How Much Does TV Mounting Cost in Los Angeles? (2026 Prices)

If you are shopping for TV mounting in Los Angeles, you have probably seen prices everywhere from $49 to $499 and wondered why the spread is so wide. The short answer: most quotes are missing something. The long answer is the rest of this post.

We mount 500+ TVs a year across LA and Orange County, and the pricing is actually pretty simple once you understand the five factors that drive it. Here is exactly what you should expect to pay in 2026.

The four flat-rate tiers

Most professional installers (us included) use flat-rate pricing based on TV size. Here is what the market looks like in Los Angeles right now.

Up to 55” — $99 to $129

This covers the vast majority of bedroom and office TVs. Basic fixed or tilt mount on a drywall stud, cables left visible, 30–45 minute job.

At mountLA our flat rate here is $99. If you need a full-motion mount in this size range, add $30.

56” to 75” — $149 to $199

This is the living room bracket. Bigger screens mean heavier TVs, stronger mounts, and more careful stud work.

At mountLA this tier runs $149–$179 depending on mount type. Full-motion adds $40 because the brackets are more complex.

76” to 85” — $199 to $299

Large screens almost always go in living rooms or media rooms with a real furniture setup behind them. The install takes longer (60–90 minutes), requires a second set of hands, and the cable routing is usually more thoughtful.

Budget $199–$249 for a straightforward install, more if you are adding wire concealment.

86” and up — $299+

These are statement TVs — 98”, 100”, sometimes projector screens. They always need two installers, reinforced anchors, and careful planning. Any honest quote starts at $299 and goes up based on wall type and cable work.

The five things that change your price

The base mounting rate is only part of the story. Here is what adds to the final bill.

1. Wire concealment

This is the most common add-on and the one customers underestimate most. Hiding cables cleanly costs $49 to $129 depending on the method.

• In-wall concealment (cleanest): We cut an outlet box behind the TV, run power through a code-compliant pass-through, and route signal cables through a fishing route inside the wall. Usually $79–$129.
• Surface raceway (rental-friendly): A paintable plastic cover that sits on the wall and holds cables. Installs in 20 minutes and leaves zero wall damage on removal. $49–$79.
• Furniture routing: Free. If your TV is going above a media console, we can just drop the cables straight into the console opening.

2. Wall type

Drywall is the baseline and the cheapest to work with. Anything else adds time.

• Brick or concrete: +$30–$50. We bring an SDS-Plus rotary hammer and concrete anchors. Common in Downtown LA lofts and older buildings on the Eastside.
• Tile or stone: +$40–$60. Carbide bits and slower drilling to avoid cracking. Typical in fireplace installs with decorative stone surrounds.
• Plaster + lath: +$20–$40. Common in pre-war Hollywood, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills homes. We use special anchors for the hollow lath cavities.

3. Over a fireplace

Fireplace mounts are a specialty and we do 20+ a month. They are more expensive for two reasons: they usually need a heat shield, and the cable routing is harder because there is no stud cavity directly behind the TV.

Budget +$50–$100 over the base rate. If your mantle height forces a full-motion pull-down mount, add another $40 for the bracket.

4. Your TV mount

You can provide one or we can bring one. Bracket cost is separate from labor.

• Fixed mount: $25–$60 retail
• Tilt mount: $40–$100 retail
• Full-motion mount: $80–$250 retail

We carry Sanus and OmniMount and charge at cost. If you already bought a bracket and it is the wrong one, we will tell you before drilling anything and either recommend an exchange or sell you a fitting mount from the truck.

5. Multiple TVs or rooms

If you are getting more than one TV mounted in the same visit, ask about combo pricing. Most installers (us included) drop the per-unit rate after the second TV. At mountLA:

• 2 TVs: $30 off the second
• 3 TVs: $50 off each additional
• 4+: Get a custom quote, we can usually beat any single-install rate

What a real quote looks like

Here are three actual jobs we did in the past month. Names changed, numbers real.

Silver Lake condo, 65” in the living room, in-wall cable concealment, drywall: $149 (mount) + $99 (in-wall wiring) + $0 (bracket provided by customer) = $248

Beverly Hills living room, 75” over a stone fireplace with heat shield, full-motion mount: $179 (mount) + $60 (stone drilling) + $80 (fireplace premium) + $50 (heat shield) + $120 (full-motion Sanus bracket) = $489

Santa Monica rental apartment, 55” in the bedroom, surface raceway for cables: $99 (mount) + $59 (raceway, painted to match) = $158

Notice that none of these are mystery prices. Every line item is explained and confirmed before we start drilling.

The price differences you should ignore

A few things we see customers obsess over that do not actually matter.

Gold-plated HDMI cables: Skip them. Any HDMI cable rated for 4K60 or higher will look identical for 1/10th the price. Monoprice or AmazonBasics are fine.

“Premium” installers: Paying $400 for a $150 job does not get you a better install. It gets you a more polished sales pitch.

Task rabbit quotes under $50: These are often first-timers with no tools or insurance. If something goes wrong — cracked drywall, damaged TV, dropped mount — you are on the hook. Stick with insured professionals.

How to get a real quote in 5 minutes

When you call or text a handyman for a TV mounting quote, have these things ready:

1. TV size and weight (check the spec sheet or box)
2. Wall type (drywall, brick, plaster, tile)
3. Mount type if you have one (brand + model, or a photo)
4. Where the TV is going (room + approximate wall section)
5. Outlet location — is there a power outlet behind where the TV will go?
6. Cable preference — visible, in-wall, or raceway

With those six things we can give you a final flat quote in under 15 minutes. No ballpark, no “we will see when we get there”. Real numbers.

Book a TV install in LA

mountLA covers all of Los Angeles County and Orange County with same-day and weekend availability. We are fully licensed and insured, rated 5 stars on Google, and quote every job flat before we drill a hole.

Text us a photo of your wall and the TV spec, and we will have you a quote before you finish your coffee.