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We are a small family run handyman business based in Essex. We specialise in flat pack furniture, curtain poles, blinds, tv mounts and all other general handyman work.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Repair, Digital Home Network, Domestic House Cleaning: One off, Door / Window painting, End of tenancy cleaning
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Mr and Mrs Rai came and put a 3 triple door wardrobe together that had already tried to be assembled by myself. They was very patient because the wardrobe had to be taken apart and when they had finished the job it was excellent they even moved my items back for me it was a stress free easy process. I would definitely be using them again for putting up blinds and another wardrobe they are a very nice husband and wife and make a great team together thank you so much I finally have a wardrobe.
The Heating & Plumbing Specialists. We guarantee that all of our work is carried out without any hassle and with a positive impact on the environment! Eco Energy is your traditional tradesman company in Birmingham, taking care of all your gas and water installations. We provide comprehensive advice, high-quality professional work and an extensive level of service which is monitored at all times - both during and after the completion of the project. And we're there for you, in person, both during and outside of normal office hours.
Trades serviced: CCTV installation, Drains - installation / unblocking / cleaning, Gas boiler - installation / service / repair, Gas Cooker / Hob - installation / repair, Gas Fire
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Excellent Customer Service & follow up.
T8 Electrical are based in Clermiston and take on all ranges of work. We have worked on commercial, industrial and domestic sites all over Edinburgh and the suburbs. Expect competitive quotes and an extremely high quality of work.
Trades serviced: Access Control / Door Entry, Aerial & satellite dish installation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration, Electric underfloor heating, Electrical installation / Testing
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Great lad, gave good advice and completed job quickly, will use again and recommend.
Hi My name is Zoltan Gyenes i'm plumber 3-year school after 8 years of experience in Hungary. I start 3 years ago in england. I'm new on this website but not new in the profession.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Installation, Bathroom Repair, Bathroom, Kitchen and WC Plumbing, Burglar, security & intruder alarm installation, CCTV installation
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Excellent work done efficiently. Will use again if needed
We are specialists in domestic electrical installations ranging from small maintenance jobs to full rewires. My business is based on the high levels of services we offer from the quality of our workmanship, time keeping, communication and cleanliness.
Trades serviced: Access Control / Door Entry, Aerial & satellite dish installation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration, Bathroom Repair, Burglar, security & intruder alarm installation
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Prompt and professional quote and prices were very very reasonable. New consumer unit fitted and tested in a couple of hours. No extra hidden costs or surprises. Already booked in to do some more work for me soon. Great service and 100% recommended
With over 15 years of experience we offer new installations, maintenance and repairs to a wide range of security products for residential and commercial use. All work is done to the highest possible standards and come with the relevant gaurantees.
Trades serviced: Access Control / Door Entry, Burglar Repairs, Burglar, security & intruder alarm installation, CCTV installation, Door Opening
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Great job, turned up on a Sunday and did all work in an hour. Thanks!
Our company is a proven electrical & property related services powerhouse with over 19 years of international experience. We succeeded to grow thanks to excellent relations with our customers and thanks to two of our core values: transparency and honesty. Fully insured & certified by Stroma®.
Trades serviced: Access Control / Door Entry, Aerial & satellite dish installation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration, Burglar, security & intruder alarm installation, CCTV installation
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We where very pleased with the standard of work by Hani and his colleague Daniel they where exemplary in there attitude and we where impressed by there politeness and the way Hani explained every aspect of the job We will defenatly use them again and will recommend them to all our friends . Thanks for doing a great job. See you soon.
Hi we are a family and friends business who try cater for all home improvements.we try build a relationship with our customers and give the best reasonable price that our customer can afford.and do the best job where the customer is 100% satisfied .
Trades serviced: Brick / Block Paving, CCTV installation, Chimney Building / Repair, Commercial pest control, Demolition
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Done a fantastic job clearing everything away ,good communication and price was excellent,worked tirelessly and efficient till they were finished and tidied up ,arrived prompt and done job same day,Will hire them again.
Established since 1989 were a family run business fully insured . We deal with all aspects of the building industry from total rebuild of houses to very small jobs and finishings. were multi trade specialists .experience and knowledge counts . thanks .
Trades serviced: Access Control / Door Entry, Aerial & satellite dish installation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation
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Carried out quicker than expected and to a high standard. Also did a few other "wee jobs" which had been brewing but I hadn't got round to myself. Very efficient and worked round our time schedule without any hassle. All done satisfactorily and reasonably priced. Even came out on a Sunday. Will certainly use again.
Time served security & comms engineer, who believes in offering customers a high quality of workmanship without the inflated prices that have become common place in the industry. Covering all your needs in the security and comms sector, we install, maintain and repair CCTV and alarm systems, door entry systems, commercial grade audio and WiFi setups and offer a wide range of voice and data cabling solutions.
Trades serviced: Access Control / Door Entry, Burglar, security & intruder alarm installation, CCTV installation, Digital Home Network, Door Opening
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Would have used this tradesperson, but a friend actually offered to do the work instead.
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CCTV / Satellites / Alarms - what you need to know
Aerial and network specialists’ work is all about making sure your home is set up with the right connections to receive digital signals. They can make sure your home network is set up so you can access the internet and have a home telephone line. A lot of the work they do involves fitting aerial or satellite dishes, and resolving problems with existing ones, so you can watch your favourite TV shows of an evening. Often, a reception issue isn’t caused by an aerial but by cabling which will show up when they perform a signal test. A network specialist can also install new TV points in different rooms so that the whole household doesn’t have to watch the same TV channel.
As well as making sure you have access to all the home entertainment you need, a network specialist can also help you protect your home by installing a variety of burglar and fire alarms
What an aerial installer and network specialist can help with
- Fitting an aerial or satellite dish.
- Solving signal problems.
- Adding extra TV points in different rooms.
- Installing alarms – burglar alarms and fire alarm systems.
- Installing CCTV.
- Installing data and telephone points.
- Setting up internet access.
- Repairing or installing data cabling.
- Setting up or resolving issues with your home network.
The qualifications your aerial installer and network specialist needs
In general, an aerial installer and network specialist won’t need a particular qualification but they may need a Part P qualification if any of their work requires them to touch the wiring in your house. To fit data and telephone cabling, a network specialist would also need to have an affiliation with a service provider.
Why do I have no satellite signal?
If you have no satellite signal and you see an error message on your TV screen from your service provider, the problem’s usually down to your satellite dish, cables outside your home or the connections to a TV box (for instance a Sky box). If you have a TV box switched on and you see “no signal” or “no input” on the screen, this is normally down to the connection between the box and the TV. If the picture on the screen looks distorted, the main cause is usually bad weather conditions or a loose connection. In each case, you’ll want to head to your service provider’s website as a first port of call to troubleshoot the problem. If you can’t fix the issue, it’s worth calling out an aerial and network specialist to take a look.
Planning permission for aerial installation and network specialist jobs
Planning permission for aerial installation and network specialist jobsPlanning permission may be required for fitting satellite, TV and radio antennae. It’s your responsibility to fit an antenna in the correct position and there are different rules according to the height of your house and whether it’s in a designated area. Check out the Planning Portal for more information. There may also be specific rules in a rental or leaseholder agreement and you should check your property’s details before having anything installed.
Building regulations for aerial installation and network specialist jobs
Building regulations don’t normally apply for installing an antenna but you need to make sure that it’s fixed securely.
Insurance for aerial installation and network specialist work
There’s no legal requirement for network specialists to have insurance but it’s a good idea for them to buy public liability insurance to cover themselves against any property damage and personal injury claims.
Questions you should ask an aerial installer and network specialist
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- How long have they been trading?
- Will any of their work require them to touch the electrics and if so, do they have a Part P qualification?
- Will it be themselves that carry out the work? If not, what experience does the person have and are they covered by insurance?
- Will they give a guarantee for the work and how long does that last?
- Do they offer phone support for the alarm?
See the latest questions that homeowners have been asking network specialists.
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