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System Design & Custom Installations

• ✓ Multi-Room Freeview Extensions (Adding Independent Extra TV Points)
• ✓ Smart HD Home Distribution Networks (Cat6 & HDMI Matrix Systems)
• ✓ Sky Q Multiroom Setup & Wireless Booster Configurations
• ✓ Commercial Multi-Point TV Fitting (For Pubs, Hotels, and Apartments)

System Upgrades & Fault Rectification

• ✓ Replacing Old, Unshielded Splitters with Digital Distribution Amps
• ✓ Tracing and Repairing Faulty Coaxial Runs to Spare Bedrooms
• ✓ Masthead Power Supply Unit (PSU) Diagnostics & Replacements
• ✓ Full Cable Re-Routing and Discreet Exterior Coaxial Management

Do you provide free quotes for multi-room systems?

Yes, we provide completely free, no-obligation quotes for all multi-room TV installations. Call us on 0800 046 7879 or use our online contact form. Our engineers will assess your property layout, number of rooms, and signal requirements to provide a detailed written quotation tailored to your needs.

Can I watch different channels in different rooms?

Yes, our multi-room systems allow independent viewing. Each room can watch different Freeview or satellite channels simultaneously without interference. With Sky Q, each mini box operates independently. For Freeview, each TV needs its own tuner built-in or separate receiver box.

Do all TVs need to be on the same channel?

No, with proper multi-room distribution each TV operates independently. You can watch BBC in one room, ITV in another, and Netflix in a third room. The distribution system simply ensures the signal reaches every room; the TV or receiver box selects the channel.

How many rooms can you connect?

We can distribute TV signal to as many rooms as you need. Standard residential systems serve 2-6 rooms, but we regularly install larger systems for 10+ rooms in commercial properties like hotels, care homes, and guest houses.

Will I need multiple Sky boxes?

Not necessarily. Sky Q offers wireless multi-room viewing with mini boxes (subscription required - £12/month per extra room). For Freeview or standard satellite, each room typically needs its own receiver box, which we can supply and install. Modern smart TVs have built-in Freeview tuners.

Can you add rooms to my existing system?

Yes, we can extend most existing multi-room systems to additional rooms. Contact us for a free quote on extending your system. If your current system can't support more rooms, we can upgrade the amplifier or splitter.

Wired or wireless multi-room - which is better?

Wired distribution provides the most reliable signal quality with no interference. Sky Q wireless mini boxes are convenient but require good WiFi coverage. For Freeview multi-room, wired distribution is standard. We'll recommend the best solution for your property.

How long does multi-room installation take?

Installation time depends on the number of rooms and property layout. A 2-room system typically takes 2-3 hours. A 4-room system takes 3-5 hours. This includes running cables, installing TV points, connecting equipment, and testing all rooms for perfect reception.

Can you install TV points in new extensions?

Yes, we regularly install TV distribution points in new extensions, loft conversions, and conservatories. This can be integrated with your existing multi-room system or set up as a standalone additional point. Ideal for new builds and renovations.

Will multi-room work with Netflix and streaming?

Yes, if your TVs are smart TVs or connected to streaming devices (Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you can stream services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and iPlayer independently in each room alongside live TV from aerial or satellite.

What is an IRS system and do I need one?

IRS (Integrated Reception System) combines aerial and satellite signal into a single cable run, allowing multiple TVs throughout a building to receive both Freeview and satellite from one set of antennas. IRS is standard in purpose-built flats and apartment blocks. It eliminates the need for individual aerials or dishes per flat. For houses, conventional separate distribution is usually simpler unless you want both aerial and Sky/Freesat at every TV point.

Can you install TV signal to a garden room or outbuilding?

Yes, extending TV distribution to a garden room, summerhouse, or garage is a service we carry out regularly. We run coaxial cable from your main distribution point, underground in armoured cable where appropriate, to TV points in the outbuilding. We ensure the cable route is weatherproof and meets building regulations where applicable. Signal testing confirms adequate quality at the outbuilding before we finish.

What coaxial cable do you use for multi-room distribution?

We use CT100 or equivalent low-loss coaxial cable as standard for all multi-room aerial distribution. CT100 has lower signal attenuation per metre than cheaper alternatives, which is important in longer cable runs or when distributing to multiple rooms from a single amplifier. For satellite distribution, WF100 or equivalent satellite-grade cable is specified. We never use satellite cable for aerial distribution or vice versa.

Does splitting the aerial signal reduce picture quality?

Yes — every time an aerial signal is split, signal level is reduced. A two-way split loses approximately 3.5dB, a four-way split approximately 7dB. In a strong-signal area, this loss is insignificant. In a marginal signal area, multiple splits can cause pixelation or lost channels. A properly specified distribution amplifier compensates for split losses, maintaining adequate signal level at every TV point.

Can I run aerial and satellite signal through the same cable?

Not directly in the same coaxial cable — they use different frequency ranges and would interfere with each other. However, an IRS combiner splits and recombines both signals in a way that allows a single cable to carry both to each room. At each TV point, a diplexer separates the aerial and satellite signals for their respective connections. This is the technology used in modern apartment block systems.

Can a TV aerial point be installed in a bathroom?

Yes, provided the installation complies with Part P electrical regulations and bathroom zone requirements. Aerial cables and TV points must be installed outside the 'zones' (areas near baths, showers and wet areas) defined in building regulations. We are experienced in bathroom TV installations and ensure all work meets current regulations, including using appropriate IP-rated components where specified.

How many splitters can be added before signal quality drops?

Without amplification, each additional split reduces signal. A practical limit without amplification is typically two or three TV points from a good aerial signal. For more rooms, a distribution amplifier is needed to compensate for the cumulative split losses. We calculate the required amplifier gain for your specific number of outlets and cable run lengths as part of every multi-room system design.

Can you extend aerial signal to a loft conversion?

Yes, loft conversions are very commonly added to existing multi-room systems. We route the new cable from the distribution amplifier or splitter, through the house structure to the new TV point in the loft room. Where possible we use existing voids and ducts to minimise disruption. Signal testing at the new point confirms reception quality before the job is signed off.

What is a distribution amplifier and when do I need one?

A distribution amplifier boosts the aerial signal before it is split to multiple rooms, compensating for the signal loss each split introduces. Without one, distributing to more than two or three rooms causes signal levels to drop below the threshold for reliable Freeview reception. We specify the correct amplifier gain for the number of outlets, cable lengths, and local signal strength — over-amplification is as problematic as under-amplification.

Can you install TV points in a new build property?

Yes, we regularly install aerial and satellite distribution systems in new build properties both during construction (when cable routing is easiest) and retrospectively. For new builds, we can work with developers to pre-install the cabling infrastructure before plastering. Retrospective installation uses existing voids, ducting, and careful routing to minimise decoration disturbance.