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TV Wall Mounting — Hidden Wires, Any Wall Type

Handis TV wall mounting installs flat, tilt, full-motion, and above-fireplace brackets on drywall, plaster, brick, stone, concrete, and tile — with cords routed through the wall or a color-matched raceway — from $120. A new 65-inch TV in a box, fourteen screws in a baggie, a stud finder that has read two studs eight inches apart on a wall that does not have studs eight inches apart. One visit, level, no dangling cables.

TV wall mounting hub image — finished 65-inch flat-screen TV mounted flush against a clean living room wall, no visible cords, technician with drill and level putting tools away in the background.

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Photo of a TV wall mounting job mid-install — technician on a step stool, drill in hand, level held against the mounting bracket on the wall; TV box and packaging visible in the foreground.
Process

How TV Wall Mounting Works

Five steps every Handis TV mount runs through — wall and heat assessment first, hardware sized to your TV, anchors into solid material, level twice, cords hidden, and a final operation test before we leave.

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Wall and Heat-Clearance Assessment

Tech confirms wall type — drywall over wood or metal studs, plaster, brick, stone, stucco, concrete, or tile — and on above-fireplace mounts measures the firebox heat zone against your TV's published operating temperature before any drilling.

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Stud or Solid-Anchor Verification

Deep-scan stud finder plus a 1/16-inch pilot test drill confirms the actual stud (or solid mortar joint on masonry). Misreads from foil-backed insulation, plaster over lath, and metal mesh get caught before a 1/4-inch lag-bolt hole opens empty drywall.

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Bracket Sized to Your TV and Hardware Upgraded

Bracket continuous-duty rating exceeds your TV weight by at least 50 percent, and TV-to-bracket machine screws upgrade to M8 for anything over 50 pounds. Lag bolts and masonry sleeve anchors sized to combined TV plus bracket weight.

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Drill, Anchor, and Level Twice

Drywall gets dual-stud lag screws on TVs above 50 inches; brick and stone get 3/8-inch carbide bits into mortar joints with sleeve anchors. Bubble level on the bracket before final tightening, then a second level check on the TV bezel after the screen is hung.

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Cord Concealment and Soundbar in the Same Visit

HDMI, coax, and speaker wire route through the wall cavity with a code-compliant in-wall power-relocation kit, or down a color-matched paintable raceway on brick, concrete, and rentals. Soundbar mounts on the same cord run and the install gets a final operation test.

Pricing

TV Wall Mounting Pricing

Final pricing depends on TV size, wall material, mount type, and whether cord concealment is in-wall or raceway. Each variant page has detailed pricing. Request a free estimate for an accurate quote.

TV size, wall type, and whether you want the cords inside the wall — that is all we need.

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Why Handis for TV Wall Mounting
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Why Handis for TV Wall Mounting

A few hundred TV mounts on every wall type a residential home produces — drywall over wood studs, drywall over metal studs, plaster over lath, brick (running bond, stack bond, and old soft brick that crumbles if you sneeze), poured concrete, hollow block, stucco over wire mesh, tile over cement board, even foil-backed insulation that lights up every stud-finder false positive. The bracket and the TV are only as solid as what is holding them to the wall. The cord run is only as clean as the route picked before the first hole.

Estimate

Tell us the TV size, the wall material if you know it, and whether you want cords inside the wall or in a raceway — we will send back a clear estimate.

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Reviews

Customer Reviews

Real feedback from TV wall mounting customers.

75-inch Samsung above a stone fireplace. The tech did a heat-clearance check first thing — the height I had planned put the TV well inside the firebox heat zone. He raised the mount four inches, drilled into the mortar joints, ran the cords through a raceway painted to match the stone. Looks built-in.

Wesley K., Above-Fireplace Mount

Two TVs in one visit — 55-inch tilt mount in the bedroom, 65-inch full-motion in the open kitchen-living-dining so we can watch from the table or the couch. Full-motion got a backing plate because we needed it between studs. Both up and wired in three hours.

Carmen and Kyle R., Multi-TV Visit

We rent — no holes in the walls beyond what we could patch. The tech mounted the 55-inch on a flat bracket using rated anchors (no stud where we needed one), then ran cords down a white raceway painted to match the wall. Move-out is going to be three small patch holes, not a wall reconstruction.

Nina D., Renter-Friendly Mount

Full-motion mount for a 70-inch in an open floor plan. The tech found double studs to anchor into, added a wall plate behind the bracket for extra purchase, and verified the arm at full extension does not sag a millimeter. Swivels from the kitchen to the couch like it was always meant to.

Wade M., Full-Motion Mount

Third TV mounted by Handis — this one at my parents' place. My dad got the ladder out after the tech left to inspect everything. Could not find a complaint. Wires hidden, level perfect, no marks on the wall.

Nate K., Repeat Customer
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TV wall mounting — pricing, wall types, cord concealment, and what to expect.

How much does TV wall mounting cost?
Cord concealment in a raceway starts at $120. Flat or tilt mount installation starts at $160 (drywall, up to 65 inches). In-wall cord concealment with the code-compliant power kit starts at $180. Full-motion mount installation starts at $220. Above-fireplace mount on brick or stone starts at $280. A soundbar add-on in the same visit is $80. Most homeowners pay between $250 and $450 total depending on mount type and cord concealment choice. You get a clear estimate before any work begins.
Can you mount a TV on brick, stone, stucco, or concrete?
Yes — and these are common requests, especially above fireplaces and on accent walls. We use carbide-tipped masonry bits and sleeve anchors. On brick, we drill into the mortar joints rather than the brick face to avoid cracking. On stone and stucco, we identify solid backing through the surface layer. On poured concrete or block, we use a hammer drill and rated expansion anchors. Detailed coverage is on the [above-fireplace mount](/services/handyman-and-home-repairs/mounting-and-hanging/tv-wall-mounting/above-fireplace-mount) page.
Is it safe to run TV cords inside the wall?
HDMI, coax, and low-voltage speaker wire run inside walls without issue. A standard power cord inside a wall is a fire hazard and a code violation (NEC 400.8 — flexible cords are not for fixed wiring). The fix is a code-compliant in-wall power-relocation kit that runs proper Romex through the wall and exposes a standard outlet behind the TV. For walls that cannot be cut, a surface raceway carries the cords cleanly outside the wall. Full breakdown on the [cord concealment](/services/handyman-and-home-repairs/mounting-and-hanging/tv-wall-mounting/cord-concealment-raceway) page.
How long does a TV mounting appointment usually take?
A standard flat or tilt mount with in-wall cord concealment runs 90 minutes to two hours. Full-motion mounts add 20 to 40 minutes for the backing plate or double-stud work. Above-fireplace masonry installs run two to three hours because the drilling is slower and the cord routing is usually a raceway down the side of the chimney chase. Raceway-only cord concealment without a new TV mount is about 45 minutes.
Do I need to have the TV and mount on-site, or do you bring them?
The TV needs to be there — we need it physically to confirm height, viewing angle, and bracket fit before drilling. If you do not have a mount yet, tell us the TV size and approximate weight when you book and we bring a bracket sized for it. Bracket cost is added to the labor in the estimate. If you already have a bracket, leave it in the box; we will check that it fits the TV before opening it.
Can a full-motion mount go on any wall?
Almost. Full-motion brackets multiply the TV weight as the arm extends — a 50-pound TV pulls more like 150 pounds of leverage at full extension. That demands two studs or a backing plate behind drywall. Hollow drywall without a stud or backing will not hold a full-motion mount safely no matter what anchor goes in. If your wall does not support it, we tell you on arrival and either move to a workable spot or downgrade to a fixed mount.
What about above-fireplace heat — will it damage the TV?
Only if it is mounted too low. Active wood-burning and gas fireplaces produce a heat zone above the firebox. Most TV manufacturers publish a maximum operating temperature (usually around 95°F or 35°C) — sustained exposure above that degrades the panel. We measure clearance and recommend a mount height that keeps the TV bottom outside the heat zone. If the wall geometry forces a too-low mount, we tell you that before drilling.
Can I add a soundbar or surround speakers in the same visit?
Yes — and this is the cheapest way to do it. The soundbar mounts directly below the TV and the cord run is the same path (HDMI, optical, or power, depending on the soundbar). Surround speakers add another 30 to 45 minutes if cabling needs to be run. Tell us when you book and the tech arrives with the right brackets and cable.
What if I am renting and cannot cut into the walls?
Raceway cord concealment is the answer — a color-matched paintable channel that runs cords down the wall surface without cutting. The TV mount itself still goes into the wall (most leases allow small repairable mounting holes), but the cord run never breaks the drywall. Removal at move-out leaves a few small patch holes that fill in 15 minutes. Detail on the [cord concealment](/services/handyman-and-home-repairs/mounting-and-hanging/tv-wall-mounting/cord-concealment-raceway) page.