Cables through window sill - replacing window - what to do?

[HackneyMum]

Dear Forum Users,

Apologies first of all if I have chosen the wrong forum to post in.

We are looking to get double glazing, and there is one particular window where the sill needs replacing too because of rot. The surveyor who came around to quote for the double glazing pointed out a problem: we have three cables coming through the window sill: two separate phone lines and (I think) the tv ariel.

Should these cables be re-routed through the wall instead? If so what kind of tradesman do I need: electrical specialist, or just general handyman type?

How would this kind of job need attacking: presumably all the cables need unpicking from their holders (routed all the way up through the house to a back room, in one case), be brought back outside and then re-threaded through the new hole and pinned back around the skirting etc. Or is there some better option that I've not spotted?

Any pointers or tips about what to consider when choosing how to solve this problem would be much appreciated!

Thanks

 

[Diyisfun]

If there is enough cable, I would be inclined to ask the window fitter, to move them to the side of the window.
If there is not enough cable, then you may as well reroute them you will need a good diyer or the correct trades people, I would expect an aerial fitter to have a long drill.

 

[SimonH2]

TV: is this one of those "bit of cable down the wall, in the window, and then loose to the TV" jobs ? Take the plug off, pull it out carefully, and feed it in through a hole drilled through the wall. Loop it down and back up to the hole so water running down the cable drips off rather than running into your wall. Either refit plug and use as is, or do it a bit better and fit a socket.

Phone: Depends what they are.
If one of them is your incoming phone line then strictly speaking you are not allowed to touch it - only BT Openreach (acting for your service provider) are allowed to do that. But of course they don't have detailed records of every cable they've put in and whether it goes through your window cill or through the wall
If it's extension cabling then you can disconnect it and move it.

If in doubt, try adding photos and someone should be able to help identify what you have.