Inspect
We check the dish, bracket, LNB arm and bolts for damage or rust.
DSTV Dish Alignment & Repositioning
A dish only needs to move a few millimetres to lose signal. After a Garden Route berg wind or winter storm, we re-align your dish with a proper signal meter and secure it so it stays put.
Signs your dish needs aligning
- Picture breaks up or freezes, especially in wind or rain
- Some channels work while others don't
- Weak signal strength or quality on the decoder's signal screen
- The dish looks visibly skew or the bracket is loose
- You've had roof work, painting or tree trimming done nearby
Our process
Meter align
Using a signal meter, we peak the dish for maximum signal quality — not just 'good enough'.
Secure
Bolts are tightened and brackets reinforced where needed.
Test
We confirm strong, stable signal on your decoder before leaving.
What to expect
The mounting is checked first
Alignment only lasts when the bracket, mast and fasteners are sound. The technician checks for movement, rust and damage before adjusting the dish, because pointing a dish on a weak bracket gives only a temporary result.
Signal quality is measured
The dish is adjusted with a meter while the decoder is checked inside. The aim is not merely to restore a picture on a clear day, but to achieve enough signal margin to reduce interruptions during normal Garden Route wind and rain.
Common messages and error codes
E48-32
No satellite signal is reaching the decoder. If it appeared after wind, building work or a storm, dish movement is a likely cause. We check the bracket and cable before aligning to avoid overlooking a second fault.
Missing channels
Some channels work while other channel groups fail. Uneven signal quality can point to fine alignment, LNB or cabling problems. We compare readings and test the system after adjustment.
Moving your dish?
Renovating, adding solar panels or a tree has grown into the signal path? We relocate and re-align your dish to a new spot with clear line of sight.
Why a meter matters
Eyeballing a dish gets a picture — metering gets the strongest signal, which means fewer dropouts when the weather turns.
Dish Alignment near you
Available 24/7 in George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Sedgefield, Wilderness, Mossel Bay, Great Brak River, Hartenbos and Oudtshoorn — and across the wider Garden Route.
Dish Alignment questions
›Can wind really move my dish?
Yes. Strong Garden Route winds regularly shift dishes enough to cause signal loss, especially if brackets or bolts have loosened over time.
›Can I align the dish myself?
It's possible but tricky and involves working at height. A meter-aligned dish from a technician gives a stronger, more reliable signal.
›Can you move my dish to another part of the roof?
Yes — we relocate dishes for renovations, solar installs or when trees block the signal.