Any references for DirecTV installer Denver area

[Luck255]

I had a movers connect Friday. The tech came and said I barely have no line of sight from balcony. About 20 mins after he left his supervisor called and asked if I wanted a second opinion. I did and rescheduled for today. Same tech came. I researched different mounts and mentioned something like this (http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?prod=SLMTUE) attached to the railing if that would go out far enough he sort of indicated it would but said that wasnt up to quality standards. At this point I really don't care if signal isn't great or even if I have to put up a round dish instead of a slimline. Basically the issue is that my balcony faces west so north south is on each side. However I live on the fourth floor so I should be able to do this with the right mount. I'm not convinced this isn't possible - just not a standard installation.

Anyway, has anyone here dealt with a non-DirecTV installer in the Denver area? Or what is the best way to find one?

[Mertzen]

I can't reference anyone but do keep in mind that a dealer will have to charge you full labor since he won't get any compensation from D*.

[Luck255]

I'm prepared to pay for it. It's unfortunte but its also good to hear that the quality standards are high. (just not in my situation)

[Luck255]

Here are the pictures of my installation. Due to weight concerns we used a SL3 SWiM LNB with a phase III reflector (18x24). I have had reliable service so far (almost two weeks) although I do expect more rain fade than with the slimline. The extension is a little more than 4 feet long. I cannot say enough about how skilled and professional the tech I hired was. Here is a link to his website if anyone is interested. http://www.sossatelliteservice.com

[RobertE]

Don't want to be a wet blanket on you getting service, but I don't see that surviving the winter. Hope I'm wrong.

[Luck255]

Don't want to be a wet blanket on you getting service, but I don't see that surviving the winter. Hope I'm wrong.

Me too! We added a support to the bottom too. I have better quality pictures of the finished install but cannot add them here because they're about 1.8MB each.

[BattleZone]

That there is truely a "custom" install. :)

Unfortunately, you'll never be able to get DirecTV to service that; no DirecTV tech with a brain would touch it.

[TheRatPatrol]

Me too! We added a support to the bottom too. I have better quality pictures of the finished install but cannot add them here because they're about 1.8MB each.
Can you resize the pictures? We like pictures here. :D

[Matt9876]

Adding a standoff brace near the corner of the building would help.

Looking forward to final pictures.:)

[Shades228]

A dish heater would help as well both to keep weight off and to help reduce signal loss from the smaller reflector once snow sticks.

[Luck255]

Can you resize the pictures? We like pictures here. :D

Here it is from the ground. Also note the zip tie is no longer in use. :)

[Luck255]

Update: it drizzled all day and actually rained hard during the USC Ohio State game no pixeling or loss of service. I'm very impressed.