Reading Aerial Services Limited
Reading
Checkatrade member since January 201410
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.91 /10
Based on 72 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.93
Reliability
9.9
Communication
10
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Reading Aerial Services receives high praise for their prompt, professional, and efficient service, with customers consistently highlighting the engineers' helpfulness and clear communication. Many reviewers also appreciate the tidy workmanship and the company's ability to quickly resolve issues, although pricing is mentioned as being expensive.
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Reviews (838)
9.67 Fitted corner tv mount
Posted 5 days ago
A great service from my initial email to the fitting. We appreciate the advice given by the engineer. The job was completed quickly eith minimal disruptionVerified reviewerJob location: RG7Response from Reading Aerial Services Limited
Hi Katherine, Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We really appreciate it.
10 Installing Internet (CAT6) Cabling for my home
Posted 05 June
Daniel was reassurningly professional throughout, from quote to completion of the job - Installing across-room internet cabling and between-rooms internet cabling (Ground to 1st floor) cabling (+ appropriate Ethernet wall-sockets to my home. Faultless, great work!Verified reviewerJob location: RG10Response from Reading Aerial Services Limited
Hi Stephen, Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad we could help.
10 Replacement aerial splitter box for use with BT set box and other house TVs
Posted 02 June
We 'phoned Reading Aerial Services on Saturday and left a message about the fault. We then received a call on Sunday and arranged for an engineer to come on Monday pm. We got a courtesy call about 5/6 minutes before arrival at about 13:45 just to check that we were in. The Engineer diagnosed the problem quickly and had a replacement splitter box on his van the replacement and repair was effected quickly. The cost was £137 plus VAT. (£164.40)Verified reviewerJob location: RG7Response from Reading Aerial Services Limited
Hi Richard, Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I'm glad you to hear you are pleased with the service we provided.
10 Great service!
Posted 25 May
Job location: RG10We have been experiencing of range of issues with our aerial for a few weeks. Rad checked it all out and recommended a pole extension and new digital aerial due to the poor signal. We are now able to get HD channels and watch TV with no pixelating! Very happy!Response from Reading Aerial Services Limited
Hi Jo. Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience.
10 Removal of old outside cables
Posted 23 May
Highly recommended. Rad arrived on time, was polite, informative and removed his shoes! A very professional job, thank you.Verified reviewerJob location: RG7Response from Reading Aerial Services Limited
Hi Anne. Thank you so much for your kind words! Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us continue to improve.
10 Excellent and professional arial service.
Posted 14 May
We have used Reading Arial Services over the last 40 years. They have always given us an excellent, professional and speedy service. The friendly and courteous approach, with a thorough explanation of what was needed and the cost, and also providing us with very useful end of job information, left us feeling very satisfied with the result. Thank you, Reading Arial Services.Verified reviewerJob location: RG6Response from Reading Aerial Services Limited
Hi Mr Bannerman. Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review and being one of our loyal customers. So glad we could help you again.
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Daniel Ford
Ltd Company
11 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 200517423
For 40+ years, Dan Ford and his team have been installing TV and radio aerials and satellite systems, including Sky, Sky Q, Freesat and dishes for international channels.
Dan's father, Roger, started the business in 1975 from his mother's home in Whitley. In 1985 he bought a shop on the Wokingham Road and ran the business from there, whilst offering DIY and technical advice from the shopfront. Dan took over the business in 1995 and recently (2015) moved their office to Headley Road in Woodley.
In addition to aerial installations, their most popular services include:
· Mounting TVs on the wall and hiding the connecting cables
· Installation of high-quality CCTV systems with remote viewing from anywhere in the world
· Installation of home ethernet networks and WiFi signal improvement
Their office is situated at the rear of Addstyle UK and is open to anyone wishing to purchase DIY products, book a home visit or enquire for technical advice.
They are members of the Confederation of Aerial Industries (CAI). In addition, Dan has a distinction in Satellite Master Antenna Television (SMATV), which is the highest recognised award in the industry.
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