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What Professional Starlink Installation
Actually Costs in Northern Virginia
After 500+ deployments: transparent pricing, hidden cost factors most quotes miss, and why the cheapest installer often costs you more in the long run.
What Does Installation Actually Cost?
Standard professional Starlink installation in Northern Virginia typically ranges $699-$899 for most residential properties. Complex installations (elevated mounts, tree obstructions, HOA requirements, or historic properties) range from $799-$899.
This includes all mounting hardware, professional installation, cable routing, weatherproofing, and a 90-day warranty.
Important Note:
Starlink equipment ($599) is purchased separately through SpaceX. Installation pricing covers professional setup only—we don't mark up equipment costs.
Installation Pricing Tiers
Transparent pricing based on property complexity and requirements
Standard Installation
Most common residential installations
- Roof or ground mount (up to 10 ft)
- Cable routing through walls/attic
- Router setup & configuration
- Speed testing & optimization
- 90-day installation warranty
- Same-day service available
Complex Installation
Challenging properties
- Elevated pole mounts (10-20 ft)
- Tree obstruction solutions
- HOA compliance work
- Long cable runs (100+ ft)
- Historic property installations
- Custom mounting solutions
Why The Orbit Tech vs. "Guy with a Ladder"
At $699-$899, we're not the cheapest option. Here's what that difference buys—and why it matters for Starlink specifically.
Licensed VA Contractor
VA License #2705165655
Full liability insurance and workers compensation. If something goes wrong, you're protected.
Budget installers often work uninsured. Any damage to your roof or property is your problem, not theirs.
Comprehensive Site Survey
Before Installation
We analyze tree obstructions, mounting options, and cable routing before installation. This prevents the "your dish isn't getting signal" surprises.
Most budget installers mount wherever is easiest, then discover tree blockage afterward.
UniFi Enterprise Certified
Official Certification
We understand network architecture. We can integrate Starlink into dual-WAN failover systems for business continuity.
Budget installers mount a dish. We design infrastructure.
90-Day Performance Warranty
No-Charge Remount
If speeds are consistently below Starlink's advertised performance due to installation factors, we'll remount or troubleshoot at no charge.
Budget installers disappear after installation. Good luck getting them back.
The Bottom Line
You can save $200-$300 upfront with a budget installer. But if that installation delivers poor performance, requires remounting, or damages your property, you'll pay significantly more to fix it. Professional installation pays for itself by doing it right the first time.
Loudoun County Estate
When budget installation doesn't deliver
The Challenge
Estate owner in rural Loudoun County with mature tree canopy. Previous budget installer mounted dish on roof's easiest access point—resulted in 30-40% obstruction and frequent dropouts. Owner paid $450 for that installation, then paid us $799 for proper remount.
Our Solution
- Comprehensive site survey identified elevated pole mount location with 0% obstruction
- 15-foot pole mount cleared tree line while maintaining aesthetic appeal
- 150-foot cable run through conduit for weather protection
- Integrated into dual-WAN failover with existing fiber connection
The Result
Zero outages in 18 months. Average speeds 180 Mbps (vs 80-100 Mbps with obstructed mount). Owner's total cost: $1,249 ($450 failed install + $799 professional remount).
"Should have called you first. Would have saved $450 and 6 months of frustration with dropouts."
Starlink installation isn't about the dish—it's about positioning. Professional installation pays for itself by ensuring you get the speeds you're paying for every month, not dropouts and frustration.
Schedule Your Free Site Assessment
We'll evaluate tree obstructions, mounting options, and integration possibilities—then provide honest recommendations even if that means 'Starlink won't work well on your property.'