Extra TV Points Installed in Oxfordshire

Why a simple splitter often makes things worse

Every time a signal is split, it loses strength, and a basic passive splitter shared between rooms can leave every television in the house with a weaker picture than before. Once you go beyond two outlets, or the cable run to a new point is a reasonable distance, a proper distribution amplifier is usually needed to boost the signal back up before it is divided, so each room receives a full-strength feed rather than a compromise.

Aerial and satellite points, not just aerial

Where the existing system is Freesat or Sky, an extra point needs its own dedicated cable run back to the dish rather than a simple split, since satellite receivers each need their own feed to select channels independently. We plan the cable route accordingly, whether that means a new run in the loft, along a skirting board, or through an existing conduit.

Magic-eye kits let a second television use the same remote control as the main box from another room, which is a common request when a satellite box is being shared rather than duplicated. We fit these as part of the same visit where it suits the household.

Running cable through period and stone-built properties

Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties have a lot of housing stock where a straightforward cable run is not straightforward at all: solid stone walls in Cotswold villages, lath-and-plaster ceilings in Victorian terraces in Oxford and Reading, and thick period walls in market towns like Henley and Banbury. We route cable through lofts, under floors and along skirting where possible to avoid unnecessary chasing into walls, and we discuss the options with you before any drilling begins.

Planning the system as a whole

The right approach depends on how many points you want now and whether more are likely later. A distribution amplifier and a properly planned cable network, even if only two outlets are fitted initially, makes adding further points much simpler down the line than retrofitting a system that was only ever designed for one television.

• Signal levels checked at the aerial or dish before adding outlets
• Distribution amplifiers fitted where three or more points are needed
• Cable rated for the signal type, not generic coaxial
• Wall plates and outlets finished to match the room

Serving homes across Oxford, Witney, Abingdon and beyond

We fit extra TV points in houses, flats and period cottages across Oxford, Witney, Abingdon, Banbury, Henley-on-Thames, Reading and Aylesbury, working around your existing aerial or satellite setup rather than replacing it unnecessarily.