New RG6 Cable Runs
We pull quality RG6 coaxial cable from the dish or aerial to each decoder point, clipped at 300mm intervals and concealed where the building allows. Runs over 30 metres get checked for signal loss before we sign off.
Clean signal, no dropouts, from Cape Town to the Garden Route
HDMI and RG6 Coaxial Cable Installation and Repairs in Western Cape
HDMI and RG6 Coaxial Cable Installation and Repairs in Western Cape is what we do every day, from Atlantic Seaboard apartments to Boland wine estates. If your picture pixelates in the wind, your decoder freezes on E48-32, or a renovation left you with bare wall plates, we run fresh RG6 coaxial cable, terminate it properly, and test every point before we pack up. Same-day and 24/7 call-outs across the province.
Careful work. Honest options.
About this service
What HDMI and RG6 Coaxial Cable Installation and Repairs in Western Cape Covers
HDMI and RG6 Coaxial Cable Installation and Repairs in Western Cape is the trade of running, terminating and fault-finding the two cables that carry your picture. RG6 coaxial cable carries the satellite or aerial signal from the LNB on the dish down to your decoder, while HDMI cable carries that decoded picture to the TV. We install new runs, replace damaged RG6 cable, fit F-connectors, wall plates and cable clips, and repair HDMI leads that have been crushed behind a wall-mounted TV.
Most Western Cape call-outs we attend come down to three things: coastal wind pushing a dish out of alignment, sun-perished cable on a north-facing wall, or a cheap HDMI lead that fails after a year. In estates around Durbanville and Somerset West we also see signal loss after building alterations. If you have been searching for HDMI and RG6 coaxial cable installation near me in Western Cape, we cover the whole province, not just the City Bowl.
- ✓ No More Weather Dropouts
- ✓ Cable Runs Done Neatly
- ✓ One Team, Whole Province
- ✓ Honest, Affordable Pricing
What's included
What Our Cable Installation and Repair Service Includes
Every job is quoted per point, so you know what you are paying for before we start. Standard work covers the cable, connectors, wall plates and testing. Long conduit runs, trenching, and estate access coordination are quoted separately once we have seen the site.
F-Connector Termination
Every end is stripped and crimped with a proper coaxial cable crimping tool and RG6 cable stripper. No twisted-on connectors, no stray braid shorting the core. This single step prevents most of the intermittent faults we get called back for.
Wall Plates and Clips
Flush wall plates, cable clips and wall brackets are fitted so the installation looks finished, not temporary. We match existing plate styles where possible and keep drilling dust contained with a sheet and vacuum.
HDMI Lead Testing and Replacement
We test the HDMI run from decoder to TV with an HDMI tester and replace crushed or failed leads. If you are mounting a TV, we route the lead so it is not pinched behind the bracket, which is the most common cause of HDMI failure.
Signal Testing and Handover
Before we leave, we meter the signal at every point, check channel changes and confirm the picture holds. You get a plain explanation of what was replaced and simple care advice to keep the setup working through the Cape's wind and UV.
How it works
How Our Cable Installation and Repair Process Works
You call 066 443 8385 and describe the fault: pixelation, no signal, a decoder stuck on E48-32, or a new point you need installed. We ask which decoder you run, how many TVs, and whether the dish has moved. That five-minute conversation usually tells us whether it is a cable, LNB or alignment problem before we load the van.
We arrive with a satellite signal meter and multimeter and test at the dish, the decoder and the wall plate. This isolates whether the fault sits in the RG6 coaxial cable, the LNB, or the HDMI run to the TV. Expect 20 to 30 minutes for diagnosis on a standard single-decoder setup.
Once we know the fault, we replace damaged RG6 cable or pull a new run. We use a coaxial cable crimping tool and RG6 cable stripper so every F-connector is square and tight. New runs are clipped at 300mm intervals, and we drill with masonry bits and a dust sheet so your wall stays clean.
We fit wall plates, cable clips and wall brackets, then terminate both ends. HDMI leads are tested with an HDMI tester to confirm the TV is receiving a stable 1080p or 4K handshake. If you are adding a second or third view, this is where the splitter and extra runs go in.
We power everything up, check every channel, and confirm signal strength holds. You get a walkthrough of what was replaced and why, plus basic care advice. Typical single-point jobs take two to three hours from arrival to handover, and we do not leave until the picture is stable.
STEP 01Phone Assessment
You call 066 443 8385 and describe the fault: pixelation, no signal, a decoder stuck on E48-32, or a new point you need installed. We ask which decoder you run, how many TVs, and whether the dish has moved. That five-minute conversation usually tells us whether it is a cable, LNB or alignment problem before we load the van.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Satellite signal meter
Measures signal strength and quality at the dish and at each wall plate, so we can prove a fault is fixed rather than assume it.
Coaxial cable crimping tool and RG6 cable stripper
Produces square, tight F-connectors with no stray braid. This is the single biggest difference between a cable that lasts and one that fails in a year.
HDMI tester
Confirms the decoder-to-TV link is carrying a stable handshake at the resolution you watch, which rules out the lead before we blame the decoder.
Multimeter
Checks continuity and shorts on suspect runs, especially after building work or rodent damage in a roof void.
Compass and inclinometer
Sets dish azimuth and elevation accurately, which matters in the Cape where strong wind pushes mounts out of alignment.
Drill, masonry bits, ladder and safety harness
Lets us route cable through double-storey walls and work safely on roofs and high fascia points without cutting corners.
Real results
Before and after.
HDMI and RG6 Coaxial Cable Installation and Repairs
Coastal Cable Replacement in Strand
A sea-facing home had pixelation every time the wind picked up. The existing RG6 cable had perished on the north wall and two F-connectors were corroded, with water tracking into the wall plate.
After: We replaced 22 metres of cable with UV-resistant RG6 coaxial cable, fitted new sealed connectors and a fresh wall plate. Signal readings went from marginal to strong, and the picture held through the next two storms.
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HDMI and RG6 Coaxial Cable Installation and Repairs
E48-32 Fault Fixed in Edgemead
A decoder showed signal loss E48-32 for a week. The owner had reset the box repeatedly and replaced the HDMI lead with no result. The dish had shifted slightly and one connector had a stray braid shorting the core.
After: We realigned the dish with a compass and inclinometer, re-crimped the connector and tested the full chain. Signal came back within 40 minutes and all channels and recordings worked normally.
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HDMI and RG6 Coaxial Cable Installation and Repairs
Triple View Added in Somerset West
A family wanted a third TV point in a back bedroom. The existing two points worked but the run to the new room was missing, and the splitter was an old unit with no spare ports.
After: We installed a new splitter, ran 18 metres of RG6 coaxial cable to the bedroom, fitted a flush wall plate and tested all three TVs. Every screen held a stable picture with balanced signal.
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Cable Problems We Fix Across the Western Cape
Most TV faults we attend are cable faults wearing a disguise. Here are the ones we see weekly, and what happens if you leave them.
Ask a pro →Picture pixelates or freezes in wind and rain
We test signal at the dish, decoder and wall plate, then realign the dish or replace the damaged RG6 cable. Most weather-related dropouts are solved in one visit of 60 to 90 minutes, with a meter reading to prove it.
Decoder shows signal loss E48-32
We work the chain from LNB to decoder, checking cable continuity and connector condition. Nine times out of ten it is a failed LNB, water in a connector or a cable break, and we carry spares for all three on the van.
New TV point needed after a renovation
We run fresh RG6 coaxial cable to the new point, fit a flush wall plate and test the signal. If the run is long, we check whether an amplifier is needed before you commit to the layout.
HDMI lead fails behind a wall-mounted TV
We test the HDMI run, replace the failed lead with a properly rated cable, and reroute it so the bracket does not crush it. That usually ends the black-screen problem for good.
Proof you can check
Credentials and Client Feedback
- MultiChoice accredited installer · MultiChoice
- SABS approved equipment · South African Bureau of Standards
- ICASA compliant installation · Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
- PIRB registered partner · Plumbing Industry Registration Board
- Electrical compliance certificate (CoC) · Registered electrical contractor
Customer reviews
What Western Cape Clients Say
★★★★★
“Our picture broke up every time the south-easter blew. Two other guys told me to replace the decoder. These chaps tested the line, found the RG6 cable on the north wall had gone brittle, and replaced the run in under three hours. Signal has been solid through two storms since. Fair price and they cleaned up after themselves.”
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Riaan M.Homeowner, Edgemead
✓ Verified“
★★★★★
“We run six decoders for guests and had constant complaints about channel dropouts in two rooms. They traced it to a bad splitter and a crushed HDMI lead behind a wall-mounted TV. Fixed both, re-terminated the points, and gave us a signal reading for each room. No complaints since the start of the season.”
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Nadia K.Guest House Owner, Franschhoek
✓ Verified★★★★★
“We needed extra points run through existing conduit for three units without damaging the finishes. They coordinated access with security, worked around tenants' schedules, and finished the communal head-end work in a day. Neat cable routing, proper wall plates, and the CoC paperwork was in order.”
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Sipho D.Body Corporate Manager, Century City
✓ VerifiedMost single-point installations run R850 to R1,800 in 2026, including cable, connectors and a wall plate. A straight cable replacement on an existing run is usually R650 to R1,200. Multi-point jobs, long runs over 30 metres, and estate conduit work push the price up because of materials and labour time. We quote per point before we start, so you know the number upfront.
Yes. If the cable is damaged but the run is sound, we cut back to good copper, re-terminate with new F-connectors and test the line. Sun-perished cable on a north-facing wall often needs a full replacement rather than a repair, and we will tell you honestly which one your setup needs. Most repairs take under two hours.
We do, across the whole province. We cover the Atlantic Seaboard, Northern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs, Helderberg, Boland and Overberg, including Green Point, Pinelands, Somerset West, Strand and Franschhoek. Call 066 443 8385 with your suburb and fault, and we will confirm a slot, usually same-day in the metropole.
Quality RG6 coaxial cable with a copper core and proper foil-and-braid shielding is the right choice for DStv, OpenView HD and Explora setups. Cheap thin coax loses signal over distance and fails in coastal wind and UV. Pair it with a decent HDMI lead rated for the resolution you watch, and you avoid most of the dropouts we get called out for.
Where we deliver this service
Cities We Serve for Cable Installation and Repairs
We deliver Western Cape HDMI and RG6 coaxial cable installation across the province, from the Cape Metropole to the Boland and Overberg. Whether you are in a Green Point apartment, a Blue Downs family home or a Franschhoek estate, the same team handles the cable run, termination and signal testing. Book a slot and we will confirm access details for your area.
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Amandelrug
Residential cable runs and decoder points in Amandelrug, with signal tested at every wall plate before handover.
↗ 02 Baronetcy EstateEstate installations in Baronetcy Estate coordinated with security access, using concealed routing and flush wall plates.
↗ 03 Blue DownsFamily homes in Blue Downs get new RG6 coaxial cable runs, repaired HDMI leads and honest per-point pricing.
↗ 04 BrandwachtCable replacement and dish realignment in Brandwacht, where wind exposure often causes intermittent signal loss.
↗ 05 Church HavenCoastal cable work in Church Haven with UV-resistant coax and sealed entry points to handle salt air and moisture.
↗ 06 CroydonCroydon homes get fault-finding on E48-32 and E143-0, plus new points run neatly through roof voids and conduit.
↗ 07 De WaterkantApartment installations in De Waterkant with cable routed through existing risers and tested at each decoder point.
↗ 08 Die RandDie Rand call-outs cover cable repairs, wall plate replacements and signal testing for single and multi-decoder setups.
↗ 09 EdgemeadEdgemead clients book us for weather-related dropouts, dish realignment and replacement of perished RG6 cable.
↗ 10 FranschhoekGuest houses and residences in Franschhoek get head-end audits, splitter upgrades and multi-room cable installations.
↗ 11 Green PointHigh-rise cable work in Green Point, working with building management on access and keeping runs inside conduit.
↗ 12 HooglandHoogland installations include new RG6 runs, HDMI lead testing and signal checks on every TV point.
↗ 13 Kanonberg Lifestyle EstateEstate cable work in Kanonberg Lifestyle Estate, coordinated with body corporate rules on routing and dish placement.
↗ 14 Klipfontein AHSmallholding and rural properties in Klipfontein AH get longer cable runs, amplifier checks and dish alignment.
↗ 15 La Motte Wine Estate and ResidencesWine estate residences at La Motte get multi-decoder installations, neat cable routing and tested signal at every point.
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No signal, pixelated picture or a new TV point that needs cabling? Call 066 443 8385 and speak to a technician who works on DStv and OpenView systems daily. Same-day slots across the Cape Metropole, 24/7 for urgent faults.
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Call or WhatsApp 066 443 8385 and tell us the suburb, the error code and how many TVs you need. We answer seven days a week from 08:00, with 24/7 emergency call-outs for signal loss. Most Western Cape jobs are booked same-day or next-day, and you get a price before we dispatch a van.