TV Mounting in a
Victorian House

Yes — we mount TVs on lath-and-plaster walls regularly. These walls need different fixings to modern plasterboard: we use toggle bolts and stud-mounted brackets rather than grip-it anchors, because the lath substrate behaves differently under load. Every job is fully insured.

With the right technique, damage is kept minimal. We use sharp masonry or HSS drill bits on a low setting, score the plaster before drilling to reduce the chance of cracking, and vacuum dust as we go. Any minor surface scuffing is easily touched up. We treat every period wall with care, but plaster is plaster — small fixing holes are unavoidable.

Yes — and we will. We plan the TV position to sit naturally below picture rails and avoid cornices and ceiling roses. If you have fireplace surrounds, architraves or other original features, we route around them and keep all fixings away from the mouldings.

Listed buildings — including Grade II — vary in what they restrict. Before booking, please check your listing description and consult your local conservation officer about TV mounting. We can describe exactly what the work involves so you can pass accurate details on; the decision to proceed is yours and your conservation officer's.

Most Victorian chimney breasts are solid brick with plaster on top, which is one of the strongest surfaces for mounting. We use SDS drilling with masonry anchors sized to the TV's loaded weight. Larger TVs (up to 85") are typically suitable on solid brick once the wall condition, bracket and fixings are matched — confirmed on the day. See our chimney breast guide for the full method.

TV mounting in a Victorian house starts from £100. Most Victorian-property jobs use our Standard tier (from £150) — walls vary between solid brick, lath-and-plaster, and dot-and-dab plasterboard, and our installer carries fixings for all three. See /pricing.