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Anyone with a drill can hang a TV. The difference shows later: a TV that sags after a month, a stud split in half, drywall dust on the sofa, a raceway that peels off in the Miami humidity, or a surprise $75 "concrete fee" at the door. Here's how to pick someone who does it right.
1. A flat price, in writing, before the visit
Hourly quotes look cheaper and rarely are. A good service quotes a flat price by TV size and lists what's extra (mount, cable concealment, soundbar). Our own list is public: how much TV mounting costs.
2. What's included
| Should be included | Often "extra" elsewhere |
|---|---|
| Anchors for your wall type | Masonry / concrete surcharge |
| Leveling and cable management | "Cable tidy-up" fee |
| Cleanup and dust control | Travel fee |
| Warranty on the installation | COI paperwork fee |
3. Experience with your wall
Ask directly: "How do you mount on concrete block? On metal studs? On plaster?" A pro answers in one sentence with the anchor type. Vague answers ("we have the tools") are a warning. Background: concrete, metal studs, plaster.
4. Insurance and building paperwork
General liability insurance, and a certificate of insurance (COI) sent to your building if needed — standard in Miami condos. An installer who hesitates here can't work in most high-rises.
5. The mount question
A good installer will install your mount or bring one that fits your TV's VESA pattern and weight — and will tell you when your mount is wrong for the job (a single-arm full-motion for an 85-inch TV, a mount without the right VESA range).
6. Cable concealment done to code
In-wall power must use a rated in-wall kit — never an extension cord inside the wall. On concrete, a paintable raceway is the honest option. Hiding wires the right way.
7. Reviews that mention the details
Look for reviews that mention the wall, the building, the size — not just "great job". And check how the company answers the bad ones.
Red flags
- No price until someone "comes to look"
- Cash-only, no invoice
- Plans to drive lag bolts into drywall "because it's fine"
- An extension cord through the wall
- No mention of a warranty
Before you book, run through our questions to ask before booking.
Rather have a pro do it?
Exact price in about a minute — TV size, wall type and cables included. Same-day in most areas, 3-year warranty on every install.
Our answer to all of the above: flat prices from $119, every wall type at the same price, insured, same-day slots — see same-day TV mounting.
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