A wall-mounted TV looks clean, saves space and keeps screens away from kids and pets. But a TV that is mounted wrong can sag, tilt or fall. Here is what to know before you mount a TV in your Hampton Roads home, and what affects the price of a professional install.
1. Know Your Wall Type
Most homes in Newport News, Hampton and Virginia Beach have drywall over wood studs, which is the easiest and strongest surface for a TV mount when the mount is anchored into the studs. Brick, stone, plaster and metal studs need different anchors and more time. Mounting into drywall alone, without studs or rated anchors, is the most common cause of failed installs.
2. Choose the Right Mount
- Fixed: sits flat against the wall. Best when the TV is at eye level and glare is not a problem.
- Tilting: angles the screen down. Good for TVs mounted a little higher, such as in bedrooms.
- Full-motion: swings out and turns. Ideal for corners and open rooms, but needs solid stud anchoring because it puts more stress on the wall.
- Above-fireplace: often needs a pull-down mount so the screen is not too high to watch comfortably.
Always check that the mount is rated for your TV’s size and weight and matches its VESA hole pattern on the back.
3. Pick the Right Height
For most living rooms, the center of the screen should sit close to eye level when you are seated, usually around 40 to 45 inches from the floor. Mounting too high is the most common comfort complaint, especially above fireplaces.
4. Plan for Wires
Visible cords are what make a mounted TV look unfinished. Options include a paintable cord cover on the wall or running power and HDMI cables inside the wall with a code-compliant in-wall power kit. In-wall wiring looks best but takes more time, so it adds to the cost.
5. What Affects the Cost of TV Mounting
- TV size and weight
- Wall type (drywall vs. brick, stone or plaster)
- Type of mount (fixed, tilting, full-motion or fireplace)
- Hidden in-wall wiring or cord covers
- Soundbar, speaker or streaming device setup
- Number of TVs mounted in one visit
Amazing Technology prices home tech services below the big-box store rates for the same work, and we give you an exact price up front. Every install includes stud finding, leveling, cable management and a final check that everything works.
Get Your TV Mounted Right
We mount TVs and set up home theater systems throughout Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk. See our TV mounting and home theater service, or request a free quote. You can also call 757-284-4920.