How Much Does it Cost to Install or Repair a TV Antenna

1. The size and the quality of the TV antenna

Like any other electronic device, a television antenna comes in different sizes and brands. Certain brands can make higher-quality antennas that have better features. An antenna that is more complex and that uses a complicated technology will usually be more expensive to install and to repair. You should never buy appliances that are way beyond your budget, as you might find that repairing them is something that you cannot afford.

2. The place where you install the antenna

If you want to install an indoor TV antenna in an attic, or in an inaccessible place, it will cost you more. In these circumstances, connected the coax cable can be quite difficult and time-consuming.

Although installing a television antenna in a hard-to-reach place can be quite pricey, you should never attempt to do it yourself. Installing and repairing antennas are not DIY projects and should only be done by antenna specialists.

If you want to know the average attic or roof antenna installation costs, you should ask several specialists for quotes. This way, you ensure that you are charged a fair fee.

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3. The equipment used by the contractors

Installing an antenna in a hard-to-reach location can be done by using a remote control rotor. If you want the tradies to use this type of equipment, you should know that you might have to pay extra.

4. The state in which you hire the antenna specialists

If you are hiring antenna specialists in NSW, you should know that they will charge an average hourly rate of $82. The rates are similar in Victoria and South Australia where you can expect to pay about $80 per hour.

In Queensland, you can hire someone to install and repair your antenna for a bit less, more precisely around $75 per hour.

Before hiring antenna specialists make sure that they are qualified for the job. You should only hire insured and licenced tradies. Keep in mind that hiring unlicenced electricians is illegal in Australia.

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