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The home improvement sector in Ireland is busier than ever, with retrofitting and extensions transforming neighbourhoods. However, these projects introduce a logistical challenge that many homeowners overlook until it is too late: the conflict between scaffolding and satellite TV. If your dish is mounted on the wall or chimney, erecting scaffolding will almost certainly block the line of sight to the satellite, resulting in total signal loss. At Smartsat connect, we provide a proactive service to keep your TV working while the builders are on site.

If you have a renovation planned, use this timeline to manage your TV setup effectively.

Phase 1: Pre-Construction Assessment Before the scaffolding company arrives, stand outside and look at your dish. It points South-East (towards the Astra satellite). Visualise the scaffolding towers. If metal poles or safety netting will cross the front of the dish, your signal will be cut. Metal and mesh are impenetrable to satellite frequencies.

Phase 2: The Temporary Move The best strategy is to move the dish before the scaffolding blocks it. Once the scaffold is up, access to the dish becomes difficult and dangerous. We can relocate the dish to a temporary mount—such as a pole in the garden, an unobstructed shed wall, or a different chimney stack. We use high-quality extension cables to connect to your existing internal wiring, meaning no messy drilling inside the house.

Phase 3: The Scaffold Mount In some cases, the only clear line of sight is from the scaffolding itself. Once the structure is certified safe, we can use a specialist clamp to mount the dish onto a scaffold pole. This is a great temporary fix that keeps the dish high and clear of obstructions.

Phase 4: Reinstatement Once the work is finished and the scaffolding comes down, you need to move the dish back. This is often the perfect time for Sky Tv Repairs or upgrades. We can reinstall the dish on the newly rendered wall using rust-proof fixings, replace old cabling that might have been damaged during the build, and realign everything for peak performance.

Conclusion Signal loss doesn't have to be part of your renovation experience. By planning a temporary dish relocation, you can maintain your home entertainment throughout the building process. Professional management of this hardware ensures safety and continuous service.

Call to Action Avoid signal blackout during your build—book a dish relocation with Smartsat connect. https://www.smartsatconnect.ie/