WiFi Installation & Troubleshooting Brighton & Hove
WiFi not reaching upstairs? Buffering despite fast broadband? Devices dropping off? We fix home network problems and install full-coverage WiFi across Brighton & Hove — mesh systems, Ethernet cabling, and dead-spot solutions.
From £100 · Same-day & next-day · Fully insured · All Brighton & Hove postcodes
Quick price guide
| Router setup & optimisation | £70 |
| WiFi extender / booster install | £80–£120 |
| Mesh WiFi system (supply & install) | £200–£350 |
| Ethernet cabling (per room) | £80–£150 |
| Full home network setup | £250–£500 |
WiFi & Network Services We Offer in Brighton
Mesh WiFi Systems
Google Nest WiFi, Eero, TP-Link Deco — we supply and install the right mesh system for your home size and layout. Eliminates dead spots in every corner.
Ethernet Cabling
Cat6 Ethernet cables run discreetly to your TV, gaming PC, home office desk or smart home hub for rock-solid wired speeds. Trunking or concealed options.
Router Setup & Optimisation
New router setup, ISP equipment configuration, channel optimisation, frequency band management and parental controls.
Garden Office & Outbuilding WiFi
Extend WiFi to your garden office, shed or garage with a dedicated outdoor access point or powerline adapters. Work from the garden with no dropouts.
Network Security Setup
Secure your home network — router firmware update, strong WPA3 password, guest network for visitors, VPN for remote workers.
Small Office Network
Full network setup for small Brighton businesses — structured cabling, managed switches, WiFi access points, NAS storage.
WiFi in Brighton Victorian Terraces
Most Brighton homes are Victorian or Edwardian terraces — tall, narrow properties with thick original walls, multiple floors and often solid-brick party walls that WiFi signals struggle to penetrate. This is the most common type of home we work in, and we know exactly what works.
A standard router on the ground floor typically won't reach a third-floor bedroom or a rear ground-floor kitchen extension. Our solutions:
- Mesh nodes: Two or three small units placed on each floor create a seamless roaming network — your phone hands off automatically without dropping
- Ethernet backbone: A single Cat6 cable run vertically through the building feeds a wired access point on each floor — the highest-performance option
- Powerline adapters: Use the house's existing electrical wiring — easiest retrofit, good for most homes
- MoCA adapters: Use your existing coaxial TV cable (if present) as a high-speed network backbone
We always do a site survey (included free with installation bookings) to recommend the right solution for your specific home.
Common WiFi Problems We Fix in Brighton
Service areas
Brighton BN1 · Hove BN3 · Kemptown BN2 · Preston Park BN1 · Hanover BN2 · Portslade BN41 · Lewes BN7 · Worthing BN11–BN14 · Shoreham BN43 · Burgess Hill RH15
WiFi Survey Services in Brighton & Hove
Before we install anything, we run a proper WiFi survey of your home. Using professional signal-mapping tools we walk every room and floor, measure real-world speeds and signal strength, identify dead spots and sources of interference, then show you exactly where coverage drops and why.
A WiFi survey takes the guesswork out of the job — you only pay for the hardware you actually need, placed where it actually works. The survey is included free with any installation booking, or available as a standalone WiFi survey service across Brighton, Hove and Sussex if you just want a diagnosis and a written plan.
- Room-by-room signal and speed mapping
- Channel-congestion analysis (vital in dense Brighton streets)
- Dead-spot and interference identification
- Written recommendation: mesh, Ethernet or signal boosting
WiFi Installation in Hove & WiFi Signal Boosting
We cover Hove (BN3) daily — from the seafront mansion blocks and Poets' Corner terraces to the larger family homes around Hove Park and Aldrington. Hove's mix of solid-wall Victorian conversions and multi-flat buildings creates exactly the kind of dead-spot problems that mesh and Ethernet solve best.
WiFi signal boosting in Brighton & Hove isn't about a single cheap "booster" plug — those often make things worse. We boost real coverage with correctly placed mesh nodes, Ethernet-fed access points and band steering, so every device gets a strong, stable connection in every room.
WiFi is only half of a connected home. We also handle smart home installation, smart thermostat fitting and full tech handyman support — so your network and smart devices are set up together, by one person, in one visit.
WiFi Installation FAQs — Brighton
How much does WiFi installation cost in Brighton?
Basic router setup and optimisation from £70. A mesh WiFi system (supplied and installed) typically £200–£350 depending on home size. Ethernet cabling to a single room from £80. Full whole-home network installation £250–£500. Written quote always provided before starting.
How long does a home WiFi installation take?
Basic setup (router config, extender install) 1–2 hours. A full mesh system with site survey and node placement 2–3 hours. Ethernet cabling depends on cable routing difficulty — typically 2–4 hours for one or two rooms in a Brighton terrace.
What's the best mesh WiFi for a Brighton Victorian terrace?
For most 3-bedroom terraces, Google Nest WiFi Pro or TP-Link Deco XE75 with 2–3 nodes gives excellent coverage. For larger homes or those with very thick walls, we recommend an Ethernet-fed access point on each floor. We always recommend based on your specific home after a quick assessment.
Can you extend WiFi to my garden office in Brighton?
Yes. We install outdoor-rated access points (TP-Link EAP outdoor series), directional WiFi bridges, or run Cat6 underground in armoured conduit. The right solution depends on distance and what's physically possible between the house and outbuilding.
Do you offer WiFi survey services in Brighton & Hove?
Yes. We provide professional WiFi survey services across Brighton, Hove and Sussex — room-by-room signal and speed mapping, channel-congestion analysis and a written plan. The survey is free with any installation booking, or available as a standalone service if you just want a diagnosis.
Do you do WiFi installation in Hove?
Yes — we cover all of Hove (BN3) daily, from seafront mansion blocks and Poets' Corner terraces to family homes around Hove Park. Same mesh, Ethernet and full-coverage solutions as Brighton, usually within 48 hours.
What's the best way to boost a weak WiFi signal in Brighton?
Skip the cheap single-plug "boosters" — they often halve your speed. Real WiFi signal boosting means correctly placed mesh nodes or Ethernet-fed access points plus band steering, so coverage is strong and stable in every room. We'll survey first and recommend the right approach for your home.
Do you also do the handyman side — running cables through walls?
Yes — this is what makes us different. We can drill, chase cables, patch plaster, fit cable trunking and make everything look neat, all in the same visit. You don't need to hire a separate tradesperson to make good after the network installation.
Get Fast, Reliable WiFi Across Your Brighton Home
We'll assess your home, recommend the right solution and have it installed — usually within 48 hours of your call.