For a TV on a standard wall, a store service, a handyman and a TV installer can all do the job. The difference is scope, price clarity and who comes. Ask every provider four things: who arrives, what is included, what happens with a difficult wall, and what backs the work. We post our prices, and you pay after the job.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Updated . A guide to the questions, not a ranking of other businesses.
- Prices posted by city and TV size; the form shows one total before you book
- No deposit; you pay after the job
- Same-day service available when we have an opening
- The label matters less than what the quote covers: scope, wall type, cable work and warranty.
- A quote that ignores your wall type is incomplete; brick, concrete, tile, stone, plaster and metal studs need different hardware.
- A large deposit with no written scope is a warning sign with any provider.
- Ask for terms in writing, and compare totals line by line, not headline prices.
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What is the difference between an installer, a handyman and a store service?
A TV installer mounts TVs as the main job, a handyman does many home tasks and charges by the hour or the visit, and a store service is offered with the TV you buy there. The real differences are scope, how clear the price is and what is left out.
| TV installer | Handyman | Store install service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical scope | Mounting, cables and the extras you choose | Whatever you agree for the visit | A set service tied to the TV you bought there |
| Price clarity | Often posted by size and extra | Often by the hour or by quote | Posted, with terms to read |
| Often left out or extra | Check wall type and cable work | The mount, cable work and a hard wall | Your own mount, hidden wires or a hard wall |
| Who answers for the work | The installer, in writing if you ask | The individual | The store, under its own terms |
These are typical patterns, not rules. Any provider can differ, so ask each one to confirm in writing.
Four questions to ask before you book
Ask who arrives, what is included, what happens with a difficult wall and what backs the work. A clear written answer to each matters more than the lowest price. If a provider cannot answer one, you have found the cost that will surprise you later.
| Question | A good answer | How Pixl answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Who arrives? | The person who quoted, plus help to lift a large screen | You confirm the time by phone or text before the visit |
| 2. What is included? | Labour, the mount and whose it is, cable work and removal of an old TV, each on its own line | The form lists labour, mount, wall and wires and shows one total |
| 3. What about a difficult wall? | A stated line for brick, concrete, tile, stone, plaster or metal studs | Brick +$80; concrete, tile or stone +$50; metal studs +$15; plaster +$10 |
| 4. What backs the work? | Written terms you can read, and what is not covered | A warranty table on our Legal page |
- Who arrives? Ask whether the person who quotes is the person who mounts, and whether a second person helps lift a large screen.
- What is included? Ask about the mount, whose it is, the cable work and removal of an old TV. See the lines in what 843 real quotes show.
- What happens with a difficult wall? Read TV mounting by wall type and ask what the provider adds.
- What backs the work? Ask for the terms in writing and read what is not covered.
How do we answer those questions?
We post our labour price by city and TV size, and the form adds the mount, the wall and the wires into one total before you book. You pay after the job, with no deposit. Our warranty is a table on our Legal page, and we link it here so you can read it.
| Topic | What we do |
|---|---|
| Price | The form shows your exact total in about 2 minutes. Brick adds $80, and concrete, tile or stone $50, so a hard wall is never a surprise. |
| Payment | After the job, by card, e-transfer or cash. No deposit. |
| Warranty | A TV that falls is covered for up to 3 years at no extra cost, and a crooked mount or TV for 30 days. Read the full warranty periods by service. |
| Timing | Open 7 days. Same-day service is available when we have an opening, so call or text to check today. |
What are the warning signs in a TV mounting quote?
Watch for a price with no scope, a large deposit, an answer of “it depends” with no range and nothing in writing. Any one of these can hide an extra charge. Ask the provider to list the labour, the mount, the wall and the cables on separate lines.
| Warning sign | What to ask |
|---|---|
| A single price with no list of what it covers | “Please list labour, mount, wall and cable work on separate lines.” |
| A large deposit before anyone has seen the wall | “Why is a deposit needed, and what is refundable?” |
| “It depends” with no range | “What would change the price, and by how much?” |
| No written scope or terms | “Can you send the scope and warranty terms in writing?” |
Which provider fits which job?
A store service suits a TV bought there on a plain wall, a handyman suits a simple job you can describe exactly, and an installer suits a job with a hard wall, hidden wires or a large screen. Match the provider to the hardest part of your job.
| Your job | Often a fit | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| TV bought from a store, plain drywall wall | Store install service | Whether your own mount, wall type and cable work are covered |
| One small TV, one simple wall | Handyman | Whether the price includes the mount and a helper to lift |
| Large TV, brick, concrete, tile or stone | TV installer | The wall line and the anchors used |
| Hidden wires or a fireplace | TV installer | The cable method and its price |
When is mounting the TV yourself fine?
Mounting yourself can be fine for a small TV on drywall with a stud where you need it. A large TV, a hard wall, a fireplace or hidden wires raise the risk of a crooked mount or a damaged wall, and lifting needs two people. If in doubt, check what an install costs before you decide.
TV installer, handyman or store: questions
Should I hire an installer or a handyman to mount my TV?
For a TV on a standard wall, either can work. A TV installer mounts TVs every day and posts prices for the extras, such as hidden wires or a fireplace. A handyman may charge by the hour. Ask what is included and what happens if the wall is difficult.
Is a store installation a good option?
It can be convenient if you buy the TV there. Compare the scope, the date of the visit and whether the service covers your wall type, hidden wires and a mount you own. Ask for the terms in writing, and check the current price on their site.
What should a TV mounting quote include?
It should list the labour for your TV size, the mount and whose it is, the wall type, any cable work, and the total before tax. It should also say when you pay. Our form adds all of this and shows one total before you book.
Do I need to pay a deposit to book a TV installer?
Not with us. You pay after the job by card, e-transfer or cash. Other providers differ, so ask before you book. A large deposit with no written scope is a warning sign, especially if the price is only given as it depends.
What happens if the wall is brick or concrete?
Ask every provider this before booking. Masonry walls need different hardware and more time. With us, brick adds $80 and concrete, tile or stone add $50, and the form shows it before you book. A quote that ignores the wall type is incomplete.
Is there a warranty on TV mounting?
Ask for it in writing. Ours is a table on our Legal page: a TV that falls is covered for up to 3 years at no extra cost, and a crooked mount or TV for 30 days. Read the full table for what is not covered.
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The form shows your total before you book, and you pay after the job.
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Sources and method. Prices and warranty periods come from the Pixl Canada price sheet (October 2026) and the Warranty table on the Pixl Canada Legal page. Comparisons between provider types describe typical patterns and are not a review of any business. Prices are in Canadian dollars before tax.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.