# TV Wall Mounting in Birmingham > TV Wall Mounting in Birmingham: a level, secure fixing, neat cables and no hassle, with your other small jobs done in the same visit. Call for a quote. URL: https://handymanbirmingham.uk/tv-wall-mounting/ Few jobs nag at you like a new TV propped on a unit, or a bracket that has sat in its box for weeks. [Thompson's - Local Handyman Services l Odd Job Man](https://handymanbirmingham.uk/) is a local Birmingham handyman based in B6, and tv wall mounting is a job we do carefully: a firm, level fixing, the cables dealt with, and the room looking finished. If there's also a shelf to put up, a mirror to hang and a few pictures waiting, we can quote the whole list together and clear it in a single trip. We cover Birmingham, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield. Evening visits run until 9pm, Monday to Friday, so you won't need to take time off work. ## Understanding the Job Drilling four holes is the easy part of hanging a TV. The bracket has to suit the size and weight of your set, the fixings have to suit the wall, and the screen has to end up level and at a comfortable height. Three main bracket types cover most situations. A fixed bracket holds the TV flat to the wall. A tilting bracket angles the screen down slightly, which helps when it sits higher up. A swivel arm pulls the TV out and turns it, which suits corners and open-plan rooms. Already bought a bracket? We'll fit it, and we'll tell you if it looks wrong for your TV. If you haven't, give us the screen size and we'll explain what to look for. Before drilling, we check the wall for hidden pipes and cables with a detector, and we say plainly if a wall looks unsuitable. It's a job done properly or not at all. ## Who This Suits - Anyone with a new TV who wants it up properly rather than balanced on furniture. - People who have just moved in and are working through a list of jobs. - Households who want the screen off the floor and out of reach of small children or pets. - Tenants, with their landlord's permission. - Landlords who need a TV, shelf or mirror fitted between tenancies. - Anyone who would rather not lift a heavy screen onto a wall bracket alone. ## Step by Step 1. **You call with your list.** Tell us about the TV and anything else you want done. 2. **We talk it through.** We agree where the TV will go, how high, and where the cables come from, and look at the wall. 3. **You get a quote.** We price the whole list together, so you know the cost before we start. 4. **We fix the bracket.** We mark the position, check for hidden pipes and cables, drill, and level the bracket. 5. **We hang and connect the TV.** Then we deal with the cables and test that everything works. 6. **We clear up.** If you have shelves, mirrors or pictures, we fit them while we are there. ## Hiding the Cables Dangling cables make a wall-mounted TV look half-finished. Tidying them is the difference between a job that works and one that looks right. There are two ways we do it. The first is a slim paintable trunking channel, which runs from the TV down to the unit or socket and sits flat against the wall. It suits rented homes and walls you don't want cut into. The second is routing low-voltage cables, such as HDMI leads, through the wall to a plate behind or beside the TV, so nothing shows at all. We don't do electrical work. If you want a power socket moved or added behind the TV, that's a job for a registered electrician, and we'll say so. We can work around their visit, though, and fit the TV afterwards. Trailing wires bother plenty of people, and they matter even more in homes with children or pets, where loose cables are a nuisance. You end up with a clean wall and a TV that looks deliberately placed. ## Shelf Fitting Picture yourself halfway up a ladder with a spirit level and a drill, wondering what's behind the plaster. That's how shelves go wrong. A shelf only works if it's level and sits on fixings that will carry what you put on it. We fit floating shelves, bracket shelves, alcove shelves and shelves for a bathroom, kitchen, hallway or children's room. We choose fixings to suit the wall and the likely weight, so a row of books or a speaker beside the TV doesn't pull the shelf away from the wall. We also check for hidden pipes and cables before drilling. A small shelf beside a wall-mounted TV can hold a games console, a streaming box or a soundbar and keep them off the floor. Landlords like them too, for tidy, practical storage in a property between lets. Bought a shelf already? We'll fit it. If you want help choosing, tell us what it needs to hold and we'll advise. ## Mirror and Picture Hanging A poor fixing on a large mirror or framed picture can mean a fall that damages the frame, the floor or someone standing underneath. Both are awkward and heavy. Getting the fixing solid comes first, and getting everything straight and balanced follows. We hang single mirrors, large leaning-style mirrors that need securing, and groups of frames. For a gallery wall, we can lay out the arrangement on the floor first, or mark it on the wall, so you can see the spacing before any holes are drilled. We pick hooks and fixings to suit the weight of each piece and the wall behind it. Got pictures stacked against a wall since moving in? Or a heavy mirror you'd like hung without the worry? This is the job for you. It's also quick to add to a TV visit, because we're already set up with the tools and a level. A tidy wall with properly hung artwork or a mirror can make a property feel ready for the next tenant. ## What You Gain - **A secure, level fixing.** The TV sits straight and stays where it is put. - **A tidy finish.** Cables are dealt with rather than left hanging. - **Fewer trips.** Shelves, mirrors and pictures can be done alongside the TV. - **Evening appointments.** We are available until 9pm, Monday to Friday. - **An honest answer.** If something needs a specialist, we say so rather than trying it. Above all, it's the relief of seeing the nagging jobs finally ticked off. ## What TV Mounting Costs How much does it cost to hang a TV on the wall? Plenty of people search for that. We haven't put a price on this page, because the cost depends on the job, and we'd rather quote it properly than guess. These things affect the price: - **TV size and weight.** Larger sets are harder to handle and need stronger fixings. - **Bracket type.** Swivel arms take longer to fit than fixed or tilting ones. - **The wall.** Some walls need extra care or different fixings. - **Cable concealment.** Trunking, or routing cables through the wall, adds time. - **Extra jobs.** Shelves, mirrors and pictures add to the list. No two properties are the same, so we look at the wall, agree the position and talk through the cables first. Then you get the price before any work begins. Extra jobs can be quoted together, which keeps things simple. The time depends on the size of the job, and we'll give you a realistic idea when we quote. ## Jobs We Don't Take On We would rather be straight with you than start something we shouldn't. These are not jobs we do: - **Electrical work**, including adding or moving sockets. Call a registered electrician. - **Gas work.** Call a Gas Safe registered engineer. - **Plumbing repairs.** Call a plumber. - **Locksmith work.** Call a locksmith. - **Rubbish removal.** Call a licensed waste carrier, or check your council's collection service. If your list mixes these with handyman jobs, we will take on the ones we can and point you to the right person for the rest. ## Get Your List Sorted If you have a TV waiting to go up, or a handful of small jobs that have been hanging over you, tell us what needs doing and we'll quote the lot together. Get the basics right first, and the rest follows. We cover Birmingham, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield, with evening visits until 9pm, Monday to Friday. [Call 0121 330 2052](tel:+441213302052) ## How It Works 1. **Tell us the job**: Call 0121 330 2052 or send the form with what needs doing. Photos help. 2. **Get a quote**: We tell you what we can do and what it will cost before any work starts. 3. **Book a weekday slot**: Visits run Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm, so evenings are possible. 4. **Job done**: We do the work, check it with you and tidy up before we leave. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a handyman cost per hour in Birmingham? Rates vary between handymen and depend on the job, so we won't quote a figure here that we can't stand behind. Some jobs suit an hourly rate, while others are better priced as a fixed amount. Send us your list and we'll give you a clear quote before any work starts. ### Can you do several small jobs in one visit? Yes, and that's how a lot of our work goes. Give us the full list, whether it's a TV, a shelf, a mirror and some pictures, and we'll quote it together. One appointment saves you arranging separate visits, and it often makes the whole list easier to price. ### Can a TV be mounted on a plasterboard wall? Yes, if it's done correctly. The bracket needs to be fixed into the timber or metal framework behind the plasterboard, or secured with fixings made for hollow walls. Plasterboard alone won't carry a heavy screen. We check what's behind the wall, choose the right fixings, and say so if the wall isn't suitable. ### Can I mount a TV in a rented home? Usually, but check your tenancy agreement and ask your landlord first, because drilling into walls may not be allowed. If permission is given, we can fit the TV neatly, and cable trunking avoids cutting into the wall. Landlords can also book us to fit a TV between tenancies. ### Which jobs do you not take on? We don't do electrical work, gas work, plumbing repairs, locksmith work or rubbish removal. For those, you need a registered electrician, a Gas Safe engineer, a plumber, a locksmith or a licensed waste carrier. Unsure? Ask us and we'll tell you honestly whether it's a job for us. --- Thompson's - Local Handyman Services l Odd Job Man · 0121 330 2052 (+441213302052) · Get a Quote: https://handymanbirmingham.uk/contact/