Same-day callout after a storm knocked my dish. Realigned and replaced the LNB — signal is perfect.
Dish Realignment, LNB Replacement & Cable Repair in Simon's Town
Precision realignment, corrosion-resistant replacement parts and preventative maintenance that keep coastal DStv systems performing all year round.
The Maintenance Side of Coastal DStv
A satellite dish points at a target more than 35,000 km away, so it only takes a few millimetres of movement at the bracket to cost you half your signal. In Simon's Town the south-easter and winter storms supply that movement for free, and the salt air quietly works on every metal part in between. Realignment, LNB replacement and cable repair are the unglamorous services that keep a coastal installation alive, and they are a daily part of our work from Boulders to Scarborough.
Realignment is a precision job, not a nudge-and-look exercise. We peak the dish on a professional signal meter across multiple transponders, then re-tension and, where needed, upgrade the bracket so the fix lasts. If the LNB, the small receiver arm in front of the dish, has been degraded by salt and moisture, we replace it with a corrosion-resistant unit matched to your decoder setup, whether that is single, dual or quad.
Cabling gets the same treatment. We repair or replace damaged RG6 runs, fit fresh weatherproof F-connectors, and reseal external joints. Alongside this page's core services we also handle error code resolution, Explora Ultra setup, HD decoder installation and HDMI distribution, the full list of extras from our services overview, so one visit can tidy up everything at once.
What's Included in a Maintenance Visit
- Signal-meter dish realignment peaked across multiple transponders
- Bracket re-tensioning or upgrade for wind-exposed positions
- Corrosion-resistant LNB replacement, single, dual or quad
- RG6 cable repair or replacement with weatherproof F-connectors
- Resealing of all external joints against salt air
- Error code resolution and decoder health check
- Explora Ultra setup, HD decoder installation and HDMI distribution on request
- Workmanship warranty on all parts and labour
Maintenance Pricing
Callouts start from R550, which covers the visit, diagnosis, signal testing and minor work such as realignment or connector replacement. Parts like a new LNB or a full cable re-run are quoted on-site before we fit anything. For guesthouses and homes that want to stay ahead of the weather, our annual maintenance plans include a scheduled check of the whole system each year.
FromR550
Callout: diagnosis, signal testing, realignment and minor repairs. Parts quoted upfront. Annual maintenance plans available.
See Full Price ListCatch It Before It Fails
Most total signal failures announce themselves weeks in advance: a little pixelation in bad weather, a signal strength reading that keeps sliding, rust streaks below the bracket. A single preventative visit costs far less than an emergency callout on a long weekend, and it is the difference between maintenance and repair. If your installation is more than a few years old and has never been checked, this is the service to book.
Dish & Maintenance Questions in Simon's Town
The usual signs are picture break-up in windy or wet weather, a signal strength reading well below what it used to be, or E48-32 errors that come and go. If the dish has visibly moved on its bracket, book a callout before the next storm finishes the job.
Inland an LNB can run for a decade; on the False Bay coast salt and moisture typically shorten that to a few years, less in very exposed positions. Fitting a quality corrosion-resistant unit and keeping the joints sealed extends it considerably.
Often, yes. If the cable itself tests healthy, fresh weatherproof F-connectors and resealing restore the connection at minimal cost. If moisture has migrated up the cable, we will show you the test results and quote a re-run.
A scheduled yearly visit covering dish alignment, bracket tension, LNB health, cable and connector condition, and decoder checks, plus priority booking if anything fails between visits. It is popular with guesthouses and holiday-home owners who are not always on-site.
What Simon's Town Clients Say
Quick response and fair pricing. Replaced the old dish and fitted a new Explora decoder.
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Keep your DStv system performing through every season on the False Bay coast.
Callouts from R550 • Annual maintenance plans • Workmanship warranty