an existing aerial or cabling?
• Are you in a house, flat or new-build?
• Which area / postcode are you in?

From this, we can usually give a guide price before we visit.

2. On-Site Survey & Signal Test

On arrival, your engineer will:

• Check the current aerial, cabling and TV points
• Perform a signal strength and quality test at your property
• Identify the best mounting location (roof, chimney, wall or loft)
• Discuss options and confirm the final price before any work starts

3. Safe Roof / Loft Work & Installation

Once you’re happy to go ahead, we will:

• Use appropriate ladders and safety equipment for roof access
• Install a suitable bracket, mast and aerial type for your property
• Run high-quality coaxial cable from the aerial to your chosen TV points
• Keep routing as discreet and tidy as possible, avoiding trip hazards

4. Alignment, Tuning & Testing

We then:

• Precisely align the aerial using professional meters
• Check signal strength and quality at the TV
• Retune the TV / Freeview box to pick up all available channels
• Test HD and standard channels for a stable, clear picture

If you have multiple TVs, we’ll test each point to ensure every room is working properly.

5. Handover & Aftercare

When the job’s done, we will:

• Show you the available channels and confirm picture quality
• Explain what we’ve installed and where cabling runs
• Provide aftercare advice and what to do if you experience future issues

Where applicable, we offer a guarantee on parts and labour, giving you peace of mind.

Problems a New TV Aerial Can Solve

Many households contact us when they’re dealing with picture freezing, missing channels or total loss of signal. These symptoms often point to weather damage, corrosion in outdoor cabling, DIY connectors, old splitters or an aerial that has shifted over time.

A correctly installed system eliminates these problems and provides a stable picture even during most wet or windy conditions. If a repair is more suitable than a full replacement, we’ll always tell you — we don’t replace equipment unnecessarily.

A well-installed aerial and quality cabling can eliminate:

• “No signal” messages on your TV
• Pixelation or blocky images
• Sound drop-outs or picture freezing
• Channels that randomly disappear after retuning
• Poor reception during bad weather

If your reception used to be fine and has gradually worsened, the cause is often:

• Corroded or water-ingressed cable
• Aerial moved by wind or storm
• Loose connections or damaged wall plates
• Poor-quality splitters or DIY joins

In many cases we can repair rather than replace – and we’ll always recommend the most cost-effective option.

TV Aerial Installation vs Satellite – Which Is Right for You?

Many customers ask whether they should choose a TV aerial or satellite dish.

Choose TV aerial if you want:

• Freeview channels with no monthly subscription
• Simple, reliable access to the main UK channels
• Multiple TVs in the house using a single aerial system

Choose satellite dish (e.g. Freesat / Sky) if you want:

• More niche or international channels
• Specific packages like sports or movies

We offer both services, so if you’re unsure which is best, we can explain the pros and cons on-site and give you a clear recommendation.

Related services:

• Satellite dish installation & alignment
• Satellite realignment & storm damage repair

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Areas We Cover for TV Aerial Installation

Our main TV aerial installation page supports all our local area pages. We provide full TV aerial services across most of West Yorkshire including:

• Leeds and all surrounding districts (view more)

• Huddersfield and nearby villages

• Bradford & local towns

• Wakefield area

• Halifax & nearby villages 

• Harrogate inc Knaresborough

• Keighley & surrounding villages

Pricing & Quotes

Every property is different, so we don’t publish a “one-price-fits-all” list that might mislead people. Because every property has different mounting options, cabling needs and signal conditions, we provide pricing based on a brief assessment rather than a flat list. We give clear, fixed quotes before work begins, with no hidden extras.

We offer:

• Free, no-obligation quotes – by phone or after a quick on-site survey
• Fixed prices agreed before work begins
• No hidden extras – if additional work is required, we discuss it first

Typical factors that influence cost include:

• Type of aerial required (standard vs high-gain)
• Complexity of roof access and mounting
• Number of TV points / rooms
• Whether existing cable can be reused or needs replacing

For an accurate price, simply call us or send an enquiry with your postcode and a brief description of the problem.

Why Choose TV Aerials Leeds?

Local Knowledge

We’re not a national call centre sending random contractors. We’re a local aerial company that understands the West Yorkshire transmitters, terrain and typical reception issues in each area.

Experience & Professionalism

Our engineers have installed and repaired hundreds of aerials on:

• Terraced and semi-detached houses
• New-build estates
• Rural properties and farmhouses
• Flats and small commercial premises

We know what works – and what causes problems later.

Safety & Quality

• Safe working at height
• Quality brackets, fixings and masts
• Proper cable terminations and weatherproofing
• Equipment chosen for long-term durability, not just short-term fixes

Honest Recommendations

If you only need a repair or re-alignment instead of a full replacement, we’ll say so. Our goal is long-term reliability and happy customers, not quick, unnecessary upsells.

Related service: TV Aerial Repairs & Fault Finding

Frequently Asked Questions About TV Aerial Installation

How long does a TV aerial installation take?

Most standard installations take around 1–2 hours, depending on access and the number of TV points. More complex jobs with multiple rooms or difficult access may take longer, but we’ll give you an idea of timescale when we quote.

Will I lose my signal in bad weather?

A properly installed, aligned aerial with quality cabling should maintain a stable signal through normal rain and wind. Extremely severe weather can still affect reception temporarily, but if you’re losing signal every time it rains, it’s usually a sign of poor installation, water-damaged cabling or a misaligned aerial – all issues we can fix.

Can you use my existing aerial cable?

If the existing cable is in good condition and correctly installed, we may be able to reuse it. However, if it’s damaged, low-grade or has been badly joined, we’ll recommend replacing it to avoid ongoing problems.

Do I need to be at home during the installation?

Yes. We’ll need access to the TV, loft or internal cabling points, and we’ll want you to confirm that the channels and picture quality are as expected before we leave.

Do you provide a guarantee?

Yes, we offer a guarantee on our workmanship and parts (details can be added here based on your actual policy). If you experience any issues related to our installation within the guarantee period, we’ll come back to put it right.

Can you install more than one TV point at the same time?

Absolutely. If you’re adding extra TVs in bedrooms, kitchens or loft conversions, it’s often more cost-effective to have the cabling and distribution done in one visit. We can install a multi-room system from a single aerial.

Ready to Book Your TV Aerial Installation?

If you’re struggling with poor reception or need a new aerial installed:

• Call us now for friendly advice and a free, no-obligation quote
• Or send us a message with your postcode, property type and a brief description of the issue

We’ll arrange a convenient appointment, carry out safe and tidy work, and leave you with reliable, clear TV reception you can depend on.