Most homeowners in Fairfax pay $120 to $250 to have a TV professionally mounted. The final number depends on screen size, the wall behind it, and whether you want the cables hidden. Below is exactly what drives the price, what local pros charge, and when DIY actually makes sense.
Typical Range
$120–$250
Standard drywall, fixed mount
With Cable Concealment
$250–$450
In-wall wiring included
Brick or Stone Wall
+$50–$120
Masonry anchors & bits
These are the real installed prices for Northern Virginia in 2026 — labor included, mount not included. Mounts typically run $25–$150 depending on whether you choose fixed, tilt, or full-motion.
| TV Size | Installed Price | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| 32" – 43" | $120 – $160 | Light bracket, single-stud or 2-stud, no cable work |
| 50" – 55" | $150 – $200 | Standard fixed or tilt mount, leveling, 2-stud anchor |
| 60" – 65" | $180 – $250 | Heavier bracket, full-motion options, soundbar prep |
| 70" – 85" | $250 – $400 | Two-person install, heavy-duty mount, extra blocking |
| Add: Cable Concealment | +$100 – $200 | In-wall power or low-voltage, drywall patch & paint |
| Add: Soundbar Mount | +$60 – $120 | Bracket install, mounting below or above the TV |
| Add: Fireplace Mount | +$80 – $150 | Masonry or tile drilling, heat clearance check |
What's not included: the TV mount itself, in-wall power outlets (requires an electrician in Virginia), HDMI cables, and any drywall repair beyond the mount holes. We'll tell you the exact mount you need before the visit so there are no surprise add-ons.
Most "cheap TV mounting" quotes are cheap because one of these five variables isn't in them. Here's what moves the number.
A 75" set weighs 60–90 lbs and needs two people plus a heavier bracket. Anything over 65" is a different job than a bedroom TV.
Fixed ($25–$50), tilt ($40–$80), and full-motion ($70–$150) all install differently. Full-motion needs deeper anchoring and careful stud placement.
Standard drywall over wood studs is the baseline. Brick, stone, concrete, or tile (common in Alexandria rowhouses) adds $50–$120 in anchors and time.
The single biggest add-on. A visible cord is a $0 job; concealing it behind drywall is $100–$200. Adding an outlet behind the TV requires a licensed electrician.
Above a fireplace or in a vaulted great room means ladders and extra labor. Ceiling mounts and pull-down mounts are specialty work with their own pricing.
Send us a photo of the wall and your TV model. We'll quote it flat — no trip charge to find out.
Get a flat quoteNorthern Virginia isn't one market. Housing stock changes the job — and the price — neighborhood by neighborhood.
Predominantly 1970s–1990s single-family homes. Standard drywall over wood studs almost every time, which keeps the job at baseline pricing. The most common request here is a 65" mount in the family room with cables run down to a media console.
Most common price
$180 – $250
Condos, high-rises, and older bungalows. Metal studs and concrete are common in newer buildings, which means specialized anchors and often a building policy on drilling. We check for in-unit HOA rules before we start.
Most common price
Old Town rowhouses bring brick walls, plaster over lath, and fireplaces. Plaster is harder to drill and needs care so it doesn't crack out. Fireplace mounts and brick anchoring push the upper end of the range.
Most common price
$250 – $400
We also serve Reston, Vienna, McLean, Falls Church, Springfield, Burke, Annandale, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, and Centreville — see all service areas.
Honestly? For some jobs, yes. We'd rather tell you that than sell you a service you don't need. Here's the honest line.
The real cost of getting it wrong
A TV that pulls out of the wall takes the drywall, the mount, and the panel with it — often $500 to $1,500 in damage plus a new TV. Missing a stud by two inches is the most common failure we see. If you're unsure about the wall, that uncertainty is worth $120 to resolve.
Send us a photo of your wall and your TV model. We'll come back with an exact number — and if we're in the area, often the same day.