The price tag for adding an over-the-air TV antenna to your home can feel like a moving target. Labor rates, mounting hardware, roof access, and even signal direction all influence the final figure. At CountBricks, we remove the guesswork. Our AI-powered voice interface captures jobsite details in seconds and generates a fully itemized estimate while you talk. The result is transparent antenna installation cost forecasting that homeowners and contractors can trust.
Across the Pacific Northwest, CountBricks residential projects show a typical range of $285 – $775 for a single-family antenna install. National averages run similar, but pricing can shift dramatically based on four core factors:
• Height and roof slope impacting ladder or lift time • Signal strength dictating antenna type and mast height • Cable runs through finished walls versus open attics • Additional services such as lightning arrestors or grounding upgrades
An entry-level attic antenna can cost as little as $45, while an amplified outdoor model with a 60-mile range may hit $190. CountBricks sourcing connects directly to real-time distributor pricing, so your estimate reflects today’s market, not last year’s catalog.
CountBricks job data shows mounting hardware and roof braces add $40 – $120. If rafters need reinforcement or custom brackets, our blueprint takeoff tool highlights the extra lumber before you arrive on site, protecting your profit margin and the homeowner’s budget.
Technician time is usually the largest slice of antenna installation cost. A straightforward attic placement may require 1.5 labor hours; a steep-pitch roof could take 4+. CountBricks automatically adjusts labor rates to regional averages you set inside CountBricks.com/services.
NEC code demands every exterior antenna be grounded. Expect $35 – $85 for grounding clamps, #10 copper, and split-bolts. With CountBricks, these code-required materials are pre-loaded in the estimate template, so nothing slips through the cracks during project kickoff.
Traditional estimating relies on static spreadsheets. CountBricks replaces that with real-time data and voice-to-estimate AI. The workflow is simple:
1. Speak the project details into your mobile or desktop mic 2. AI maps your words to tasks, materials, and regional labor rates 3. A complete PDF estimate and client-ready quote auto-generate in under 60 seconds
Because all pricing pulls from live supplier feeds, your antenna installation cost stays accurate even if copper or steel markets spike overnight.
Antenna installs in coastal climates like Oregon may need corrosion-resistant masts; high-wind zones in the Rockies often call for reinforced mounts. CountBricks cost libraries index by zip code, so every climatic variable is reflected instantly in the line items.
Homeowners sometimes consider the DIY route to save money. CountBricks data shows average material-only spend of $110 – $260, but the risk of roof damage, improper grounding, or signal misalignment can lead to costly callbacks. Professional installers using CountBricks estimate software deliver:
• Proper load calculations for roof trusses • Compliance with local electrical codes • Signal testing with spectrum analyzers • Warranty documentation generated automatically by CountBricks invoices
• Opt for an attic install when signal strength allows, reducing roof work • Bundle coax runs with other low-voltage upgrades during a remodel • Schedule installs during mild weather to avoid lift rentals • Request a CountBricks materials audit to remove duplicate fittings
Hardware: Long-range UHF/VHF antenna - $169 Mast & mount kit (galvanized) - $78 Grounding kit with #10 AWG copper - $57 75’ RG-6 quad-shield coax - $64 Labor: 2.75 hrs @ $78/hr - $215 Travel & site-prep - $45 Total Antenna Installation Cost: $628
This snapshot was generated in real time during a live client call using CountBricks voice estimation—no manual typing required.
• Speed: Talk through the project and send a polished quote before leaving the driveway • Accuracy: Live supply pricing + AI prevents margin-killing surprises • Professionalism: Branded PDF proposals, instant invoices, and e-signature flow impress clients • Integration: Push data to your accounting software with one click via CountBricks API
Ready to lock in your next project’s antenna installation cost? Explore the estimator demo at CountBricks.com/consultation or browse recent case studies at CountBricks.com/portfolio. Your first three voice estimates are complimentary—experience hands-free accuracy today.
When the Baxter family remodeled their 1970s split-level, a last-minute decision to cut the cable cord meant adding an over-the-air antenna before drywall went up. Their GC opened the CountBricks mobile app, described the attic space, and within 45 seconds had an itemized antenna installation cost of $412.
• Material lead times synced instantly with two local suppliers, flagging a 3-day delivery window for the mast kit • Blueprint takeoff mapped a 40’ coax run, fitting neatly inside already-planned low-voltage chases • The AI suggested a single-trip inspection bundle, trimming one technician hour worth $68
Because the quote arrived before the electrician left the site, grounding lugs were installed the same afternoon. The remodel stayed on its original timeline, and the Baxters streamed high-definition TV the day they moved in.
• Always scan channel strength with a phone app before choosing attic versus roof placement—CountBricks prompts this step during voice capture
• Use CountBricks materials presets to auto-add drip-loop weather seals in heavy-rain regions
• Bundle surge protectors with the antenna install; the incremental cost is under $25, but savvy upsells boost contractor revenue
Book a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation to see how voice-driven estimates, automated invoices, and AI blueprint takeoffs remove friction from every residential upgrade. Whether you manage a two-person handyman crew or a multi-state construction firm, CountBricks keeps your antenna installation costs transparent and your clients impressed.
