cowboy aerial installer

Cowboy aerial installers

It’s easy to be lured into some of the deceptive advertising currently being used online and in the print media. A Cowboy aerial installer will be very good at quoting rock bottom prices to get your booking only to present you with a sky-high bill at the end of the work citing ‘unforeseen extras’. At best you can be financially conned, at worst you can be left with shoddy workmanship and dangerous wiring and no recourse.

At Berkshire Aerial Services we use only high-quality fixings and fittings. A quality aerial ought to last twenty to thirty years, whereas those installed by less reputable companies are often of poor quality and are not fit to withstand the challenges of being outdoors in the British weather for any length of time. A new aerial should be installed securely with no loose wiring and should not be leaning at an angle.

cowboy tv aerialCowboy fitters will usually just point your new aerial in the general direction of the transmitter. This isn’t the best way to optimise your signal. We use a digital aerial meter to accurately assess the optimum position for your aerial. This ensures that you receive the absolute best signal possible in all weathers. A good aerial installer will also be happy to help you with re-tuning your television(s). Cowboys will often leave quickly, leaving you to discover all too late that the signal isn’t what you expected.

How to spot a cowboy aerial installer

So how do you avoid these cowboys?

  • Look out for national numbers masquerading as large local fitters
  • Check community forums and social media for reviews
  • Ask your friends and neighbours
  • Be wary of unbelievably low prices
  • Ensure you have plenty of contact information for the company
  • A reliable company will have their own website with full contact details
  • Be sure you are given a full warranty on both parts and labour
  • They ought to offer fixed pricing before commencing work
  • If you choose Berkshire Aerial Services our engineers are always uniformed and use sign written vans

Exemplary Service

We’re been serving our community for over fifty years. In that time we have build a strong reputation for excellent customer service and value for money.

We’re proud of this reputation, but don’t just take our word for it. Feel free to check out all our five star reviews here on our website, on Facebook or search for us on Google.

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Price Promise

We have an unrivalled knowledge of the local area and a wealth of experience to draw upon. Consequently we can usually quote for your work without a visit.

Usually our estimate is accurate. However, if we arrive to find that further charges are needed we will gladly offer you a free, no obligation estimate. We never give you the hard sell.

Unlike some of our competitors, it is not our custom to quote unrealistically low prices just to secure your booking, only to add additional costs during installation. We are open, honest and upfront about our pricing. That’s our promise. 

Honesty

Honesty

Courtesy

Courtesy

Professionalism

Professionalism

Guaranteed

All our work comes with a minimum twelve months guarantee.

Reliable

We’re proud of our excellent reputation for great service.  Just check out our reviews page to see.

Experienced

All our engineers have a minumum of 15 years experience.

Insured

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from using a fully insured contractor.

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