Chigwell Satellite  Reviews 198

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered unit etc.as expected and promptly. After a few weeks I had a problem which Humax themselves could not resolve! I contacted Chigwell Sat services and they talked me through it and explained... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Humax 1100S freesat and recorder box via Amazon. Unfortunately the remote control stopped working after two weeks so I contacted Chigwell Satellite two days ago. They were very helpful a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Orders sky Q metal wall mount & WiFi mount. Delivered fast, boxed and with thick plastic protective bag over each item. Screws & plugs included (Didn’t need as used Fischer fixing on plasterboard wa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got an upgrade from Starlink including an "Expert Install." So far, so good. Try booking an installation through their standard channels though. You will enter a world of pain and doom loops. I c... See more

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With over 20 years of experience, Chigwell Satellite is a trusted UK supplier of new, refurbished, and renewed satellite TV equipment. We specialise in Sky HD, Humax, Manhattan, and BT boxes, and stock a wide range of accessories including remote controls, dish kits, and LNBs. We are also proud to offer professional Starlink installation services and rental options, helping customers across the UK access high-speed satellite internet with expert support. Our reputation is built on reliable service, honest advice, and excellent after-sales care—your satisfaction is our priority.


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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How refreshing

How refreshing, to be able to get REAL customer service on the telephone. The problem was with my aerial, but the help was there on the phone all the time.
Highly recommended.

December 12, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Brand New HDR Box failed after 17 months

I bought a brand new Humax HDR box which failed after 17 months. It wiped all my recordings and wouldn’t activate the scheduled recordings. The company suggested I do a factory reset but couldn’t guarantee it wouldn’t happen again so I requested a replacement or partial refund, but they said they were under no legal obligation to do anything. All they offered was a 15% discount if I bought something else. I have given them 1 star because this item was such poor value. I wish I had bought elsewhere.

Update: I did as CEO Richard suggested and emailed them directly. Twice. Asking for a review. But received no reply. The last message I had from them before posting this review ended with the words: “this will conclude the matter from our side.” So I can only assume they had no intention of engaging further, despite the CEO’s message.

December 8, 2025
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Reply from Chigwell Satellite

Hi Celia

Thank you for your review and for explaining your experience.
We’re sorry to hear that your Humax HDR box developed a fault after 17 months of use and understand how frustrating it is to lose recordings.
As explained at the time, all new equipment supplied by us includes a 12-month warranty, which had unfortunately expired when you contacted us. Under UK consumer law, faults arising after this period require evidence that the issue was present at the time of purchase, which we did not receive.
We therefore offered troubleshooting support and a goodwill discount towards a replacement, despite being outside the warranty period. While we appreciate that this was not the outcome you were hoping for, we acted in line with our published warranty terms and legal obligations.
If you would like us to review this again or explore repair options, please feel free to contact us directly.

Kind regards, Richard. CEO Chigwell Satellite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought an item from Amazon which…

I bought an item from Amazon which unfortunately proved faulty. This item was distributed by Chigwell Satellite. I spoke with a super guy (Daniel) who was courteous helpful and without any hassle whatsoever had a new item on its way the next day and having the defective item collected two days later. How very refreshing to deal with a company that has customer satisfaction in mind.

December 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service
How refreshing to contact a company by phone to get to speak to someone that could help me (Richard) instantly. On return from holiday we found that our Starlink router wasn’t working, leaving us with no internet. There is no mobile signal where we live so I had to get my daughter to try to find me a replacement. She gave me the number for Chigwell Satellites and I was able to purchase a replacement which was delivered the following day by Royal Mail. I would have no hesitation whatsoever recommending this company.

December 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and Great Service

I ordered a product through Amazon which due to me not reading the blurb properly (blame it on my age) was not suitable for my specific requirements. Nothing wrong with the product but because it wasn't a Wi-fi product it wasn't suitable for use in my period cottage. Originally there were hiccups with the return (mainly Amazon's processes) however, once I was able to speak to Daniel direct, all sorted and refund arrange within seconds. Thank you guys for dealing with the stress in such a professional manner. Great service.

November 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend this company

I would highly recommend this company. I ordered my Humax 5000 recording box back in May. Very prompt delivery, l have had a problem with not being able to record programs, l phoned Humax they didn’t help. In desperation l phoned Chigwell, the problem was sorted very quickly. Thank you very much Richard, it’s been a pleasure doing business with your company.

September 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoroughly recommended

Excellent service, communication and product. Ordered renewed Humax HDR 1100S by phone on Thursday, delivered the following Monday to France. Product as new and performs as such.
Thoroughly recommended

September 22, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

experience at chigwell satellite

very kindly richard at chigwell satellites tried to resolve my problem which is firstly that i paid for x2 BT set-top boxes : youview variant chigwell satellite sent me x2 BT digital set-top boxes i called up chigwell satellites on 31 july 2025 to explain the situation to mr richard he comprehended the predicament i have & sent me x2 hdmi 2 scart adaptors which very kindly arrived on 2 august 2025 via royalmail the review i am typing is that chigwell satellite hear a customer's concerns after the point of selling the item/s this is referred 2as from a retail perspective as after sale service very kindly the personal touch effectively
thank you
yours sincerely
Mr Jasbir Rai

July 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Advice

Had a problem with Humax I bought over a year ago. Same day helpful advice. Great company, great service.

August 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service! I bought a 'renewed' satellite box from them which developed a fault. In less than 24hours I had a replacement box. It's rare to get such good service these days.

August 5, 2025
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