What does tv mounting cost?
Mounting a flat-screen TV flush or on an articulating arm. Estimate labor and materials below — an honest range, never a sales quote.
Estimate your tv mounting cost
Be honest — easy access and newer fixtures cost less than tight spaces and old work.
Bundling several of the same job into one visit lowers the cost each.
Local labor rates vary a lot — pick the tier that fits your area.
Estimated job cost
$ 112 – $ 196
Most jobs land near $ 140. A standard tv mounting job for one TV, in a national-average market, with the pro supplying materials.
Where a typical estimate comes from
- Estimated Labor ≈ 1.3 hours at a national-market handyman rate.
- $ 100
- Included Materials & parts Mounts, hardware, and standard supplies provided by the pro.
- $ 40
Updated
May 2026
How we estimate
labor + materials, public price guidesStandard job
around $ 140
What affects the cost of tv mounting
These are the factors that move a tv mounting estimate up or down the most — the calculator above lets you dial each one in.
- TV size and weight
- Wall type — drywall with studs vs. brick, tile, or stone
- Mount style — fixed, tilting, or full-motion
- Hiding cables inside the wall vs. a surface raceway
Frequently asked questions
How much does tv mounting cost?
For one TV at national-average rates, tv mounting typically runs $ 110 – $ 273 depending on difficulty and who supplies materials. A standard job lands near $ 140. Adjust the calculator above to match your situation.
What makes a tv mounting job cost more?
The biggest cost drivers are: tv size and weight; wall type — drywall with studs vs. brick, tile, or stone; mount style — fixed, tilting, or full-motion; hiding cables inside the wall vs. a surface raceway.
Does the price include materials?
It can. Choose "the pro brings the parts" to include standard hardware and supplies, or "I'll supply the parts" for a labor-only estimate.
Can I save money by bundling jobs?
Yes. Most handymen bill a service-call minimum per visit. If tv mounting is a small job on its own, adding other tasks to the same visit spreads that minimum across more work.
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How this estimate is calculated
The estimate is labor plus materials: typical hours for tv mounting, adjusted for difficulty and quantity, times an hourly rate for your region — then materials, unless you supply them. A service-call minimum applies to very small jobs.
Every constant is documented on the methodology page. This is a planning tool, not a quote.
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