TV mounting and furniture assembly are the two services most homeowners try to DIY first and then call a pro after the third hole in the wrong spot or the third missing IKEA dowel. Red Stag is built for both: stud-mounted TVs that don't fall, IKEA pieces that are square and tight, beds that don't squeak, gallery walls that are level. We bring the laser level, the stud finder, the right hardware, and we haul the boxes and styrofoam out with us. Box to installed in one visit.
TV mounting in Los Angeles has one specific complication that most other markets don't: lath-and-plaster walls in pre-1950s homes. A standard stud-finder doesn't work on lath-and-plaster — the metal lath and the variable plaster depth make the magnet-and-radar-style finders read studs every six inches. Red Stag carries deep-scan stud finders (Franklin ProSensor 710+ or Walabot DIY) that read past the lath, and we still verify with a small pilot bore before we set the lag bolts. A 65-inch TV weighs 50–80 pounds and the dynamic load on a full-motion arm doubles that — we don't guess on the studs.
Above-fireplace mounts are the trickiest TV install. The wall behind a fireplace is often blocked tile, the ambient heat from the firebox can damage a TV's lower components, and there's frequently no clear cable path. Our process: confirm the firebox is rated for above-mount TV use (most modern gas fireplaces are; many older masonry are not), use a heat-rated mount with a tilt arm angled down toward the seating, install a recessed cable-pass behind the TV with a paintable face, and route the HDMI and power either through the wall or through a low-voltage raceway. The TV ends up at the right viewing angle, the cables are invisible, and nothing on the unit gets cooked.
Furniture assembly is the punch list nobody admits they need help with. IKEA's instructions look simple but they're calibrated to the time of an experienced assembler — the average DIY assembly takes 3–4× the time, and that's before the missing dowel, the misread step, the cam lock that wasn't fully torqued, or the flipped panel. Red Stag's furniture techs assemble PAX wardrobes in 90 minutes, BRIMNES beds in 45, KALLAX shelving in 20. We assemble it correctly the first time, and we haul the cardboard, styrofoam, and plastic wrap out to the curb when we leave so your living room isn't a packaging graveyard for two weeks.
Gallery walls and mirror hanging is the third pillar of this service, and it's where most DIY hangs go wrong. A gallery wall is not a math problem — it's a layout problem solved on the floor first, then transferred to the wall using painter's tape templates. We lay the entire wall out at floor level until the spacing reads right, tape the templates up, get your sign-off, then hang. Heavy mirrors and art (over 25 lbs) get stud anchored or wall-strap mounted; lighter pieces get matched pairs of monkey hooks or D-ring with picture wire. Everything ends up level — verified with a 4-foot laser, not eyeballed.
Flat-rate pricing across all 29 of our LA County service cities. Final price is locked in before any work begins.
| Service Type | Flat-Rate Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| TV mount install (under 55 in., fixed) | $135–$225 |
| TV mount install (55–75 in., tilt) | $185–$325 |
| TV mount with full-motion arm | $225–$425 |
| Above-fireplace TV mount | $285–$525 |
| Cable concealment (in-wall) | $125–$285 |
| IKEA wardrobe (PAX, BRIMNES, etc.) | $185–$385 |
| IKEA bed frame assembly | $135–$235 |
| IKEA dresser, desk, or shelf | $95–$175 |
| Peloton or treadmill assembly | $185–$285 |
| Mirror or large art hanging | $95–$185 |
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Standard TV mounting in LA runs $135–$225 for TVs under 55 inches with a fixed mount, $185–$325 for 55–75 inch tilt mounts, $225–$425 for full-motion arms, and $285–$525 for above-fireplace installs. Cable concealment in the wall adds $125–$285. All Red Stag mounts are stud-anchored and include a level test before we leave.
Yes — pre-1950s LA homes (Spanish revival, Craftsman, mid-century apartments) frequently have lath-and-plaster walls that confuse standard stud finders. We use deep-scan stud finders (Franklin ProSensor or Walabot DIY) that read past the metal lath, and we verify with pilot bores before setting lag bolts. Lath-and-plaster TV mounts are completely safe with the right tools and technique.
Times depend on the piece. A PAX wardrobe is typically 90 minutes; a BRIMNES bed frame is 30–45 minutes; a KALLAX shelf is 15–20 minutes; a HEMNES dresser is 45–60 minutes. Most full-room IKEA setups are completed in a single 2–4 hour visit, including unboxing and box removal. We bring our own tools and torque drivers.
Yes. All Red Stag furniture-assembly visits include hauling the cardboard, styrofoam, and plastic wrap to the curb (or your trash area) for pickup. If you have an unusually large amount of packaging (e.g., a full bedroom set assembled at once), we can flatten and stack it neatly for you to dispose of on your normal trash day.
Yes, with caveats. The fireplace must be rated for above-mount TV use (most modern gas fireplaces are; older masonry fireplaces sometimes aren't). We use heat-rated tilt mounts angled down toward the seating, recessed cable-pass plates behind the TV, and either in-wall HDMI/power routing or a low-voltage raceway. Above-fireplace TV mounting in LA runs $285–$525 with cable concealment included.