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How much does TV mounting cost in Virginia?

There is no single Virginia price, and we found no dated primary-source figure we could quote. The quote depends on the TV's size and weight, the mount, your wall type and whether you want cables or an outlet hidden in the wall. Get written quotes for the same scope, and note that DPOR says a Virginia contractor licence is required once work is valued at $1,000 or more.

Free to ask. Local shops send quotes, and you pay only when you book one.

By Kasra Taheri, Founder, LoclisPublished

Researched and drafted with AI, then checked claim by claim against the sources listed below before it was published. Prices and rules change; the dates beside each source say when it was last checked.

Step by step

Read when to stop and call a pro, further down this page, before you start.

  1. Step 1: Write down the job

    List the TV's size and weight, the wall it will hang on, the height you want and whether any cables or an outlet are to be hidden in the wall.

  2. Step 2: Check the mount's limits

    Read the mount's manual for its weight rating and the walls it is made for, since the wall type decides the hardware and the labor.[1]

  3. Step 3: Ask for written quotes

    Request at least three written bids or estimates based on the same specifications so you can compare prices.[2]

  4. Step 4: Settle what is included

    Confirm in writing whether the quote covers the mount, the cables, wall repair and hauling away packaging, and whether any electrical work is priced separately.

  5. Step 5: Check the licence

    Where the whole job is valued over $1,000, or involves electrical work, look the business up on DPOR's licence lookup before you sign.[3]

  6. Step 6: Keep the deposit small

    A good rule of thumb for an initial deposit is no more than 10% of the total price or $1,000, whichever is less.[2]

There is no single price

We could not find a dated Virginia price for TV mounting from a government, utility or manufacturer source, so we will not quote one. What you pay comes from the job, and the job varies.

Two quotes only compare if they cover the same work. DPOR advises that you get at least three written bids or estimates using identical plans and specifications, so you can compare prices and contractors.[2] Beware of any bid substantially lower than the others, DPOR adds.[2]

A blue and gray handheld Bosch stud finder standing against a white background
Photo: -stk, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What drives the price

The TV and the mount. A bigger, heavier TV needs a stronger mount and usually a second person on site. Mounts differ in what they hold and which walls they suit. Sanus says the wall must be capable of supporting five times the weight of the TV and mount combined, so the weight matters twice: for the mount and for the wall.[1]

The wall. A drywall wall over wood studs is the simplest job. Concrete, block, brick, or a wall where the studs do not fall where the TV needs to go, changes the hardware, the tools and the time. Ask whoever quotes what they will do if they open the wall and the studs are not where expected.

Hiding the cables. Running HDMI or coax inside the wall adds work. The electronic and communication specialty covers television and cable TV wiring, and other systems that operate at 50 volts or less.[4] Read our answer on running TV cables inside the wall for who can do that.

An outlet behind the TV. A new power outlet is a different category. Installations or alterations involving electric wiring need a permit application, and a licensed electrician does the work.[5] Quote it as its own line.

Extras. Soundbars, shelves, a cable-box mount, patching the old holes, hauling away packaging. Some are included and some are not, which is why a written scope matters.

When a licence comes into it

If the work you are considering is valued at $1,000 or more, a valid Virginia Contractor's License is required for the license category in which the contractor is to work.[2] The Code of Virginia describes Class C contractors as performing or managing work when the total value in a single contract or project is over $1,000 but less than $30,000.[3]

A single TV mount is a small job and may sit below that line. A whole-room home theatre with wiring, outlets and several TVs may not. Check whatever business you hire on DPOR's licence lookup when the total could pass the threshold or electrical work is involved.

How to get a quote you can compare

  1. Describe the TV, wall and height.
  2. Give the same description to each business.
  3. Ask each to itemise the mount, cables, outlet and wall repair.

Virginia law requires all licensed contractors to provide a written contract for residential work.[2] DPOR's guide says a good rule of thumb is an initial deposit of no more than 10% of the total price or $1,000, whichever is less.[2]

Stop and call a pro if

  • The quote includes a new outlet, or wiring inside the wall for power. That is electrical work, which needs a licensed electrician and a permit application.[5]
  • A quote is far lower than the others. DPOR warns it may mean a mistake or missing work.[2]
  • The business wants most of the money up front. Pay a small deposit and the rest as the work is done.
  • There is no written scope or contract. Ask for one before work begins.

Getting help in Virginia

If you want to do the mounting yourself instead, see how to mount a TV on drywall. Browse more handyman answers or find help with handyman services.

When you are ready, describe your TV mounting job and local pros will send you quotes you can compare.

Common questions

Is there a standard price for mounting a TV in Virginia?
Not one we can responsibly quote. The price depends on the TV's size and weight, the mount, the wall and what is hidden inside it. Ask for written quotes for the same scope and compare them.
Does a TV mounter need a Virginia licence?
It depends on the job's value and what is involved. DPOR says a Virginia contractor's licence is required when the work is valued at $1,000 or more. Electrical work for the public is a separate licensed trade, so check any business on DPOR's licence lookup.
Why would the same TV cost more to mount on a different wall?
The wall decides the hardware and the labor. A mount made for wood studs is not made for solid concrete or concrete block, and a wall that cannot carry five times the combined weight of the TV and mount needs another solution.
Does hiding the cables or adding an outlet change the price?
Yes. Cables for TV, cable TV and other systems at 50 volts or less are a low-voltage job, while a new outlet is electric wiring that needs a permit application and a licensed electrician. Ask for each priced separately.
How much deposit should I pay?
DPOR's guide suggests an initial deposit of no more than 10% of the total price or $1,000, whichever is less, as a rule of thumb. A small job may not need one at all.

Sources

  1. [1] VLF613 Instruction Manual (full-motion TV wall mount), Sanus. Checked October 27, 2026.
  2. [2] What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor, Virginia Board for Contractors, DPOR. Checked October 27, 2026.
  3. [3] Va. Code § 54.1-1100. Definitions (contractors), Code of Virginia, Virginia General Assembly. Checked October 27, 2026.
  4. [4] 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services (Board for Contractors Regulations), Virginia Administrative Code, Virginia General Assembly. Checked October 27, 2026.
  5. [5] 13VAC5-63-80. Section 108 Application for permit (Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code), Virginia Administrative Code, Virginia General Assembly. Checked October 27, 2026.

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