How Much to Charge for TV Mounting
TV mounting typically runs $100–$300 for a standard install, scaling with TV size, wall type, and how the wiring is handled. Drywall-into-stud mounts are the base; brick, stone, or tile walls and over-fireplace installs carry a premium, and in-wall cable concealment is priced as a separate add-on rather than included by default.
Base pricing
$100–$300 for a standard install. TV size, wall type, and wiring decide where you land, and a job minimum keeps a single small mount profitable.
What drives the base
- TV size — larger sets need a second person and a heavier mount.
- Wall type — drywall-into-stud is the baseline; brick, stone, and tile take special anchors and more time.
Cable handling is an add-on
- In-wall concealment — recessed plates and fishing wire; a separate priced service.
- Surface cord cover — a cheaper middle option worth offering.
- Leave cords visible — the no-cost default.
The fireplace premium
Over-the-fireplace installs are their own tier — height, heat, masonry, and often a pull-down mount make them harder and longer than a standard wall. Price accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
What changes the base price?
TV size and wall type. A large TV needs two people and a heavier mount, and masonry or tile walls take special anchors and more time than drywall-into-stud — both price above a simple install.
Should cable concealment be extra?
Yes. Running wires inside the wall with recessed plates is a separate job from hanging the TV, so it's an add-on. A cord cover on the surface is a cheaper middle option worth offering.
Why is over-the-fireplace more?
Height, heat considerations, masonry, and often a pull-down mount make a fireplace install harder and longer than a standard wall — price it as its own tier.