TV Antenna Installation & Repair in Seddon, VIC 3011
Period roofs, old cabling and mature street trees: Seddon 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 Seddon pattern
From Seddon the antenna points east, about 95°, toward Mt Dandenong. Because the signal is strong at 40 km, a modest antenna in the right spot outperforms a big one hidden behind a chimney or tree.
Seddon reception data
- Main transmitter
- Mt Dandenong
- Distance & direction
- 40 km, bearing 95° (east)
- Band & polarisation
- VHF, horizontal
- Channels
- VHF 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12 (plus UHF 32 for C31)
- What we usually fit
- A mid-gain VHF/UHF combination antenna on a short mast above the roofline
These figures come from ACMA site data and Seddon's coordinates. Terrain and buildings change the picture street by street, which is why every job starts with a meter reading.
Seddon to Mt Dandenong: the path
Signal from Mt Dandenong travels 40 km to reach Seddon, passing over West Melbourne (3.1 km out), East Melbourne (7.9 km out), Canterbury (16 km out), Mont Albert (19 km out), Blackburn (23 km out), Heathwood (30 km out) and Kilsyth South (37 km out) on the way.
The compass bearing (95°) is where we start. The final aim comes from the meter, which shows the strongest, cleanest lock on every channel.
How we fix Seddon reception without hurting the roof
Extensions are where Seddon 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 Seddon
- 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 Seddon
- Footscray — 0.8 km to the north, about the same distance from Mt Dandenong.
- Kingsville — 1.2 km to the west-south-west, 1.1 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- West Footscray — 1.8 km to the west-north-west, 1.7 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Yarraville — 1.8 km to the south-south-west, 0.7 km further from Mt Dandenong.
Other localities in 3011: Footscray and Seddon West.
Pricing for Seddon jobs
How much in Seddon? 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 Seddon customers
Do you work on slate and terracotta roofs in Seddon?
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.