TV Mounting Cost: What Installers Charge in 2026
TV mounting prices by screen size, wall type and cable concealment — plus what the mount itself should cost and when in-wall wiring is worth it.
Updated 2026-08-01
TV mounting is priced on three things: screen size, wall material, and whether the cables disappear into the wall. Everything else is a small add-on.
Drywall with studs is the baseline. Brick, stone, tile and concrete require masonry anchors and a hammer drill, which is why those quotes jump.
Cable concealment is where the biggest spread happens — a surface raceway is cheap, an in-wall recessed power kit is a small electrical job.
Typical price
Most households pay $120–$180 for a 55–65" TV mounted on drywall with tidy visible cables.
Price breakdown
| Item | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50" on drywall | $90 – $140 | Fixed or tilting mount, cables left visible. |
| 51" – 70" on drywall | $120 – $200 | Two-person lift on the larger end. |
| Over 70" / commercial | $200 – $350 | Heavier bracket, reinforced anchoring. |
| Brick, stone or concrete wall | +$50 – $120 | Masonry bits and sleeve anchors. |
| Full-motion articulating mount | +$25 – $60 | More hardware and precise stud alignment. |
| In-wall cable concealment | +$80 – $180 | Includes a code-compliant recessed power kit. |
| Surface raceway cover | +$30 – $60 | Paintable channel; no drywall cutting. |
| Over-fireplace install | +$50 – $150 | Heat clearance and pull-down mount considerations. |
| Soundbar mounting | +$40 – $75 | Usually bundled with the TV install. |
What drives the price
- Screen size and weight: over 70 lbs generally means two installers.
- Wall material: masonry and metal studs cost more than wood studs.
- Mount type: fixed is cheapest, full-motion is the most labor.
- Cable path: in-wall runs need a fish tape and often a new outlet behind the TV.
- Height: over-fireplace and vaulted-wall installs need ladders and extra care.
How to pay less
- Buy your own bracket online — installer-supplied mounts are usually marked up 40–80%.
- Skip in-wall concealment and use a paintable raceway for a fraction of the cost.
- Bundle a soundbar, shelf or second TV in the same visit to spread the trip minimum.
- Have the TV unboxed and the wall cleared before arrival.
- Ask about mounting on a shared stud with an existing outlet nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will you anchor into studs, and how many?
- Do you supply the mount or should I buy it?
- Is a recessed power kit included in your concealment price?
- What happens if the wall behind the TV has plumbing or a duct?
- Do you patch and touch up any test holes?
Red flags
- Willingness to mount a large TV into drywall anchors with no stud contact.
- Running an ordinary extension cord inside the wall — that is a fire-code violation.
- No insurance and no offer to warranty the mount for at least a year.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a TV be mounted on any wall?
- Almost — but hollow tile, some metal-stud partitions and older plaster need special anchors, and a good installer will say so before drilling.
- How long does TV mounting take?
- 45–90 minutes for a standard drywall install; add an hour or more for masonry or in-wall wiring.
- Is mounting over a fireplace a bad idea?
- It's fine if the mantel deflects heat and you use a pull-down mount — otherwise the viewing angle and heat exposure are both problems.