Beach Colony living room
The arm swings from sofa to ocean windows; Oleksandr put the soundbar on a TV-attached mount so both move together.
Tech: Oleksandr · On site: 1 h 30 min
TV Mounting in Del Mar, CA
Del Mar mixes 1960s and 70s view houses on the Olde Del Mar hillsides, custom homes and estates on the Del Mar Heights mesas, and beach houses along Ocean Front. Oleksandr covers it on our coastal North County days, and requests sent before noon often get a same-day slot.
TV mounting in Del Mar 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 stucco or concrete.
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- 1971median year homes in Del Mar were built
- 54%of homes in Del Mar are detached houses
- 10+TVs mounted in Del Mar since 2020
- about 2.5 hoursa typical Del Mar deck install
Beach Colony houses and hillside homes built around the view
Beach and hillside homes are wood-framed with stucco or shingle outside, drywall and wood inside, and walls of glass facing west. We plan the TV on a wall away from the glass, mount into two studs and strap articulating arms for earthquakes. Hiding cables.
Decks over the sand get outdoor-rated TVs with stainless hardware and sealed cable entries, under a solid cover and angled away from the sunset glare. Outdoor TVs.
Frame TVs and hidden screens
In rooms designed around the ocean, the Samsung Frame is the default: flush to the wall, art mode on, one thin cable inside ($69). Frame TVs.
Swivel mounts for the view
A full-motion mount ($69) lets the TV turn toward the sofa for a game and fold flat when the view is the show. Tilt vs. swivel.
Homes in Del Mar by the numbers
2,550 homes and about 3,903 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 7%
- 2000–2009 3%
- 1980–1999 15%
- 1960–1979 46%
- Before 1960 29%
What kind of homes
- Detached houses 54%
- Townhomes 13%
- 2–4 units & other 4%
- 5–19 units 11%
- 20+ units 18%
53% owner-occupied · 47% 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
Del Mar's median home was built in 1971, and 46.0% of its housing dates from 1960 to 1979, so most TV walls we meet are wood studs and drywall broken up by big west-facing windows. Fireplaces in houses that age get a heat check before we pick a height. With 46.8% of homes rented, we often plan for tenants: only lag holes hidden behind the plate, or a painted raceway that needs no patching later.
Booking around the fair and the races
Each summer the Fairgrounds hosts the San Diego County Fair and then the horse races. Our van comes down I-5 from San Marcos to the Via de la Valle exits, where a 2012 settlement added traffic control on fair and race days. The Fairgrounds' coastal permit holds daily parking demand to its roughly 10,350 on-site spaces, yet the exit lines still build before the gates open. In summer we try to book Del Mar early in the morning. Off-season, a midweek afternoon works just as well. When you send the request, tell us where the van can park and whether there are steps up from the street, common on hillside lots. Hosting a race-day party? Book the mount a few days ahead, and add a soundbar for $69 while Oleksandr is there. Check your seating with 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.
Salt air on the coast, sun on the Heights
Caltrans classifies anything within 1000 ft of the ocean as a marine corrosive exposure, which takes in the Beach Colony, Ocean Front and the blocks just above them. Outdoor TVs there get 316 stainless hardware throughout, and on marine-layer mornings the sealant gets extra time before the screen goes up. On the Del Mar Heights mesas the bigger issue is the low western sun, so we pick a brighter screen and a solid cover; see our outdoor TV service. Indoors, the side wall by the fireplace is often the only one without glass. We test the heat with the gas on, and when the mantel is tall a tilting mount ($49) angles the picture down. Cables run in the wall through a listed power kit fed from your existing outlet; the TV's own cord never goes inside. Solana Beach is on the same route.
From our Del Mar job log
A few jobs from the last months — the kind of walls and setups we see here most.
Del Mar Heights 1970s house
Oleksandr ran the gas logs for 20 minutes before marking the height, then set the TV higher on a tilting mount.
Tech: Oleksandr · On site: 2 h
Olde Del Mar covered patio
A few blocks from the surf, so all hardware is 316 stainless; on a foggy morning the cable-entry sealant got extra time to cure.
Tech: Oleksandr · On site: 2 h 30 min
On-site notes from Del Mar jobs
- Racing season and the county fair fill Del Mar's streets — weekday mornings are easiest.
- Beach Colony parking is tight; tell us about garage access.
- Salt air: every outdoor mount is stainless or powder-coated.
Contact Us
Ready to book or have questions? Send a request — we’ll reply within minutes.
What TV mounting costs in Del Mar
One price list for all of San Diego County — the wall type does not change the price, and neither does the drive. Stucco, downtown concrete and quake-safe strapping 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 Del Mar
Jobs in Del Mar are handled by our San Diego crew — Maksym, Oleksandr — 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 Mission Valley, North County and the South Bay. Pick a slot in the calculator and we confirm it by text.
Read before your Del Mar install
- How to Mount an Outdoor TV: Weatherproof Mounts, Power and Placement
- How to Mount a Samsung Frame TV Flush to the Wall
- How to Hide TV Wires In the Wall (In-Wall Cable Concealment Guide)
- What's the Difference Between Tilt and Swivel Mounts?
- How Much Does It Cost to Mount a TV? 2026 Flat Rates by Size and Wall
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Recent installs around Del Mar
Swivel-arm TV facing the windows in Del Mar Heights
Tilted TV above a brick fireplace, Del Mar
Outdoor TV under a covered patio near the beach
Frame TV on a hillside living-room wall
Soundbar riding on a full-motion TV mount
Bedroom TV in a 1970s Del Mar condo
Swivel-arm TV facing the windows in Del Mar Heights
Tilted TV above a brick fireplace, Del Mar
TV mounting in Del Mar, CA: common questions
Can you mount a TV in a Del Mar home without blocking the ocean view?
Yes — we plan it on a side wall, or use a Frame TV or a full-motion mount that folds flat.
Will an outdoor TV survive on a beachfront deck?
An outdoor-rated TV with stainless hardware under a solid cover, yes.
How much does TV mounting cost in Del Mar?
$119 up to 60 inches, $129 up to 85 inches, no travel fee.
Are your mounts earthquake-safe?
Yes — solid studs, rated hardware and a safety strap on full-motion arms.
How soon can you come?
Usually the same day or the next, seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.
Can you mount the TV before my race-day party?
Yes. Book a weekday morning a few days ahead, when traffic at the Via de la Valle exits is light. Send the TV size and a wall photo through the request form, and Oleksandr confirms the mount and arrival window.
Can a summer renter in Del Mar mount a TV?
Usually, with the owner's written okay and any HOA approval. We keep holes behind the wall plate or run a slim painted raceway, and at the end of your lease we can take the TV down for you.
Does a patio TV in Del Mar Heights need stainless hardware too?
Within about 1000 ft of the ocean we use 316 stainless throughout. Up on the mesas fog still reaches the deck, so we keep corrosion-resistant hardware and a solid cover, and pick screen brightness for the afternoon sun.
Where these facts come from
- California Coastal Commission staff report Th16d-2-2014 (Del Mar Fairgrounds parking)
- Del Mar Fairgrounds Renovations to Move Forward After Settlement (IVN, 2012)
- Del Mar Heights — Red Wagon Team
- Del Mar, California neighborhoods
- Caltrans Corrosion Guidelines, Version 3.2, Chapter 5: Corrosive Environment
Schedule your TV installation in Del Mar
Get the exact total in the calculator, pick a time and we confirm by text — or call us and a person picks up.
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