benzbum
10-04-09, 12:45 PM
I live in the far western Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC, between Leesburg, Virginia and Frederick, Maryland. I am having some home renovations done, starting in about six weeks. The renovations include replacing the existing asphalt shingle roof with a standing seam metal roof. I need to have several antennas relocated/replaced. This includes my DirecTV SWM pole mount (located where an addition will be built), my Hughesnet Internet satellite dish (located on the roof of a porch that is being removed) and an OTA antenna in my attic that I imagine will be useless once the metal roof goes on. I have plenty of room (10 acres), no HOA and great lines of sight (I am elevated with clear views of the sky in the direction of the satellites and unobstructed views towards Baltimore and Washington for OTA reception). My preference would be a pole/tower mount for all but I have been trying without luck to get a quality professional out to survey and give me an estimate. One local highly-rated company seemed very eager but then wouldn't commit to an appointment. Another guy showed-up but obviously didn't have the equipment or expertise for the satellites (didn't even know what a SWM was). I am looking for a recommendation for a quality installer. Any help would be appreciated. TIA.