Wires inside the wall, done to code
A TV’s power cord is not allowed inside a wall, which is why so many “hidden wire” jobs are quietly unsafe. The correct way is an in-wall power kit: a recessed outlet behind the TV, joined by building-rated cable to an inlet near the floor, which then plugs into your existing outlet or surge protector. Your HDMI and other low-voltage cables run through the same path.
The result is a wall with nothing on it but the screen. We do this on drywall for $119 as part of a mounting visit.
What's included
- Pre-wired in-wall power kit with recessed plates
- Two neat cut-outs: one hidden behind the TV, one near the floor
- HDMI and other signal cables routed through the wall
- Checking the stud bay for fire blocks, pipes and wiring first
- Dust caught as we cut
Prices
- In-wall concealment$119
- Cord cover instead$39
- Labor, 43–65″$114
- 4K HDMI cable$15
Live from our price list. Your exact total shows as you build your wall.
Price my job →How we do it
- Choose the bay
The upper and lower plates need to sit in the same stud bay, clear of the bracket.
- Check inside
A small opening first, to make sure the cavity is clear.
- Cut and fish
Plates cut in, power cable and signal cables pulled through.
- Connect and test
The lower inlet plugs into your outlet or surge protector; everything is tested before the TV is pushed back.
Questions about in-wall wire concealment
Does this need an electrician?
A pre-wired kit plugs into an existing outlet and isn’t connected to the house wiring, so it normally doesn’t. A brand-new hardwired outlet behind the TV is electrician’s work.
Which walls can’t you do it on?
Brick, block, concrete and most tile. On those we fit a paintable cord cover. Insulated exterior walls and walls with fire blocks are possible but slower; if we find one, we show you before going further.
Is my TV surge-protected this way?
Yes, if the lower inlet is plugged into a surge protector — one of the advantages over a plain outlet behind the TV.