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Q: What direction should a satellite dish face?

• <div><p>A satellite dish should face south with a view unobstructed by trees, branches, leaves, buildings, or other structures or objects. The optimal angle offset is between 22.3 degrees and 17.3 degrees. Any more or less of an angle can disrupt or disconnect the cable signal from the satellite sources to the south. The dish should be tightly secured to the metal rod or structure so that weather doesn&rsquo;t cause it to tip or tilt out of the optimal angle offset.</p></div>

Q: How long does satellite dish installation take?

• <div><p>Most installations take 2-4 hours, but additional time may be required to mount on high rooftops or run extensive cable lengths.</p></div>

Q: Where can a satellite dish be installed?

• <div><p>Most people install satellite dishes on the roof so its path is unobstructed by trees, branches or buildings. However, a spot on a garage, deck, patio, or on the ground that has nothing blocking the dish will also work. The dish must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions without falling over or tilting the dish out of the optimal angle offset.</p></div>

Q: Do professionals provide custom hardware installation?

• <div><p>Yes, many professionals offer installation for specialty locks, high-security latches, and decorative hardware.</p></div>

Q: Do services include installation?

• <div><p>Yes, many fabricators offer delivery and on-site installation for completed projects.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Great service!
Perkins Properties & Construction
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent. Nate was timely and did first-rate work. Would definetaly use his service again and highly recommend. Thanks Nate!
Bankston Construction
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Reviewed in November 2023
Fantastic customer service and amazing work!! Highly recommend!!
Burtch Tree Removal LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Excellent job, I definitely will hire, for all remodeling services.
Arias Multi Service
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Reviewed in February 2022
The service provided was fantastic! Travis and crew were excellent with communication, timely, prepared, very efficient, friendly and professional! I highly recommend them!
YOU CALL WE HAUL
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Reviewed in September 2020
Very fast response, and very efficient service! Would be happy to call on Wire Up AK Electrical in the future!
Wiring Up AK Electric LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
They were very good. They did an excellent service. Their workmanship and contact were great.
RICO Painting, Drywall & Flooring
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Reviewed in August 2019
These guys rock. Great service, great product, fabulous price.
Anchorage Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in January 2013
I purchased a 60? TV, a Sanus full-motion wall mount, and the installation. Rocket Satellite contracted with Sears and was responsible for the installation scheduled on Dec. 10, 2012. The person who did the installation was very unpleasant acting and unprofessional, even within the first few...
Rocket Satellite Co
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Satellite TV Service questions, answered by experts

A satellite dish should face south with a view unobstructed by trees, branches, leaves, buildings, or other structures or objects. The optimal angle offset is between 22.3 degrees and 17.3 degrees. Any more or less of an angle can disrupt or disconnect the cable signal from the satellite sources to the south. The dish should be tightly secured to the metal rod or structure so that weather doesn’t cause it to tip or tilt out of the optimal angle offset.

Most installations take 2-4 hours, but additional time may be required to mount on high rooftops or run extensive cable lengths.

Most people install satellite dishes on the roof so its path is unobstructed by trees, branches or buildings. However, a spot on a garage, deck, patio, or on the ground that has nothing blocking the dish will also work. The dish must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions without falling over or tilting the dish out of the optimal angle offset.

Yes, many professionals offer installation for specialty locks, high-security latches, and decorative hardware.

Yes, many fabricators offer delivery and on-site installation for completed projects.

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