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TV aerials, satellite & CCTV in Essex
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Essex reception
TV transmitters serving Essex
Essex is split between two TV regions. Central, north and east Essex use the Sudbury transmitter for BBC East and ITV Anglia. South-west Essex, including Harlow, Loughton, Brentwood and Thurrock, usually points at Crystal Palace for BBC London and ITV London, and parts of the south can use either.
Transmitters used in Essex: Crystal Palace, Sandy Heath, Sudbury. Reception varies by street, so we confirm on site.
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TV, satellite and security across Essex
Essex is one of the busiest counties we cover, from the market towns of the north to the commuter belt, the new towns and the Thames estuary in the south. We install and repair TV aerials, fit and realign Sky and Freesat dishes and design CCTV, alarm and access control systems for homes, landlords and businesses across the county.
Two TV regions in one county
Essex is split between two TV regions, and the dividing line runs through some of its biggest towns. Sudbury, just over the Suffolk border, serves central, north and east Essex, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, Witham, Maldon and the Tendring coast, with BBC East and ITV Anglia. Local relays at Wivenhoe Park, Clacton, Burnham-on-Crouch and Rouncefall, near Ashingdon, fill in areas where the main signal is weak.
Crystal Palace in south London serves much of south-west Essex, including Harlow, Epping, Loughton, Chigwell, Waltham Abbey, Brentwood and Thurrock, with BBC London and ITV London. Between the two, in Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Rayleigh, Southend and Canvey Island, both transmitters can often be received, and households may choose their regional news by where the aerial points. The right answer depends on your street, roof height and what's in the way, so we measure both before deciding.
The Thames estuary and the coast
From Southend, Leigh-on-Sea and Canvey Island to Clacton, Frinton, Walton and Harwich, Essex has a long and exposed coastline. Wind and salt air take a toll on aerials and dishes, so we use stainless fixings, sealed connectors and rigid brackets. Low-lying areas such as Canvey Island are open to wind from every direction.
New towns, flats and estates
Basildon and Harlow were built as new towns after the war, and Chelmsford, Braintree and Witham have grown fast since. Many homes are in blocks with shared aerial systems, so we repair and upgrade communal TV and door entry for residents, landlords and managing agents. On newer estates, we add TV points, data cabling and CCTV for homeowners.
Historic market towns
Saffron Walden, Colchester, Maldon, Great Dunmow, Halstead and Old Harwich all have conservation areas and listed buildings. We take care with fragile chimneys, find discreet positions for dishes and follow the rules on what can face the road.
FAQ
Common questions
Free advice, no obligation. Tell us your postcode and what's wrong.
Call 0800 151 2978Should my aerial in Essex point at Sudbury or Crystal Palace?
It depends where you are. Central, north and east Essex use Sudbury for BBC East and ITV Anglia. South-west Essex usually uses Crystal Palace for BBC London and ITV London. In parts of south Essex both are possible, and we measure both before choosing.
Do you cover the whole of Essex?
Yes, from Saffron Walden and Harwich in the north to Southend, Thurrock and Epping Forest in the south, including the villages between.
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