Etchs Installations
Paul tackles Starlink installs in heritage cottages and rural properties other installers won't touch.
The small sample means you can't draw firm conclusions about pricing consistency or long-term reliability, and the recent reviews show more variability than the earlier ones — some strong five-stars, one sharp complaint about labour costs for what the reviewer described as a straightforward job. That pricing concern comes from a single reviewer, so it's not a confirmed pattern, but it's worth asking for a clear quote before work begins, particularly if your job seems simple on paper. At this sample size, a direct conversation with Paul about scope and cost will tell you more than the review count alone.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (15 total)
“not the easiest job either being an 1850s cottage”
“vast experience in the telecommunication industry and knows his stuff”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 161 antenna & tvs in Launceston
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About Etchs Installations
Paul leads the hands-on technical work at Etchs Installations, and reviews consistently single him out for Starlink antenna installs, TV aerial work, mobile phone signal boosters, and security camera setups — a broader telecommunications toolkit than most antenna businesses in the region carry. A second technician, Brett, is mentioned alongside Paul on mobile reception jobs, suggesting the business can field a two-person crew when the scope demands it. What sets Paul apart in the reviews is his willingness to tackle awkward installations — one job involved running Starlink into an 1850s stone cottage — and his habit of supplying heavier-duty mounting hardware than the manufacturer's own kit. The business has handled both residential homes and rural properties across Tasmania, and several reviewers note that Paul understands the specific reception challenges of regional and rural areas, not just metro Launceston. He's been called out the next day on public holidays and is described by multiple customers as genuinely explanatory — walking people through networking options rather than just completing the job and leaving. The team suits homeowners who need more than a basic antenna point: think Starlink commissioning, mobile booster systems, or multi-service installs where aerial, internet, and cameras are all done in one visit.
Best for: Starlink installation in heritage or difficult-access homes, rural properties needing mobile signal boosters, and multi-service installs combining TV aerials, internet, and security cameras in one visit.
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What services does Etchs Installations actually cover?+
Reviews mention a wider range than a typical antenna business: Starlink satellite internet installation, TV aerial installation and replacement, additional antenna points, security camera mounting, mobile phone signal boosters, and general network distribution advice. Several customers had Paul complete two or three of these services in a single visit. If you need a combination of aerial, internet, and cameras done at once, that appears to be a practical option here.
Does Etchs Installations do urgent or short-notice callouts?+
Multiple reviews mention same-day or next-day attendance, including one job that was completed on a public holiday. Reviewers describe Paul as punctual and responsive to urgent requests. That said, availability will depend on current workload, so it's worth calling directly to confirm if your timing is tight.
What do customers say about Etchs Installations' pricing?+
One reviewer describes the pricing as 'very fair'; another praised the value without naming a figure. There is one dissenting review that described labour costs as high for what the reviewer considered a straightforward job. The sample of 15 reviews is too small to draw a firm conclusion on pricing patterns, so asking for a written quote before work begins is a reasonable step — especially if your job seems simple in scope.
Can Etchs Installations handle rural properties or difficult installs?+
This appears to be a genuine strength. Paul is specifically praised for understanding rural and regional reception challenges across Tasmania, and customers reference mobile booster jobs at rural homes and remote shacks. One Starlink install was completed in an 1850s heritage cottage with structural constraints. If your property is hard to reach or the building itself is unusual, the reviews suggest this is not a problem they shy away from.
Who actually does the work at Etchs Installations?+
Paul is the technician named most frequently across reviews and is described as knowledgeable, punctual, and willing to explain what he's doing in plain language. A second technician named Brett is mentioned in at least one review for mobile signal booster work. Whether Brett is available for all jobs isn't clear from the reviews, so if that matters to you, it's worth confirming when you book.