What's included
Every mount starts with finding what is behind the wall. On interior drywall that usually means wood or metal studs. On exterior walls in many South Florida homes it means concrete block with drywall on furring strips, so the bracket has to go into the block with masonry anchors, not into the thin strips.
- Flat (fixed), tilting and full-motion mounts, using your bracket or one you ask us to pick up
- Locating studs or block and choosing anchors rated for the TV and mount weight
- Leveling and setting the height to your seating
- Hiding low-voltage cables (HDMI, coax, network) inside the wall or in a paintable raceway
- Mounting a soundbar above or below the screen
- Outdoor and lanai TVs where an outlet is already in place
- Cleaning up dust and packaging before we leave
Common South Florida problems
The most common issue we see is a mount screwed into drywall or furring strips with no real backing. A full-motion arm pulled out from the wall puts a lot of leverage on those screws, and they can work loose. On block walls we drill into the masonry and use anchors made for it.
Over-fireplace mounting comes up often. The TV ends up high, which can strain your neck, and the wall above a working fireplace can get hot. We look at the mantel, the viewing distance and any heat before we drill, and a tilting or pull-down mount is often the better choice there.
Condo walls are often concrete, and many buildings require a certificate of insurance before a vendor can work and only allow drilling during set hours. Tell us the building rules when you book and we will plan the visit around them.
Lanai TVs face humidity, salt air near the coast and blowing rain during the rainy season. We use corrosion-resistant hardware outdoors and mount only where an outlet already exists.
How a visit works
Text us a photo of the wall, the TV size and the model of the mount if you have it. We will tell you if the wall looks like drywall over studs or block, and give you a starting price before we come out.
On the day, our tech confirms the height with you, often by taping the TV outline on the wall so you can see it from the couch. Then we mount, hang the TV, route the cables and test that every input works.
If we are cutting drywall to run cables inside the wall in a home built before 1978, we check the painted surface for lead first. If it tests positive, we stop and refer that part of the job to an EPA lead-safe certified firm.
What affects the price
The starting price covers one TV up to 65 inches on drywall over studs with your bracket. These add-ons are the usual things that change it:
- TV 66 to 85 inches: starting at $199, since it takes two people to lift safely
- Concrete or block wall, common in condos: add $49
- Paintable raceway cord cover: add $59
- In-wall low-voltage cable concealment: add $149
- Soundbar: add $59
- Each additional TV on the same visit: $25 off
- Mounts or parts we buy for you: at cost plus 20 percent
What we don't do
We never add an outlet, move an outlet or run power inside the wall. That is electrical work, and we will point you to a licensed electrician. If there is no outlet near where you want the TV, a licensed electrician can add one and we can come back to mount the TV.
We also do not mount TVs on lanai screen framing or on stucco where we cannot reach solid block behind it.
Questions we get about tv mounting
Can you mount a TV on a concrete block wall?
Yes. Many exterior walls in South Florida homes and most condo walls are concrete. We drill into the block with a masonry bit and use anchors rated for the load. The furring strips under the drywall are not strong enough on their own.
Can you hide the wires and the power cord?
We hide low-voltage cables like HDMI inside the wall or in a paintable raceway. We do not move or add outlets or run power inside the wall. If you want power behind the TV, we will point you to a licensed electrician.
How high should a TV be mounted?
A good starting point is having the middle of the screen close to eye level when you are seated. We tape the outline on the wall first so you can check it from your seat before we drill.
Is it safe to mount a TV over a fireplace?
It can be, but it is often higher than ideal for viewing, and a working fireplace can heat the wall. We check the mantel and the wall and may suggest a tilting or pull-down mount.
Do I need to buy the mount first?
It helps, since the starting price assumes your bracket. If you prefer, tell us the TV model and we can pick up a mount rated for it, billed at cost plus 20 percent.
Where we do this most
We do tv mounting across Palm Beach and Broward. These are some of the cities where we get asked for it most.