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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.

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Stephen arrived on time, and took care to verify he was installing the TV mount in just the right spot. He also explained what he was doing throughout the process, and was able to adjust his plan quickly when we found a couple of issues.

Susan S.

Dennis is a delight! We hired him to install an enormous chandelier and four flush mount ceiling lights. He was right on time, highly capable, multi-skilled and affordable. My family will use him again and again.

Vinay T.

Was on time and very helpful. Got my Home theater installed (5.1.2 speaker setup, Mount projector and screen) and also had him perform few minor tasks (mount TV and install ceiling fan). Eric allows you to shadow him while he is working through the project. Very much satisfied by his work and would certainly contact him for any of my future tasks.

Amir R.

I highly recommend Eric. He's very punctual, has very good pricing and did a phenomenal job mounting my 42" TV as well as my soundbar. He's very creative in finding multiple options to get the job done. Hire him, he's great.

Bryan H.

My first time using Thumbtack and Travis' services and I was so happy with the end results. Travis mounted a TV to a wall in my home. The mount was a little tricky and Travis was extremely patient and it looked great when finished. I highly recommend Travis. His rate was by far the best, he was incredibly friendly, and he did an amazing job. If I have another chance to use Travis' help, I'm definitely calling him up.

Chelsea S.

Pat was excellent! I had 7 pictures to hang, curtains to install, a wood carving for the wall, and shelves and he made it all look fantastic. Not only can he do the handy man stuff, but he has a great eye for how to hang art. Definitely recommend.

Natasha P.

Super nice guy! He installed a TV mounted on the wall and gave recommendations about our audio/visual equipment. Sounds like he is really knowledgeable about this area of expertise. Will have him back for this and other projects. He is honest too! Stuck to his original estimate and did a clean job.

Thumbtack Customer

Let me start by saying - I would hire Matthew in a heartbeat for any work. I had hired Matthew for installing a TV Wall mount. He discovered that the wall mount I had would not work with my TV. He offered to go to Fred Meyers/Best Buy to get one for me. This added another 30-45 minutes to his stay. He did not have to do this but he clearly went over and beyond. His work was of high quality. Another very minor thing but shows his professionalism. The re-packed the wall-mount I had bought in the neatest way possible without me asking. He never complained about the wrong wall mount, or that he had to spend extra time. If you want peace of mind, hire Matthew.

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.

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!

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!

Allison W.

Robert installed my tv/mount, built shelves around it and hung a large clock. He was on time, professional, and worked fast. He is polite and I felt comfortable with him in my home. I would definitely hire him again!

Ly D.

Larry was great to work with. He was very responsive, friendly and calm throughout the whole process. We had a couple of hick ups due to the tv mount being a cheaper one but Larry went out of his way to ensure we’d get the job done. Great handy man. As he was leaving we discussed some future projects as well. Would definitely hire again.

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.

Matt D.

Jon responded to my quote request within minutes and was at my apartment within an hour. It took him less than an hour to install my tv wall mount and it looks fantastic. He even took the extra step to help us conceal our cords. I would highly recommend Jon to anyone.

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!

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