Over-Fireplace
TV Mounting
in DFW.
Done Right,
or Not at All.

Yes, when it is done correctly. Correctly means the heat clearance is measured for your specific firebox. Gas and electric fireplaces produce predictable, directional heat. Wood-burning fireplaces run hotter and need more vertical clearance. The +$100 specialty surface add-on includes a heat clearance consultation that assesses your installation before anything is mounted. The internet says never mount a TV above a fireplace. The accurate answer is that it depends on the fireplace, and we assess it first.

Three routing approaches, and the wall decides which one applies. In-wall concealment runs cables through accessible drywall sections above or beside the firebox, the published $75 add-on and the standard choice on fireplace walls. Architectural surface management routes cables cleanly along the mantel line or through conduit that follows the wall. Recessed outlet placement relocates a power outlet behind the TV to remove the visible power cable, the $100 power add-on. Fireplace walls vary: some have accessible drywall above the mantel, some are solid masonry, some are stone veneer over framing. The routing approach is confirmed during the scope call and photo review, based on your wall, not a default method.

Yes. A tilting mount is the standard recommendation for above-fireplace installs because the TV sits higher than standard viewing height. It angles the display down toward your seating position, reducing neck strain. A flat mount is possible but produces a viewing angle most homeowners find uncomfortable from a seat. A full-motion mount suits corner fireplaces or off-center seating. You supply the mount, or TrueLVL sources it for a flat sourcing fee plus mount cost. On a Frame TV or LG G Series install, the manufacturer-supplied mount that ships with the display is used. Mount type, fixed, tilting, or full-motion, is your decision, confirmed on the scope call based on your room.

Modern TVs are rated for operating temperatures, typically between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The risk depends on the firebox type, how much heat is directed upward, and the vertical clearance to the TV. Gas fireplaces with a mantel shelf deflect heat forward and away from the screen. Electric fireplaces produce minimal upward heat. Wood-burning produces the most and needs the most clearance. The heat clearance assessment in the +$100 add-on accounts for these variables. If the clearance is not sufficient for safe long-term operation, we will advise against the installation. A specialist willing to say no is worth more than one who says yes to everything.

A TV above a fireplace is higher than the optimal eye-level position. That is a real tradeoff, and we will not pretend otherwise. A tilting mount angled downward significantly improves the angle from a seated position, and the tilt is set during installation based on your actual seating distance and height. The scope call and photo review let us understand the room before arrival. Many homeowners accept the height tradeoff because the result on the fireplace wall is worth it. The tilt mount compensates for the height, set to your specific seating position.

Yes. A stone, brick, or masonry surround changes the anchoring approach and can affect cable routing. Masonry requires different anchors than drywall. Stone veneer over drywall framing is different from solid masonry, and brick is different from stone. The +$100 specialty surface add-on accounts for this. The three most common fireplace walls in DFW homes are drywall with stone veneer, solid brick, and manufactured stone over framing. The scope call and photo review confirm your specific construction and set the anchoring and routing plan before install day.