Professional TV Mounting in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa

How Much Does TV Mounting Cost?

Professional TV mounting in the Boise, Meridian, and Nampa area can cost from $200 to $350 for basic installations on drywall. Costs may change depending on certain factors, including:

• Pre-bought mount.
• Installation on masonry or tile.
• Installations above fireplaces that need to account for chimneys or gas lines.
• Heavier TVs that require more bracing.
• Device add-ons, like soundbars and gaming consoles.
• In-wall wire concealment where applicable.

All of these factors are discussed and priced during the initial service consultation, as well as price and financing agreements. Once you’ve agreed on a price and payment method, the work will begin.

What's Included in a TV Mounting Appointment

When the service technician arrives at your home for your installation appointment, you can expect them to do the following:

• Confirm placement and viewing height.
• Locate studs or install masonry anchors.
• Install the mount.
• Hang and level the TV.
• Manage cables and any add-on devices.
• Test for function.
• Clean up.

Your standard TV installation appointment can be anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes. However, appointments may be longer depending on the add-ons selected at the service consultation.

Types of TV Mounts

You can provide your own mount for installation or request that we provide one. Providing your own mount may save you money on installation costs; however, you’ll want to ensure that your mount meets all the necessary requirements for your TV and wall, which will require some research. Resources from the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) outline best practices that your technician may follow. This includes adhering to the appropriate VESA mounting pattern (or the layout of screw holes on the back of your device) and the weight rating of your TV to ensure it’s mounted correctly.

Common mounting options for your TV include fixed, tilting, full-motion, and pull-down mounts. Your technician can help advise which is best for your desired setup.

Fixed, Tilting and Full-Motion Mounts

Whether you want a fixed, tilting, or full-motion mount largely depends on personal preference and room setup.

• Fixed: These mounts sit closest to the wall with no movement. They are best when your seating faces the TV straight on.
• Tilting: These mounts have the ability to angle the screen down, which is useful when the TV sits higher than eye level. You may have seen these mounts in office spaces or waiting rooms.
• Full-motion: These mounts have an arm that extends and swivels. These mounts offer the most range of motion and can be optimal for corner placements and open floor plans. These mounts require stronger anchoring than fixed or tilting mounts, since the arm adds leverage and increases the force put on the anchors.

Your service technician can help advise on which mount may work best for your preference during your initial site consultation if you don’t have a strong preference.

Pull-Down Mounts

Pull-down mounts lower the TV to eye level from a high position, most often above a fireplace. These mounts tend to cost more, as they need solid structural support similar to full-motion mounts, and are typically most used above fireplaces, which have specialized installation needs to account for excess heat output and potential in-wall ventilation.

Mounting on Brick, Stone, Plaster and Other Walls

Different wall types will also create variation in your TV installation price and appointment length. Standard drywall with studs is the easiest and quickest installation. Brick, stone, and stacked-stone fireplaces become more complicated, and plaster-and-lath walls in older homes can be even more complex due to their delicate nature.

Many older homes in Boise's North End and East End have plaster walls, while newer homes in Meridian, Eagle, and Star often have stone or faux-stone fireplace surrounds.

Your wall type determines the anchors and mounting method, as well as the tools needed to install said anchors. Not knowing, or giving the wrong wall type, is one of the top causes of failed install attempts that may require patching or drywall repair. If you're unsure, your technician will be able to tell you what kind of wall you have.

Mounting a TV Above a Fireplace

When mounting a TV above a fireplace, homeowners typically have three major concerns: heat, viewing height, and whether the fireplace surround can hold the weight. Your TV’s manufacturer should be able to provide guidance on proper heat clearance (how far your device should be away from direct heat sources), which can be found online or in your device manual. The type of fireplace you have will also determine the appropriate heat clearance for your TV.

Heat clearance and viewing height adjustments are often why pull-down mounts are common for above-fireplace installations, and worth the extra cost for device safety and viewing comfort.

Your technician will be able to tell you if your current fireplace surround can support the weight of a pull-down mount and TV, or if you would need further carpentry service.

Soundbar and Home Theater Installation

Home theater or soundbar installation can often be done at the same time as your TV mounting. Mounting a soundbar under the TV, or wall-mounting surround speakers, often involves many of the same assessments, tools, and similar cable management principles as basic TV mounting. Taking care of this all at once is typically more convenient than separate appointments, and is more likely to result in a cleaner installation.

This will add both time and cost to your appointment, but can be especially appealing to homeowners looking to integrate smart devices into their setup or seeking a fully immersive TV viewing experience.

Hiding TV Cables and Wires

Basic cable safety and management will be included in standard installation services. However, hiding cables and wires from view is a popular add-on. You have a couple of options when it comes to hiding your TV and other device cables:

• Surface cable raceways: Plastic or metal channels attached directly to the wall surface to house cords. These are an external storage and management option that, while more visible than in-wall concealment, offer a drill-free, peel-and-stick option.
• In-wall concealment: This method runs flexible, low-voltage wires (like HDMI or Ethernet) through wall cavities, keeping cords out of sight. These cords are run simply behind the wall through small drilled openings and back out to a low-voltage wall plate, requiring no additional wiring.
• In-wall power kits: These specialized kits safely route standard electrical power cords through walls using pre-wired, UL-listed kits and recessed receptacle boxes, powering wall-mounted TVs without violating electrical safety codes like NEC 400.12. This is the most complex in-wall option and the most comprehensive for concealment and management.

Standard power cords can't be run inside walls; instead, use in-wall kits. Additionally, in-wall concealment may not be an option for certain stone walls or above-fireplace mounts with fireblocking.

Outlet Relocation Behind the TV

Some homeowners want an outlet behind the TV, as this can help with the look of unsightly cables without needing full cable concealment or management. Additionally, some custom home theater builds may need additional outlets in order to accommodate smart devices, sound bars, or other devices. Mr. Handyman does offer outlet relocation and management as part of our suite of services. For specialty or out-of-scope projects, our technicians will advise the hiring of an electrician.

Why Homeowners Choose Mr. Handyman

At Mr. Handyman, we work to deliver high-quality results by following an efficient, straightforward process. We know you wouldn’t invite just anyone into your home, so we pride ourselves on being registered, bonded, and insured, and on running background checks on all our technicians. We also have a workmanship guarantee covered by our Neighborly Done Right Promise^®. You can trust that if a job’s not done right, we’ll make it right.

TV Mounting Across the Treasure Valley

Mr. Handyman offers TV mounting across the Treasure Valley, proudly serving:

• Boise
• Meridian
• Nampa
• Eagle
• Garden City
• Kuna
• Caldwell
• Star
• Middleton
• Smaller communities outside of these areas. Please call to verify if your location is included.

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