Quick Answer: Toolbox Pro handles TV mounting installation in Phoenix and the East Valley starting at $65. We locate studs, mount fixed or full-motion brackets, hide cords inside walls, and inspect for pipes and wires before drilling. Insured, background-checked, 4.9★ rated.
You bought the TV. Stared at the wall for a while. Googled "how to mount a TV," went down a rabbit hole, and ended up here. Good call. Let us handle it.
TV mounting is basically what we do every day. A 55-inch Samsung above the fireplace in a Chandler townhouse. A 75-inch LG on a full-motion arm in a big great room. A 32-inch in a kid's bedroom where the walls are studs wrapped in drywall and dreams. Whatever your setup looks like, we've mounted it before.
What's Included in TV Mounting Installation
A proper mount job isn't just bolting a bracket to drywall and crossing your fingers. That's how TVs end up on the floor at 11 PM. Here's what we actually do:
- Wall mount installation. Fixed, tilt, or full-motion. We locate real studs, not drywall anchors. A 65-inch TV runs 80-plus pounds. Drywall anchors aren't the answer for that.
- Cord concealment. In-wall cable routing so you're not staring at wires dangling behind your TV like a bundle of spaghetti.
- Sound bar mounting. Below or above the TV, positioned so the bar doesn't eat your remote signal.
- Shelf and component setup. Floating shelves for cable boxes, streaming sticks, game consoles, whatever needs a home.
- Wall inspection. We check what's behind the wall before we drill. Pipes and wires are back there. Neither of those makes for a fun afternoon.
We carry mounts in the truck if you haven't picked one up yet. Grab an Echogear or Dream Mount full-motion bracket from Amazon beforehand if you want. Either way works fine.
Common Scenarios Where You Need TV Mounting
Moving Day and Existing Mounts
You moved into a place and there's already a bracket on the wall. Problem is, it's the wrong size for your TV, or it's flimsy and was barely holding a 40-inch set. Now you've got a 65-inch. We swap in a mount that actually fits what you're working with.
Fireplace Mounting
Fireplaces are their own thing. Heat affects brackets and cables. Height matters more than people expect. Too high above the firebox and you'll have neck pain after 20 minutes of watching anything. We position the TV at a real viewing angle and use a bracket rated for heat cycling, because not all of them are.
Full-Motion Arms
You want to watch from the recliner, then swing the TV toward the kitchen for cooking videos. Full-motion arms cost more upfront. They're worth it if you're actually going to use the motion. We balance the arm properly so the TV doesn't slowly droop downward over the next few months.
Entertainment Centers and Floating Shelves
TV goes on the wall. Cable box, PlayStation, streaming device, and all their cables go on a shelf below. We mount both, route the cords through the wall so the whole thing looks clean, and set it up so you can still reach devices when you need to swap something or restart the router at 10 PM.
How Long Does TV Mounting Take
Depends on what we're doing. Most jobs finish in under an hour.
Basic fixed mount with no cord hiding takes 20 to 30 minutes. Find the studs, drill the holes, bolt the bracket, hang the TV, check that it's level. Done.
Full setup with in-wall cord concealment is 45 minutes to an hour. We cut into the drywall, run the cables, patch and paint the hole, then mount everything. Still not a full-day situation.
Fireplace mounts run a little longer because we're working at height and being careful about placement relative to the firebox. Budget an hour to 90 minutes for those.
Tell us about your setup and we'll give you a specific time estimate. We show up when we say we will. No "sometime between 8 AM and 6 PM" windows.
Tools and Materials We Use
Here's what comes in the truck for a standard TV job:
- Stud finder (an electronic one that actually works, not those cheap magnetic models)
- Drill with carbide bits for concrete and tile when needed
- Level (you'd be surprised how many mounts go up crooked)
- Wall anchors and lag bolts rated for the TV's actual weight
- Fish tape and wire guides for pulling cables through walls
- Drywall saw for opening holes for outlets and cord routing
- Patch compound and sandpaper for cleaning up afterward
- Paint touch-up if needed
The bracket itself depends on your TV and your wall type. Drywall over studs, concrete block, tile, plaster. All different approaches. We figure that out once we see the space.
Pricing and What It Costs
A basic mount with a fixed bracket and no cord hiding starts around $85. Full setup with in-wall cord concealment runs $150 to $200. Fireplace mounts cost a bit more given the height, the weight, and the extra care we take with placement.
That price covers labor and basic materials. If you already own a bracket, the cost goes down. If you need us to source one, we add that to the quote at cost. We won't mark up a $40 mount by $300.
You'll see the exact price when you describe your setup. No surprise invoices at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you hide the cords inside the wall?
Yes. That's the difference between a mount that looks like a real installation and one where you're staring at a tangle of cables every time you watch TV. We cut a channel through the drywall, run the cables through it, and patch it up. You won't see any of it when we're done.
What if there's a pipe or wire behind the wall?
We stop, locate it exactly, and reroute around it. Sometimes that means running cables along the surface in a conduit that looks clean and intentional. Not every wall is empty space, especially in older Phoenix-area homes. We've dealt with this hundreds of times and it doesn't derail the job.
Can you mount a TV on brick or stucco?
Yes. Both are common here. It takes carbide bits and the right anchors, but the result is actually more solid than a drywall install. No stud-finding required when you're going into masonry.
