ASL
A wall-mounted TV should look like it was built into the room: level, at the right height, and with no cords dangling down the wall. Getting there safely means mounting into structure with hardware rated for the TV's weight, and getting power and cables to the TV the right way. ASL Electric mounts TVs and wires home entertainment spaces across Orange County, with power and cables hidden in the wall to code.
Because we are licensed electricians, we can do what a typical TV mounting service cannot: install a code-compliant outlet behind the TV, add a dedicated circuit for a home theater, run low-voltage cables for HDMI, network and speakers in the wall or through cabinets, and add dimmable lighting so the room works for movie night. You get a clean installation that is safe as well as good looking.
TV mounting and wiring services
⚡Wall mounting on any surface
Mounting on drywall into studs, on brick, stone, tile or over a fireplace, using fixed, tilting or full-motion mounts rated for your TV's size and weight.
⚡In-wall power and cable concealment
A properly installed outlet behind the TV with a recessed box, plus a pass-through for HDMI and low-voltage cables, so there are no cords on the wall. We do not run TV power cords inside the wall, which code does not allow.
⚡Over-the-fireplace installations
Mounting above a fireplace with attention to viewing height, heat and the mantel, often with a pull-down mount so the screen comes down to eye level.
⚡Home theater and media rooms
Dedicated circuits for equipment, surround sound speaker wiring, subwoofer and receiver connections, and network wiring for streaming.
⚡Media wall and cabinet routing
Routing cables from the TV to a media cabinet or closet where your components live, so the wall stays clean and equipment stays accessible.
⚡Lighting for the room
Dimmable recessed lighting, bias lighting behind the TV and LED accent lighting, set up so you can drop the lights for a movie.
Before you mount your TV
A few decisions make the difference between a good-looking install and a great one:
- Viewing height and distance from the seating
- Fixed, tilting or full-motion mount
- What is behind the wall: studs, brick, stone or tile
- Where your cable box, receiver or game console will live
- Soundbar or surround sound speaker locations
- Whether there is an outlet near the TV location
- Glare from windows at different times of day
- Whether the TV is going over a fireplace
Why proper mounting and wiring matter
A large TV is heavy and top-heavy, and mounts fail when they are anchored only to drywall or to the wrong fasteners. Power is the other common mistake: running an appliance cord through the wall or using an extension cord behind the TV is a fire risk and not allowed by code. A licensed electrician mounts to structure, installs a real outlet where the TV needs it and keeps low-voltage and power separated, so the installation is both clean and safe.
How we mount and wire your TV
Plan the height and layout
We confirm viewing height, the mount type and where your equipment will live, and check for glare, so the screen lands exactly where it works best.
Mount to structure
We locate studs or use anchors rated for masonry, and mount hardware rated for your TV's weight. The mount is leveled before the TV goes up.
Power and cables in the wall
We install a recessed outlet behind the TV on a suitable circuit and a low-voltage pass-through for HDMI and other cables, with the wall patched cleanly.
Connect and test
We connect your devices, check the picture and sound, tidy any visible cables and walk you through the setup.
TV mount options
Fixed mount
Slim and clean, holding the TV close to the wall. Best when the TV is at eye level and glare is not an issue.
Tilting mount
Angles the screen down, useful for slightly higher installs and for reducing glare from windows or lights.
Full-motion mount
Extends and swivels so you can aim the TV at different seats or around a corner.
Pull-down mount
Lowers the TV from above a fireplace to eye level when you are watching, then lifts it back up.
How high should a wall-mounted TV be?
For most living rooms, the center of the screen should be close to seated eye level, which for many sofas is roughly 40 to 45 inches from the floor. Mounting much higher, as is common over fireplaces, means looking up for the whole movie; a tilting or pull-down mount solves that by angling or lowering the screen.
Viewing distance matters too. Larger screens work well at typical living room distances today, so measure from your main seat. We help you mark the exact position on the wall before anything is drilled.
Why we do not run TV power cords in the wall
It is tempting to hide the TV's power cord by pushing it through the wall, but flexible appliance cords are not rated for use inside walls and doing so is not permitted by the electrical code. The safe, code-compliant solution is a recessed outlet installed behind the TV location on a suitable circuit, paired with a low-voltage cable pass-through for HDMI, network and speaker wires.
That is exactly what we install. The result looks the same from the room, with no visible cords, but it is wired the way an electrician would wire it.
What affects the cost of TV mounting and wiring
Cost depends on the TV size and the type of mount, the wall surface (drywall is simpler than brick, stone or tile), whether we are adding an outlet or a dedicated circuit, how far cables need to run to your equipment, fireplace installations, and any added speaker, network or lighting work. We provide a free estimate and a clear price before work begins.
How it works with ASL Electric
Share the TV size, the wall and where your equipment and seating are, and we plan the installation.
We confirm the mount, power and cable plan and give you a price before we start.
We mount the TV, install the outlet and cable pass-through, connect your devices, test and clean up.
TV Mounting & Wiring across Orange County
We have mounted and wired TVs in all kinds of Orange County homes, from new builds in Ladera Ranch and Irvine where walls are open and easy to work in, to older homes in Lake Forest and Mission Viejo where we fish wires through finished walls and around fire blocks. Fireplace walls with stone or tile surrounds, common in Newport Beach and Laguna Niguel homes, need masonry anchors and careful planning for heat and viewing height.
Many of our TV installations are part of a bigger project, such as a family room refresh with new recessed lighting or a media room with surround sound and a dedicated circuit for equipment. We can do it all in one visit.