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The short answer
In 2026, installers commonly quote about R800 to R1,500 for labour on a standard single-view DStv installation, roughly R1,000 to R2,000 for an Explora, and around R350 to R600 per extra TV point. Prices vary between installers and between sources, so use these as a guide and ask for an itemised quote for your own home.
| Job | Typical range | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard single-view installation | R800 to R1,500 | Dish mounted and aligned, cable run, decoder set up and scanned |
| Explora or Explora Ultra installation | R1,000 to R2,000 | The standard job plus Smart LNB and decoder set-up |
| Extra View, per extra TV point | R350 to R600 | Extra cable run and a linked second decoder |
| New 80 cm dish with bracket (parts only) | Roughly R300 to R600 | Only if a new dish is needed |
A 2024 consumer story in the Weekend Post described a household that was quoted R16,850 for a job an accredited installer said would cost R945 in total. That’s an extreme case, but it shows why a price on its own tells you very little. Ask what’s included, who’s doing the work and whether they’re accredited. Our guide to choosing an installer gives you the questions to ask.
We give free, no-obligation quotes and explain the price before any work starts. We’re an accredited MultiChoice installer with over 10 years of experience, and our workmanship carries a 3-month warranty. For multi-room jobs see our Extra View installations, and for Explora upgrades see Smart LNB and Explora installations. Or just call +27 78 583 1745.
These are illustrations built from the 2026 ranges above. They are not quotes.
| Situation | What’s involved | Labour estimate |
|---|---|---|
| One TV in a flat, existing decoder | Standard single-view installation | R800 to R1,500 |
| Family home with an Explora and one extra TV | Explora installation plus one Extra View point | R1,350 to R2,600 (R1,000 to R2,000 plus R350 to R600) |
| Moving house, old dish worn out | Reinstallation plus a new 80 cm dish and bracket | R1,100 to R2,100 (R800 to R1,500 plus R300 to R600 for parts) |
See also: Gauteng prices by area · Johannesburg · Pretoria · the East Rand.
It depends on where you buy. Ask the seller whether installation is included and who does it, and confirm before you pay.
Yes, DStv charges a separate monthly fee for an extra decoder on your account. Check the current amount with DStv.
Yes, once the installer knows your decoder, the number of TVs and your roof type. We give written quotes.
Usually not. Installation prices cover labour and basic fittings, and the decoder is bought separately.
Many installers quote per job rather than per hour. Ask which applies and what is included.
The biggest differences come from what each quote includes, how far the installer travels and the quality of the parts. Compare like with like.
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