Help with Satellite placement

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umrebelfan

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Hello,

I have DirectTV (through my AT&T) coming Saturday to install. Problem is that my landlord says I cannot attach anything to the house. What do I do??? Thanks

 

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to Satelliteguys umrebelfan!

You may be SOL if your landlord doesn't want a dish attached to the house, but the installer may be able to mount to a pole in the ground. Would that be acceptable to your landlord?

 

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Yes, a pole would be fine. Will the installer have one?

 

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And thanks for the welcome!

 

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Do I need to let them know in advance I will need a pole installation?

 

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Some are prepared for a pole install, but it's prudent to let them know your situation.

 

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Thanks! I will contact them today!

 

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A pole mount is "NOT FREE" about $75 you can work with the installer on that - also HE does need a clear line of sight and to bury the wire if needed the first 20' is free and longer than that it's a dollar a foot - but you can ask him not to do it and just leave it for you to do -latter.

 

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vazhog said:

A pole mount is "NOT FREE" about $75 you can work with the installer on that - also HE does need a clear line of sight and to bury the wire if needed the first 20' is free and longer than that it's a dollar a foot - but you can ask him not to do it and just leave it for you to do -latter.

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Pole installs are sometimes free, it depends upon the installer and whether or not there is any other options to install the dish.

 

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vazhog said:

A pole mount is "NOT FREE" about $75 you can work with the installer on that - also HE does need a clear line of sight and to bury the wire if needed the first 20' is free and longer than that it's a dollar a foot - but you can ask him not to do it and just leave it for you to do -latter.

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This is questionable, as many would rather place a pole than lose the job, seeing they get paid by the job ...
Often times it is free.