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What the job involves
We choose the height with you, find the studs, mark the mount and drill pilot holes. The mount goes on first, then the TV, and we check level with the TV in place because a mount can be level while the screen still sits a hair off.
Fixed, tilting and full-motion mounts all work differently. A full-motion arm puts far more leverage on the wall than a flat mount, so it needs solid framing behind it.
If you are also adding a soundbar, streaming box or game console, tell us ahead of time. We can set up the shelf or bracket for them, plug everything in, and leave the remote working so you are not hunting through menus after we leave.
What we check before drilling
Before any hole, we locate studs and scan for what runs behind the wall. Wiring and pipes can sit right where a mount wants to go, so we check and adjust position when needed.
We also confirm the TV's weight and the mounting hole pattern on the back against what the mount supports. A mount rated below the TV is the most common mistake we see with do-it-yourself jobs.
- Stud location and wall material
- TV weight and VESA hole pattern
- Viewing height and seating distance
- Nearby outlet and cable path
Arizona wall and home notes
Many newer Valley homes have wood framing with drywall and sometimes stucco on exterior walls. Mounting on an exterior wall is fine when done carefully, and an outdoor TV on a covered patio needs a weather-rated TV and hardware, because summer heat and direct sun can damage a standard set.
Brick and block walls in some older homes need masonry anchors rather than the screws used into wood studs.
How a visit goes
We arrive, walk the room with you and mark the height. We install the mount, lift the TV into place with two people, connect the soundbar or streaming box if you want that done, and test the picture.
For cables, we can run them in a paint-matched cover on the wall, or through the wall with a proper cable pass-through where the layout allows it. The in-wall option is more work and costs more.
We also take a minute to tilt or swivel the mount to where you actually sit, and we leave you with a short explanation of how to adjust it. A TV that is easy to angle gets used the way it was meant to be.
What affects the cost, and when to call a specialist
Screen size, mount type, wall material and how you want the cables handled are the main factors. Hiding wires inside the wall adds time over using an external cover, and a fireplace mount takes more care because of heat and a harder surface.
Tell us what you have when you call and we will give you an upfront price.
Adding a new outlet behind the TV is electrical work for a licensed electrician. We can mount the TV and run low-voltage cables, but we do not install new power outlets or run new circuits.
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