How Much Does TV Mounting Cost in West Kelowna? (2026 Pricing)
TV mounting is one of the few home services where the honest price is genuinely simple, and where the difference between a good install and a bad one is invisible until the day the TV comes off the wall. This guide gives real 2026 West Kelowna pricing, explains the surcharges, and covers the wall types that actually change the job.
West Kelowna TV mounting prices in 2026
Gold Standard Home Services publishes flat rates for West Kelowna and Kelowna:
- TV under 60 inches: $145
- TV 60 inches and over: $185
- In wall wire concealment: add $40
- Brick or stone wall: add $40
Those are the figures they quote, and they are typical of the West Kelowna market for a straightforward install on a drywall wall with wood studs. Elsewhere in the market you will see hourly handyman rates applied instead, generally in the $75 to $100 per hour range with a one hour minimum, which usually lands in the same place for a simple job and costs more once anything is unusual.
What is normally included in a flat rate mount: locating and marking studs, fastening the bracket, hanging and levelling the TV, tidying the visible cables, and connecting your existing components.
What is normally extra: the mount bracket itself if you do not already have one, in wall power relocation, a new outlet behind the TV, running HDMI to a component cabinet on the far side of a room, above fireplace installs that need a pull down mount, and mounting a soundbar.
Why wall type changes the price
Wood stud and drywall. The standard case in most West Kelowna homes. The bracket lags into two studs, and the job is quick and completely secure. No surcharge.
Brick, stone or a stone veneer fireplace surround. Common in Lakeview Heights and the older Westbank housing stock, and increasingly common in newer builds with feature fireplaces. This needs masonry bits, sleeve or wedge anchors, and slow careful drilling that does not crack the face of the stone. Hence the surcharge. It is the most likely install to go badly wrong as a DIY job, because a cracked stone face is not repairable, it is replaceable.
Metal stud. Standard in condos and in many strata townhomes around Westbank Centre. Metal studs will not hold a lag screw. This install needs toggle style anchors rated for the load, and the installer needs to know it before they start.
Concrete or concrete block. Found in some condo demising walls. Similar approach to masonry, with sleeve anchors.
Fireplace and chimney chases with no stud where you want the TV. Sometimes the answer is blocking added inside the wall, which is a bigger job. A good installer tells you this before quoting rather than after opening the wall.
The in wall wire question
Concealing the cables inside the wall is the upgrade almost everyone wants and about half of people skip to save money. Two things worth understanding.
First, low voltage cables like HDMI can be run inside a wall cavity, but standard TV power cords are not rated to be buried in a wall. The correct approach is a recessed power kit, which is an inlet behind the TV connected to a receptacle lower down, so the power runs through proper in wall rated cable. A cheap install that simply pushes the factory power cord through two holes in the drywall is a code problem, not just an aesthetic shortcut.
Second, on an exterior wall, cutting into the cavity means cutting into insulation and the vapour barrier. In West Kelowna's climate that matters, and it is worth asking how the installer handles it.
Above the fireplace: the honest answer
It looks great in the showroom and it is uncomfortable in real life. A TV mounted above a fireplace usually sits too high for comfortable viewing, and heat rising off a firebox is not good for the electronics. If you want it there anyway, use a pull down or articulating mount so the screen can drop to eye level, and check the fireplace manufacturer's clearance specification. Expect the mount hardware alone to cost more than the labour.
What to check before you book
- Confirm the flat rate covers your wall type, and mention brick, stone, metal stud or concrete when you book rather than on the day.
- Know your TV size and weight, and whether you already have a bracket. VESA pattern matters.
- Decide on wire concealment up front. Doing it later means taking the TV back off the wall.
- Ask about insurance. For a job that involves your television and your wall, confirm liability coverage.
- For strata properties, check whether your strata has rules about drilling into demising or exterior walls before you book.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a TV mount take?
A standard drywall install is typically 45 minutes to 90 minutes. Add roughly an hour for in wall wire concealment, and more on masonry.
Can I mount a TV myself?
On a wood stud drywall wall with a helper, yes. The two failure modes that cause damage are missing the studs, which is what causes a TV to come off a wall months later, and cracking stone on a masonry install. If your wall is brick, stone, metal stud or concrete, the surcharge for a pro is cheaper than the repair.
Who supplies the mount?
Either. If you supply it, buy one rated well above your TV's actual weight and confirm the VESA pattern matches. Cheap universal brackets are the most common source of sag.
Does mounting a TV damage the wall?
It leaves fastener holes, which are a simple patch and paint if you later remove it. Masonry holes are permanent.
Do you service all of West Kelowna?
Gold Standard's listed service area covers Kelowna and West Kelowna, which includes Westbank, Lakeview Heights, Shannon Lake, Smith Creek and Glenrosa.
Booking in West Kelowna
View Gold Standard Home Services on the Okanagan Trade Directory
Gold Standard Home Services is an owner operated handyman and home maintenance business run by Bernie Vrbanich, serving homeowners, tenants and strata properties in Kelowna and West Kelowna. Work spans small repairs and installs including TV wall mounting, light fixtures and ceiling fans, blinds, shelving and grab bars, along with drywall repair and texture matching, interior and exterior painting, deck and fence staining, and flooring and tile fixes. The business also offers exterior pressure and soft washing, strata common area upkeep and tenant turnover repairs. With over ten years of experience, the owner handles jobs directly, takes no deposits and welcomes smaller work. It is insured with $2M commercial liability coverage and backs its work with a one year warranty.