Standard Mounting Costs
Most basic TV mounts in Jacksonville run $100–$200 for labor. The variable is wall type, TV size, and whether the mount is fixed, tilting, or full-motion.
Drywall on wood studs is the easy case. Drywall on metal studs (common in apartments and newer condos) requires different anchors. Concrete block (common in older Jacksonville homes and most coastal construction) requires masonry sleeves and adds 30–45 minutes to the job.
Cable Concealment Adds Cost
If you want the cables hidden inside the wall, that's where pricing climbs. There are three approaches: external cable raceways (cheapest, most visible), in-wall cable kits with low-voltage rough-in (mid-cost, mostly invisible), and full conduit run with new outlet (most expensive, fully invisible).
Most homes do well with the in-wall low-voltage kit: a recessed outlet behind the TV for power, and a cable pass-through 4 feet down to where the cable box and game console live.
What Affects the Quote
Five factors drive the price of every TV install: TV size and weight (larger needs heavier mounts and two installers), wall material (block adds time, plaster adds risk), height of mount (over 8 feet adds time), cable concealment scope, and any bracket repositioning needed if the studs don't line up where you want the TV.
What's Included When FixAway Mounts
We bring the proper tools (stud finder, level, multi-bit driver, drill with masonry bits, fish tape for cables). We supply standard mounting hardware. You provide the mount and the TV; we supply lag bolts, anchors, and cable kits when concealing.
We level to within 1/16 inch, verify the mount is rated for the TV's weight, run a stress test before mounting the TV, and connect all your inputs. We test every input before we leave.
How To Apply This Advice In Jacksonville Homes
The fastest way to use this guide is to pick one urgent fix, one preventive maintenance task, and one long-term upgrade for your property this month. That three-step sequence keeps costs manageable while still improving safety, comfort, and resale readiness over time.
If your home has multiple open issues, bundle them into a single scope review and prioritize in this order: moisture and electrical risk first, functional daily-use repairs second, cosmetic updates third. This order usually prevents expensive secondary damage and avoids redoing finish work after core systems are stabilized.
If budget is limited, complete one high-risk item now and schedule remaining tasks on a dated checklist. Smaller, consistent improvements usually outperform one large reactive spend and keep your home easier to maintain through Jacksonville's heat and storm cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I supply the mount or have FixAway provide it?
Either works. If you already bought one, we install it. If you want us to source one, we recommend a mount sized for your TV — we've seen too many under-rated mounts fail. Add roughly $50–$120 for us to supply, depending on TV size and mount type.
Can you mount a TV above my fireplace?
Yes — but with caveats. We use a heat-shield bracket where applicable, verify the mantel temperature stays under 110°F, and recommend a tilting mount for viewing-angle reasons (TVs above 6 feet are uncomfortable to watch). For gas fireplaces in newer homes the heat issue is minimal; for wood-burning fireplaces we strongly recommend mantel installation instead.
My condo has metal studs — does that change anything?
Yes — metal studs require different anchors (toggle-style sleeve anchors) than wood studs. We carry both. Metal-stud installs add about 15 minutes per anchor and are slightly more expensive in materials. The result is just as strong as wood-stud mounting.
How long does a TV install take?
Standard install on drywall: 30–60 minutes. With cable concealment: 60–90 minutes. Concrete block or above-fireplace: 90–120 minutes. We work fast without cutting corners.
Will you remove my old TV mount when installing the new one?
Yes — included. We pull the old mount, patch the holes (color-matched spackle for drywall), and dispose of the old hardware. Adds 10 minutes.