TV mounting in Long Island City
TVs mounted level and solid on drywall, metal studs, concrete or prewar plaster. The wall decides the hardware.
A TV in Long Island City, Queens usually goes on one of four walls: drywall over wood studs, drywall over the metal studs common in newer towers, poured concrete, or plaster on lath in the older rowhouses. Each one takes a different anchor, a different drill and a different amount of time, so we ask what's behind the wall before we quote. Measure first, then drill.
What’s included
- Fixed, tilting and full-motion mounts — including one you already bought
- Metal-stud, concrete, brick and plaster-wall anchoring
- Level, centered, and set at the height you choose
- Soundbars and small media shelves in the same visit
- Cables tidied into surface raceways
- Old mount holes patched on request
Your wall decides the mount
Drywall on wood studs is the simple case: find the studs, fasten the mount into them. Metal studs won't hold a standard lag screw, so the mount goes on with heavy-duty toggle anchors made for steel. Poured concrete and brick take masonry anchors and a hammer drill. Plaster on lath cracks if it's drilled carelessly, so holes are pre-drilled and the anchors are chosen for plaster.
Renters and managed buildings
Leases and house rules sometimes limit drilling, and some buildings bar TVs on shared walls. Check with management before the visit. Many managed buildings also ask for a certificate of insurance, a booked service elevator and weekday work hours from anyone doing work in a unit — tell us what yours asks for when you call, and we plan the visit around it.
Big TVs
A 75-inch set can go on the wall safely when the mount's weight rating covers the TV and the anchors go into studs, concrete or masonry rather than bare drywall. Send the model number and we check the numbers before anything goes up.
Useful to send us
- TV size and model number (or its weight)
- The mount, if you already bought one
- A photo of the wall, with the outlet in frame
- Your building's rules on drilling and work hours
A photo does most of the work. It’s how the quote gets accurate.
Work we refer out
- Moving or adding an outlet to hide power inside the wall — NYC treats that as electrical work for a licensed master electrician.
We'll tell you when you need a licensed pro. Everything we refer out →
Straight answers
How much does it cost to mount a TV?
It depends on the wall, the size of the TV and the mount. Drywall over wood studs is the quickest; concrete, metal studs and plaster take longer. Send the TV size and a photo of the wall and you get a quote before we start.
Can you mount a TV in a rented apartment?
Usually, yes. Many leases allow small holes that get patched at move-out, but some buildings restrict drilling or bar TVs on shared walls. Check your lease and house rules first — and when you move out, we can patch and touch up the holes.
Can you mount a TV on metal studs in a newer high-rise?
Yes. Metal studs won't hold a standard lag screw, so we use heavy-duty toggle anchors made for steel studs and spread the load across the mount's full wall plate.
Is a 75-inch TV too heavy to mount?
Not when the mount's weight rating covers the TV and the anchors go into studs, concrete or masonry rather than bare drywall. Send the model number and we check the numbers before the visit.
Related jobs
Art, mirrors & shelves
Art, heavy mirrors, gallery walls and floating shelves — hung level, with hardware matched to the wall and the weight.
Drywall & plaster patching
Anchor holes, dents, doorknob holes and old mount holes — filled, sanded smooth and ready for paint.
Furniture & IKEA assembly
Beds, PAX wardrobes, dressers, desks and cribs — built square, and anchored to the wall when they're tall.
Send a photo. Get a quote.
Describe the job and your building's rules. You get a quote before we start.