How much does it cost to mount a TV on the wall UK?

In the UK, basic TV wall mounting starts from around £75 if you supply your own bracket. A full professional install including bracket, concealed cabling and making good the wall typically costs £125–£200. Prices vary depending on wall type, TV size, cable run distance and access difficulty.

Does the price include the bracket?

It depends on the installer. At Advanced Aerials, we can supply a suitable bracket as part of the job for £100–£150 total, or fit a bracket you've already purchased from £75. We carry a range of fixed, tilting and full-motion brackets to suit different TV sizes and wall types.

Is it worth paying for cable concealment?

In most cases, yes. Cable concealment adds £50–£80 to the job but makes a significant difference to the finished result. Without it, you'll have HDMI, power and aerial cables hanging visibly beneath the TV. Wall chasing with replastering gives a completely wire-free appearance that looks far better and is permanent.

Do you charge extra for plasterboard walls?

Plasterboard walls sometimes require reinforcement to safely support larger or heavier TVs. If reinforcement is needed — typically a timber or metal backer behind the board — this adds around £40–£60 to the price. For smaller, lighter TVs, specialist plasterboard fixings may be sufficient at no extra cost. We always assess the wall on arrival and advise before starting work.

TV Wall Mounting Cost in 2026

The Quick Answer

A basic bracket-only fitting starts from £75. A typical full install — bracket, concealed cabling and wall made good — costs £125–£200. That covers the vast majority of jobs we do across Colchester and Essex.

The exact price depends on a few things: your wall type, the size and weight of the TV, how far cables need to run, and whether any extras like soundbar mounting or plasterboard reinforcement are needed. Here's a full breakdown.

TV Wall Mounting Price Guide

Service	Typical Cost
Bracket supply & fit (customer's bracket)	£75–£100
Bracket supply & fit (bracket included)	£100–£150
Cable concealment (wall chase + replaster)	£50–£80 extra
Full install (bracket + cables + tidy)	£125–£200
Soundbar mounting (with TV job)	£25–£40 extra
Plasterboard reinforcement	£40–£60 extra

These are guide prices for 2026 based on our typical jobs in the Colchester area. Every wall and room is different, so we always provide a firm quote before starting any work — no surprises on the day.

What Affects the Price?

The biggest variable is the wall. A straightforward brick or block wall is the easiest to work with — the fixings go straight in and hold securely. A plasterboard wall may need reinforcement behind the board if the TV is heavy, which adds time and materials. A chimney breast is solid but can be awkward depending on the flue position and whether there's a fireplace surround to work around.

Other factors that move the price up or down:

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TV Size & Weight

A 75-inch TV on a full-motion bracket needs heavier fixings and more careful handling than a 43-inch screen on a fixed bracket

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Cable Run Distance

The further the cables need to travel from the TV to the nearest socket or equipment, the more chasing and plastering is involved

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Number of Devices

Connecting a Sky box, soundbar and games console means more cables to route and conceal than a single HDMI feed

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Access Difficulty

Alcoves, tight corners and very high mounting positions take longer and sometimes require specialist fixings

What's Included in a Professional Install?

When we quote for a full install, it covers everything needed to get your TV on the wall with a clean, finished result:

Bracket selection and fitting — matched to your TV's VESA pattern, size and weight
Drilling and fixing into the wall with appropriate heavy-duty fixings
Levelling the bracket precisely (this matters more than people think)
Cable routing — chasing into the wall, feeding through plasterboard cavities, or trunking where chasing isn't possible
Making good the wall — filling and plastering over any channels, left ready for painting
Testing all connections and checking the picture
Cleaning up — we leave the room as we found it, dust sheeted and hoovered

The whole job typically takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the wall type and cable run. You'll have a fully working, neatly finished TV installation by the time we leave.

DIY vs Professional Installation

Not every TV mounting job needs a professional. If you have a simple brick wall, a lighter TV (under 20 kg), and you're happy with visible cables, fitting a basic fixed bracket yourself is a reasonable DIY project. You'll need a drill, a masonry bit, a spirit level and about an hour of your time.

When to Call a Professional

Where DIY gets tricky — and where hiring a professional pays for itself — is when any of the following apply:

Heavy TVs (55 inches and above) — these need proper fixings and are awkward to lift into position alone
Plasterboard walls — getting the fixings wrong risks the TV coming off the wall entirely
Cable concealment — chasing walls and replastering is a skilled job that's hard to do neatly without experience
Above a fireplace — working around a surround, mantel and potential heat source adds complexity
Full-motion brackets — these are heavier, need precise positioning, and must handle the leverage of a fully extended arm

The cost of a professional install is modest when you consider the risk of a botched DIY job. A TV that falls off the wall because of incorrect plasterboard fixings is an expensive mistake — both for the TV and the wall behind it.

Our prices start from £75. Call Roger on 07860 645446 for a free, no-obligation quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to mount a TV on the wall UK?: In the UK, basic TV wall mounting starts from around £75 if you supply your own bracket. A full professional install including bracket, concealed cabling and making good the wall typically costs £125–£200. Prices vary depending on wall type, TV size, cable run distance and access difficulty.
Does the price include the bracket?: It depends on the installer. At Advanced Aerials, we can supply a suitable bracket as part of the job for £100–£150 total, or fit a bracket you've already purchased from £75. We carry a range of fixed, tilting and full-motion brackets to suit different TV sizes and wall types.
Is it worth paying for cable concealment?: In most cases, yes. Cable concealment adds £50–£80 to the job but makes a significant difference to the finished result. Without it, you'll have HDMI, power and aerial cables hanging visibly beneath the TV. Wall chasing with replastering gives a completely wire-free appearance that looks far better and is permanent.
Do you charge extra for plasterboard walls?: Plasterboard walls sometimes require reinforcement to safely support larger or heavier TVs. If reinforcement is needed — typically a timber or metal backer behind the board — this adds around £40–£60 to the price. For smaller, lighter TVs, specialist plasterboard fixings may be sufficient at no extra cost. We always assess the wall on arrival and advise before starting work.

Have a question about pricing or want a quote for your specific setup? Call Roger on 07860 645446 or visit our TV wall mounting page for more details.