Moving into a Prague flat with no TV signal, or fed up with a picture that breaks up every time it rains? Getting a proper antenna installed is usually a same-week fix - and it does not have to involve a language barrier. Here is how the process works, what it costs, and what to expect.
Most calls we get from expats fall into one of two groups. The first is a new rental with no working antenna at all - older Prague buildings sometimes have outdated cabling, or the previous tenant took their equipment with them. The second is a weak or unreliable signal: channels drop out in bad weather, the picture freezes, or only a handful of programmes come through at all. In both cases, the fastest way to know what is actually needed is a signal measurement on site, rather than guessing over the phone.
You can book by phone or through the contact form on our site, and we typically get back to you within two hours. A technician arrives within 48 hours of booking, measures the signal strength and quality on site, and only then confirms a firm price - not an estimate that grows once the van is parked outside. Once you approve the price, the technician mounts the antenna on the roof, gable or balcony, runs the cable to your TV outlet, and tunes it to the strongest available transmitter. Before leaving, they test the picture on the main channels, tidy up, and hand over proof of the work with your warranty.
A standard installation for a house or apartment starts from 1 500 CZK incl. VAT. If you just want to know why the signal is unreliable before committing to a full installation, a standalone signal check and diagnostics starts from 890 CZK incl. VAT. Smaller fixes to an existing setup - a cable or connector replacement, for example - are billed as a service call-out from 590 CZK. The exact figure is always confirmed before work begins, not buried in the invoice afterwards.
The quoted starting price is a baseline - the final number depends on the specifics of your building and installation site. A few things tend to move it:
The price covers both labour and materials - the antenna itself, mast, cabling and any amplifier used. You get a written confirmation of the work afterwards, which is also what your warranty is based on.
One of the more practical hurdles for expats is not the technical side of an installation - it is explaining a problem in a second language, or worse, not being sure what was agreed to. Our technicians are used to working with international clients and can talk you through the diagnosis and pricing in English, so you know exactly what is being installed and why, before anything gets mounted on your roof.
Mounting an antenna is simple in theory; getting it aimed correctly at the transmitter and properly earthed is what actually determines whether the picture holds up in bad weather. A DIY antenna often works fine on a clear day and then drops out the moment it rains or the wind picks up - which is the most common reason people call us after already trying it themselves. Our technicians are trained on both DVB-T2 terrestrial and satellite systems, every installation carries a 24-month warranty, and we arrive within 48 hours of booking. The price is always confirmed before the work starts, so there are no surprises once the job is done.
Call or send a message - we will schedule a visit and confirm the price before the technician arrives.