Mounting a TV above a fireplace is one of the most popular requests we get. It is also one of the easiest to get wrong if nobody checks the setup first.
We look at heat direction, viewing height, wall type, bracket choice, and the cable route before we agree on a position. If something is not right, we will tell you before any drilling starts, not after.
We cover London, Essex, and Kent.
Every fireplace installation is different. We check the wall, heat, viewing position, bracket and cable route before recommending the safest setup.
We check where the heat is directed and how the fireplace is used.
We check the angle from where you actually sit, not just where the wall looks right.
Brick, plasterboard, or media wall all need a different approach.
Flat, tilt, full-motion, or motorised, depending on the height and the wall.
Planned before drilling, not worked out afterward.
If a soundbar is part of the job, its position is planned alongside the TV.
It works well in a lot of homes. Media wall electric fires are usually straightforward, since they are often built with the TV position in mind. Decorative or unused fireplaces are usually more straightforward, because there is no heat to plan around.
Electric fires that direct their heat outward and away from the TV are often suitable too. The same goes for chimney breasts in good condition, where the wall can take the fixings properly, and feature walls with enough depth behind them for a clean cable run.
If the viewing height is not quite right, a tilt, full-motion, or motorised bracket can often improve the angle enough to make the position work.
Some setups are not suitable, especially open fires and log burners. Other setups may still work after the right checks. We will talk it through with you first, before any drilling starts.
We will recommend the bracket that suits your room and your wall, not just the one that looks most impressive.
Often the simplest fix for a TV that sits a bit too high. The screen angles down toward the seating position.
Useful in some rooms, but they need a strong wall behind them. We would advise against a full-motion bracket on weak or crumbling brick.
Worth considering if viewing height is the main issue and a fixed tilt is not enough.
Cables can often be hidden inside plasterboard or media walls where the route allows it. On brick or chimney breast walls, neat surface trunking is usually the better option. We do not chase into solid brick for this service.
If a socket needs moving or a new power point is needed, a separate qualified electrician may be required for that part of the work.
Our lead installer holds a Level 2 Electrical Installations qualification and follows safe working practices when checking cable routes before drilling. You can learn more about TV Mount Mate and see our qualifications on the About Us page.
We agree on the cable route with you before any drilling starts.
See how we’ve mounted TVs above fireplaces in real homes, with each installation planned around the wall, heat source and cable route.
A customer in SE18 had a purpose-built feature wall with an inset electric fire and wanted a Samsung S95F mounted above it with a soundbar below.
The wall was plasterboard over a steel frame, so the frame position had to be found before any fixing points were chosen. The electric fire had low heat output, and the layout was suitable after checking the heat direction, wall setup, and TV position.
We mounted the TV using secure frame fixing points, fitted the soundbar below with the right clearance, and routed the suitable TV and soundbar cables through the media wall cavity. The final setup looked clean, with the TV, soundbar and cable route planned together in one visit.
A customer in Cockfosters wanted a 55-inch LG TV mounted above an electric fireplace built into a media wall. The TV needed a full-motion bracket, but the gap inside the media wall and around the fireplace box was limited.
We checked the wall, bracket position, cable route, and available space before fixing the TV. The cables were neatly managed within the media wall cavity, while keeping enough clearance around the fireplace box. The final setup was left neat and usable.
A customer left a 5-star Google review after we mounted a 65-inch TV above a fireplace in South East London. They said the installer was friendly, knowledgeable, arrived quickly after booking, and completed the job to a high standard.
“Very impressed and highly recommend.”
Answers to the questions we hear most often about mounting TVs above fireplaces, brackets, cable management and safety.
Yes, where the fireplace type, heat direction, wall, height, bracket and cable route are suitable. We check the setup before drilling.
It depends on the heat source and wall setup. Open fires and log burners are usually not recommended. Electric media wall fireplaces and decorative fireplaces are often more suitable. We check the fireplace type and heat direction before agreeing the position.
We check sofa height, seating position, viewing angle, and bracket options before agreeing the final position. A tilt, full-motion, or motorised bracket can sometimes help. If the position still looks uncomfortable, we will tell you before drilling.
Tilt brackets are often a good option because the TV can angle down toward the seating position. Full-motion brackets can work in some rooms, but they need a strong wall. Motorised brackets can help where height is an issue.
Often, yes, on plasterboard or media walls where the route is suitable. On brick or chimney breast walls, neat trunking is usually the better option. Socket work or new power points may need a separate qualified electrician.
Yes, where there is enough clearance and the cable route works. The soundbar position should be planned with the TV before drilling.
We can assess the wall and setup. Sometimes the job is possible with the right bracket and fixing method. Sometimes it is better to choose another position. We will explain this before any work starts.
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No deposit. Pay on completion. Fixed price before any work begins.
