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TV aerial & Freeview installation and repair in Soham
TV aerial installation and repair in Soham, Fordham, Isleham and the fen-edge villages between Ely and Newmarket. We measure your signal from Sandy Heath and Sudbury and fit the aerial that gives the most reliable picture. Freeview is retuned and every TV checked before we leave.
- 25+ yearsin TV and security
- Local engineerswho live where they work
- Local knowledgeof your area’s homes
How it works
From problem to fixed, the same day
Step 1
Picture problem
Pixelation, lost channels or no signal.
Step 2
Speak to an engineer
Talk straight to the engineer, not a call centre. Price quoted free on the phone.
Step 3
Engineer arrives
A local engineer comes to your home in Soham with the parts for the job.
Step 4
Picture back the same day
Tested and working before we leave, with all work guaranteed.
Your Freeview signal in Soham
Most homes in Soham get Freeview from the Sandy Heath transmitter. Tap any town to compare. Whether it's a new aerial, a repair or an extra TV point, we start with these readings.
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Aerial engineers for Soham
Soham sits on the edge of the Fens between Ely and Newmarket, with the restored Downfield Windmill, St Andrew's Church and the Soham Lode running through the town. It has grown steadily, with new estates and a station reopened in 2021, while the villages around it range from Wicken on the fen to Fordham and Chippenham towards the stud farms of Newmarket. We install, repair and realign TV aerials in Soham on all kinds of homes.
Sandy Heath or Sudbury?
Soham is roughly the same distance from Sandy Heath to the south-west as from Sudbury to the south-east. Both carry BBC East and ITV Anglia, so the right one depends on which signal is cleaner at your roof. Neighbours' aerials pointing in different directions is common here, and both can be correct. We measure each and set up the aerial accordingly.
Your Freeview channels in Soham
Because Soham is served by Sandy Heath, a main transmitter, you should get the full Freeview line-up, including the HD channels. If some are missing, it is usually an old or poorly aligned aerial, a tired amplifier or a TV that needs retuning, rather than the signal itself.
Whatever the job, we finish by retuning every TV and recorder in the house and checking that each Freeview channel, including HD, comes in cleanly. Freeview Play catch-up also needs the TV online, so we check that while we are there. Weighing up Freeview against Freesat or Sky? See our guide to Freeview, Freesat, Sky and Freely.
Not sure what's wrong? Describe it to an engineer on the phone and get a straight answer, with your price.
New estates
On newer homes, the aerial is usually modern but there may be only one TV point. We add more, fit the right amplifier and wall-mount TVs with the cables hidden.
Fen and farm properties
Out on the fen and on farms towards Isleham, homes can be exposed and a long way from a mast. A higher-gain aerial on a solid mast and low-loss cable usually gives a reliable picture.
Common aerial problems in Soham
Picture breaks up when it's windy
- Likely cause
- A loose aerial, a corroded clamp or a chimney bracket that has worked free.
- How we fix it
- We re-secure or replace the fixings and realign the aerial with a meter.
Blocky picture after rain
- Likely cause
- Water inside the cable or connector, which weakens the signal more each year.
- How we fix it
- New double-screened cable and weather-sealed connectors.
Freeview channels missing after a retune
- Likely cause
- An older aerial that doesn't cover every frequency now in use, or one pointed at a weaker transmitter.
- How we fix it
- Retune correctly, realign, or fit a wideband aerial.
Drops out at busy times of day
- Likely cause
- 4G or 5G signals from a nearby phone mast swamping an unfiltered aerial or amplifier.
- How we fix it
- A filtered aerial or a filter at the amplifier.
No Freeview signal on any TV
- Likely cause
- A failed masthead amplifier or power supply, or a cable damaged in the loft.
- How we fix it
- We trace the fault with a meter and replace the failed part.
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FAQ
Common questions
Free advice, no obligation. Tell us your postcode and what's wrong.
Call 01223 258884Do I need a new aerial for Freeview in Soham?
Not always. Freeview in Soham comes from the Sandy Heath mast in Bedfordshire, broadcast with horizontal polarisation. If your aerial points the right way, is in good condition and covers the frequencies in use today, a retune or new cable may be all it needs. We measure first and only recommend a new aerial when the readings show it's needed.
Which transmitter serves Soham?
Many homes use Sandy Heath in Bedfordshire, and some get a better signal from Sudbury in Suffolk. Both carry BBC East and ITV Anglia, and we measure both at your roof.
Can you add TV points in a new-build?
Yes. We add points to bedrooms, studies and garden rooms, with an amplifier so every TV gets a strong signal.
Do you cover the villages around Soham?
Yes, including Fordham, Isleham, Wicken, Burwell, Chippenham and Kennett.
Picture problems or security worries? Talk to an engineer.
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