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ABC Aerials

Checkatrade membership number: 85595

Address

Anchorage Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XD

Contact

name: Jeff Davey
telephone: 0800 970 9253   Enlarged for easy dialing:
0800 970 9253
email: abcaerials@hotmail.co.uk
web: www.abc-aerials.co.uk
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Checkatrade member since: 08 March 2007
Overall Rating: 9.7
Total recommendations: 59
Last six months: 13 cards, average rating 9.5
Description
All aerial work including Digital TV Aerial Installation and Upgrades
FREEVIEW Specialists
SKY Playback with Remote Control
Storm damage Aerial Repairs
Industry Approved CAI+ for Domestic and Communal Systems

Customer Monitoring Reports

Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
8.8
Combined score: 8.8 out of 10
Installed digital mast, 2 points and amplifier.
Initial conclusion for work to be carried out and the  price that was quoted over the phone was one price, but the actual bill was over 4 times that amount. I was happy to pay this after it had all been explained to me. I would recommend them.
Customer in Havant, 10 October 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Cleaning and paving of parking and pathway
Very courteous and professional service, good advise and excellent workmanship. We are delighted.
Customer in London, 29 August 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Std 4 lp digital aerial on 6' mast.
I found them most courteous and helpful and it was all explained what they were going to do for my approval before they started.  I would recommend them.
Customer in Portsmouth, 14 August 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.2
Combined score: 9.2 out of 10
Install new digital aerial.
Work was efficient and quick. I was kept informed of everything that was taking place and the price was reasonable. I would recommend them.
Customer in Fareham, 18 July 2008
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
New tv aerial fit to chimney and connected.
Excellent quick service. I would recommend them.
Customer in , 2 July 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
New digital aerial.
Excellent service provided at very short notice by a friendly and professional team. I would recommend them.
Customer in Hants, 18 June 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Install h-way amplifier and 2 new tv points.
Everything was thoroughly explained. Workmen very polite, tidy and hard working. I would thoroughly recommend them.
Customer in Fareham, 12 June 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
New digital aerial installed.
Excellemt service - phoned in the morning and all done by lunch time. No fuss and great communicaton.
Customer in Portsmouth, 9 June 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
New TV, FM aerial fitted.
ABC Aerials were very helpful and gave useful advice as to the way forward.
Customer in Fareham, 20 May 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 6Tidiness: 6 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 8Courtesy: 8 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 5Value for money: 5 out of 10
7.6
Combined score: 7.6 out of 10
Supply and install digital TV aerial system.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Southsea, 19 May 2008
Response from ABC Aerials:
Provided free estimate which customer accepted. Our prices are competitive within this industry.
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 -Timekeeping: Not Applicable 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 -Value for money: Not Applicable
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Repair to CCTV / TV communual aerial system.
This company made an excellent job of repairing CCTV system. A good result.
Customer in Southsea, 15 May 2008
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Cable set up to enable free view in different rooms.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Southampton, 8 April 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 7Value for money: 7 out of 10
8.8
Combined score: 8.8 out of 10
New TV aerial.
They went about their work in an organised and efficient manner.
Customer in Hayling Island, 1 April 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
4 way splitter and cable to Aerial.
I would be happy to recommend them to others.
Customer in Portsmouth, 26 February 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
New digital aerial. All cable renewed to 5 rooms.
Very pleasant, clean and tidy. Would recommend them whole heartedly.
Customer in Southsea, 13 February 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9
Combined score: 9 out of 10
Installation of roof top digital aerial and installation of 3 points.
Initially tried to make contact through ''freephone'' number on website - but without success. Once contact established through land line, was extremely happy with all aspects of service.
Customer in Portsmouth, 9 February 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
9
Combined score: 9 out of 10
Installation of aerial and cabling.
They were very quick and efficient. I was very pleased with the outcome work done. Would confidentley recommend them.
Customer in Southsea, 5 February 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Satellite installation.
The two chaps who came were very courteous and friendly and explained everything in words that I could comprehend. I would recommend them.
Customer in Fareham, 5 February 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
LP Digital aerials fitted to chimney and run down to one point.
Very impressed - really knew their stuff. Did what I want I asked and there were no hidden charges. Did the job so well I hardly knew they'd been. Highly recommended.
Customer in Southsea, 25 January 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Installation of replacement digital aerial and 8 outlet amplifier.
Arrived on time and worked solidly without wasting any time. Polite and courteous staff. Knew their stuff. I would recommend them.
Customer in Southsea, 23 January 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Fit digital antenna to chimney and connect co-ax cable to TV.
A very professional service, quick, efficient, clean, tidy and friendly. I would recommend them.
Customer in Portsmouth, 18 January 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Installation of digital aerial (t.v).
Good job done in efficient manner. Only 5 hours from first call to completion of work.
Customer in Fareham, 14 January 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 4Timekeeping: 4 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
8.4
Combined score: 8.4 out of 10
Digital aerial installation.
Overall satisfied with the work carried out, a positive attitude from both installation engineers. I would be happy to recommend them.
Customer in Havant, 14 January 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Digital aerial system + Sky play sack to bedroom.
A very reliable friendly engineer who carried out his work quickly and tidily and me who i would recommend.
Customer in Portsmouth, 9 January 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Fixing a new digital aerial.
I am very pleased with the service i recieved. I would recommend ABC aerials with no hesitation.
Customer in Southsea, 7 January 2008
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Digital aerial for TV main room and TV kitchen aerial and amplifiers.
Engineer arrived as requested, very poite, good personal skills, explained actions when requested/'challeneged', very professional, explained everything but, above all, the fittings and workmanship executed to detail.
Customer in Whiteley, 4 January 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Fitting of new t.v aerial on roof.
I was given a clear explanation of the type of aerial being fitted, and how it can be used in future. Pleasant, courteous workmen.
Customer in Emsworth, 28 December 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Checking TV and fitting TV aerial.
Excellent service. Prompy, tidy, courteous. Clearly stated costs with no added extras afterwards. would recommend.
Customer in Southampton, 4 December 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Communal aerial system, digital upgrade.
I was extremely impressed overall, especially with nearly 100 elderly residents whose television is so important. Efficient, quick and value. I would recommend them.
Customer in Fareham, 1 December 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Digital TV aerial installation.
T he service was excellent from start to finish. Even when slightly late due to traffic they worked efficiiently to ensure the work was carried out promptly and I was not inconvenienced in any way.
Customer in Purbrook, 23 October 2007
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
New digital aerial
Very pleased with service, very clear what was being done.
Customer in West Wellow, 18 October 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
LP Digital aerial fitted to chimney and run down to onwe point.
Very impressed - really knew thir stuff. Did what I asked and there were no hidden charges. Did the job so well I hardly knew they had been. Highly recommended.
Customer in Wandsworth, 8 October 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Aerial fitted.
Exstremely happy with this service, very pleasant, informative and efficient.
Customer in Portsmouth, 26 September 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Diagnosed problem with lack of freeview signal and fixed.
Having been let down by another aerial installer we went to the ABC. They couldn't have been more helpful, problem fixed in minutes!!
Customer in Cowplain, 18 September 2007
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable -Tidiness: Not Applicable 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
new digitial approved aerial, heavy duty brackets, unit it move TV's.
I would like to compliment Steve the engineer on explaining everything to me in language not to technical, in being polite and friendly. Excellent.
Customer in Portsmouth, 5 September 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Aerials and 3 aerial sockets.
Very pleasant and courteous pair of workers.
Customer in Fareham, 3 September 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Aerial repair.
We have used ABC before on different television and were completely satisfied and would not hesitate to use them again or recommend.
Customer in Portsmouth, 31 August 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Sky system installation and multiroom set up.
I have used Mr Davey and ABC Aerials on many ocassions, some of which only took a few minutes. It appears he is very willing to help all causes. Highly recommended.
Customer in Clanleigh, 31 August 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Service call - set up digitial system.
First class - highly recommended.
Customer in Portsmouth, 30 August 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Digital TV aerial system.
Professional, neat job completed at my home. Very good value for money, very efficient - would thoroughly recommend.
Customer in Waterlooville, 24 May 2007
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Digital tv arial system
The estimated cost was diffrent to the actual cost some assumptions made on both parties- ie- using existing fixings and brackets which resulted in cost diffrence. I would recommend them.
Customer in Portsmouth, 5 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Digital TV aerial and sky multiroom system.
Would recommend for all your satellite requirments.
Customer in Hayling Island, 5 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 -Value for money: Not Applicable
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Supply and installation of digital TV aerial system.
Courteous, friendly and reasurring - thank you.
Customer in Southsea, 3 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Digital TV aerials system.
Excellent work completed, very good picture quality and very good value for money. Would definately recommend.
Customer in Portsmouth, 2 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
New digital aerial and splitter and fitted.
I was most impressed with the professional manner and knowledge of my dealings with ABC Aerials, from start to finish of the work. I would recommend them.
Customer in Fareham, 31 March 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Digital TV aerial.
Explained in detail work to be carried out. I would recommend them.
Customer in Southsea, 30 March 2007
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
8.9
Combined score: 8.9 out of 10
Fit aerial/sky satelite/loft box and amplifier.
Excellent service and advice, very professional. I would recommend.
Customer in Southampton, 27 March 2007
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 -Value for money: Not Applicable
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Aerial fitted
Did not remove old aerial. Really expensive, but probably competitive. I would recommend them.
Customer in Southsea, 15 March 2007
Response from ABC Aerials:
This job was for a completely new aerial system and we also tuned in tv and video for her. The price was agreed before we started the work, we were recommended to her by a friend of hers who had similar work done for a similar price.
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Fit new digital aerial to roof.
After being let down twice by another aerial company I phoned A B C, and within one hour, as promised, the engineer arrived. I would recommend them.
Customer in Portsmouth, 13 March 2007
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Fitted new distribution amp + sorted aerial out.
The men were very polite, helpful and efficient. They also explained thoroughly the work needed to be carried out and why. Very happy. I would recommend them.
Customer in Copnor, 13 March 2007
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