D S Mackay Aerial and Satellite Services
D S Mackay Aerial and Satellite Services
9C Forrester Park Gardens
Edinburgh
EH12 9AQ
9C Forrester Park Gardens
Edinburgh
EH12 9AQ
07811 329 234
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Aerial Fitter, Aerial Repair, Television & Satellite Aerials, Satellite & Digital Television Equipment, Satellite Aerial FitterBusiness Information
We supply and install satellite and television aerials, as well as repairs and maintenance if needed. Get in touch today for a prompt, professional and local service.
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5.0 out of 5 based on
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6th November 2024
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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There was a problem with the aerial cables which were overhanging our shared 3 storey building. Dougie came up with a very clever solution which neatly held in place the lengthy cable between the aerial and the entry to our flat without compromising the newly laid roofing felt. When I saw he had extended ladders with him I told him about another issue we had which he then went on to fix for me to assist in securing the door to a high level stairwell hatch which tended to swing open when the weather is windy.
I was very happy with the work he did to resolve our problems and would thoroughly recommend him.
I was very happy with the work he did to resolve our problems and would thoroughly recommend him.
Alan Lister
3rd November 2024
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Douglas turned up on time and fitted my Ariel to new build house checking all points were good. He then came back later and fitted my tv to the wall and hiding the cables in trunking but NOT the unsightly trunking you buy at hardware shops. Would recommend anytime.
John Shand
10th October 2024
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Dougie quickly responded to my inquiry to replace an external TV aerial and gave me an indicative price.
He arrived as scheduled to check requirements and offered what I thought was a competitive price to carry out the work there and then. Once the new aerial was in place he tested the signal strength and made sure all my TV’s that have digital tuners were retuned. Very happy with the outcome and would use Dougie again.
He arrived as scheduled to check requirements and offered what I thought was a competitive price to carry out the work there and then. Once the new aerial was in place he tested the signal strength and made sure all my TV’s that have digital tuners were retuned. Very happy with the outcome and would use Dougie again.
13th July 2024
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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The connection between the TV and the roof aerial developed a fault, so we lost the signal in poor weather. I made contact via Trusted Trader with Mr MacKay who visited promptly, and we came to the conclusion that I needed a new aerial and new coax cable to the connector in the attic. There were signs of corrosion in the attic connector. Unfortunately the weather was atrocious so the job had to wait till the weather improved.
We communicated till there was a better and safer day to be up on the roof. Mr MacKay came as arranged and replaced the aerial and the faulty length of coax.
We now have a good signal - It was a pleasure to have the work done by Mr MacKay.
Many thanks, and I would certainly recommend him to a friend.
We communicated till there was a better and safer day to be up on the roof. Mr MacKay came as arranged and replaced the aerial and the faulty length of coax.
We now have a good signal - It was a pleasure to have the work done by Mr MacKay.
Many thanks, and I would certainly recommend him to a friend.
Ludovic McIntosh
16th May 2024
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Had an old Sky dish removed. Very happy with contact throughout. Arrived as promised and completed the job despite access being a bit tricky. Great service.
B Broughton
15th May 2024
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I needed to have an old Sky satellite dish removed from my house.
Douglas was fantastic from initial contact to completion of the job, a day earlier than planned.
I would highly recommend him.
Douglas was fantastic from initial contact to completion of the job, a day earlier than planned.
I would highly recommend him.
Keith Duncan
29th March 2024
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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A quick service and reasonable cost, the repairman was cheery, helpful, and quick.
T Fodczuk
10th November 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Douglas fitted a new aerial to my chimney and added 2 TV points into my property. He did a great job and responded at short notice. Would highly recommend.
27th October 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Accessed the Trusted Trader site for the above and found D S Mackay (TV aerial installation) to be excellent. A very professional attitude and work commitment. Based in Corstorphine and came out on what was a miserable day and completed the job as required. Without being prompted, also wiped his feet every time he re-entered the house - not all workmen do this!
Would highly recommend!
Would highly recommend!
Pat Kelly
6th October 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I was very impressed by DS Mackay. My faulty aerial connection was correctly identified and repaired within a short period of time. I would not hesitate to recommend this company.
D. Dryburgh
28th August 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I was seeking an urgent tv repair visit to a bedbound elderly lady who's tv had stopped receiving pictures. She was very dependent on the tv as she was bed bound and had no family to assist getting the tv sorted. She was also unable to let any tradesman in and was dependent on a neighbour to let people in to her flat. This was further complicated as this neighbour had to go to work at 2pm.
I contacted Mr McKay first thing in the morning and he said he'd phone back at 10am to let me know if he could squeeze in a call prior to 2pm. This he did and indicated he would make every effort to get there before 2pm.
He got there in time to enable the neighbour to let him in and he got the picture back on. Getting the tv fixed was a god send and so important to the lady in question.
It would have been very easy for Mr McKay just to say he couldn't do it but this was a 'mercy' mission and it was very much appreciated that he went out of his way to carry out this work.
I contacted Mr McKay first thing in the morning and he said he'd phone back at 10am to let me know if he could squeeze in a call prior to 2pm. This he did and indicated he would make every effort to get there before 2pm.
He got there in time to enable the neighbour to let him in and he got the picture back on. Getting the tv fixed was a god send and so important to the lady in question.
It would have been very easy for Mr McKay just to say he couldn't do it but this was a 'mercy' mission and it was very much appreciated that he went out of his way to carry out this work.
Ian Boardman
8th June 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Doug renewed an outside aerial. Installed a new coaxial point. Supplied and installed a tv bracket. All cables hidden. Very tidy. Great communication and time taken to agree all the detail of the installation. Excellent service.
Jim
9th May 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Required an aerial relocated. I would absolutely recommend this company. With other companies, it was difficult to get them to even quote. However DS Mackay turned up, quoted, and returned on the agreed date to complete the work. No hassle.
Stephen
22nd March 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Douglas Mackay did an excellent job and was extremely helpful and patient, going out of his way to help us.
James Ian Chisholm
16th March 2023
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Had 3 TV ariels put in.
Requirements and Mr Mackay's recommendation discussed the week before and a rough estimate of cost.
The tradesmen arrived on the day as agreed .
They worked hard to complete the tasks and checked the success of their work as they went along.
Mr Mackay clearly takes pride in his work and I would thoroughly recommend him to others
Requirements and Mr Mackay's recommendation discussed the week before and a rough estimate of cost.
The tradesmen arrived on the day as agreed .
They worked hard to complete the tasks and checked the success of their work as they went along.
Mr Mackay clearly takes pride in his work and I would thoroughly recommend him to others
S.Johnstone
4th May 2022
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Had a new aerial installed on the balcony. Extremely professional and efficient service from start to finish. Would recommend.
Emma
19th January 2022
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I found Douglas to be highly professional and used his expertise to achieve the best practical option on the task and also how good the end result would look. Explained all the work clearly beforehand in a friendly manner. Would very much recommend.
A. Palmer
21st December 2021
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We had a new aerial fitted for Freeview by Douglas Mackay today. Very happy with the work done, great advice was given and a careful and thorough job was done by Douglas. The aerial was fitted well and care was taken to route and secure the cables properly. This was run into the property with no sign of cables at all and connected up and tested as working well. Thoroughly recommended trader, fair price charged for the work done and I would recommend Douglas for any aerial or related work.
S. Parker
21st June 2021
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Dougie replaced our ageing TV aerial and fitted a new cable with no issues whatsoever. The work was to a high standard and the cost was very reasonable. I'd definitely use his services again.
22nd May 2021
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Installation of aerial on tenement roof.
Efficient, helpful, informative, punctual, friendly - recommended.
Efficient, helpful, informative, punctual, friendly - recommended.
Mike McLauchlan
29th April 2021
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Highly recommend. This company upgraded and moved my TV cable. All aspects of the work were clearly explained beforehand. They were punctual, polite, very tidy and did a great job. The new cable is securely fastened and very neat (you wouldn't even realise it was there). I'd have no hesitation in using this company for future work.
Lisa Pang
30th November 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Douglas came to survey the job when he said he would and clearly explained all the various options for a new aerial and internal points in various rooms.
He was very knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. When I mentioned I’d like my kitchen tv on the wall he came back the next day with a bracket and fitted it. Excellent service.
We were very happy with the work carried out and would have no hesitation in using him again and recommending him to anyone needing this type of service.
He was very knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. When I mentioned I’d like my kitchen tv on the wall he came back the next day with a bracket and fitted it. Excellent service.
We were very happy with the work carried out and would have no hesitation in using him again and recommending him to anyone needing this type of service.
Caroline Harper
20th November 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We had very poor signal quality and strength so after checking reviews on Trusted Trader we gave DS Mackay a call. Very nice guy, friendly and provided a really good professional job, highly recommended and would use again.
Ian Hopper
13th November 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Top quality service,very friendly and explains everything in great detail.
Very reasonable price for a great service.
Would highly recommend.
Very reasonable price for a great service.
Would highly recommend.
Douglas Keenan
13th August 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Great work to install aerial to enable freeview. Friendly service and good communication before arrival. Would be happy to use again.
Graham Andrews
2nd August 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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23rd May 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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The professionalism and personal service provided by D S Mackay is simply the best. He always goes out his way to achieve the results u want and never leaves a mess (that’s a huge plus point for me!).
Can’t recommend this company highly enough.
Can’t recommend this company highly enough.
Phiona Boyd
22nd May 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Work was carried out efficiently and effectively. The service was very professional from start to finish. I cannot fault the workmanship; I have no hesitation recommending D S Mackay Aerial and Satellite Services.
22nd May 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I used D S Mackay a few years ago to put up a new aerial and again recently to bring an extension of the aerial into my bedroom. Highly recommend, great communication and timely arrival. Sorted the aerial inside and out and tested the TV before leaving.
Cynthia Taylor
22nd May 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Douglas Mackay is very reliable and lets you know when he will be with you. This is so good as you can get on with other things. He is a local business and his prices are very good. I have used Douglas to help me set up tvs, dvd players. Thank you for all your help and advice.
Catherine Dryden
22nd May 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I have used DS McKay on two occasions for aerial supply and fitting.
I found their approach of work reassuring and were great value for many.
I'll definitely use them again in the future if need be and would recommend them as an honest small business who think of their customers needs.
I found their approach of work reassuring and were great value for many.
I'll definitely use them again in the future if need be and would recommend them as an honest small business who think of their customers needs.
Michael Lyell
22nd May 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Have used the services a couple of time. Firstly indoor aerial installation then to fix a BT Openreach poor workmanship where they disconnected my second telephone extension. Prompt, efficient and good value for money.
Ian McWilliam
26th February 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Mr Mackay came to inspect my aerial and fix my TV signal the morning after I had phoned him. He put up a new aerial, removed the old Sky dish and all the cabling, even though the weather was cold, wet and windy.
Mrs E J Grundy
20th February 2020
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Fantastic service, explained the problem after a thorough inspection. Talked through repair and quoted price. Very polite, respectful and would use again and recommend. Great to find such a professional tradesman with fabulous knowledge.
Mrs Audrey Fair