Get it fitted / TV aerial removal
How much does it cost to remove a TV aerial?
Taking down an old TV aerial usually costs £50 to £120, depending on how it's fixed and how easy the roof is to reach.
What it costs
| Job | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Chimney-mounted aerial | £50 to £80 |
| Standard roof aerial | £70 to £100 |
| High or hard-to-reach aerial | £100 to £120 |
| Removal with a new aerial fitted | £150 to £300 |
Ranges from published UK cost guides: MyBuilder, TV aerial removal cost (23rd October 2026). They’re a guide, not a quote.
What’s usually included
- Taking down the aerial, mast and bracket
- Sealing the fixing holes
- Tidying or removing the cable
- Taking the old aerial away
What changes the price
- Chimney or roof fixing
- Roof height and pitch
- Corroded fixings
- Whether the holes need patching
Before you book anyone, check
- That sealing the fixing holes is included in the price
- Public liability insurance
- If it's a dish, whether they'll remove the cabling too
How Tely finds you a fitter
- Tell us the jobYour postcode, what you need and when. It takes a minute.
- One checked fitter gets in touchWe pass it to one local fitter we’ve checked for insurance and a real business, never a list of five.
- Agree the price with themThey quote before doing anything. You pay them directly; Tely takes nothing from you.
Find a fitter for TV aerial removal
Tell us your postcode and what you need. We'll email you to confirm, then pass it to one checked local fitter.
- Free to ask. No obligation.
- Goes to one checked fitter, not five.
- You agree the price with them before any work.
Questions
- Should I take my aerial down before the Freeview switch-off?
- No need yet. Nothing changes before the government's decision, and the preferred date is 31st December 2034. Many people remove an aerial when they reroof or sell, or once they watch only over broadband.
- Can you remove a satellite dish too?
- Yes. Removal is a similar job; ask for a fixed price, and whether the cable and wall fixings are removed and the holes filled.
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TV aerial removal: prices and local facts by town
TV aerial removalUsually £50 to £120
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