No channels, a weak signal, or a new TV to hang? Before you call anyone, read this: simple checks from inside the home, what usually causes the problem, and the questions that keep the TV secure and the channels working.
All from inside the home. Don't go up on the roof to move the dish; that's the technician's job.
Make sure the dish cable is pushed in properly at the back of the receiver, and the TV is on the right input.
Unplug it for a minute and plug it back in.
If some channels disappeared, run a new channel scan from the receiver's menu.
If all channels went after strong wind or dust, the dish has probably moved. Call the technician.
🚫 Don't climb onto the roof or a ladder to adjust the dish yourself. The technician has the tools and the experience.
Only the technician can say for sure, but this helps you understand what they tell you.
Usually the dish has been moved by the wind, or the cable is loose or damaged. It needs re-aligning.
The signal is weak to begin with. More precise alignment or a slightly bigger dish fixes it.
Channels sometimes change frequency. The receiver needs a new scan or set-up.
The bracket isn't fixed well or the screws don't suit the wall. Fix it before it falls.
Ask the technician for cable trunking or wiring inside the wall when mounting.
You need a suitable dish and a motor or more than one LNB. Ask what's best.
Two different jobs, sometimes done by the same technician.
On the roof, with alignment and set-up.
On the wall, with a suitable bracket.
Riyadh wind and dust move dishes. A solid fixing saves you call-outs.
If the dish is on the roof, make sure the technician doesn't drill through the insulation without sealing it.
Cable left in the sun cracks over time. Keep it in trunking.
A big TV must be mounted or secured properly so it can't fall on children.
Ask on the phone before they come. A good technician won't mind.
Fitting, cable and set-up. Agree it before they come.
Tell the technician the wall type (block, gypsum board) so they bring the right screws and plugs.
The centre of the TV is usually 105–115 cm from the floor, depending on your seating.
Ask whether new cable and connectors are in the price.
Ask them to arrange your favourite channels on the receiver before they leave.
Look for genuine reviews, or ask someone who has used the technician.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Water could get in later. Ask them to seal the hole properly.
Without special fixings or fixing into block or the frame. Ask how they'll secure it.
Agree the full price on the phone.
Agree cable trunking at the start.
Technicians rarely publish prices for this; it's usually agreed by phone. Use what we found to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices:
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Fixed TV wall bracket (from big stores) | SAR 25 – 65 |
| TV wall mounting (technician's fee) | From about SAR 60 |
| Satellite dish installation and receiver set-up | Price by agreement |
💡 Buy the right bracket for your TV's size and weight before the technician comes, or ask whether they bring one and what it costs.
📺 Many homes now watch channels over the internet (streaming apps) instead of a dish. Think about what suits you before fitting a new dish.
A rough guide from 4 sources in Saudi Arabia (October 2026), including TV bracket prices at big stores and technicians' ads. We couldn't find reliable published prices for dish installation in Riyadh. The final price is agreed between you and the technician. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
Light TVs can work with special fixings, but it's better to fix into block or the metal frame. Ask the technician.
Usually one to two hours, including alignment and set-up.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the technician directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026
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