Install  Aerial  Cable

Scope of Works

• Pre‑visit signal & route survey – confirm cable length, drill points and loft/roof access.

• Supply & run new coax cable (RG6 / WF100) from aerial or splitter to chosen TV point.

• Drill & seal external/loft penetrations, clip cable neatly along walls, soffits or skirting.

• Fit faceplate or fly‑lead at outlet; label and test signal strength/quality.

• Tidy old cabling and dispose of redundant connectors if required.

• Issue installation test sheet or digital photo of meter readings on request.

  
  

Typical Cost (inc. VAT)

Time on Site

• Typical: 1 – 3 hours for a straightforward loft‑to‑room cable run. Checkatrade

• Longer: longer routes, masonry drilling, hidden cable chases, or multiple sockets.

• Full‑day: high‑level roof work needing scaffold or amplifier re‑balancing.

  
  

Questions to Ask Your Trade

1. What signal‑loss allowance have you calculated for the cable length & type?

2. Will the route be fully clipped & sealed to prevent UV or water damage?

3. Is the quote fixed or hourly after the first socket?

4. Do you carry a spectrum analyser to prove signal strength on completion?

5. What warranty do you give on cable, connectors and workmanship?

6. Who arranges any scaffold or roof ladder and is hire time included in price?

7. Are you a registered waste carrier if old aerials/cable need disposal?

   
   

How to Avoid Surprises

• Access & parking: reserve a bay close to the entry point for the engineer’s van.

• Loft clearance: move stored boxes to give safe working space.

• Mains isolation: identify a nearby socket for safe tool power / signal meter.

• Shared aerials: confirm landlord or block‑manager permission before work.

• Working at height: check if roof work triggers scaffold permits or neighbour notice.

• Future‑proofing: ask for one extra pull cord or spare cable while the route is open.

  
  

All figures are rounded 2025 GBP values and include 20 % VAT.