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TV aerial & Freeview installation and repair in Sprowston
TV aerial installation and repair in Sprowston, Old Catton and Rackheath on the north-east side of Norwich. We measure your Tacolneston signal and fix the real fault, from storm-hit aerials to tired amplifiers. 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 Sprowston 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 Sprowston
Most homes in Sprowston get Freeview from the Tacolneston 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 Sprowston
Sprowston is a large residential suburb on the north-east edge of Norwich, stretching from the city's inter-war streets out past Sprowston Manor towards Rackheath, where large new estates have been built. We install, repair and realign TV aerials in Sprowston on inter-war semis, post-war houses and bungalows, and the many newer homes on the edge of the suburb.
Freeview from Tacolneston
Sprowston receives Freeview from the Tacolneston transmitter south-west of Norwich, carrying BBC East and ITV Anglia. The mast isn't far away and most homes get a strong signal, so when the picture breaks up it's usually the equipment: an aerial knocked out of line by a storm, water in old cable, a failed amplifier or a poor connection.
We test at the aerial and at each socket, find the real fault and only replace what needs replacing.
Not sure what's wrong? Describe it to an engineer on the phone and get a straight answer, with your price.
Older homes
On inter-war and post-war homes, aerials and cables have often been replaced piecemeal over the years, with joins, splitters and old amplifiers hidden in the loft. We tidy and simplify the system so every TV gets a clean signal.
New estates
On newer homes, the aerial is usually modern, but there are often only one or two TV points. We add more, fit distribution amplifiers and wall-mount TVs with the cables hidden.
Common aerial problems in Sprowston
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 0800 151 2978Do I need a new aerial for Freeview in Sprowston?
Not always. Freeview in Sprowston comes from the Tacolneston mast south-west of Norwich, 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 Sprowston?
Sprowston is served by the Tacolneston transmitter south-west of Norwich, carrying BBC East and ITV Anglia. Most homes get a strong signal.
Can you add TV points in my new-build?
Yes. We add TV and network points to bedrooms, studies and garden rooms, with an amplifier so every set gets a strong signal.
Do you cover nearby areas?
Yes, including Old Catton, Rackheath, Thorpe St Andrew, New Catton, Salhouse and Norwich.
Picture problems or security worries? Talk to an engineer.
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