How Much Does TV Mounting Cost in Chicago? (2026 Guide)

If you’ve priced TV mounting in Chicago, you’ve probably seen quotes anywhere from $99 to $600 for what looks like the same job. The spread is real — and it’s about what each price actually includes. Here’s how to read the quotes.

The honest price ranges

• $99–$150 — the “drop-in” install: basic fixed mount on drywall over a stud, TV under 55”, nothing else. This is a loss-leader price and usually doesn’t include the mount, wiring, or leveling guarantees.
• $150–$300 — the standard professional install: mount included or specified, proper stud anchoring, TV leveled and secured, cables tucked. Most Chicagoland jobs land here.
• $300–$500 — full-motion mounts, TVs 75”+, brick or concrete walls, and wall-fish runs (hiding cables inside the wall).
• $500+ — complicated builds: stone, plaster, or tile walls; long in-wall cable runs; soundbar integration; above-fireplace mounting with heat considerations.

What drives the price

Wall type. Drywall over studs is the easy case. Brick, concrete, plaster, or stone all need different anchors and more labor — that’s the #1 “why is it more expensive” answer.

TV size and mount type. A 75” TV needs a bigger, stronger mount, and a full-motion arm costs more and takes longer to install than a fixed mount. It also needs a second pair of hands.

Cable concealment. “Can you hide the wires?” is the question that changes the quote the most. Surface raceway is cheap; fishing cables inside the wall takes time and tools, and it’s what makes the finished result look clean.

Location in the room. Above a fireplace, in a corner, or over a door — anything that isn’t a flat wall adds setup time.

What a fair quote includes

A professional quote should spell out: the mount (brand and model, or “included”), the labor, any wall-fish runs, and whether the TV is a provided by you or them. If a quote is vague about what’s covered, that’s the red flag — not the price.

What to watch out for

• “Low price, extra everything” — $99 installs often charge per cable, per wall type, and per minute of wall-fish.
• No mention of the mount — a $99 quote with a $150 “mount fee” at the end isn’t a $99 quote.
• No insurance — wall damage happens; a real company carries liability coverage and stands behind the work.

The bottom line

For a typical Chicago-area home with a 55–70” TV on drywall, expect $200–$350 installed with the mount and cables included, and add $100–$200 if you want wires hidden in the wall. Less than that and you’re probably paying for it somewhere else.

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