TV Antenna Installation & Repair in Thornbury, VIC 3071
Period roofs, old cabling and mature street trees: Thornbury 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 Thornbury pattern
From Thornbury the antenna points east-south-east, about 106°, toward Mt Dandenong. Because the signal is strong at 31 km, a modest antenna in the right spot outperforms a big one hidden behind a chimney or tree.
Thornbury reception data
- Main transmitter
- Mt Dandenong
- Distance & direction
- 31 km, bearing 106° (east-south-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 Thornbury's coordinates. Terrain and buildings change the picture street by street, which is why every job starts with a meter reading.
Thornbury to Mt Dandenong: the path
Signal from Mt Dandenong travels 31 km to reach Thornbury, passing over Eaglemont (4.8 km out), Doncaster (10 km out), Donvale (16 km out), Rangeview (18 km out), Ringwood (20 km out), Croydon South (24 km out) and Kilsyth South (28 km out) on the way.
The compass bearing (106°) is where we start. The final aim comes from the meter, which shows the strongest, cleanest lock on every channel.
How we fix Thornbury reception without hurting the roof
Extensions are where Thornbury 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 Thornbury
- 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 Thornbury
- Northcote — 1.7 km to the south-south-west, 0.3 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Preston — 2.2 km to the north, 0.4 km further from Mt Dandenong.
- Fairfield — 2.3 km to the south-south-east, 1.4 km closer to Mt Dandenong. Its homes are more typical of inner-urban medium density reception, so faults there tend to differ.
- Alphington — 2.6 km to the south-south-east, 1.8 km closer to Mt Dandenong. Its homes are more typical of inner-urban medium density reception, so faults there tend to differ.
Thornbury has the 3071 postcode to itself.
Pricing for Thornbury jobs
How much in Thornbury? 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 Thornbury customers
Do you work on slate and terracotta roofs in Thornbury?
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.