Online prices for TV mounting are usually for the simplest possible job: a mid-size TV, a fixed bracket, a plasterboard wall and cables left hanging. Most Sydney homes are not that job. The honest way to price it is to look at the wall, the TV and what you want to see when it is finished. Ray quotes for free, and the quote is the price.
01The six things that change the price
- 1. The wall
- Plasterboard on timber studs is quickest. Double brick, concrete, sandstone and tiled or stone feature walls take longer and need different fixings.
- 2. TV size and weight
- Larger screens need heavier brackets, more fixing points and sometimes two people to lift safely.
- 3. The bracket
- Fixed and tilting brackets are simplest. Full-motion arms and ceiling mounts take more setup and stronger fixings.
- 4. Cable concealment
- Hiding cables in a plaster wall is straightforward. In brick it means chasing and patching. See TV cable concealment.
- 5. Power and antenna
- If there is no power point or antenna outlet at the TV position, they need to be provided at the right height behind the screen.
- 6. Extras
- Soundbar mounting, setting up streaming boxes, tuning channels and taking away the packaging all add value and a little time.
02Where cheap quotes fall short
- Plastic plugs in a brick wall instead of the right anchors for the load.
- A bracket rated for the TV's weight but not its size, so it sags.
- Cables taped down the wall, or an extension lead pushed through the plaster.
- The TV mounted too high, which is the most common complaint of all. See how high to mount a TV.
03How to compare quotes
- Ask what wall type they have allowed for and what fixings they will use.
- Check whether cable concealment and a power point are included.
- Ask who will actually do the job, and whether the work is insured and warranted.
- Confirm whether the bracket is supplied or extra.
With Creative Sound & Vision, Ray quotes it, installs it, and warrants it. See TV wall mounting and installation, or compare with AV installation costs.
04Common questions about mounting costs
Is it cheaper to supply my own bracket?
It can be, as long as the bracket is rated for your TV's size and weight and suits the wall. Ray will check it before using it.
Does mounting on brick cost more?
Usually a little, because drilling and fixing takes longer, and hiding cables means chasing the wall.
Can you give a price over the phone?
Ray can give a good indication from a description and photos of the wall, then confirm on site. Quotes are always free.