TV mounting in Los Angeles costs about $149 for TVs up to 54 inches, $199 for 55-69 inches, $259 for 70-79 inches, and $319 for 80 inches and up - the same flat-rate pricing as our Atlanta market, with California seismic-rated hardware included at no extra charge. What changes an LA quote is usually the wall: stucco-over-wood-frame is common and easy, but the city’s many pre-1950 homes have lath-and-plaster walls that take longer and crack if drilled wrong, and Westside and DTLA high-rises have metal studs. After 7,874 documented installs and dispatch coverage across LA County, the wall age and type drive the number far more than the neighborhood.
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If you’re pricing a TV install in Los Angeles, the base labor rate is predictable and matches what we charge in Atlanta - and seismic hardware is on the house here, because a TV mount in earthquake country should be rated to stay put when the wall moves. The variable that actually moves your number is the wall, and LA has more wall-type variety than almost any market: 1920s Spanish Revival plaster, 1960s stucco tract homes, hillside post-and-beam, and steel-frame towers. Here’s how each affects the cost.
On this page
- LA TV mounting cost by size
- Seismic hardware (included)
- Stucco vs lath-and-plaster vs drywall
- Hillside and high-rise installs
- Add-on costs in LA
- How Express Mounting works in LA
- Frequently asked questions
LA TV mounting cost by size {#cost-by-size}
The base flat rate covers wall assessment, stud or anchor work appropriate to the wall, professional hardware, a level install, and a pull test rated to twice the TV’s weight. Pricing by size:
| TV size | Typical weight | Standard install |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 54” | 25-45 lbs | $149 |
| 55-69” | 45-70 lbs | $199 |
| 70-79” | 70-100 lbs | $259 |
| 80” and up | 100-150 lbs | $319 |
This is the same structure used across all our markets - the national breakdown is in our TV mounting cost guide. What’s specific to LA is the seismic hardware and the older-home wall mix.
Seismic hardware, included {#seismic}
In Los Angeles we include California seismic-rated hardware at no extra charge. The pull test we do on every install (pulling down with twice the TV’s weight) matters more in earthquake country than anywhere else - a mount that’s merely “good enough” on a calm day can fail under seismic load. That’s a standard part of the LA install, not an upcharge.
Stucco vs lath-and-plaster vs drywall {#wall-types}
LA’s wall mix is the real cost driver:
- Drywall over wood studs - common in post-1960 homes. Standard, no surcharge.
- Stucco over wood frame - the exterior is stucco, but interior walls are usually drywall or plaster on wood studs; the mount goes into the studs as normal. No surcharge for interior installs.
- Lath-and-plaster (pre-1950 Craftsman, Spanish Revival, Mid-Wilshire, Pasadena, Highland Park) - brittle plaster over thin wood lath. It cracks if drilled too fast and the lath alone won’t hold a TV, so we drill slowly into the studs behind it with longer lag bolts. Usually no surcharge, but it takes more care. Our finding studs behind plaster-and-lath guide covers the method.
- Brick or true masonry - less common in LA than Miami, but when present, the masonry surcharge of about $119 applies.
Hillside and high-rise installs {#hillside-highrise}
Hillside homes (the Hollywood Hills, Silver Lake, Mount Washington) sometimes have post-and-beam or unusual framing, which we assess on-site - the install fee is standard, but the stud layout can differ from a typical tract home. Westside and Downtown high-rises (DTLA, Century City, Marina del Rey) are steel-framed with metal-stud interior walls that need snap-toggle anchors and a weight cap around 65 inches or 75 lbs; see our metal stud mounting guide.
A practical LA note: hillside and gated-community installs sometimes involve street-parking-only access or a guard gate, so let dispatch know about any access quirks when you book. Westside and DTLA towers, like Miami’s, usually require the installer to keep a Certificate of Insurance on file with building management and to schedule through the front desk, occasionally with a freight-elevator reservation. Our dispatched LA installers carry standard COI paperwork, and giving your building a day’s notice keeps the install on schedule. And because so much of LA is renter-occupied, a large share of our LA jobs are deposit-safe stud mounts with small, patchable holes rather than permanent alterations - the same renter-smart approach we lay out in our apartment mounting guide.
Add-on costs in LA {#add-ons}
| Add-on | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In-wall cable concealment | $119 per TV | On drywall or plaster. See our in-wall cable guide. |
| Masonry surcharge | about $119 | Brick or true masonry walls only |
| Full-motion mount upcharge | about $89 | Articulating arms |
| Soundbar install | about $99 | Mounted and aligned below the TV |
For the mount itself, a full-motion mount handles LA’s open-plan living rooms well, and for older lath-and-plaster homes a quality long lag-bolt set that reaches the stud behind the plaster is the key piece. See our best TV wall mount guide for picks.
How Express Mounting works in LA {#how-we-work}
Express Mounting is Atlanta-based, and in Los Angeles we dispatch vetted local installers who follow the same 8-step protocol and flat-rate pricing as our Atlanta crew, with seismic hardware included. There’s no LA storefront to visit - you book by phone or online and a local installer is scheduled to your address across LA County. The metro overview is on our Los Angeles service page. For an exact number, use the price estimator or see the pricing page and call (470) 777-4077. Most LA County bookings placed before noon qualify for same-day scheduling, and the installer confirms the wall type and stud layout on site before any drilling, so the quote you approve over the phone is the price on the final invoice - no on-site surprises.
Los Angeles neighborhoods and what they mean for your install {#neighborhoods}
LA’s wall mix swings hard by neighborhood:
- Hollywood Hills, Silver Lake, Mount Washington - hillside post-and-beam or stepped framing with street-parking-only access. The stud layout is often unusual, so we assess on site.
- Pasadena, Highland Park, West Adams, Hancock Park - pre-1940 Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes with brittle lath-and-plaster; we drill slowly into the studs behind the plaster with longer lag bolts.
- DTLA, Arts District, Culver City - converted lofts and newer towers with concrete, brick, or metal studs; metal-stud units need snap-toggle anchors and a 65-inch cap.
- The Valley (Sherman Oaks, Encino, Burbank) and Westside tract homes - post-1960 stucco-over-wood-frame with standard drywall interiors; usually the easy case, no surcharge.
- Venice, Santa Monica, Long Beach - a mix of older bungalows and newer builds, plus salt-air exposure on beach-adjacent outdoor installs.
Seismic-rated hardware is included on every LA install, and telling dispatch your neighborhood and access situation up front keeps the visit on schedule.
Frequently asked questions {#frequently-asked-questions}
How much does TV mounting cost in Los Angeles?
TV mounting in Los Angeles costs about $149 for TVs up to 54 inches, $199 for 55-69 inches, $259 for 70-79 inches, and $319 for 80 inches and up - the same flat rate as our other markets, with California seismic-rated hardware included at no extra charge. In-wall cable concealment is about $119 per TV.
Is seismic hardware extra in LA?
No. California seismic-rated hardware is included at no extra charge on Los Angeles installs, and every mount gets a pull test to twice the TV’s weight. In earthquake country, that’s a standard part of the job rather than an upsell.
Does an old lath-and-plaster home cost more to mount in?
Usually not a surcharge, but it takes more care. Pre-1950 LA homes have brittle plaster over thin lath that cracks if drilled too aggressively, so we drill slowly into the studs behind the plaster with longer lag bolts. The lath alone won’t hold a TV, so hitting the stud is essential.
Do you have a location in Los Angeles?
Express Mounting is Atlanta-based and dispatches vetted local installers across LA County who follow the same protocol and flat-rate pricing as our Atlanta crew, with seismic hardware included. There’s no LA storefront; you book at (470) 777-4077 or online and a local installer comes to you.
How much does it cost to mount a TV in an LA high-rise?
The base fee is the same ($149-$319 by size). High-rises in DTLA, Century City, and Marina del Rey have metal studs that need snap-toggle anchors and a weight cap around 65 inches or 75 lbs - the hardware changes but there’s no separate metal-stud surcharge.
About the author
I’m Alex Crabinsky, founder of Express Mounting. Since 2015 I’ve personally documented 7,874 TV installs, and we dispatch the same flat-rate, protocol-driven service across Los Angeles and Miami, with seismic hardware standard in California. Ready for an LA number? Get a free estimate or call (470) 777-4077.