Westdene is an established Johannesburg suburb near Melville and Auckland Park, home to Westdene Dam and a settled, older residential character close to the university precinct.
An established suburb near Melville and the universities
Westdene’s proximity to the University of Johannesburg and Wits’ education precincts gives it a genuine mix of long-term residents and students, with Westdene Dam and its surrounding park offering unusual green space this close to the city.
DStv installation in Westdene
Westdene’s established homes get a standard single-view install — 60cm dish, Smart LNB, RG6 cabling — with mounting checked against each property’s roofline given the suburb’s older housing stock.
Signal repairs, Extra View and equipment
Westdene follows the standard Highveld rain-fade pattern. On the suburb’s older homes we check existing cabling before assuming a fault requires new equipment. Standard equipment is a 60cm dish and Smart LNB with RG6 cabling.
Areas near Westdene we also cover
Westdene borders Melville and Auckland Park, both covered on their own pages.
Frequently asked questions — Westdene
Can you work with the older cabling in Westdene’s established homes?
Yes — we check existing wiring first and only replace what’s actually faulty rather than defaulting to a full rewire.
Are your prices fixed before the job starts?
Yes — every quote is written and confirmed before any work begins.
Do you offer free site surveys?
Yes — at no charge, anywhere in Westdene.
Do you offer weekend installations in Westdene?
Yes — Saturdays and Sundays are included in our normal service.
Why Westdene chooses DStv 365
- MultiChoice-accredited technicians who carry ID
- Written quote before any work starts
- 12-month workmanship warranty on every install
- Genuine DStv-approved equipment only
- Same-day or next-day bookings, weekends included
