A wall-mounted TV frees up floor space, keeps the screen out of reach of small children and pets, and gives a living room a clean, finished look. But mounting a large, heavy television on a wall is a job where getting it wrong has real consequences. A bracket fixed into plaster alone, into the wrong anchors, or off-centre on a stud can pull out of the wall, bringing an expensive TV crashing down and potentially injuring someone.

We mount TVs securely on walls in homes, rentals and businesses across Warragul, Drouin, Trafalgar, Yarragon and the surrounding district. We fix brackets into structure, level them carefully, and tidy cables so the finished result looks good and stays put.

What our TV mounting service includes

• Planning the position. We help you choose the right height and position for comfortable viewing, considering seating, windows and glare, existing power points and antenna outlets.
• Locating studs or assessing masonry. We find studs in plasterboard walls with a detector and confirm them, or assess brick, block and concrete walls for the right fixings.
• Fixing the bracket. Using coach screws into timber studs, or masonry anchors into brick and concrete, rated well above the weight of the TV and bracket.
• Levelling and adjusting. The TV is hung, levelled and adjusted, including tilt and swing settings on adjustable brackets.
• Cable management. Surface cable covers painted to match the wall, or tidy routing behind furniture. In-wall cable runs are possible in some walls (see below).
• Soundbars and devices. Mounting soundbars below the TV and floating shelves for set-top boxes, game consoles and streaming devices.
• Connecting and testing. Plugging in the TV and devices into existing outlets and checking that everything works.

Choosing a bracket

There are three main types of TV bracket:

• Fixed (flat) brackets hold the TV close to the wall, giving the slimmest look. Best where the TV is at eye level and directly in front of seating.
• Tilting brackets allow the screen to angle down, useful when the TV is mounted higher, for example above a fireplace or in a bedroom.
• Full-motion (articulating) brackets let the TV extend out from the wall and swivel, useful for corner positions, open-plan rooms or viewing from multiple areas. These put much more leverage on the wall, so fixing into solid structure is essential.

The bracket must suit the VESA hole pattern on the back of your TV and be rated for its weight. If you have not bought a bracket yet, send us the TV model and we can suggest suitable options. If you have one already, we will check it suits your TV and wall before installing.

Wall types in local homes

Homes in the district vary a lot, and the wall type determines how a TV is fixed:

• Plasterboard on timber studs is the most common in homes built from the 1970s onwards, including most homes in the newer estates of Warragul and Drouin. Brackets are fixed into the studs. If the studs are not where the TV needs to go, we can fit a timber backing board spanning studs, or use a bracket with a wide wall plate.
• Plasterboard on steel studs is found in some newer builds. These require specialised fixings.
• Lath and plaster in older homes is brittle; fixings must go through into the studs behind.
• Double brick and brick veneer internal walls are fixed with masonry anchors.
• Concrete and block walls take masonry anchors or chemical anchors for heavy loads.

We never mount a TV using plasterboard anchors alone.

Above the fireplace

Mounting a TV above a fireplace or wood heater is popular in the district, where many living rooms are arranged around a heater. Two cautions: first, heat from a fire or flue can damage a TV, so check the manufacturer’s clearance requirements and the heater’s installation instructions; second, a TV mounted high causes neck strain unless the bracket tilts down. We will discuss these with you before drilling. Flue pipes and chimney breasts may also limit where fixings can go.

Cables and power

Cables dangling below a TV spoil the look. Options include:

• Paintable cable covers run from the TV down to the outlets, painted to match the wall.
• In-wall cable kits that pass low-voltage cables (HDMI, antenna) through the wall cavity using recessed wall plates, where the wall has a clear cavity and no fire-rated or insulated barriers in the way.
• Furniture placement with a TV unit below that hides cables and outlets.

Moving or adding power points behind the TV is electrical work and must be done by a licensed electrician. Running mains power cables inside walls is not permitted for anyone other than a licensed electrician. We can coordinate with your electrician so the power point is in place before we mount the TV. New antenna points or antenna repairs are done by antenna technicians.

Mounting in rentals

If you rent, check your lease and ask your landlord or agent before drilling into walls. Many landlords allow TV mounting with written permission, sometimes on the condition that holes are repaired when you leave. We can provide a description of the work for your request, and patch and paint the holes at the end of your tenancy. See plaster and wall patching.

Commercial TV mounting

We mount screens in offices, waiting rooms, cafés, gyms, clubs and meeting rooms, including multiple screens and screens on ceiling or pole mounts where the structure allows. See commercial handyman.

Child safety

Furniture and TV tip-overs are a serious risk for young children. Wall-mounting a TV removes that risk for the TV itself, and we can also anchor bookcases, chests of drawers and TV units to the wall with anti-tip straps or brackets while we are there.

A typical TV mounting job

Here is a common example. A family in Warragul has bought a large TV for their living room. The room has a wood heater on one wall, and the TV will go on the opposite wall, which is plasterboard on timber studs. There is a power point and an antenna outlet at skirting height.

Planning

We discuss viewing height with the family, using the couch position to set the screen centre at a comfortable eye level. We confirm the bracket they bought suits the TV’s VESA pattern and weight.

Installation

We locate and confirm the studs, mark and level the bracket, drill pilot holes and fix the wall plate with coach screws into two studs. The arms are attached to the TV, which is then hung on the wall plate and levelled.

Cables and finishing

A slim cable cover is fitted from the TV down to the outlets and painted to match the wall. A soundbar is mounted below the TV, and a small floating shelf holds the streaming box. The TV and devices are connected and tested.

Final check

We test that the TV is secure, show the family how to adjust the tilt and leave the area clean.

Heights and viewing comfort

As a general guide, the centre of the screen should be close to eye level when seated, which is often lower than people expect. Bedrooms, kitchens and gyms may suit higher mounting with a tilt. We can mark the position on the wall with tape so you can see it before we drill.

What to have ready

Before we arrive, please unbox the TV and bracket (keeping the screws and manual), clear the area in front of the wall, and have the TV’s remote handy. If the TV is very large, an extra pair of hands may be needed to lift it onto the bracket safely; let us know the screen size when booking.

Getting a quote

Tell us the TV size and model, the type of bracket (or whether you need one), the wall type if you know it, and send a photo of the wall where it will go, including power points and antenna outlets. We will reply with a written scope and free quote. We do not publish prices online.

Areas

TV wall mounting in Warragul, Drouin, Trafalgar, Yarragon, Nilma, Darnum, Rokeby, Buln Buln, Neerim South and Longwarry. See our service areas and all services.

Moving and removing TVs

When you move house or rearrange a room, we can remove a TV and bracket from the wall, patch and paint the holes, and remount the TV in its new position. For people moving out of rentals, this is a common end-of-lease job.

Projector screens and other wall-mounted equipment

We also mount projector screens, monitors on desk and wall arms, speaker brackets, whiteboards, display screens in shops and noticeboards. The same principles apply: fix into structure, level carefully and tidy cables.

Corner mounting and open-plan living

Open-plan living areas in newer homes around Warragul and Drouin often mean the TV needs to be watched from the lounge, the dining table and the kitchen. A full-motion bracket mounted on a side wall or in a corner lets you swing the screen toward wherever you are sitting. Corner mounting needs careful planning: there must be a stud or solid fixing point in the right place, the arm must be long enough to clear the corner when the TV is turned, and the cables need enough slack to follow the movement. We check all three before drilling.

Bedrooms and outdoor areas

Bedroom TVs are often mounted higher and angled down toward the bed with a tilting bracket. For outdoor entertaining areas, the TV must be rated for outdoor use or protected in a weatherproof enclosure, and the bracket and fixings should be stainless or galvanised. Power outdoors must be weatherproof and installed by a licensed electrician.

Clean-up

Drilling makes dust, so we vacuum as we go and take away all packaging if you would like it removed.

Frequently asked questions