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TV Mounting & Setup
Want your new TV mounted on the wall, above the fireplace, or set on a TV stand and secured? Based on your TV model, mount and wall conditions, your handyman uses a suitable method to mount the TV on the wall or on your existing furniture. They can also install a soundbar, connect devices such as streaming boxes and game consoles, and tidy or hide cables, then test the picture and sound when the job is done.
- Service area
- Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond
Common issues
Want to mount a new TV on the wall
Based on the TV's size, weight and where you want to watch from, your handyman chooses a fixed, tilting or full-motion mount and secures it to suitable wall structure.
Not sure if your mount will work
A mount must match the TV's VESA hole pattern, its weight and the wall. Your handyman checks the mount you've already bought or, if needed, chooses and supplies one for you.
Concrete, brick or tile walls
Different walls need different drilling tools and anchoring methods. On steel studs, or where there is only drywall, the mount's manual must confirm whether it can hold the load.
Want the TV above the fireplace
Heat and height above a fireplace affect viewing and how the TV runs. Your handyman confirms the position based on the fireplace and the TV, and may suggest a different height, mount or location if needed.
Messy cables
You can choose to tidy exposed cables, run AV cables in external cord covers, or hide the AV cables between the TV and other devices inside the wall. The TV is plugged into an existing outlet with its original power cord, which is not placed in cord covers or hidden inside the wall.
Replacing a TV or moving it
Your handyman takes down the old TV and old mount, then installs the new TV. Patching the old holes isn't included, and where the new holes go will be explained based on the situation on site.
Young children at home, TV on a stand
After the TV's stand is attached, anti-tip straps or brackets can be used to secure the TV and the TV stand to the wall to reduce the risk of tipping over.
What the pro will do
- 1
Your handyman gets details on your TV brand and model, size and weight, the mount model or whether one needs to be bought for you, photos of the wall and fireplace, outlet locations, how you want cables handled, your soundbar and other devices, and your property type, strata work hours, elevator and parking arrangements.
- 2
On arrival, your handyman checks the TV, mount and wall conditions, scans for studs and any wiring or pipes that may be in the wall, settles the height and position, and confirms the work and price.
- 3
Within the agreed scope, your handyman secures the mount, hangs the TV or attaches its stand, and handles the soundbar, device connections and cables. If the wall, fireplace or cables turn out to need extra work, your handyman will explain the work and price first. Work outside this service's scope must be arranged separately.
- 4
Your handyman checks that the TV is level, locked in place and secure, tests power-on, picture, sound and remote, clears away packaging, and explains how to adjust the mount and what to keep in mind in everyday use.
Good to know
Share model details and photos in advance
The model, size and weight from the label on the back of the TV, along with the mount model and photos of the wall, fireplace and outlet locations, help your handyman bring the right tools and parts.
Check the mount's specifications first
Before buying a mount yourself, check the VESA hole pattern and weight in the TV's manual. Different mounts have different wall requirements, and some mounts cannot be installed on drywall alone.
Don't stuff the power cord into the wall
A standard TV power cord is generally not suitable for running through or hiding inside a wall. If you need an outlet or in-wall power added behind the TV, this must be arranged separately with a licensed electrical contractor.
Check the fireplace manual before mounting above it
Have your fireplace brand, model and type (gas, electric or wood-burning) ready. Whether the wall above a fireplace is suitable for a TV depends on the fireplace's clearance and heat management requirements.
Prevent tabletop TVs from tipping over
With young children at home, place the TV on a low, sturdy TV stand that is wide enough, and secure both the TV and the TV stand to the wall. Don't let children climb on or pull a full-motion mount.
Local tips
Many homes have a fireplace
About one in three households across BC has a gas fireplace (2019 figures), and many clients consider mounting the TV above the fireplace. Whether this is suitable still depends on the individual fireplace and TV.
Strata and rental homes
Strata buildings usually have set work hours and elevator booking arrangements. Drilling into concrete walls or walls shared with a neighbouring unit may require written strata approval first. In a rental home, you should get your landlord's consent before installing a larger mount or running cables inside the wall.
Confirm materials before opening walls in older homes
In homes built in 1990 or earlier, or where the building's age is unknown, the drywall and joint materials in the walls may contain asbestos. If holes need to be opened in the wall to hide cables, an appropriate assessment or testing may need to be arranged first.
Old TVs can't go in the regular garbage
Metro Vancouver bans disposing of electronics such as TVs in the regular garbage. Old TVs can be dropped off for free at Return-It Electronics collection sites, but the program does not offer pickup. Some collection sites don't accept TVs, and TVs with cracked screens can only go to designated special-handling sites, so it's best to check with the collection site before you go.
This service only covers wall-mounted or tabletop installation of residential TVs, soundbar and device connections, tidying exposed cables, running AV cables in external cord covers and hiding AV cables inside the wall, and removing old TVs and mounts. The TV is plugged into an existing outlet with its original power cord, which is not placed in cord covers or hidden inside the wall. It does not include in-wall power kits, adding or relocating outlets or other electrical work; antenna, network, home theatre and projector wiring; ceiling mounts; fireplace modifications; opening walls to add backing, patching holes or painting; hauling away or recycling old TVs; furniture assembly; or TV repair, picture calibration or network troubleshooting. Installation methods follow the manufacturer's requirements for the TV, mount and wall. Some mounts cannot be installed on drywall alone, and the wall above a fireplace may not be suitable for a TV. Hiding AV cables inside the wall must be handled in line with applicable electrical requirements, and in-wall power cables must be handled by a licensed electrician. Scanning before drilling cannot guarantee that all wiring and pipes in the wall are avoided, and drilling into tile or stone carries a risk of cracking. Strata or landlord approval, permits, work hours and mount supply are subject to confirmation based on the actual address, the work involved and the service provider.
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