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Who wall mounts TVs?

Electricians, handymen and TV installation specialists may all provide television mounting services. The person who does the mounting should be qualified and knowledgeable about basic construction concepts as well as working with audiovisual cables. In general, no specialized certificates are required to provide television mounting services, but as always do your diligence and make smart hiring decisions.

It’s important to find an experienced professional who will ensure the TV wall mount meets building code. Most regions have fire codes that don’t permit high-voltage power cords behind walls (low-voltage wires like HDMI and video cables are generally acceptable). A basic wall mount on drywall may take approximately one to two hours, while more complex mounts on brick or stone with hidden cables can take three or more hours. If you need more electrical outlets installed near your entertainment system, you may want to hire an electrician. Check out our tips for smart hiring on Thumbtack.

How much does it cost to mount a TV?

Elevate your home style with television mounting services. The national average price for television mounting services ranges between $100 and $130. Factors that can affect cost are the material of the wall you want the TV mounted on, whether you want the wires hidden, and any additional entertainment system connection you desire. It probably costs more to mount a TV on brick, stone or concrete than on drywall or plaster due to the added labor required to drill holes. For example, a company may charge an additional $99 to mount a TV on a brick wall. Here are some examples of average costs for television mounting services:

Basic TV wall mount: $40. Does not include bracket, device connection or strip management.
TV wall mount: $119. Includes bracket, mounting services, strip management system (for concealing external wires), and connection of all entertainment devices.
TV wall mount with wires hidden inside wall: $139.
Installation of additional electrical outlet: $65.
TV wall mount over fireplace with wires hidden: $179-$249.
TV wall mount and up to 5 speakers wall-mounted with hidden wires: $399.

Can a TV be mounted above a fireplace?

You may be able to mount your flat screen TV above your fireplace for a more streamlined look in your living room. In fact, TV mounting professionals can hang your flat screen TV flush with a wall or from a tilting or full-motion bracket mount in any room in your home. A tilting or full-motion mount may be the best option above a fireplace so you can tilt the TV down for the best viewing angle. Whether the wall above your fireplace is brick, drywall, concrete, stone or plaster, most television mounting services can accommodate your needs. Hardier wall surfaces like concrete or brick will require more labor and expertise to mount, and will likely have a higher price range.

If you want your AV and cable wires hidden in the wall, you will also pay a higher price due to the added time and skill to properly drill the holes and run wires. Before mounting your TV above your fireplace, consult with the manufacturer about necessary distance from heat sources. If the space above your fireplace gets too warm, another location could be better for the longevity of your TV. Your television mounting services may take between one and two hours, or more depending on your home theater setup.

Danny T.

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The project was harder than expected due to the tile wall but Nolan did not give up and was able to get it done. Could have not done it myself. Great to have him helping the TV mounting project.

Denis N.

Stephen did a great job with mounting our tv! He was very professional and made little to no mess which he cleaned up really well. He was precise with measurements and even patiently waited while our tv got delivered in order to complete the job same day! I highly recommend him for this an other jobs!

ARVIND K.

Jarrod did a wonderful job mounting our TV over the fireplace and framed up the niche perfectly. He was very thorough and efficient in his job. Would definitely recommend him.

Meghan C.

I hired Dennis to help me assemble Ikea furniture and mount shelves and mirrors in my new apartment. Dennis came by my apartment several times to complete all my odd-jobs and he was always on-time, called me to confirm the time or let me know if he was going to be early. I'm very particular about where I wanted decorative items mounted and Dennis was always very patient and helpful as I took my time to decide exactly where I wanted something hung on the wall. He does a good job for a fair price. I would recommend Dennis for any handyman needs you have around the house.

Brandon R.

Mario, was great! My client and I hired Mario to installed a Murphy Bed. He was attentive to details and got the job done. Also, he was the ONLY person that suggested that the bed to be mounted. Although he took long than expected (due to some of the challenges), I highly recommend "Mr. DO- IT ALL" for his service(s).. Thank you.

Jonathan G.

Michael was terrific. He showed up on time and was extremely friendly and professional. He was efficient and clearly had a good deal of experience with TV mounting and installation. He hung the TV, worked with our cables and wires, and made sure everything worked properly, even giving advice on optimal settings. His work is excellent and his prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended.

Victoria F.

Paul and his team are top notch! Exceeded all of my expectations for a TV-mounting. Paul was punctual, very knowledgeable and professional, got right to work, did a very quality installation, and took the time to clean up afterwards. The pricing was very reasonable too, saving me a bunch of money by cutting my cable bill in half and gave me even better deal with security than COMCAST. In addition to doing great work, Paul took extra care to minimize the drilling holes and we had absolutely no additional scratches or cracks in the tiles. I have ZERO complaints about my experience with Paul and his team, I would not hesitate to contact Paul again for any other installations I may need in the future :) I highly recommend him!

Andy T.

I have never seen such a proffesional when it comes to residential clients. He was very prompt and on time. Once he arrived, he did an amazing amazing amazing job mounting my TV. He asked for my input on everything and gave me some professional recommendations. Friendly guy, and easy to talk to. It took him no more than 30 mins and it felt like he was here for 5 mins. Great work!!! Will be calling him again!!!

Tome Z.

Excellent. Was able to handle many different needs - fixing a closet spring, a door, mounting a tv, building a bookcase, hanging a curtain, etc. Great attitude too and very efficient. Even gave us good input for where to arrange our living room furniture and hang coat racks!!

Midori H.

Tyler Edmondson, owner of the "Theater Design Company" and his technicians gave my husband and I superb customer service and the best pricing for mounting our TV over our stone fireplace. My biggest obstacle was trying to find a TV mount that would fit in the cutout our home builders left in our stone fireplace for mounting a TV. In frustration, I gave up and started obtaining quotes and recommendations from local companies and I settled with Tyler Edmondson. Tyler was extremely responsive and knew exactly what to order to do the job. My husband and I have never had a TV mounted on the wall and Tyler's technicians who installed our TV knew exactly how much tilt would be required for optimal viewing regardless of whether we were sitting in the living room or if I was in the kitchen. We will definitely use Theater Design Company in the future.

Norman B.

Juan Soto is awesome, super responsive and he was able to install the mount the very next day. Easy to get the estimate via email, reasonable rates and got the job done. i'll recommend The Handyman Seattle.

Daniel A.

Travis was great. He came on time, was quick and did a nice clean job of installing a whole-house surge protector for me, which I provided. It was meant to be mounted inside the breaker box, but I had an in-wall breaker box so there was no room. But that did not phase Travis, he installed it outside the box with a nice clean junction box for the wiring. Great electrician and I would definitely hire again. Nice to have a good experience with a contractor. Thanks Travis!

Lea D.

Rene has painted the entire interior of my 2,800 sq ft home including wainscoting. He has taken on several of our home improvement projects like extending our closet, framing, sheetrock and installing a wall mounted TV. He opened our kitchen wall to put in a built in bar and lots of other projects!

Melinda R.

The entire process was a breeze using HiTek Telecom/ Alee. He came out quickly to do a free quote, I received the quote the same day and was able to schedule with in a week. He was courteous, professional, and did an an outstanding job. Considering the complication around mounting the TV's, one being in a loft on a half wall, he was reasonably priced. I feel I got a huge deal on the quality of work completed. I also feel like I can contact him in the future for questions or more work to be done.

Carlene L.

Jon was very quick to respond and helpful with all of my questions, as I had many. He was able to mount my TV and install LED lights around it as well. Very knowledgeable and professional.

Lance L.

Tom provided TV wall mounting installation for two televisions. He scheduled the work quickly, arrived promptly, his workmanship was excellent and his prices were fair. He mounted the TVs, programmed them, provided recommendations and made sure everything worked to my satisfaction. Awesome service!

Stephen E.

I needed a ceiling mount for my TV in a very difficult place and so I called Elements construction services and spoke with Patrick the owner. He was very professional,unlike a lot of construction companies I have called in the past.... When he said he would be there, he was there....on time. He was very friendly, answered all of my questions, and did a fantastic job !! I will definitely use them again in the future for any other projects that come up.

Janice P.

An absolutely cute husband and wife team that worked extremely well together. The arrived as specified and quickly and efficiently took care of correcting the mount on my television. Thank you.

Jerry S.

We were tight on time before a big game and needed two big 60 inch TVs mounted on different walls in two different rooms. Dwelltek came through on time and did an awesome job. I love the fact they communicate so well. Recommend them to all my friends and family!

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