Audubon two-story near FM 1488
The builder's outlet sat almost 7 feet up; after the 20-minute burn, Yurii hung the screen 14 inches lower and ran cables down the chase.
Tech: Yurii · On site: 1 h 35 min
TV Mounting in Magnolia, TX
Magnolia is two towns at once: the old core around the 1902 depot, and the new subdivisions climbing along the Highway 249 extension, from Audubon to Grand Magnolia and Northgrove. Yurii, who leads our Spring crew, drives up FM 1488 for both. Book a same-day visit: we test any fireplace first, then hang the TV.
TV mounting in Magnolia is flat-rate: $119 up to 60", $129 for 61–85" and from $179 for 86" and larger, plus $40 for each additional TV. Mounts from $39, cables hidden in a raceway for $39 or inside the wall for $69. No travel fee and no surcharge for brick or stone.
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No travel fee — one price across the area
- 2008median year homes in Magnolia were built
- 68%of homes in Magnolia are detached houses
- 10+TVs mounted in Magnolia homes since 2019
- about 1 h 30 mina typical visit with cables hidden in the wall
Modern farmhouses, acreage homes and new Audubon builds
Modern farmhouse interiors have shiplap or board-and-batten walls and big stone or brick fireplaces that run to the ceiling. Shiplap is a solid surface — lag bolts go through it into the studs — and on stone we use sleeve anchors in the faces, not the joints. Brick and stone veneer.
Audubon and newer subdivisions are drywall on wood studs with tall family rooms. We check what's behind the builder's TV location, then mount into two studs with cables inside the wall ($69).
TVs against wood and stone
Against shiplap or reclaimed wood, visible cables ruin the look. When the wall can't be opened, we paint a slim raceway ($39) to match or route the cables through the wall behind. Raceway guide.
Barndominiums and shops
Barndominiums and metal shops have steel framing with drywall or wood inside. We locate the framing and mount to it directly — never to metal sheeting or thin interior panels alone.
Homes in Magnolia by the numbers
1,820 homes and about 4,068 residents. The age and type of a home decide what is behind the drywall, so we check this before we quote.
When homes were built
- 2010 or later 46%
- 2000–2009 17%
- 1980–1999 16%
- 1960–1979 19%
- Before 1960 2%
What kind of homes
- Detached houses 68%
- Townhomes 0%
- 2–4 units & other 12%
- 5–19 units 10%
- 20+ units 9%
64% owner-occupied · 36% rented
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates: year built, units in structure, tenure.
What this means for your TV wall
Magnolia's housing is young: the median home was built in 2008 and 46.5% of units date from 2010 or later, so most TV walls we open are drywall on wood studs with a builder's outlet and a gas-log or electric fireplace below. The other big group, 18.9% built between 1960 and 1979, means ranch houses with brick hearths, older braces inside the bays and sometimes paneling. Our van carries anchors and bits for both.
Moving into a new build along the 249 extension
Community Impact counts more than 18,000 future lots around Magnolia, and most calls Yurii takes here come from people who just got keys in the 3,000-acre Audubon plan, Magnolia Woods, Northgrove or Woodhavyn. Fresh drywall on wood studs is easy work, but new houses hide three traps. The TV outlet sits where the builder pictured the screen, often far too high over the fireplace. The slab leaves no crawl space, so a cable run to a closet goes up through the attic; from June to September we book those for the morning, before the attic heats up. And even when the HDMI is pre-wired, power still needs a listed in-wall kit, because a TV cord never rides inside the wall. A 61- to 85-inch TV on studs is a flat $129, often same-day; try the height tool first.
Rather have a pro do it?
Send a request — we'll confirm the exact price and a time that suits you by text or call. 3-year warranty on every install.
Older Magnolia: depot-era blocks, ranches and acreage patios
Away from the new gates sits the town that grew up around the 1902 Magnolia Depot, now a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, ringed by 1960s and 1970s ranch houses on wide lots. Here the fireplace sets the pace. Each job starts with a 20-minute burn and a surface reading where the screen will hang; about 1 in 10 readings come in too hot, and the TV moves to a pull-down, the side wall or a deeper mantel. Brick takes anchors in the solid face, never the mortar. Stone veneer is a facing, not structure, so the load goes to the framing behind it. In older bays about 1 in 4 cable runs meet a brace. Out back, Yurii's specialty is covered patios with outdoor-rated screens set deep under the roof. See fireplace TVs, patio TVs or a similar ranch in Tomball.
From our Magnolia job log
A few jobs from the last months — the kind of walls and setups we see here most.
1970s ranch off FM 1774
Wood-burning, so Yurii heat-tested with a real fire. The planned course was half mortar patches, so he moved the anchors up one course into solid brick.
Tech: Yurii · On site: 1 h 30 min
Acreage home off FM 1488
Too shallow for our 4-foot setback from the open edge, so a full-motion arm folds the screen back to the wall. Sealed cable entry, stainless screws.
Tech: Yurii · On site: 2 h 15 min
On-site notes from Magnolia jobs
- Long gravel driveways and gates — send the gate code and a note about where to park.
- Rural properties are on septic and wells; we check for lines before drilling near exterior walls.
- FM 1488 traffic toward The Woodlands is heavy at rush hour — midday is easiest.
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What TV mounting costs in Magnolia
One price list for all of Greater Houston — the wall type does not change the price, and neither does the drive. Brick fireplaces, lath and plaster and Galleria high-rises are billed exactly like drywall.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 60" | $119 |
| 61–85" | $129 |
| 86" and larger | from $179 |
| Each additional TV | from $40 |
| Frame / art TV | from $169 |
| Fixed | $39 |
| Tilting | $49 |
| Full-motion | $69 |
| Heavy-duty, for 86"+ | from $59 |
| Internal (inside the wall) | $69 |
| External (cable raceway) | $39 |
How we serve Magnolia
Jobs in Magnolia are handled by our Houston crew — Taras, Yurii, Serhii — on the same flat rates as everywhere else, with the same hardware on every truck and the same 3-year warranty. Crews run out of the Energy Corridor, Spring and the Bay Area. Pick a slot in the calculator and we confirm it by text.
Read before your Magnolia install
- How to Mount an Outdoor TV: Weatherproof Mounts, Power and Placement
- Drilling into Brick vs. Stone Veneer: A Safety Guide for TV Mounting
- Is It Safe to Mount a TV Over a Fireplace? Heat, Height and the Fix for Each
- How to Hide TV Wires Without Cutting Drywall: Complete Raceway Guide
- How Much Does It Cost to Mount a TV? 2026 Flat Rates by Size and Wall
Free tools
Recent installs around Magnolia
Living-room TV in a new Audubon two-story
TV above a brick fireplace in a ranch
Covered patio TV on an acreage lot
Bedroom TV on drywall in Magnolia Woods
Hidden cables beside a new-build fireplace chase
Game-room TV in a Northgrove family home
Living-room TV in a new Audubon two-story
TV above a brick fireplace in a ranch
TV mounting in Magnolia, TX: common questions
Can you mount a TV on shiplap?
Yes. It's one of the best surfaces — we anchor through the boards into the studs.
Do you work on acreage properties outside Magnolia?
Yes, anywhere in our service area, with no travel fee.
Can you mount a TV in a barndominium?
Yes, to the steel or wood framing, never to the sheeting alone.
How much does TV mounting cost in Magnolia?
$119 up to 60 inches, $129 up to 85 inches, raceway $39.
We just closed on a house in Audubon. When is the best time to book?
Right after the final walkthrough, before furniture arrives. With the room empty, Yurii can check the attic and what sits behind the builder's TV spot, then hide the cables. Ask for a same-day slot when you send the request.
Does my HOA have to approve a TV on the back patio?
New subdivisions such as Woodhavyn carry HOA deed restrictions, so read them before a patio TV seen from the street. Once the builder no longer runs the review committee, a Texas association of over 40 lots that denies a plan must explain why and allow a hearing request within 30 days.
Can the TV's power cord run inside the wall with the HDMI?
No. The National Electrical Code bars a flexible cord inside a wall or raceway, so we fit a listed in-wall power kit fed from the outlet below, $69 with cables hidden. A new receptacle behind the screen is work for a licensed electrician.
Where these facts come from
- Three new master planned communities in development in Magnolia (Community Impact)
- Magnolia sees surge in single family development (Community Impact)
- Details for Magnolia Depot (Texas Historical Commission)
- New home listing, Stony Forest Drive, Magnolia (NewHomeSource)
- Tex. Prop. Code Section 209.00505 – Architectural Review Authority (texas.public.law)
Schedule your TV installation in Magnolia
Get the exact total in the calculator, pick a time and we confirm by text — or call us and a person picks up.