In the Boston area, professional TV mounting runs $79 to $400. That's a wide range, but the price comes down to three things: TV size, what your wall is made of, and whether you want the wires hidden. Here's the honest breakdown:
| Install type | Boston-area range | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard mount, up to 55", drywall | $79 – $150 | from $99 |
| Large TV, 56–75" | $120 – $250 | from $129 |
| 75"+ / over fireplace / brick or stone | $200 – $400 | from $179 |
| In-wall wire concealment (add-on) | $100 – $200 | +$75 |
| Soundbar install (add-on) | $40 – $80 | ask — often free with mount |
The Boston factor: plaster walls
Here's what most national pricing guides miss: a huge share of homes around Boston — especially in older towns like Melrose, Winchester, and most of the city's triple-deckers — have plaster and lath walls, not modern drywall. Plaster cracks if you anchor it carelessly, studs are rarely where you expect, and a botched mount can mean a 65-inch TV on the floor and a wall repair bill on top.
A pro who works on old housing stock every week will find solid framing, use the right anchors, and leave the wall intact. If your home is pre-1950, ask whoever you hire how they handle plaster before they drill.
What's included in a proper mount
- Stud-mounted (or masonry-anchored) bracket — never drywall anchors alone
- Dead-level install, checked at eye height, guaranteed
- Cable management — tidy at minimum, invisible with in-wall concealment
- Your TV connected, tested, and the packaging hauled away
DIY vs. pro: the honest math
Mounting a 43-inch TV on a modern drywall wall with clear studs? A confident DIYer with a stud finder can do it. But past 55 inches, over a fireplace, on brick, or on plaster, the risk math flips: the mount kit costs $30–$60, a failed install can cost a TV. For roughly $99–$179 a pro assumes that risk — and it takes us about an hour.
Ready to get it off the floor?
TV mounting is our single most-booked service. Flat pricing, level guaranteed, wires handled — anywhere in Boston and the North Shore.
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