Professional Starlink Installation

Professional Starlink installation typically costs between $800-$1,500 depending on mounting complexity and cable runs required. This includes site assessment, roof or ground mounting, weatherproof cabling, router setup, system configuration, and testing. The Starlink hardware itself (dish, router, mounting kit) costs approximately $599 from Starlink with a $139/month service plan. Installation across rural Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, and Western Melbourne properties may vary based on accessibility and specific mounting requirements.

Yes, Starlink requires an unobstructed view of the northern sky (in Australia) with minimal tree or building interference. The Starlink app includes an obstruction checker tool to assess your site before installation. During our professional installation across Melbourne's Western Suburbs and Geelong, we'll conduct a site survey to identify the optimal mounting location ensuring maximum uptime and speeds. Minor obstructions may cause occasional service interruptions, so proper positioning is critical.

Starlink can be installed on most roof types including tile, metal (Colorbond), and slate roofs common across Western Melbourne and Geelong. We use appropriate mounting hardware and weatherproofing techniques for each roof type. For properties where roof mounting isn't suitable (heritage tiles, asbestos, steep pitch), we offer ground mounting on poles, wall mounting, or free-standing tripod options. All installations comply with Australian building standards and include proper flashing and waterproofing to prevent leaks.

Starlink typically delivers download speeds of 50-200 Mbps and upload speeds of 10-20 Mbps in rural Victorian areas. Speeds vary based on network congestion, weather conditions, and obstruction levels. Latency (ping) is generally 20-40ms, making it suitable for video calls, streaming, gaming, and business applications. This is significantly faster than traditional satellite internet or slow rural ADSL connections. Properties in Geelong's rural areas, Bellarine Peninsula, and outer Western Melbourne can expect reliable high-speed performance.

Our professional installation includes complete site assessment, optimal positioning determination, secure dish mounting (roof, pole, or ground), weatherproof cable installation from dish to router location, router setup and WiFi configuration, network optimisation, system testing, and user training. We ensure proper grounding and cable protection, compliance with Australian electrical standards, and verify optimal satellite connectivity before completion. Service includes warranty on installation workmanship across all installations in Melbourne's Western Suburbs and Geelong.