Blackbourn TV was established as a slot meter TV rental company in 1978 at the family home of Eric Blackbourn, his wife Val, and their sons Waine and Daren. In 1986 the business moved into its first retail location in Park Road, Sittingbourne where it grew steadily for 15 years before a lack of space prompted a move to the High Street in 2001.
At the time of opening their first store, Blackbourn TV were in competition with no fewer than 14 other Television rental and retail outlets in Sittingbourne, but over the years for various reasons, all but two have closed their doors.
Today, Blackbourn TV is the ONLY Family run Independent Home Entertainment specialist store in Sittingbourne town center, and the only store of its type within miles to offer such an extensive range of products and services.Still owned and operated by brothers Waine and Daren, Blackbourn TV continues to grow with the help of its experienced staff within an ever changing and increasingly competitive industry.
At the time of opening their first store, Blackbourn TV were in competition with no fewer than 14 other Television rental and retail outlets in Sittingbourne, but over the years for various reasons, all but two have closed their doors.
Today, Blackbourn TV is the ONLY Family run Independent Home Entertainment specialist store in Sittingbourne town center, and the only store of its type within miles to offer such an extensive range of products and services.Still owned and operated by brothers Waine and Daren, Blackbourn TV continues to grow with the help of its experienced staff within an ever changing and increasingly competitive industry.
Services
With City & Guilds fully qualified service engineers accumulating over 60 years combined servicing experience, we at Blackbourn TV believe we can offer you a repair service rivaled by none. We have both in store, and mobile field technicians available to guarantee you the most prompt possible service.
Most modern televisions are able to be fixed to a wall, either flat or canter levered across a corner. Customers find this a good alternative to free standing as it can reclaim so much space in the room. The installation itself can be as simple or complex as you choose, from flat with surface mounted cables to canter lever with hidden cables.
Blackbourn TV have been installing and servicing aerial and satellite systems for many years. In fact we were installing fixed and motorized satellite systems long before the introduction of Sky. Today, our services are not only limited to the general public. We also carry out installations and repairs for Letting Agents, Schools, Gyms, Pubs and a variety of other commercial organisations.
As technology progresses, we are becoming more dependent on Broadband and WiFi coverage throughout our homes. With more and more entertainment products being able to connect to the home network and internet, customers are increasingly finding areas within their homes where WiFi just can not reach. At Blackbourn TV, our experienced team are able to assess your WiFi problems and provide reliable, cost effective solutions.
Reviews (16)
Jason Lucas
Dec 10, 2021
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Had our Starlink installed today. Over the moon with the incredibly tidy installation, they really care about the work they carry out.
I'm impressed with the service, the beyond competitive price (it's unusual to be pleasantly surprised by a bill) and the overall fitting (which exceeds my expectations, perfect).
Would recommend to anyone. One very happy customer. Thank you.
I'm impressed with the service, the beyond competitive price (it's unusual to be pleasantly surprised by a bill) and the overall fitting (which exceeds my expectations, perfect).
Would recommend to anyone. One very happy customer. Thank you.
Hardly Swells
Jul 18, 2021
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Mike Woods
Mar 06, 2021
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I’ve just moved into a new house and the aerials aren’t working. After trying a booster from Argos, I thought i’d have to pay for someone to come out and Blackbourne were recommended. Anyway, I called and spoke with the owner who spent a good half an hour with me on the phone and we solved it with a £20 bit of equipment, instead of paying for one of his guys to come out. A really honest and helpful gentleman - I highly recommend.
Aaron Wilkes
Feb 09, 2021
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Great experience using Blackbourn TV. Really responsive towards my installation and proactive about researching the antenna that needed mounting. The price quoted for the job was extremely reasonable, and an… assessment of the install was carried out prior.
The work was carried out perfectly, the installer was great and genuinely nice guy 👍. Friendly, professional and completely COVID-Secure.
Again, thank you for your help, I really appreciate it. 😉
The work was carried out perfectly, the installer was great and genuinely nice guy 👍. Friendly, professional and completely COVID-Secure.
Again, thank you for your help, I really appreciate it. 😉
MrYouknowwhat
Jul 14, 2020
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Emma Savage
Jun 06, 2020
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A fantastic small business who always go above and beyond to provide a great service,we have been using them for 15 years and even during this Covid pandemic the service is 1st class,our TV broke Wednesday, Blackbourne delivered a new 1 Thursday all the while adhering to social distancing regulations. Highly recommended giving these guys a try.
Mercury Rv Motorhomes
Nov 06, 2019
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Warrick Cole
Mar 30, 2019
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Darryl Hume
Nov 11, 2018
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Meryl M. Ledbrooke
Oct 27, 2018
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The engineers are reliable and efficient, they come out as soon as possible and sort the problem. They are also very nice..and seem genuinely pleased to help with any problems...for my part, not understanding technology is always a nuisance...but they explain it well. Thanks very much...nice to have a friendly and reliable service. 🤗
Petethevan
Aug 06, 2018
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Excellent service. I assumed that my outside aerial had failed and booked BBTV to fit a new one. The chap turned up and after doing some troubleshooting, he found that the amplifier in the loft had failed. He charged me less than half the quoted price to fix the issue.
At the time, my wife was the only person in the house - he could have a) tried to blind her with science and b) fitted a new aerial anyway and charged full price. Neither happened.
I now have excellent pictures on all TV's. Top marks! Thank you.
At the time, my wife was the only person in the house - he could have a) tried to blind her with science and b) fitted a new aerial anyway and charged full price. Neither happened.
I now have excellent pictures on all TV's. Top marks! Thank you.
William Little
Jul 10, 2018
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Mark Swinyard
Mar 23, 2018
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Nicola Williams
Aug 31, 2017
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Dave Wood
Nov 29, 2016
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Fantastic service from great staff. Excellent, honest advice and good prices - surprised me when compared to the big boys. Installation service was second to none. They spent an hour walking me through the functions of an excellent Panasonic Smart TV and I am over the moon with the product and functions. Buying from a small independent like this is perhaps out of fashion but I would recommend it for so many reasons. Give them a try.
Denise Gee
Nov 02, 2016
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