TV Antenna Installation & Repair in Canterbury, VIC 3126
Period roofs, old cabling and mature street trees: Canterbury homes usually have a signal problem that started decades ago. We work carefully on slate, terracotta and old iron and replace what has actually failed.
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Old roofs, old cable: the Canterbury pattern
From Canterbury the antenna points east, about 93°, toward Mt Dandenong. Because the signal is strong at 24 km, a modest antenna in the right spot outperforms a big one hidden behind a chimney or tree.
Canterbury reception data
- Main transmitter
- Mt Dandenong
- Distance & direction
- 24 km, bearing 93° (east)
- Band & polarisation
- VHF, horizontal
- Channels
- VHF 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12 (plus UHF 32 for C31)
- What we usually fit
- A compact VHF/UHF combination antenna
These figures come from ACMA site data and Canterbury's coordinates. Terrain and buildings change the picture street by street, which is why every job starts with a meter reading.
Canterbury to Mt Dandenong: the path
Signal from Mt Dandenong travels 24 km to reach Canterbury, passing over Surrey Hills (2.0 km out), Box Hill (4.3 km out), Laburnum (6.2 km out), Forest Hill (8.7 km out), Mitcham (11 km out), Heathwood (14 km out) and Bayswater North (18 km out) on the way.
The compass bearing (93°) is where we start. The final aim comes from the meter, which shows the strongest, cleanest lock on every channel.
How we fix Canterbury reception without hurting the roof
Extensions are where Canterbury cabling usually goes wrong: a second living area added, a TV point spliced off the original run with a cheap two-way splitter, and suddenly every room is weaker. We map the existing points, replace splitters with proper outlets and add a distribution amplifier only when the number of TVs genuinely needs one.
Faults we fix most in Canterbury
- Original RG59 cable losing signal and corroding at the eaves
- Brittle tiles or slate making DIY roof access unsafe
- Wall plates and fly leads from the 1980s
Reception next door to Canterbury
- Camberwell — 1.2 km to the south-west, 0.7 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Deepdene — 1.4 km to the north-north-west, 0.6 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Balwyn — 1.8 km to the north-north-east, about the same distance from Mt Dandenong.
- Surrey Hills — 2.0 km to the east, 2.0 km closer to Mt Dandenong.
Other localities in 3126: Camberwell East.
Pricing for Canterbury jobs
How much in Canterbury? It depends on the fault, so we meter first and then give you one fixed figure. Repairs start at $98, call-out is free with the repair, new antennas come with $120 off the install and a 25-year warranty.
Questions from Canterbury customers
Do you work on slate and terracotta roofs in Canterbury?
Yes. We use roof ladders and walk-boards on brittle roofs and route cable through existing penetrations where possible. If any tile is cracked during access, we tell you on the day.
Can you add TV points to an older house?
Yes — we run new RG6 cable in the roof space and walls, fit modern outlets and balance the signal so every room gets a clean picture. Quoted at a fixed price before we start.
Can you mount an antenna on a chimney?
Yes, with stainless chimney straps, provided the brickwork is sound. If it is not, we use a wall or rafter bracket instead.