What goes wrong with TV mounting if you wait
Unsafe mounts
A mount screwed into drywall alone, or into only one stud, can let go over time. TVs that fall can injure people and pets, especially kids.
Wrong viewing height
Mounting too high, a common mistake above fireplaces, causes neck strain and glare.
Messy cables
Cords hanging down the wall look cluttered and are easy to pull on.
Wobbly stands
TVs on narrow stands can tip over, and the BC earthquake risk makes securing them even more important.
Common jobs we take on
- TV wall mount installation on drywall, brick or concrete
- Mounting a TV over a fireplace
- Hiding TV cables in the wall
- Soundbar and shelf mounting
- Taking down and re-hanging a TV after a move
How Lower Mainland weather affects TV mounting
The Lower Mainland is in an active earthquake zone, and furniture and TV tip-overs are one of the most common causes of injury in an earthquake. A properly anchored wall mount, bolted into studs, is one of the simplest ways to make a living room safer.
Many Tri-Cities homes have mixed wall types too: drywall on wood studs, steel studs in some condos, and brick or stone around fireplaces. Each needs different hardware to hold a TV safely.
Warning signs to watch for
- A TV on a stand that wobbles
- A new TV still in the box
- Cables hanging down the wall
- A mount that sags or is not level
- Glare or neck strain from a TV that is too high
Maintenance tips
- Check mount bolts once a year
- Do not hang extra weight from the TV or mount
- Use surge protection for your TV and devices
- Keep vents behind the TV clear for airflow
- Use tilting or articulating mounts to cut glare
How G2 Home Services handles TV mounting
We help you choose the right height and mount, find the studs, and bolt the mount level and secure for your wall type. Cables are hidden in the wall with a code approved kit or in a paintable raceway, and we can mount soundbars and set up your devices. We clean up and take away the packaging.
Every job is backed by our written promise: a locked-in price before we start, we redo anything you are not happy with, and a one-year workmanship guarantee.
TV Mounting & Cable Hiding near you
We are based in Coquitlam and take on these jobs across the Tri-Cities, Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore. Got other small jobs too? Add them to the list and we will do them in the same visit. See small jobs & odd jobs.
TV Mounting & Cable Hiding: frequently asked questions
Can you mount a TV above a fireplace?
Often yes, but it depends on heat and height. We check the wall and recommend a pull-down mount if the screen would otherwise be too high.
Can you hide the cables inside the wall?
Yes. We use an in-wall power and cable kit designed for TV installs, so there are no cords hanging down.
Do you supply the mount?
We can supply a quality mount or install the one you already have, as long as it is rated for your TV.
