TV Mounting In Dallas

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A TV on the wall looks simple until you're holding one. The mount has to hit studs, the TV has to sit level, and the wires have to go somewhere that isn't a bundle hanging down the wall. We do the whole thing — mount, TV, wires out of sight — usually in a couple of hours. Inside, above the fireplace, or outside on the patio.

What We Mount

Flat, tilting and full-motion mounts — sized to your TV's weight and VESA pattern
"Frame" Style TVs - flush mounted
Drywall over studs — lagged into framing, not toggled into hollow drywall
Brick, stone and tile — the right anchors for the material, drilled into mortar or masonry as appropriate
Above a fireplace — see below before you commit to this one
Outdoor and patio installs — with the gear that actually survives out there
Soundbars, shelves and streaming boxes — mounted and tidied up with the TV

Hiding the wires — and why the power cord can't just go in the wall

TV cables routed through an in-wall cable pass-through plate to hide wires behind a mounted TV

Tilting TV wall mount installed with a recessed in-wall power outlet and cable pass-through plate

This is where most DIY jobs come apart, and it's worth understanding before anyone starts drilling.

Your TV's power cord is not rated to go inside a wall. Running it through drywall is a code violation and a fire risk, no matter how many videos show it. What's actually correct is a UL-listed in-wall power kit: a recessed outlet goes in behind the TV, a power inlet goes in near the existing receptacle below, and rated cable connects them inside the wall. The cord never enters the wall cavity. It looks identical from the outside and it's done properly.

HDMI and low-voltage cable can go in the wall — provided it's CL2- or CL3-rated. We use rated cable and leave a pull string so you can swap it later without opening anything up.

If you'd rather not open the wall at all, a paintable surface raceway hides everything against the wall and matches your paint. Less invasive, nearly as clean, and a good call on brick or plaster.

Mounting above the fireplace: read this first

People ask for this constantly and we'll do it, but you should know the trade-offs.

Height. A TV above a mantel usually sits higher than comfortable viewing. If you watch from a sofa eight feet back, you'll be looking up. A tilting or full-motion mount helps a lot; a flat mount usually doesn't.
Heat. A wood-burning firebox pushes real heat up the chase. Gas inserts are usually fine. We'll look at your setup and tell you honestly whether we'd do it in our own house.
The wall. Brick and stone need masonry anchors, and the wiring route is different — often a raceway rather than in-wall, because there's no cavity.

Outdoor TV Mounting

Patios, covered porches and outdoor kitchens — we mount TVs outside, and we'll tell you upfront what will survive out there and what won't. Sure, TVs are cheap these days and disposble at times but we will be honest with you about that.

An indoor TV will not last outside. This is the thing people get wrong most often. Indoor sets typically shut down around 104°F ambient, and a covered Dallas patio clears that on plenty of summer afternoons. Add overnight condensation, dust, insects getting into the vents, and UV fading the panel — and it voids the manufacturer's warranty, because outdoor use isn't covered. It might last a season. It won't last years.

Two ways to do it properly:

An outdoor-rated TV — sealed against moisture and insects, rated for a wider temperature range, and bright enough to actually see. If any part of the wall gets direct sun, this is the only option that works; a standard TV is unwatchable in daylight regardless of where you mount it.
An indoor TV in a weatherproof enclosure — cheaper, and a reasonable call on a fully covered, shaded patio where you already own the TV.

What we handle: corrosion-resistant mounts and stainless hardware, masonry anchors for brick and stone, proper structural backing before anything full-motion goes on siding, outdoor-rated cable run in conduit, and everything sealed where it penetrates the wall.

One thing to know about power. An outdoor receptacle has to be GFCI-protected and needs an "in-use" weatherproof cover — the bubble style that closes over a plugged-in cord. If you already have one, we'll use it. If a new outdoor circuit or receptacle is needed, that's licensed electrician work and we'll say so rather than improvise.

How much does TV mounting cost in Dallas?

TV mounting runs $150 to $350 for labor. A straightforward mount on drywall with the cords left visible sits at the low end. You supply the TV and the mount.

What moves the price:

Brick or stone walls
Mounting above a fireplace
Hiding the cords in the wall with a code-approved power kit
Outdoor and patio TVs

Every job has a $120 minimum. Send a photo of the wall and your mount and we can usually give you a firm quote without a visit.

Common Questions

Most installs run one to two hours. Brick, stone, outdoor installs or a long in-wall wire run take longer.

We can, or we'll use one you've already bought — just have it on hand and we'll tell you if it's not rated for your TV. A good mount will have a base for anchors over 16 inches, preferably 24", to ensure there is better chance of hitting two studs bases on where you want to put it on your wall "centered".

Yes. Different anchors, different drill, same result.

Yes — in-wall with a proper power kit, or in a paintable raceway if you'd rather not open the wall.

Yes — patios, covered porches and outdoor kitchens. We'll walk you through whether your space needs an outdoor-rated TV or whether an enclosure will do.

Under a fully covered, shaded patio it may work for a while, but indoor TVs aren't sealed against humidity or insects, most shut down above about 104°F, and outdoor use voids the warranty. In any direct sun it also won't be bright enough to see. We'll tell you honestly which setup your space needs.

TV mounting costs $150 to $350 for labor. A simple drywall mount with visible cords is at the low end; brick or stone walls, above-fireplace installs, in-wall power kits and outdoor TVs cost more. You supply the TV and the mount.