TV Mounting

TV mounting is a fast, high-margin local service: find the studs, install the bracket, hang the set, and hide the cables. Most jobs take 45-90 minutes and command $100-250, with upsells for soundbars, cable concealment, and brick or stone walls. Leads come from task platforms, local groups, and electronics retailers. It suits careful, detail-oriented people with a drill and a level.

Income assumptions: Assumes $100-200 per job at 1-1.5 hours each, with 3-8 jobs a week part-time. High figures assume full-time schedules with retailer referrals.

Estimated earnings based on available market information. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, demand, expenses, and time invested. Earnings are not guaranteed.

$150–$500 to get started. Time to first dollar is typically 1-2 weeks.

• Cordless drill and impact driver
• Stud finder
• Level and tape measure
• Masonry bits
• Drop cloths and vehicle

Age: 18+

Geography: Steady in any populated area; strongest where people move frequently

• 18 or older
• Reliable transportation
• Own basic tools for the work
• Pass a platform background check
• Liability insurance recommended

Devices: smartphone needed · no computer needed

1. 1Buy a drill, impact driver, quality stud finder, level, and masonry bits.
2. 2Practice on a scrap wall or your own TV to learn bracket layouts.
3. 3Get basic liability insurance before working in homes.
4. 4List flat-rate packages by TV size on task and local platforms.
5. 5Ask about wall type and TV size when quoting so you arrive prepared.
6. 6Photograph clean finished installs for your portfolio.
7. 7Offer soundbar and cable-concealment upsells on every job.

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Pay per hour is excellent but jobs are not constant, so most people run this alongside other work. Mistakes are expensive, so practice and insurance matter. Expect to invest a few hundred dollars in tools first.

• Charge flat rates by TV size, not hourly
• Always upsell cable concealment and soundbars
• Add a surcharge for brick, stone, and tile
• Charge a helper fee for 75-inch and larger sets
• Partner with electronics stores for steady referrals
• Photograph every clean install for marketing

• TaskRabbit and Thumbtack requests
• Facebook local groups and Marketplace services
• Nextdoor
• Electronics and furniture store referrals
• Apartment move-in seasons
• Past customers moving again

Flat rates work best: about $100-150 for sets under 55 inches, $150-250 for larger, plus $50-100 for in-wall cable concealment and $50+ for brick, stone, or tile. Charge a two-person fee for 75-inch and larger sets. Always confirm wall type before quoting.

Take a few jobs at a modest rate to collect photos and reviews, then move to premium flat pricing. Clean, level installs with hidden cables are what get shared in neighborhood groups. Leave a card and offer a small referral discount.

• Skipping the stud finder on drywall
• Not asking about wall type before quoting
• Forgetting drop cloths
• Underpricing brick and stone jobs
• Risk: Dropping or scratching a customer's TV
• Risk: Drilling into wiring or pipes
• Risk: Liability without insurance

Add soundbar installs, shelf mounting, and small home-theater work to lift your average ticket, then partner with electronics retailers and apartment complexes for volume. With enough demand, train a helper for large sets and take a share of each job.

Scalability 45/100 · Passive potential 0/100 · Recurring potential 25/100

Helpful: IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center

You are self-employed, so no tax is withheld. Deduct mileage between jobs, tools, supplies, insurance, and platform fees. Set aside roughly 25-30% of profit and pay quarterly estimated taxes. Keep business income in a separate bank account to make bookkeeping simple.

This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Consult a professional for your situation.

Last researched: 2026-09-01 · Data quality: sample

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