HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A tv aerial & satellite installation in Ireland costs €150–€350 per install, typically around €220. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — installation of aerial — installation of aerial or satellite dish.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — what does this service include? — this service includes a full installation of aerials or satellite dishes, along with signal testing and adjustments.
A good answer: A small difference here makes a large difference to the total. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Prices for materials move, so quotes are given for a limited time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A long drive means fewer jobs in a day, so each one costs more. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Aerial Replacement — replacing old or damaged aerials to improve signal quality — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a TV aerial installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — multi-Room Setup — installing systems that allow TV access in multiple rooms.
The figures are for the job, per install, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Aerial installation and Satellite dish installation each carry their own band. TV Aerial & Satellite Installation price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
Installation typically takes a few hours, depending on the complexity of the setup and any additional requirements. TV aerial and satellite installation services provide homeowners and businesses with reliable access to television channels and satellite programming.
While DIY installation is possible, it may lead to signal issues or safety hazards, so professional assistance is recommended. Factors such as location, building type, and existing infrastructure can influence the complexity and scope of the installation process.
If you experience signal issues post-installation, a professional can diagnose and rectify the problem effectively. Consider the type of equipment best suited for your location.
The installation process is designed to be minimally invasive, but some external fixtures may be necessary. Ask for the detail in writing before the work is booked.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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