TVs, shelves, mirrors and curtain rods, mounted level and anchored into something that will actually hold them.
Finding a stud is easy in a newer house. In an older Grand Rapids home with plaster and lath, it takes more care, and the wrong anchor will crumble the plaster around it. Brick and stone fireplaces need masonry anchors and the right drill bit. We mount to whatever your wall is actually made of.
Over a fireplace, we'll also talk through viewing height and heat before drilling, since mounting too high is the most common mistake with fireplace TVs.
The TV, the mount if you already bought one, and an idea of where you want it. We bring the anchors, lag bolts and tools. If you haven't bought a mount yet, tell us the TV size and we'll tell you what to get.
You can buy your own or we can recommend one for your TV size and wall. Either way works.
Yes, using masonry anchors. We will check the mantel height and heat before we commit to a spot.
Yes, with an in-wall cable kit or a paintable raceway. Adding or moving an electrical outlet is work for a licensed electrician, and we will tell you if your setup needs one.
A standard TV mount usually takes an hour or two. Masonry and in-wall cord work take longer.