TV Mounting Above a Fireplace

It depends on the type of fireplace. Above a decorative, electric, or sealed gas fire with a proper mantelpiece that deflects heat, a TV is generally safe when positioned at the correct height. Above an open wood-burning fire or a high-output gas fire, the sustained heat output is a genuine risk to the TV electronics. We assess the heat situation before confirming any position.

A typical starting point is at least 12 inches (30cm) above the top of the fireplace surround or mantelpiece — but the right clearance depends on the fireplace heat output and the TV manufacturer's temperature limits. We measure the heat at the proposed mount height before drilling, and confirm the position against your seating distance and eye level on the day.

For many rooms, yes — this is the most common complaint about TVs above fireplaces. The chimney breast position forces the TV higher than the ideal eye level. We always use a tilt bracket above a fireplace so you can angle the screen downward toward your seating. For very high positions, a full-motion bracket gives the most flexibility.

Above a fireplace, cable routing is the trickiest part of the job. Options include running cables through the chimney void (where access allows), down inside the chimney breast cavity, or along the side of the chimney breast using slim matching trunking. We assess which route is cleanest and safest for your specific chimney breast on the day.

Yes — electric fireplaces generate far less heat than gas or wood-burning fires. As long as the unit is not a top-venting model pushing hot air directly upward, a TV above an electric fireplace is safe at the correct height. We check the ventilation pattern of your specific unit before confirming the position.

Mounting above a fireplace starts from £100. We typically recommend our Premium tier (from £200) which includes a tilt bracket and cable routing behind the breast, plus a heat assessment if you have a working fire. See /pricing.