TV Mounting

A clean TV mount makes the whole room look better

A wall-mounted TV is the difference between "this room is finished" and "we just moved in." Done right, the TV becomes part of the architecture. Done wrong, you get exposed cables, a crooked screen, or worse — a TV that pulls out of the wall a year later. We've done thousands of mounts on every wall surface and TV size from 32" to 85"+.

What's included in a standard mount

• Stud finding and proper mounting — drilled into studs whenever possible. For walls without studs in the right location, heavy-duty toggle anchors rated for the TV weight.
• Bracket installation — sized to your TV, with appropriate weight rating.
• TV mounting — onto the bracket, leveled, and tested for stability.
• Cable management — your choice of in-wall (clean look, code-compliant) or surface raceway (less invasive).
• Device connection — connecting cable box, soundbar, gaming console, streaming devices, AV receivers.
• Final test — power on, picture, sound, source switching, and bracket articulation if applicable.

Wall surfaces we mount on

• Standard drywall — most common, easiest, mounted to studs.
• Plaster (older homes) — careful drilling to avoid cracking.
• Brick and stone — masonry anchors, hammer drill required.
• Concrete and cinder block — concrete anchors, careful placement.
• Tile — diamond bit drilling, sealed properly to prevent moisture intrusion.
• Fireplaces (above mantel) — code-compliant mounting and special heat considerations.
• Wood paneling and shiplap — finding stud behind the panel.
• Outdoor / patio walls — for outdoor TVs, with weatherproof considerations.

Brackets we work with

• You provide the bracket — we install it and verify proper fit.
• We provide the bracket — we bring quality brackets sized to your TV and viewing distance, so you don't end up with a cheap bracket that flexes.

Bracket types

• Fixed (low-profile) — sleekest look, no movement, ideal when viewing angle is straight-on.
• Tilting — small downward tilt, good when mounted higher than eye level.
• Full-motion (articulating) — extends, swivels, tilts. Great for corners or rooms where you watch from multiple positions.
• Ceiling and pull-down — for special situations.

Cable management options

• In-wall (recommended for clean installations) — power and HDMI run inside the wall. Code-compliant low-voltage routing. Power requires either an in-wall power kit or a recessed outlet behind the TV — we can install either.
• Surface raceway — paintable plastic channel running down the wall. Less invasive than in-wall, still much cleaner than dangling cables.
• Behind-furniture run — for TVs above credenzas, simply tucking cables behind the unit.

Soundbar and AV setup

Beyond the TV itself, we handle the surrounding setup:

• Soundbar mounting (wall-mounted or shelf)
• AV receiver and equipment placement
• Source connection (cable, streaming, gaming)
• Basic device setup and remote programming
• Wi-Fi setup for smart TVs

Above-fireplace special considerations

Mounting above a fireplace is popular but requires care:

• Heat rise — gas fireplaces produce significant heat that can damage TVs. Distance and a proper mantel are critical.
• Wood-burning fireplaces — even more heat, plus soot. Often we recommend mounting elsewhere.
• Chimney structure — usually masonry; we have the equipment.
• Recessed niche option — some fireplaces have built-in TV niches; we can build out and trim these too.

Time required

Most standard mounts: 60-90 minutes. With in-wall cable routing: 90-120 minutes. Above-fireplace masonry mounts: 2-3 hours. We give you an accurate estimate before we start.