The right spot for a Starlink dish comes down to one main thing: a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in the direction it needs to see. Everything else is a trade-off around getting that view while keeping the install practical.
Check obstructions before you decide anything
Starlink's own app has a built-in obstruction-check tool that scans the sky from wherever you point it, and it's worth using before settling on a location — a spot that looks clear standing on the ground can still have obstructions the app will pick up that you won't notice by eye.
Common mounting options
- Roof mount.Usually gives the clearest view of the sky since it's up above surrounding obstructions, but working at height and mounting onto a roof properly is a bigger job, and some roof types may need an appropriately licensed installer for the fixing itself.
- Pole or mast mount. A good middle ground — usually easier to access for adjustments or maintenance than a roof mount, as long as you can get enough height to clear nearby obstructions.
- Ground mount.The simplest to install and adjust, but only works well if you've got a spot on the property with a genuinely clear view — not shaded by the house, trees or neighbouring structures.
Don't forget the cable run
Wherever the dish ends up, the cable needs to reach back to where your router will actually sit inside. A longer or more awkward cable run adds complexity, and wherever the cable enters the house needs to be weatherproofed properly rather than just fed through a gap.
When it's worth getting help
Roof mounting, or any install that involves working at height or fixing into the roof structure itself, is the kind of job that's often completed through an appropriately qualified tradesperson rather than attempted solo. If that applies to your property, we'll let you know as part of quoting the job.