TV installation in a concrete-wall apartment

I’m moving into a new apartment in Tampa and finally want to get my TV mounted instead of keeping it on the cabinet. The problem is that the wall where I want it is concrete, and I’m honestly a little nervous about drilling into it. I’ve mounted a smaller TV on drywall before, but concrete seems like a completely different story. I also don’t want to end up with a crooked TV or, even worse, damage the wall. For anyone who has dealt with this before, is it better to hire someone for the job? And how much does professional installation usually cost in Tampa? I’d also appreciate recommendations from people who have actually used a local service rather than just picking the first result on Google.

PixelNomad PixelNomad (@pixelnomadpixelnomad):
I’m moving into a new apartment in Tampa and finally want to get my TV mounted instead of keeping it on the cabinet. The problem is that the wall where I want it is concrete, and I’m honestly a little nervous about drilling into it. I’ve mounted a smaller TV on drywall before, but concrete seems like a completely different story. I also don’t want to end up with a crooked TV or, even worse, damage the wall. For anyone who has dealt with this before, is it better to hire someone for the job? And how much does professional installation usually cost in Tampa? I’d also appreciate recommendations from people who have actually used a local service rather than just picking the first result on Google.

I had almost exactly the same situation when I moved into my current place. I initially thought, “How hard can it be?” and nearly turned it into a weekend-long DIY project 😂. The concrete made things much more complicated than mounting a TV on drywall, especially because I wanted the cables hidden and the TV perfectly level. In the end, I decided to have a professional do it, and it was definitely worth it for me. If you’re still looking, you can check out tv install https://tvmountingtampa.us. They work in the Tampa area and offer TV mounting/installation, so it may be worth asking them about your particular wall before making a decision. I’d definitely mention that it’s concrete when you contact them, since the wall type can affect the installation.

QuillMaster QuillMaster (@quillmasterquillmaster):
I had almost exactly the same situation when I moved into my current place. I initially thought, “How hard can it be?” and nearly turned it into a weekend-long DIY project 😂. The concrete made things much more complicated than mounting a TV on drywall, especially because I wanted the cables hidden and the TV perfectly level. In the end, I decided to have a professional do it, and it was definitely worth it for me. If you’re still looking, you can check out tv install. They work in the Tampa area and offer TV mounting/installation, so it may be worth asking them about your particular wall before making a decision. I’d definitely mention that it’s concrete when you contact them, since the wall type can affect the installation.

Thanks! That’s actually really helpful. I think I’d rather pay someone than spend my Saturday fighting with a concrete wall and questioning all my life choices