Why is my signal worse in Old Amersham than on the Hill?
Because Old Amersham sits in the Misbourne valley. The hills either side block the direct path from Crystal Palace. A higher-gain aerial above the ridge line usually fixes it.
TV aerial installers in Amersham
Amersham is two towns for TV signal. Up on the Hill the Crystal Palace signal is strong; down in Old Amersham the Misbourne valley hides it. We've fitted aerials in both since 1999, from 1930s semis on the Hill to listed coaching inns on the High Street.
Aerial installers for the Hill and Old Amersham
Amersham-on-the-Hill sits high and gets a clean signal across most of HP6 and HP7, so loft aerials often work there. Old Amersham, down in the valley, is different: the ridges either side block the line to the transmitter, and the buildings are some of the most protected in the county.
We cover the whole area from our Aylesbury office: the Hill, Old Amersham, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont, Coleshill, Amersham Common and the lanes towards Penn Street. New aerials, repairs, dishes, Starlink, CCTV and wall-mounted TVs.
People search for an aerial installer, an aerial fitter or a TV aerial engineer in Amersham. It's all the same job, and we've done it here since 1999, insured, trained to work at height, with a two-year guarantee on everything we fit.
- Postcodes
- HP6, HP7
- Freeview transmitter
- Crystal Palace on the Hill; higher-gain aerials in Old Amersham
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Nearest office
- Aylesbury, 01296 568243
- Guarantee
- Two years on all our work
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat 8am to 4pm
What we fit and fix in Amersham
These cover nearly every job we're asked to do in Amersham. Tell us which one fits and we'll give you an accurate guide price first.
TV aerial installation in Amersham
1930s semis on the Hill often take a loft aerial on Crystal Palace. In Old Amersham we fit a high-gain aerial above the ridge line so the valley doesn't win.
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Aerial repairs in Amersham
Freezing pictures, lost channels and storm-bent masts across HP6 and HP7, traced on the meter and fixed on the first visit where we can.
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Wi-Fi and home networking in Amersham
Wi-Fi that drops out upstairs or never reaches the garden office. Mesh points or network cable to the TV, desk and console, set up so streaming and video calls just work.
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Sky and satellite installation in Amersham
Sky Q and Sky Stream dishes fitted, moved and realigned without the wait, with small dishes painted to match the brick in the conservation areas.
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Freesat installation in Amersham
For Old Amersham homes where the valley blocks the aerial signal, a small Freesat dish at the back gives you the main channels with no subscription.
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Starlink installation in Amersham
For Coleshill, Penn Street and the farms on the Chiltern ridges where broadband lags. Dish sited clear of the beech trees, cable sealed in.
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TV wall mounting in Amersham
Brick, block, plasterboard or chimney breast, fixed level and secure, with the HDMI, aerial and power hidden in the wall.
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Extra TV points in Amersham
Sockets for the loft room, kitchen or office, each one screened and balanced so every TV gets the same clean picture.
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Home cinema and AV in Amersham
Projector rooms, surround sound and screens for pubs, gyms and offices around Amersham.
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CCTV installation in Amersham
4K cameras for driveways and period homes across Amersham, placed so they watch your property and nobody else's, with phone viewing.
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Communal TV systems in Amersham
Shared aerial and satellite systems for blocks, HMOs and new developments, with a written report for the landlord or agent.
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Listed building aerials in Amersham
Old Amersham's coaching inns and timber-framed cottages need aerials nobody sees. Loft installs, rear-of-stack fixings and cables kept inside.
Listed buildings →Fixings we use on Amersham roofs
The right fixing depends on the house and how exposed it is. Here's what we use most in Amersham.
On the chimney
Most older homes in Amersham have a usable stack. We lash a short pole to it with corner plates, so the brick is protected and nothing is drilled.
A bracket on the gable or side wall
For houses with no usable chimney. A galvanised bracket bolted into sound brick near the eaves, facing Crystal Palace, so the cable run stays short.
Inside the roof space
Where the signal is strong enough, a loft aerial keeps the outside of the house untouched. Foil-backed boards can stop it working, so we check before fitting.
A high-gain aerial in the valley
In Old Amersham the Misbourne valley sides block much of the signal. A higher-gain aerial above the ridge line usually fixes it, and if not, a small Freesat dish at the back is the honest answer.
The cable run
Double-screened copper coax with sealed compression connectors, run through the loft or down the back of the house, with one neat sealed hole and a proper faceplate inside.
Roof, wall or loft: aerial spots for Amersham homes
On the Hill the signal is strong; in Old Amersham the valley decides. Pick your home and we'll show you where we'd start.
Not sure? Send us the address and we'll check the listing and conservation area before we come.
What affects TV signal in Amersham
Amersham's reception depends almost entirely on whether you live up on the Hill or down in the old town.
Strong on the Hill
Amersham-on-the-Hill sits at around 165 metres with a clear view towards Crystal Palace. Most homes there get a solid signal, often good enough for a loft aerial.
Shadow in Old Amersham
The old town sits in the Misbourne valley, and the ridges either side block direct line of sight. High-gain aerials and careful positioning are the norm.
Conservation areas
Old Amersham, parts of Chesham Bois and pockets of Little Chalfont are conservation areas. We keep aerials in lofts or behind stacks, and dishes off the street side.
Trees on the ridges
Beech woods around Coleshill and Penn Street can block a signal in summer that works fine in winter. We site aerials and dishes with the leaves in mind.
Where we work in Amersham
Every HP6/HP7 postcode, worked from our Aylesbury office.
Old Amersham
HP7Listed coaching inns, brick-and-flint cottages and timber frames. Discreet aerials and dishes, cables inside.
Amersham-on-the-Hill
HP61930s semis and post-war houses with strong signal. Loft aerials, Sky upgrades and wall-mounted TVs.
Chesham Bois
HP6Larger homes among mature trees, partly conservation area. Aerials raised above the canopy, dishes kept out of view.
Little Chalfont
HP6 / HP7Commuter homes near the station. New aerials, extra TV points and home cinema rooms.
Amersham Common and Woodside
HP6 / HP7Estate houses and bungalows. Aerial replacements, re-cables and dish moves.
Coleshill and Penn Street
HP7Village homes on the ridge with slow broadband. Starlink, Freesat and taller masts.
Amersham TV aerial FAQs
The questions we hear most from Amersham, answered plainly.
Can I have an aerial on a listed building in Old Amersham?
Yes, but it should be out of sight. We try the loft first, then the rear of the stack, and route cables inside. We'll tell you if anything needs consent before we start.
Will a loft aerial work in Amersham-on-the-Hill?
Often, yes. The Hill gets a strong Crystal Palace signal. We take a reading in the loft first, because foil-backed insulation can block it.
Can you paint a satellite dish to match the brick?
Yes. In conservation areas we use the smallest dish that works, place it at the back or side, and can colour it to blend in.
Do you fit Starlink around Coleshill and Penn Street?
Yes. We mount the dish clear of trees, bring the cable in through one sealed hole, and put the router where the Wi-Fi reaches.
Do you cover Little Chalfont and Chesham Bois?
Every week. We cover all of HP6 and HP7, including Little Chalfont, Chesham Bois, Amersham Common and the villages beyond.
How quickly can you get to Amersham?
Usually the same or next day. Message your postcode before midday, or call our Aylesbury office, and we'll give you a slot.
Are you insured to work on my roof?
Yes. Every job is covered by our public liability insurance, and our engineers are trained for work at height. We'll tell you up front if scaffolding is needed.
Is an aerial fitter the same as an aerial technician?
Yes, they're all the same trade: aerial fitter, aerial installer, aerial technician and TV aerial engineer. A TV antenna is simply an aerial.
Is the call-out free in Amersham?
No, a visit does carry a call-out charge. Advice over the phone or WhatsApp is free, and you will always get an accurate guide price before any work starts. Send us a photo of the aerial or dish and we can often give you that guide price before we visit.
Question not listed?Message us and an engineer will answer it.
Looking for an aerial installer in Amersham?
New aerials, repairs, dishes, TV points and CCTV across Amersham, Chesham Bois and Little Chalfont, from our Aylesbury office.
CCTV enquiries have their own line: 01296 506085.
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