TV wall mounting with cable hide in Exeter
Professional tv wall mounting with cable hide services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£160
Typical Duration
2-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
TV wall-mounted with all cables completely hidden inside the wall. Channels chased, cables concealed, filled and plastered smooth. The ultimate clean look - no visible wires at all.
The Truly Clean Look
Standard TV mounting is fine - but you still see cables hanging down. Cable hiding takes it to the next level - genuinely invisible wiring, like the TV is magically floating on your wall.
💡 Pro tip: If you're doing this, consider adding a new power socket behind the TV at the same time. Then literally nothing is visible - not even the power cable. Needs an electrician but worth it for the clean finish.
How Cable Hiding Works
| ✅ Professional Hide | ❌ Surface Trunking |
|---|---|
| Cables actually in the wall | Plastic channel stuck on wall surface |
| Invisible once painted | Always visible, collects dust |
| Permanent, clean solution | Temporary bodge, comes unstuck |
| Can't see or feel anything | Bumps out from wall |
The process:
- Chase channels in the wall (from TV to sockets/devices)
- Run cables through the channels
- Fill and plaster smooth over cables
- You paint to match your wall colour
What You Get
🔧 The Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan route | Work out best path for cables, check for pipes/wires |
| Chase & mount | Cut channels, mount TV bracket with proper fixings |
| Wire & hide | Run cables, chase channels, fill and plaster smooth |
📦 You're Left With
- TV mounted securely
- All cables hidden in wall
- Smooth plasterwork ready for painting
- Genuinely clean professional look
Pricing Guide
| Wall Type | Cable Run | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasterboard | Short run (1-1.5m) | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Plasterboard | Longer run (1.5-2m) | 2.5 hrs | £135 |
| Solid wall | Short run | 2.5 hrs | £135 |
| Solid wall | Longer run | 3 hrs | £160 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Add £50-100 if you need a new power socket installed (requires electrician).
Perfect For...
✅ New build show homes - that completely clean modern look
✅ Living room feature walls - TV as the centrepiece, no distractions
✅ High-end finishes - when you're doing things properly
✅ Before decorating - perfect timing if you're repainting anyway
Why Choose Us for TV wall mounting with cable hide in Exeter?
All cables completely hidden in wall
Clean professional finish
Cables chased and plastered over
Ready for painting to match your wall
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Route
We work out the best path for cables - from TV position down to where your devices/sockets are. I'll check for obstacles like pipes or existing cables in the wall.
Step 2: Chase & Mount
I cut channels in the wall for cables, mount the TV bracket securely, and run all wiring through the concealed routes.
Step 3: Fill & Finish
Cables go in the channels, then I fill and plaster everything smooth. Once you paint over it, the cables are completely invisible.
🔧 DIY Tips
Cable hiding is genuinely tricky DIY - you're cutting into walls, dealing with electrics, plastering. But if you're experienced:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- SDS drill with chisel bit (for chasing channels)
- Cable and pipe detector (essential - check before cutting!)
- Bonding plaster and finishing plaster
- Plastering tools (hawk, trowel, mixing bucket)
- All the TV mounting tools plus patience
📐 Planning the route
- Mark exact TV position and socket/device locations
- Plan straightest route possible (fewer bends = easier)
- CHECK FOR PIPES AND CABLES with detector (critical!)
- Mark the cable route on wall with chalk line
- Measure cable lengths needed (add 20% extra)
🔨 Chasing channels
- Use SDS drill with chisel bit
- Cut channels about 25-30mm deep, 20mm wide
- Keep channels straight - wonky lines look bad
- Remove debris as you go (it's dusty work)
- Be gentle near sockets/switches
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not checking for existing cables/pipes (dangerous!)
- Channels too shallow (cables show through plaster)
- Poor plastering (lumpy finish, visible lines)
- Forgetting to allow cable service loop behind TV
- Not considering heat from cables when bunched together
💡 Pro trick: Leave a loop of spare cable behind the TV. If you ever need to take it down or replace it, you've got enough cable to work with. Too short and you're stuck.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 About to decorate? Perfect timing for cable hiding. The plasterwork needs painting anyway, so factor this into your decorating schedule. The plaster needs 24-48 hours to dry before painting.
Need power hidden too? A socket behind the TV means truly zero visible cables. This needs an electrician (I can arrange or you can use your own). Adds to cost but looks incredible - worth doing while the wall's already being worked on.
What about HDMI cables? All cables can be hidden - HDMI, power, aerial, whatever you need. Just make sure you buy good quality cables for in-wall use - cheap ones can degrade and you don't want to redo the work.
Exeter's old solid walls? Take longer to chase than plasterboard, but the result is rock solid. The thick stone/brick walls actually make cleaner channels than modern builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you hide the cables?
I chase channels in your wall from the TV down to where your devices sit, run the cables through, then fill and plaster over. Once you paint it, you genuinely can't tell the cables are there. It's much cleaner than those plastic trunking covers.
Can you do this on any wall?
Most walls yes - solid walls, plasterboard, even old lath and plaster. The exception is if you've got exterior walls with cavity insulation, or walls with lots of pipework/cables already in them. I'll assess and advise honestly.
Do I need to redecorate after?
You'll need to paint over the filled channels to match your wall - I can't match your exact paint colour. The plasterwork is smooth and ready for painting, but the actual decorating is down to you (or your decorator).
What about power - does the TV plug in behind itself?
Ideally we fit a new socket behind where the TV will sit, so power is hidden too. That needs an electrician though - I can arrange this or you can use your own. Alternatively, power can run through the same chase as the other cables.
How long does it take with cable hiding?
Usually 2-3 hours depending on wall type and cable run length. Solid walls take longer to chase than plasterboard. I'm careful to minimise dust, but there will be some from cutting the channels.
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