TV antenna and satellite dish installer for homes
Fit and repair over-the-air antennas and satellite dishes for homeowners in your area.
- C$1.5k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
Mounting and aiming TV antennas and satellite dishes, running cable, fixing weak signals and moving or removing old dishes. Many customers want free over-the-air TV or help after a storm knocks a dish out of line.
Your first three steps
- Learn the basics of antenna and dish alignment through manufacturer training or an experienced installer, and buy a signal meter and core tools
- Check which channels can be received over the air in your area and work out a simple price list for installs and repairs
- Post in local community groups and offer a first job to neighbours, asking for reviews
Who pays
Homeowners, cottage owners, people cutting cable or streaming costs, and older customers who need a trusted local installer.
How it makes money
A fixed price per install or a call-out fee plus parts, with extra for long cable runs, roof mounts or multiple TVs. Repairs and re-aiming are quick, small jobs.
Skills that help
- Comfortable working on ladders and roofs
- Basic cable and signal testing
- Clear, patient customer service
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, since roof and wall mounting can cause damage
- Working-at-heights training and fall protection rules in your province, check with your provincial workplace safety body
- Home-based business licence rules in your municipality
- Winter weather and icy roofs, so plan for fewer outdoor jobs in cold months
- Rental and condo rules may limit where a dish can be mounted, so check before you drill
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: tV antenna and satellite dish installer for homes
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an antenna and satellite installer business?
Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on your tools, ladders, signal testing gear, vehicle needs and insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes before you buy equipment.
How much can a home TV antenna installer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many jobs you book, your area and the season. Winter weather and icy roofs may mean fewer outdoor jobs in cold months.
What rules and safety points should I check before installing dishes?
Check commercial general liability insurance, working-at-heights training and fall protection rules with your provincial workplace safety body, and home-based business licence rules in your municipality. Also check rental and condo rules on mounting before you drill.
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