drilling on tiles?

[andrew123]

i have tiles on the outside of my house, and i was wondering if the sky engineer is able to drill through the tiles to get the dish on the wall?

[richjthorpe]

What kind of tiles are they ? Ceramic ? Lime Stone ? Roof tiles ?

[andrew123]

i'm not really sure, they look similar to roof tiles, but like i say, im not sure

[Starburst]

Any doubts then I wouldn't put my faith in the average SKY installer/contractor.

Might be worth talking to an authorised dealer/agent in your local area who can offer you the same "deals" from SKY but wouldn't be on a schedule and prepared to play fast and loose with your home
It may cost a little more but could bring you piece of mind.

[neiljones]

If the tiles have been installed properly each tile will have been fixed to a wooden baton with two nails.
There is a tile underneath the exposed tile.

If you are unlucky and crack the tile you will it very difficult to remove the broken tile and insert a new tile , that is if you can match the existing tile.
You would be advised to ring a good roof tiling company and ask their advice or find a way through by another route.
NJ

[Bluevanman]

We do not drill through any form of cladding. There is the risk of causing too much damage, and you do not know what is behind.