Melbourne's storm season can wreak havoc on TV antennas. Strong winds, hail and lightning damage hundreds of antennas across the city each year — especially in exposed suburbs like Frankston, St Kilda, Werribee and Point Cook. If your antenna is leaning, missing elements or completely down, this guide explains your immediate options, how to make a successful insurance claim, and what to expect from an emergency Melbourne antenna repair.
First Steps After Storm Damage
Never climb onto the roof to assess damage yourself — wet tiles are extremely dangerous and many Melbourne storm-related injuries each year come from DIY roof inspections. Instead, take photos from ground level using a zoom lens or smartphone telephoto, and document the date and time of the storm. Disconnect your TVs from the antenna at the wall outlet — lightning surge can still travel down a damaged cable hours after the storm.
Will Home Insurance Cover Storm Damage?
Most Melbourne home and contents policies cover storm damage to fixed antennas, but you'll need a written repair quote and photographs. Our technicians provide insurance-ready reports as part of every emergency callout. Excess fees typically range from $300–$700, so if the antenna repair is under $400 it's often cheaper to pay out of pocket.
Same-Day Emergency Antenna Repair Across Melbourne
After major storm events we prioritise households with no TV signal — particularly elderly residents and families with young children. We cover every Melbourne suburb with same-day emergency response where possible, and stock high-gain replacement antennas, masts and amplifiers on every van so most jobs are completed in a single visit.
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