TV Mounting in Upper West Side, Manhattan

Pre-war plaster walls are the defining challenge on the Upper West Side. Unlike modern drywall, horsehair plaster is dense, brittle near the surface, and prone to cracking if you drill too aggressively or use the wrong bit speed. We use variable-speed drills set to the correct torque for plaster, and we start every hole with a pilot bit to prevent surface fractures. Your walls stay perfect.

UWS co-op buildings are known for their strict rules around contractor work. Many require board approval for any work that involves drilling, and most need a COI before the super will let your technician up in the elevator. We have navigated this process hundreds of times — we know what documentation buildings typically ask for and can have it ready before your appointment day.

The brownstones on the cross streets between Broadway and Riverside have a different set of challenges: stairways too narrow for a box spring (let alone a 75-inch TV), thick party walls, and original tin ceilings that complicate cable routing. Our two-person team handles all of it.