Aerial socket fitting in Exeter
Professional aerial socket fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Aerial socket fitted flush to your wall for a clean TV connection. No trailing cables across the room - just plug your TV in and you're sorted.
Tidy Up Those Trailing Cables
Sick of that aerial cable running across the skirting board? Or worse - coming in through a window that won't close properly? An aerial socket makes your room look finished and your TV setup actually professional.
💡 Pro tip: If you're redecorating or getting new furniture, now's the time to sort aerial sockets - much easier before the room's full of stuff.
Why Bother With a Wall Socket?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Bodge Job |
|---|---|
| Clean socket plate flush to wall | Cable trailing across skirting |
| Protected cable run through wall | Cable squashed in window frame |
| Tested for good signal | Mystery interference issues |
| Looks like it belongs there | Screams "temporary fix from 2003" |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Find best route for cable, mark socket position |
| Fit | Drill through wall, run cable, fit socket plate |
| Test | Check signal strength, tune in channels |
📦 You're Left With
- Neat wall socket (single or double)
- Tested connection with good signal
- No trailing cables
- TV ready to plug in and watch
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple run (same room as aerial) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Through one wall | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-85 |
| Multiple rooms or tricky routing | 1.5+ hrs | £85+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Doesn't include aerial itself if needed.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ New TV - mount it anywhere without cable restrictions
✅ Redecorating - hide those cables properly before painting
✅ Old house - finally get rid of that window-jamming cable
✅ Rental property - tenants expect proper aerial points these days
Why Choose Us for Aerial socket fitting in Exeter?
No trailing aerial cables across your room
Socket fitted flush to the wall
Tested to ensure good signal strength
Advice on best location for reception
What to Expect
Step 1: Work Out the Route
I'll check where your aerial feed is coming from and plan the neatest cable run to where you want the socket.
Step 2: Fit the Socket
Drill through the wall (carefully!), feed the cable, and fit the socket plate flush. All holes filled, all mess cleaned up.
Step 3: Test Everything
Plug in your TV, check we're getting a good signal, and make sure all your channels tune in properly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy having a go yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Coaxial cable (CT100 or similar)
- Aerial socket plate
- Masonry drill bit (depends on wall type)
- Cable clips or conduit
- Coax stripping tool or sharp knife
- Cable tester (ideally)
📐 Planning the route
- Work out where cable needs to go from aerial to socket
- Try to keep runs vertical or horizontal (looks neater)
- Avoid crossing power cables where possible
- If going through multiple rooms, think about access to ceiling/floor voids
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using cheap thin cable - signal loss over long runs
- Not sealing external holes properly - damp gets in
- Crushing cable when routing - damages the shielding
- Forgetting to check if there's actually a decent signal before you start
💡 Pro trick: If you've got a loft aerial, running cable down inside the wall cavity is much neater than surface-mounting. Drop a weighted string down first to guide the cable through.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Multiple TVs? You can split one aerial feed to several sockets - usually works fine for Freeview. I'll advise if your signal's strong enough or if you need an amplifier.
Getting a new aerial too? Do both jobs together - I'm already up the ladder and you'll save on a second callout. Much more cost-effective.
Old house with thick walls? No problem. Exeter's full of solid Devon cob and stone walls. Takes a bit longer to drill through but the end result's just as neat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually is an aerial socket?
It's a coaxial wall socket - like a power socket but for your TV aerial. Instead of having a cable coming in through the window or across the room, it's neatly fed through the wall to a socket you can plug your TV into.
Can you fit one in my older Exeter house?
Yes - solid walls or cavity walls, makes no difference. I drill through, fit the socket plate, and make sure the cable run is tidy. In older houses with thick walls it sometimes takes a bit longer to get through, but it's never a problem.
Do I need to have the aerial already?
Either way works. If you've already got an aerial on the roof or in the loft, I'll run a new cable to wherever you want the socket. If you need the aerial fitted too, I can do both jobs together - saves a separate callout.
Will it work for Freeview?
Yes - once the socket's in, your TV plugs straight in and picks up Freeview like normal. I'll test the signal strength while I'm there to make sure you're getting a good picture.
How long does it take?
Usually about an hour, maybe a bit longer if I'm running cable through multiple rooms or there's tricky routing. I'll give you a better estimate once I know where the aerial is and where you want the socket.
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