HDTV Antenna

The reason and the cost to install a TV antenna Brisbane

Don’t you get what you pay for when it comes to your TV antenna installation? It’s crucial to know what’s involved and standard pricing whether you’re getting a new TV for the first time or extend a few more connections in your home. Hiring professionals means to minimize the installation risk and to delegate the jobs to our experts. We have the tools and know-how to complete the installation quickly and securely. We install it correctly for the first time so that there are fewer complications. Hence, you won’t get ripped off or getting surprised by the quotes you get. 

Antenna point installation costs depend on various factors. It varies from place to place, duration — the complexity of the job and whether any additional parts are needed. Mentioned here are a few factors that are responsible for deciding the cost to install a TV antenna at your premises in Brisbane. 

How Many TV Points You Need 

The cost to install a TV antenna for your home or apartment in Brisbane depends on the number of points you need. The more TV points you connect at a time will be cheaper per point. You may need it for the lounge room, guest room, master bedroom, kids’ bedrooms, and much more. So, the homeowner must think about the job carefully about future TV locations and antenna installations.

The distance of TV Point Locations

You can expect antenna installation cost to be less when the TV points are close to your antenna. Otherwise, it will be a higher cost affair. The distance of cable to get connected to your TV also matters for pricing. Most installation includes hookups in the TV antenna installation cost. 

Single or multi-storied Home

The cost to install a TV antenna Brisbane for a single store home will always cost less than multi-store homes. It happens due to the coast of cable needed for the full distance between your digital antenna and your TV points, feeds the cable through the internal walls and the time and equipment involved to get the job done safely. 

Choosing the Right TV Antenna

You have three options to choose the right antenna. It may be single directional or multi-directional, amplified or non-amplified TV antennas and indoor or outdoor antennas. It matters for matters while deciding the cost to install a TV antenna in Brisbane.

Your Location

If your home or office is in an urban area or near to our office in Brisbane, then you will get a lower-priced quote for TV antenna installation. Otherwise, the installation cost will be more due to travel expenses and travel time. 

Home location and frequency obstacles 

Surely, you will get excellent reception when you place your antenna in a higher place. It happens due to fewer barriers before the better the signal. But what to do when buildings or trees surrounding the house? It can be a hard time with a reception and might need an amplifier, regardless of how high it’s located.

Inclusion of additional things 

If you already have an existing TV point, you may be able to spill it for a few more new points by using the signal splitter at your original position. For getting the better quality digital picture in each TV point, you need to upgrade the antenna, use an amplifier, and upgrading the cables. All these jobs are a little bit complex and cost you a little bit more.

How much will it cost to install a TV antenna?

Antenna’s point installation costs start at around $250but could be as much as $500+, including labor and the unit. The units alone cost $50 to $200and thelabor runs $200 to $300. Additional points need amplifiers, rotors and DVR boxes, and many more things responsible increase the price. We bring all the necessary accessories in our vehicle hence take less time to get the job done and charge you less amount as well. But if the role involves drilling and concealing the cable, then the cost can be more, which will be even closer to $250.  

Average Antenna Replacement Cost

Replacing broken or underperforming digital antenna will be charged as the same as installing a new antenna at an average cost of around $300. The price may cut down if you already have the excellent cables or amplifiers to serve the purpose. Antenna repairs cost can be $100 to $300, or about $100 less than a new installation or replacement.

Cost for additional features necessary in TV antenna installation

Using additional items while installing a TV antenna can help in maximizing the reception. It also should be noted to get an accurate TV antenna installation quote.

  • Interference filter is used to maximize signal quality and better frequency as it removes radio wave interference. It will cost around $5-$25.
  • The amplifier is used to boost the signal of incoming stations for better reception and quality will cost around$100-$350.
  • Motorized rotor & mount with remote allows you to point the accurate signal sources while changing channels for the best reception. It will cost you around $100-$300.
  • Pole or mastallows mounting anywhere on your property, not just the roof or attic will cost you around:$50-$200. Expect another $100-$200 in labor to install it.
  • Amplified or motorized antennas also need somewhere to plug in for electricity. Electrical circuit or outlet installation costs $550 to $2,100if you don’t have a readily available source.
  • Expect to pay around $20 to $50per additional TV hookup.
  • $10-$75for indoor installation,30-$300for outdoor installation,$30-$200for Unamplified TV antenna and an additional $50-$150for amplified installation

Are you ready to get started on a TV antenna installation? The first step is to call Jon Burfield on 0409 908 221 for a free quote or to book in for your TV antenna installation today.