8 Reasons to Hire a Professional TV Wall-Mounting Service
TV wall mounting seems simple enough. You buy a bracket, grab a drill, and stick your telly on the wall. What could possibly go wrong? As someone who once destroyed a perfectly good section of plasterboard (and nearly a brand-new OLED TV), I can tell you – quite a lot, actually. The amateur approach might save a few quid initially, but the potential costs of getting it wrong can be staggering.
Most of us want our living rooms looking sleek & modern, with that gorgeous flat-screen mounted perfectly. But there’s a significant difference between the DIY approach and hiring professionals who do this day in, day out. It’s not JUST about hanging a TV – it’s about safety, aesthetics, and protecting your investment.
1. Proper Equipment & Expertise
Professional TV mounting services arrive with all the specialist tools required for the job. We’re talking stud finders that actually work (unlike the bargain ones from B&Q), high-quality drill bits appropriate for different wall types, cable management systems, and mounting hardware that exceeds the minimum requirements for your TV’s weight.
Professionals understand the nuances between mounting on drywall, plasterboard, brick, concrete, or even those annoying dot & dab walls that plague modern homes. They’ll instantly identify which fixings will provide the most secure hold for your specific wall composition. Something most of us wouldn’t have a clue about!
Their experience means they’ve encountered pretty much every wall type and structural challenge imaginable. When I tried doing it myself, I spent half the afternoon watching YouTube videos about finding studs, only to realise my old Victorian house had unusual spacing that none of the videos covered.
2. Safety First
A 65-inch TV can weigh upwards of 25kg. That’s a significant mass hanging above your expensive furniture, pets, or worse – your children. Professional installers understand load-bearing requirements and will ensure your TV is mounted securely with zero chance of it crashing down.
They’ll check for electrical wires and plumbing behind walls before drilling. This might seem obvious, but you’d be shocked at how many people drill straight into pipes or cables. The professionals use specialised detection equipment to avoid these hazards.
Proper mounting also means ensuring the bracket is perfectly level and attached to structural supports, not just the surface material. When the professionals mounted mine, they spent nearly 20 minutes just finding the right spots to drill – something I would have skipped entirely.
3. Optimal Viewing Experience
There’s actual science behind proper TV placement. Professionals understand the ideal height and angle for mounting based on your primary seating position, room lighting, and screen size. Too high, and you’ll get neck strain (the notorious “above-the-fireplace” syndrome). Too low, and you’re constantly looking downward.
They consider factors like glare from windows and lighting fixtures, something that might not be obvious until different times of day. I remember mounting my previous TV myself, only to realise it was unwatchable in the afternoon due to sunlight reflection.
Professional installers can also advise on the best type of mount for your situation – fixed, tilting, full-motion, or ceiling mounts all have specific use cases. They’ll help you choose what works best for your specific viewing habits & room layout.
4. Clean Cable Management
Nothing ruins the sleek look of a wall-mounted TV like a tangle of cables hanging down. Professional installers are experts at concealing these cables, either through in-wall channeling (where appropriate and permissable) or using discrete cable management systems.
They’ll ensure power, HDMI, speaker wires and any other connections are neatly organized, labeled, and hidden from view. This doesn’t just look better – it also protects your cables from damage and reduces fire hazards from tangled wires.
Most services will also help with setting up your components in a logical way, ensuring everything works together properly without creating an eyesore. Some can even install power outlets behind the TV if needed, eliminating visible cords entirely.
5. Protection for Your Investment
Modern televisions represent a significant investment. The average 4K OLED TV costs between £800-£2000. Damaging it during a DIY mounting attempt could be a costly mistake. Professional installers are typically insured, meaning they’re liable if anything goes wrong during installation.
They handle TVs with proper care, usually bringing a second person for larger screens to prevent flexing or dropping. Most services offer some sort of guarantee for their work – if the mount fails due to installation error, they’ll cover the damages.
This peace of mind is worth the installation fee alone. I’ve heard too many horror stories of people pinching screens, cracking frames, or having TVs crash down weeks after a DIY job.
6. Time & Stress Savings
What might take an amateur several hours (or an entire weekend) takes professionals about an hour. They arrive, assess, install, clean up, and leave you with a perfectly mounted television without the stress, arguments with your partner, or trips to the hardware store.
The mounting service includes all the little things you might forget – like having the right size drill bits, appropriate screws, wall anchors, cable ties, and other miscellaneous supplies that seem to multiply with any DIY project.
Plus, they clean up after themselves! No drywall dust covering your furniture or bits of packaging scattered around. When they’re finished, you just sit back and enjoy your new setup without the cleanup headache.
7. Value-Added Services
Many professional TV mounting services offer additional options beyond just hanging the TV. They can set up your entire system, program universal remotes, connect streaming devices, calibrate picture settings for optimal viewing, and even provide basic tutorials on using your equipment.
Some services will dispose of your old TV or recycle packaging materials. Others offer consultations on room layout or acoustic treatments if you’re setting up a proper home cinema.
When I finally hired professionals, they noticed my sound bar wasn’t configured correctly and fixed it within minutes – something I’d been struggling with for weeks!
8. Long-term Support
Established mounting services often provide ongoing support for their work. If you notice the TV becoming unlevel over time or need to adjust the height or angle later, many will return for minor adjustments at reduced rates or even for free, depending on their policies.
They can also help when you upgrade your TV. Since they know exactly how your current mount is installed, they can advise whether it’s compatible with a new television or if you’ll need something different.
Building a relationship with a professional service means you’ll have someone to call for future AV needs, from adding speakers to upgrading components.
The Bottom Line
While the DIY approach might seem appealing to save a few pounds, professional TV mounting offers significant benefits in terms of safety, aesthetics, functionality, and peace of mind. Considering the value of modern televisions and the potential costs of mistakes, the service fee (typically £80-150 in most areas of the UK) represents excellent value.
Your gorgeous new TV deserves better than a wobbly, crooked DIY mount with cables dangling everywhere. And your future self will thank you when you’re enjoying your perfectly positioned screen without neck strain or the nagging worry that it might come crashing down during the next exciting football match! Sometimes it’s worth calling in the experts – this is definitely one of those times.