The Quick Answer
TV wall mounting starts from £100 for labour only — brackets and cables are not included. A typical full install with bracket supply, concealed cabling and wall made good costs from £150. 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 |
|---|---|
| Mounting labour only (you supply bracket & cables) | From £100 |
| Mounting with bracket supply | From £120 |
| Cable concealment (wall chase + replaster) | Get a Quote |
| Full install (bracket + cables + tidy) | From £150 |
| 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. For location-specific pricing details, see our Loughton, Chelmsford and Brentwood pages.
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:
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
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
Number of Devices
Connecting a Sky box, soundbar and games console means more cables to route and conceal than a single HDMI feed
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 £100 for labour only. Call Roger on 07860 645446 for a free, no-obligation quote.
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