New-build first and second fix
We work to developer programmes — first-fix cable runs at plasterboard stage, second-fix outlets and headend commissioning before handover. Sign-off documentation included.
What we cover
Communal aerial and IRS work we deliver across Bucks & Herts
From a single failing headend in a 1980s block to a fresh first-fix on a new-build development, this is daily work for us.
IRS upgrades on tired 1980s/90s blocks
Existing MATV-only systems upgraded to full IRS so every flat gets Freeview HD plus Sky/Freesat — without re-cabling every riser.
Headend and multiswitch replacement
End-of-life amplifiers, failing multiswitches and rusted dish farms replaced with current-spec equipment and a per-outlet re-balance.
HMO landlord installations
Single aerial feeding every tenant room — keeps the landlord compliant and the tenants happy, with no dishes hanging out of bedroom windows.
Care home and assisted living
Quiet, low-impact installs scheduled around resident routines, with Freeview HD plus selected satellite channels at every bedside outlet.
Hotel and hospitality
Per-room Freeview Pro and IPTV, hotel info channels and remote management — ideal for boutique and mid-size hotels in the Chilterns.
Holiday parks and lodges
Communal feed to every lodge or static, satellite included for foreign-visitor channels — sturdy enough for the weather, simple enough for housekeeping to reset.
Annual maintenance and SLA cover
Quarterly or annual planned maintenance, signal re-testing, headend cleaning, plus priority call-out cover for tenant-reported faults.
Communal aerial system design, installation, upgrade and maintenance across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Integrated Reception Systems (IRS), MATV (Master Antenna Television) and SMATV for blocks of flats, HMOs, student accommodation, care homes, hotels, holiday parks and new-build developments. One headend feeding Freeview, Freesat and Sky to every flat from a single roof installation — fully compliant with CAI Code of Practice 7 and signed off for building regulations.
The system every flat in the block actually wants — and the one regulators expect
Communal aerial systems are unforgiving. One headend has to feed every flat, every outlet, every channel — reliably, year after year, often with limited roof access and zero tolerance for a tenant losing their TV on a Saturday night. We design, install, commission and maintain IRS, MATV and SMATV systems across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire — for new-build developers, housing associations, managing agents, HMO landlords, care home operators and hospitality clients. Every system we install is CAI Code of Practice 7 compliant, per-outlet signal-tested, and signed off with documentation suitable for building regulations and warranty claims.
What's included
- ✓IRS (Integrated Reception System) design, install and commissioning
- ✓Communal MATV upgrades for blocks of flats and HMOs
- ✓SMATV (Satellite MATV) feeding Freesat / Sky to every outlet
- ✓Headend, multiswitch and amplifier replacement
- ✓Per-outlet signal balancing and certification
- ✓CAI Code of Practice 7 compliant installations
- ✓Building-regs and developer sign-off documentation
- ✓Service and maintenance contracts with priority response
Pricing guide
Honest, upfront pricing. Exact quotes depend on property type, access and equipment. Every price includes parts, labour and our two-year guarantee — we'll confirm the exact cost before we start.
- Initial survey and system designfrom POA
- Communal MATV (Freeview only) — typical 8–16 flat blockfrom POA
- Full IRS (Freeview + Sky/Freesat) — typical 8–16 flat blockfrom POA
- Headend / multiswitch replacementfrom POA
- Annual maintenance contract (per system)from POA
Signs a communal system needs attention
- ▸Multiple tenants reporting pixelation or lost channels at once
- ▸Top-floor flats fine, ground-floor flats poor (failing amplifier)
- ▸BBC HD or ITV HD missing across the block
- ▸Visible rust, water staining or loose cabling on the roof
- ▸System pre-dates 2012 digital switchover and never upgraded
- ▸Tenants installing their own dishes / aerials out of frustration
Why choose Aylesbury Aerials
Design-build-maintain in one team
We don't subcontract. The engineer who designs your system specs the parts and commissions it — and the same team picks up service calls afterwards.
CAI accredited
Our communal work follows the Confederation of Aerial Industries Code of Practice 7. That's what surveyors, warranty providers and managing agents expect to see.
Documented and certified
Every install is handed over with a signal-test report per outlet, a schematic, equipment serials and a copy of the commissioning certificate.
Tenant-friendly call-outs
Resident loses signal, we attend within agreed SLA — most contracts within 24 hours. No tenant queue, no script reading.
Common questions
What's the difference between MATV and IRS?
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MATV (Master Antenna Television) is a communal Freeview-only system — one aerial feeding every flat. IRS (Integrated Reception System) adds satellite reception into the same distribution, so every flat can also subscribe to Sky or use Freesat from the communal dish farm. IRS is the modern standard for new builds and serious upgrades.
Do you provide design and specification for new-build developments?
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Yes. We work directly with developers, M&E consultants and main contractors. We survey the site, produce a schematic, specify CAI Code of Practice 7 compliant equipment, and price the install end-to-end including sign-off documentation.
Can you upgrade our existing communal system without re-cabling every flat?
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In most blocks, yes. The existing risers are usually fine — the components that fail are the headend, amplifiers and multiswitches. We can typically deliver full IRS by replacing the rooftop equipment and re-using the existing in-flat cabling.
Do you offer maintenance contracts for managed properties?
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Yes. Quarterly and annual contracts include scheduled signal testing, headend inspection, weatherproofing checks and priority tenant call-out response. Consolidated monthly or quarterly invoicing — popular with managing agents looking after multiple sites.
Are your communal installations compliant for building regulations?
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Yes. Our installations meet the Confederation of Aerial Industries Code of Practice 7 and we provide signal-test reports per outlet, system schematics and commissioning certificates — everything a building inspector or warranty provider needs.
How quickly can you respond to a tenant-reported fault?
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Under most contracts we attend within 24 hours of report, often the same day. Out-of-hours and weekend cover is available for hotel, care home and managed-residential clients.
Ready when you are