TV Aerial & Satellite Services

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The HDS team are on hand to answer and advise on all issues concerning TV reception.

Frequently Asked Questions

TV signal loss can result from several factors including damaged aerials, loose or faulty cables, interference from nearby electronics, or adverse weather conditions. Environmental changes such as new buildings or trees can also block or reflect signals, degrading reception quality over time.

Most modern TVs have a built-in signal strength meter. You can access it through the TV's settings or tuning menu. Look for terms like 'Signal Strength' or 'Signal Quality.' These readings can help determine if the aerial is delivering adequate reception or if there's a potential fault in the system.

Pixelation or freezing on digital TV is usually caused by a weak or unstable signal. This can occur due to misaligned aerials, damaged cables, or interference from electrical devices. Weather conditions and low-quality splitters can also introduce problems that affect signal consistency.

Signal strength can often be improved by installing an aerial in a higher position, using a signal amplifier, or replacing old or damaged cables. A professional installer can test your reception and recommend tailored solutions such as distribution amplifiers or repositioning the aerial for optimal performance.

Losing Freeview channels is often linked to poor or unstable signals, outdated TV firmware, or interference. Retuning your TV might help, but if channels regularly disappear, it's likely a sign of a reception issue that may require aerial adjustment, cable checks, or signal amplification.

Welcome to HDS Barnstaple

For all TV Aerial & Satellite work get in touch with us today. Call or book online for a fast response.

Before we carry out any work, we will fully diagnose any issues, take the time to understand your requirements and offer a range of solutions to help you make an informed decision.

We cover all areas in and around Barnstaple's local towns and villages and pride ourselves on a rapid, professional service and our highly competitive ' no hidden costs' prices. Because we have built our business around the customer, we now enjoy being one of the largest Aerial & Satellite companies.

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Local Expertise

Looking for reliable TV aerial installation in Barnstaple? We provide aerial installation, repairs, upgrades, Freeview retuning, satellite dish installation, TV wall mounting and multi-room setups. We have engineers working in and around Barnstaple every day, covering Pilton, Newport, Sticklepath, Roundswell, Bickington and Fremington, as well as Braunton, Bideford and Instow.

The area is primarily served by the Huntshaw Cross main transmitter, with notable relay transmitters at Ilfracombe and Lynton supporting parts of the North Devon coast. Correct alignment to the most suitable transmitter and the right aerial specification makes a big difference to reliability and picture quality.

Barnstaple’s rolling hills, wooded valleys along the River Taw, and pockets screened by tall trees or nearby ridges can cause signal shadowing and reflections. Coastal weather and salt exposure can also loosen fittings over time. Our engineers assess line-of-sight, optimise height and polarity, use quality brackets and weatherproof cabling, and add masthead amplification or 4G/5G filtering where needed for a stable signal.

Whether you’re near the town centre and the Tarka Trail, out toward Landkey or Bishops Tawton, or over by Ashford and Bradiford, we’ll get you set up neatly and working perfectly. Speak to our friendly team for fast, professional service in Barnstaple and surrounding areas.

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HDS Barnstaple Aerial & Satellite

From TV aerial or satellite dish repair through to full home installation, HDS Barnstaple can solve all your TV reception problems.

You'll be visited by one of our trusted and experienced aerial and satellite technicians who cover your local area. We can install extra TV points throughout your home, set up and tune in, and even wall-mount your TV for you usually all in one visit.

We complete TV aerial and satellite dish repairs or installations in one visit so you can enjoy trouble-free viewing.

All work is insured and backed by a full receipt & guarantee for added peace of mind. Should anything go wrong, we'll be here to help.