TV & Wall Mounting in Toronto & the GTA
A wobbly bracket or a tangle of dangling cables can ruin a beautiful room. We mount TVs, soundbars, shelves, mirrors and art of any size — anchored into studs or with proper hardware for drywall, brick and concrete — so it sits dead-level and never shifts.
FixitPlus mounts televisions across Toronto and the GTA on drywall, plaster, brick, concrete and metal-stud condo walls. A standard visit covers supply and installation of a flush, tilting or full-motion mount, anchoring into structure, levelling to your viewing height, and concealing the cables in-wall or in a raceway.
A mounted television transforms a room — it frees up floor space, hides the clutter of a media console, and gives your living room the clean, intentional look of a professionally finished space. But a TV on the wall is only as good as the mount behind it, and that is exactly where most do-it-yourself installs go wrong. A bracket anchored into drywall instead of a stud, cables left dangling down the wall, or a screen tilted a few degrees off level turns an expensive centrepiece into an everyday annoyance. FixitPlus mounts televisions the way a builder would — anchored into structure, dead-level, and finished so cleanly it looks like it was always meant to be there.
We handle every type of mount and every type of wall. Flush low-profile mounts for a gallery look, tilting mounts to cut glare, and full-motion articulating arms that swing out and angle toward the kitchen or dining table. We install into wood studs, metal studs, brick, concrete and plaster, using the correct anchors and hardware for each so the load is carried safely no matter how large the screen. Whether it is a 43-inch bedroom TV or an 85-inch showpiece over the fireplace, it will sit exactly where you want it and stay there.
Beyond the television itself, we mount everything that goes with it and around it — soundbars, centre-channel speakers, streaming boxes, floating shelves, mirrors, and framed art. We can conceal the cables inside the wall with a proper in-wall rated kit, run them neatly through a raceway when in-wall routing is not possible, and tidy the power and HDMI runs behind the console so nothing shows. The result is the finished, cable-free look people pay premium installers for — without the premium.
Over-the-fireplace installs, corner mounts, and articulating arms above a mantel all bring their own quirks, from heat considerations to finding solid anchoring in an awkward spot. We have done hundreds of them across the GTA and know how to get a heavy screen safely anchored on a chimney breast, a plaster wall in an older Toronto home, or a metal-stud condo wall. You get a rock-solid result and honest advice about the best height and angle for how you actually use the room.
What a tv & wall mounting visit covers
A FixitPlus TV mounting visit is a complete install — not just a bracket on a wall. Here is what a typical job covers:
What a TV mount is actually holding — and why the wall decides the job
Almost every failed TV install we get called to fix has the same root cause: the bracket was fastened to the wall surface rather than to something structural behind it. What is behind your wall is therefore the single most important thing about the job, and it varies enormously across the GTA.
Wood-stud drywall — the straightforward case
Most GTA homes built from the 1960s onward. Studs are typically 16 inches on centre, and a correctly positioned mount catches two of them with structural lag bolts. The complication is that studs rarely land where you want the screen centred, which is why a slim extension plate or a full-motion arm is sometimes the honest answer rather than moving your furniture.
Plaster and lath — older Toronto, Woodbridge and Unionville homes
Plaster is brittle, the lath behind it is not structural, and the real framing sits further back than you expect. Drilling without locating that framing first cracks the plaster in a line you will see forever. We locate structure, pre-drill, and use fasteners long enough to reach past the plaster keys into solid wood.
Metal stud and concrete — condo walls
Condo partitions are usually light-gauge metal stud, and demising and shear walls are poured concrete. Metal stud needs purpose-made toggle systems rated for the load, not wood lag bolts. Concrete needs masonry anchors and a hammer drill. Many buildings also restrict drilling hours and require elevator and loading-dock bookings, which is why we ask which building you are in before quoting.
Brick, block and chimney breasts
Over-fireplace installs on masonry are common and entirely doable, but the anchor must go into solid brick or block rather than into a mortar joint, and the hardware has to be sized for the cantilever load of a full-motion arm at full extension. This is where a heavy screen either sits safely for a decade or slowly works loose.
Signs it is time to call about tv & wall mounting
A few situations where a professional mount is well worth it:
A heavy or large screen
Anything over about 55 inches puts real load on the wall — it needs to be anchored into structure, not just drywall.
Brick, concrete or plaster walls
Older Toronto homes and condos need the right anchors and drilling; the wrong approach cracks the surface or fails over time.
You want the cables hidden
A truly clean look means concealing power and HDMI properly — which is fiddly to do safely and to code on your own.
Over-the-fireplace or corner mount
Awkward spots need careful anchoring and the right articulating hardware to get a safe, comfortable viewing angle.
The four TV mounting mistakes we get called to fix
- 1Plastic drywall anchors carrying a 65-inch screen. They hold for months, then let go, and the repair is a wall patch plus a television.
- 2Mounted too high. Over-fireplace is often the only option in a great room, but in a normal living room the centre of the screen should sit near seated eye level. We will tell you when a mantel install means watching television with your chin up.
- 3Cables surface-run in a plastic raceway on a feature wall when in-wall concealment was perfectly achievable — or in-wall concealment done with non-rated cable, which is a code and fire-rating issue.
- 4Full-motion arm installed on a wall that cannot take the extended load, so the bracket flexes every time the screen is swung out towards the kitchen.
How we handle tv & wall mounting
We keep the visit efficient and mess-free from the moment we arrive:
Confirm placement and height
We check the wall, find the studs or the right anchoring, and agree on the exact position and viewing height with you before drilling anything.
Anchor the mount
We fix the bracket into structure with the correct hardware for your wall type, then verify it’s dead level.
Hang and connect
We lift and secure the television, connect your devices, and route the cables — concealed in-wall or through a tidy raceway.
Test and tidy
We power everything on, confirm it works, straighten the screen one last time, and clean up every speck of drywall dust.
TV & Wall Mounting in Toronto, York Region, Peel & Durham
Two GTA specifics change a TV install more than anything else. Over-fireplace mounts in the two-storey great rooms common in Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham need structural anchoring at height and honest advice about heat and viewing angle. Downtown and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre condos need metal-stud or concrete hardware plus a booked elevator window. Tell us the building type when you enquire and we arrive with the right fasteners on the first trip.
Not listed? We cover the whole Greater Toronto Area.
Builder brains on every job
Anchored into structure
We never rely on drywall alone for a heavy screen — every mount is carried by studs or proper masonry anchors.
Truly hidden cables
We use in-wall rated kits and clean routing so you get the finished look, not cords taped to the wall.
Any wall, any home
Brick, plaster, concrete or metal stud — we have the hardware and the experience for GTA homes and condos alike.
Spotless finish
We protect your space, clean up all dust, and leave the room tidier than we found it.
TV & Wall Mounting pricing — honest and flat-rate
Most TV mounting jobs are a simple flat rate, quoted up front. A few things move the price, and we’ll always tell you before we start:
What affects the price
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Getting ready for TV mounting in Toronto: what to have on hand
When a TV installation in Toronto runs long, it’s rarely the drilling. It’s the screen model nobody knew, a mount that turns out to be the wrong size, or a condo form that surfaced on the morning of the job. Ten minutes of preparation on your side means we arrive with the right bracket and fasteners and finish on the first trip.
Send the following with your enquiry — phone photos are fine — and we’ll confirm the mount, the hardware and a realistic time window before we book.
The TV’s model number
It’s on a label on the back of the screen. From it we look up the weight and VESA hole pattern, and check that any mount you already own is rated for both. Screen size alone isn’t enough: two 65-inch TVs can differ a lot in weight.
Photos of the wall and the room
One straight-on shot of the wall and one wider shot showing where you sit. Tell us what’s on the other side — a bathroom, a stairwell, an exterior wall — and where the nearest outlet is. That decides how the cables can be routed.
A height you’ve already tested
Mark the outline of the screen on the wall with painter’s tape and watch from your usual seat for an evening. It settles the viewing-height question before a single hole is drilled.
Everything that plugs into it
List the soundbar, game console, cable box and streaming device. Each one changes the cable plan, and a soundbar under the screen needs its own bracket and spacing.
Building paperwork and a clear wall
In a condo, check drilling hours and whether the service elevator needs booking. If management asks for a contractor’s certificate of insurance, tell us early so it’s on file before the day. Then clear the console top and the floor in front of the wall.
Planning your tv & wall mounting job
Written by Alan from work we do every week in GTA homes and condos:
TV & Wall Mounting — common questions
We can supply the right mount for your TV and wall, or install one you already have. If you’re buying your own, we’re happy to recommend the correct type and weight rating before your appointment.
In most drywall walls, yes — we use an in-wall rated cable kit so the power and HDMI runs are fully concealed. On brick, concrete or condo firewalls where that isn’t possible, we use a paintable raceway for a clean finish.
Absolutely — it’s one of our most requested installs. We’ll assess the chimney breast, anchor into solid material, and set the angle and height so it’s comfortable to watch. We’ll also flag any heat concerns honestly.
A standard mount takes one to two hours. In-wall cable concealment, masonry walls, or multiple devices add some time, but we’ll give you a realistic estimate when we quote.
We quote TV mounting flat-rate per job, agreed before we start, so the price does not move while we work. The main variables are screen size, mount type (flush, tilting or full-motion), what is behind the wall, and whether cables are concealed in-wall or in a raceway. Bundling the mount with other jobs in the same visit lowers the cost per job considerably. Send a photo of the wall and the screen size and we will come back with a firm number, usually within one business day.
Yes — it is routine work for us in Toronto and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre condos. Light-gauge metal studs need purpose-made toggle systems rated for the load rather than wood lag bolts, and concrete demising walls need masonry anchors. Tell us the building when you enquire so we can check drilling-hour rules and book the service elevator if your building requires it.
Either works. We can supply and install a flush, tilting or full-motion mount sized correctly for your screen, or install one you have already bought — we will just confirm it is rated for the weight and VESA pattern before the visit so nothing stalls on the day.
Alan
Project Manager, FixitPlus Inc.
Scope and technical detail on this page is set by Alan, FixitPlus project manager, drawing on 20+ years of custom-home building in the GTA. Where a job legally requires a licensed trade or a permit, we say so on the page rather than in the small print.
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