TV mounting
How long does a TV installation take?
A standard wall mount is usually about an hour. Add time for hiding wires inside the wall, for brick or stone, and for anything over 55 inches where two of us are working. We will give you a realistic window when you book, not an optimistic one.
Can I mount a TV over the fireplace?
Yes, and we do it constantly. It needs the right anchors for brick or stone, mantel clearance checked against the manufacturer’s figures, and an honest conversation about viewing height — a pull-down mount solves that where the position calls for it.
Will my cables be hidden?
In most walls, completely. Power is handled with a proper recessed outlet kit rated for in-wall use, so everything behind the TV is done to code. Where the wall will not allow it, a paintable channel disappears once it matches the paint.
How high should I mount my TV?
Ideally the centre of the screen sits at seated eye level, which is lower than most people expect. Over a fireplace that is rarely possible, which is why tilt and pull-down mounts exist. We will show you the difference before drilling.
What is the largest TV you will mount?
120 inches. Anything over 55 inches gets two technicians as standard.
What do I need to have ready?
The TV, the mount if you bought one, and clear access to the wall. That is genuinely it. If you have not bought a mount we will bring the right one.
Booking and pricing
How much will it cost?
It depends on the size of the TV, the wall type, the height and whether wires are going inside the wall. Call and describe the room and we will give you a number on the phone, free. The number we say is the number you pay. Jobs that genuinely need an on-site assessment first carry a service-call charge, quoted before we book it.
Can you come today?
Often, yes. We work 6 AM to 9 PM seven days a week and keep slots for same-day work. Several of our reviews describe calling in the morning and having the job done that afternoon.
Do you charge for a quote?
Phone quotes are free, always. If a job genuinely needs an on-site assessment before we can price it — complex theatre rooms, large cabling jobs — that visit is a chargeable service call, and we tell you the cost before booking it.
How do I pay?
Cash, credit or debit card. Payment on completion, once you are happy with the job.
Cameras, smart home and networks
Do security cameras need power wires to work?
Wired cameras get power and data down a single Ethernet cable, which is why they are the most reliable option. Battery and solar cameras avoid the cable but need charging or good sun. We will tell you which suits the building.
If a device uses a battery, how long does it take to recharge?
Most battery cameras and doorbells take several hours on a charger and last weeks to months depending on how much movement they see. A busy front door drains a battery far faster than a quiet side gate.
Do I need the app open to get notifications?
No. Notifications are pushed to your phone with the app closed, as long as you allow notifications when we set it up — which we will do with you before we leave.
Why is my Wi-Fi bad in one room?
Usually the router is in a cupboard at one end of the building. Adding a wired access point in the right place fixes it properly; a plug-in extender rarely does, because it rebroadcasts an already weak signal.
Working with us
Are you insured?
Fully insured, yes. Every job we take on is covered, and if something does go wrong we tell you straight away rather than hope you do not notice.
Do you clean up?
Always — dust vacuumed and the work area left tidy. We do not haul away packaging or old TVs, but we are happy to give you the details of a local company that picks up old electronics and boxes.
What if something is not right afterwards?
Call us. If a mount shifts, a setting is wrong or something simply bothers you once you have lived with it, we will come back out.
Do you work with businesses?
Yes — offices, retail, restaurants, studios and warehouses, for displays, cabling, cameras, Wi-Fi and IT support.
Still not answered?
Ring us. You will get a person who does this work, not a script.