Can a handyman conceal the cables inside the wall?

Yes, on most standard drywall installations — a handyman runs an in-wall cable kit between two low-voltage boxes, one behind the TV and one near the outlet, so no cord is visible. This adds to the base mounting price and typically requires the wall to be open (no fire-blocking or insulation in the way) to route the cable safely without an electrician.

Do I need an electrician to add a power outlet behind the TV?

In most areas, adding a new electrical outlet requires a licensed electrician, not a handyman — it's live wiring inside a wall, not a cosmetic task. Many handymen partner with or refer out to an electrician for this piece while handling the mount and cable concealment themselves.

How long does it take to mount a TV?

A straightforward mount into drywall studs, with cords left visible, typically takes 30–60 minutes. Add cable concealment and it's closer to 1–2 hours. Mounting into brick, tile, or masonry — which requires different anchors and more careful drilling — usually adds another 30–45 minutes.

Is it cheaper to buy the mount myself or have the handyman supply it?

Supplying your own mount is usually a little cheaper on the total bill, since you're not paying a markup on the hardware — but make sure it's rated for your TV's size and weight, and that it's the right type (fixed, tilting, or full-motion) for how you want to view it, since a mismatched mount is the most common reason a mounting job gets redone.

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How Much Does It Cost to Mount a TV?

TV mounting typically costs $75–$250. The wall type, cable concealment, and mount type explain almost all of the spread — here's how each one moves the price.

Quick answer

Mounting a TV into drywall studs with the cords left visible is the cheapest scenario, usually $75–$120. Add in-wall cable concealment and the typical range moves to $150–$220. Mounting into brick, stone, or tile — or mounting a very large or heavy TV — pushes the range to $200–$300+.

What actually drives the price

Wall type. Standard drywall over studs is the fastest, cheapest surface to mount into. Brick, stone, tile, and plaster all need different anchors and slower, more careful drilling, which adds labor time.
Cable concealment. Leaving cords visible (or in a surface raceway) is quick. Routing cables inside the wall between two low-voltage boxes is the single biggest price driver after wall type, since it roughly doubles the time on site.
Mount type. A fixed mount is the simplest to install. Tilting and full-motion (articulating) mounts have more moving parts to assemble and level correctly before the TV goes on.
TV size and weight. Larger, heavier TVs (65″+) often need a second person on site for safety, and sometimes require finding studs at a specific spacing — both add time.
Extras. Mounting a soundbar underneath, hiding a streaming device behind the TV, or removing an old mount all add incremental time on top of the base job.

Is it worth hiring out?

TV mounting is one of the most commonly DIY'd handyman jobs — and one of the most commonly redone by a professional after a first attempt goes wrong. The two failure points that send people looking for a handyman are missing studs (a TV mounted into drywall alone can pull loose) and cable concealment, which most homeowners don't have the tools or wall-fishing experience to do cleanly. If you're mounting into a standard wall with cords visible, DIY is reasonable with a stud finder and the right anchors. Add masonry, concealment, or a large TV, and the cost of hiring it out is usually worth avoiding a redo.

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