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The short answer
DStv reinstallation means taking your dish and decoder down and setting them up again, usually because you’re moving or upgrading. In Pretoria, installers commonly quote around R800 to R1,500 for a standard single-view job, with Explora and multi-room setups costing more. Book an accredited installer a week or two before moving day and you’ll avoid arriving at a new home with no signal.
Moving house is the most common reason people call an installer for a reinstallation. The dish has been on the old roof for years, the new place has none, and the TV is already unpacked. But the dish can’t just be unbolted and screwed to the new wall. It has to be aligned again, and that takes the right meter and a trained eye.
A good reinstallation follows the same order every time. This is what you should expect.
There isn’t one fixed price, because no two jobs are the same. Installers across Gauteng generally quote about R800 to R1,500 for a standard single-view installation, around R1,000 to R2,000 for an Explora, and roughly R350 to R600 for each extra TV point. Treat those as a rough guide and get a quote for your actual job.
| Factor | How it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Type of decoder | Explora and Explora Ultra take longer to set up than a basic decoder. |
| Number of viewing points | Each extra TV needs cabling and a linked decoder. |
| Roof and access | A tiled roof or a double storey takes longer than a simple wall mount. |
| Cable distance | Long cable runs cost more in materials and labour. |
| New parts | Worn brackets, cable or connectors need replacing. |
We give free, no-obligation quotes, so you know the price before anyone climbs onto your roof. Ask for a quote or call +27 78 583 1745.
You can, but alignment is the hard part. A dish that’s a few millimetres out gives a weak or broken picture, and finding the sweet spot without a signal meter is frustrating. Then there’s the ladder and the roof to think about. If you want to know what DIY really involves, read our honest guide: can you install a satellite dish yourself?
| Area | Suburbs we often cover | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Pretoria East | Menlyn, Garsfontein, Moreleta Park, Brooklyn | DStv relocation Pretoria East |
| Pretoria West | Danville, Saulsville, Atteridgeville, Booysens | DStv installation Atteridgeville |
| Centurion | Lyttelton, Eldoraigne, Rooihuiskraal, The Reeds | DStv relocation Centurion |
| Midrand | Carlswald, Kyalami, Vorna Valley, Halfway House | DStv relocation Midrand |
| Hartbeespoort | Schoemansville, Ifafi, Meerhof, Kosmos, Pecanwood | DStv installation Hartbeespoort |
Not on the list? Call us and we will tell you if we can reach you.
Tell us your moving date, how many TVs you have and which decoder you use. We’ll give you a price and a time slot. If you’re not sure how booking works, read how to schedule a satellite TV installation. Moving in a hurry? Ask about our emergency call-outs, available 7 days a week.
Reinstallation goes smoothly when the prep is done early. Use this timeline.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Two weeks before | Book your installer, confirm your moving date and say how many TVs you want working at the new place. |
| One week before | Check your new home’s rules on dishes (complex, estate or landlord). Take photos of your current dish and the back of the decoder. |
| The day before | Pack the decoder and remote where you can find them, and put fresh batteries in the remote. |
| Moving day | Be there to show the installer where the TV will go, and keep a path clear to the roof or wall. |
| Afterwards | Update your address with DStv and keep the job card. |
See also: how early to book · taking down an old dish · Pretoria prices.
Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the decoder, the roof and how many TVs need to work. Your installer can give you a time estimate when they quote.
Yes. Update your address with DStv so your account details stay correct. We can point you in the right direction if you’re unsure.
Sometimes. If your dish and bracket are in good condition, moving them is fine. If they’re rusty or damaged, replacing them can make more sense. We’ll tell you which applies when we see them.
Yes. We cover large parts of Gauteng and some of North West. See our DStv relocation page or call us to confirm your suburb.
We’ll try to fit around your moving day. Tell us your date when you call and we’ll plan the visit.
Once the dish is aligned and the decoder is connected and scanned, your channels should come back. Your installer should confirm this before they leave.
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