Child-Safe TV Wall Mounting

A properly wall-mounted TV on correctly sized fixings is the most reliable way we know to help reduce tip-over risk. The TV becomes part of the wall structure — unlike furniture straps, there is nothing loose, nothing that degrades over time, and nothing that can be tugged free. It is the method we recommend for households with young children, alongside keeping cables routed out of reach.

A flat or tilt bracket positions the TV closest to the wall with no outward arm that children can grab or swing. If you need to adjust the viewing angle, a tilt bracket is the best compromise between safety and flexibility. Full-motion swivel brackets can be used safely but position the TV slightly further from the wall.

Using the correct specialist cavity fixings — grip-it anchors, toggle bolts, or stud-mounted brackets — a plasterboard wall mount is secure for most domestic TVs once the wall, bracket and load are matched. We size the fixings' rated pull-out strength to the TV's loaded weight and test the mount under load before leaving.

Yes — we can position the TV at any height. Many parents choose to mount the TV higher than standard viewing height to keep it out of reach of toddlers, accepting a slight viewing angle trade-off for added safety. We bring a tilt bracket in these cases so the screen still faces you.

Wall mounting is generally the safest TV option in a children's bedroom. We recommend a flat or tilt bracket for minimum projection from the wall, and routing cables out of reach at the same time. We can discuss cable management options to remove trailing wires.

Child-safe TV mounting starts from £100. Most jobs use our Standard tier (from £150) which secures the TV high on the wall with cables fully hidden — no trailing cables, no toppling risk. See /pricing.