If you’re handy, wall-mounting a TV is not too hard, but not everyone has the skills or inclination to do it. And you don’t need to. Retailers, including Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, all offer installation services.
Prices vary, depending on how complicated the installation will be. For example, Best Buy’s Geek Squad charges $250 for a basic installation, provided you already have a mount. If not, that’ll cost you about $140 for a fixed mount, $170 for a mount that tilts, and $250 for a fully articulating mount that can change the angle of your TV. The service includes mounting the TV (on a dry-walled wall), attaching and setting up a few devices, connecting the TV and your video gear to your WiFi network, and programming your remote. They’ll also make sure all the wires and cables are neatly dressed. There’s a $130 surcharge for mounting a set on brick, stone, or plaster, or if you want the TV mounted above a fireplace.
If you don’t have an existing outlet behind the TV location but want your cables concealed within the wall, you’ll need an in-wall power extension kit. Choose the appropriate kit based on your needs. Best Buy charges $70 for a single outlet, or $80 for a two-outlet option that can also power your soundbar. While there’s no additional charge to connect your video components, Best Buy also now charges $70 to connect your TV to a receiver and speakers.
Target works with a company called HelloTech, and charges $100 to mount your TV, connect any necessary A/V devices or peripherals, and neatly dress your wires. You pay extra for masking the wires or hiding them in the wall. But we found that the price is higher ($189 to $209, depending on the size of the TV and your ZIP code) if you contact HelloTech directly. There’s a discount if you pay for a $20-a-month annual membership
Walmart works with both HelloTech and Angi to provide TV mounting, with prices starting at $80.
