Summer in Scotland brings longer days, warmer weather, and lush green landscapes. While we all love seeing our gardens come to life, there’s one downside that many satellite TV viewers don’t anticipate: that beautiful summer foliage can seriously interfere with your satellite reception.
The Science Behind the Interference
Fresh summer leaves contain high water content, which is particularly effective at absorbing satellite frequencies. This means that even relatively thin foliage can cause significant signal degradation. The problem often gets worse during and after rain, when wet leaves become even more effective signal blockers.
How we can help
With over 20 years of experience in satellite installations across Scotland, we’ve seen every type of foliage-related signal issue imaginable. Here’s how we can restore your perfect picture:
Professional Assessment Our experienced technicians will visit your property to assess the situation. We’ll identify exactly which vegetation is causing the problem and determine the best solution for your specific setup.
Dish Repositioning Often, the most effective solution is relocating your satellite dish to a position with a clearer line of sight. Our team can find alternative mounting locations that avoid current and potential future obstructions.
Height Adjustments Sometimes, simply raising the dish height by a few feet can clear the problematic foliage. We can install taller mounting poles or relocate dishes to higher positions on your property.
Signal Boosting Solutions In cases where repositioning isn’t practical, we can install signal amplifiers or upgrade to larger, more sensitive dishes that can maintain reception despite minor obstructions.
Preventive Planning We’ll also advise on long-term solutions, considering the mature size of growing vegetation to prevent future issues.
When to Call for Help
Don’t wait until your signal completely disappears. Contact The Aerial Man Scotland if you notice:
- Picture quality deteriorating as summer progresses
- Signal problems that worsen on windy days
- Reception issues that started around the same time local vegetation began growing
- Problems that seem to get worse after rain
Prevention Tips for Homeowners
While professional intervention is often necessary, here are some things you can do:
- Regularly trim vegetation near your satellite dish if safe to do so
- Monitor your signal strength through your receiver’s diagnostic menu
- Keep an eye on growing trees and bushes in your satellite’s line of sight
- Schedule annual maintenance checks/trims before the growing season begins
Why Choose The Aerial Man Scotland?
Based in Midlothian and serving customers across Scotland, we understand the unique challenges that Scottish weather and vegetation present to satellite installations. Our team is fully insured, height-certified, and equipped with the latest tools to solve even the most challenging signal problems.
We don’t just fix the immediate issue – we provide long-term solutions that consider your property’s unique landscape and growing patterns.