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Yes, a TV can go above a fireplace. Owners who love it got the height right, often with a pull-down mount. Owners who regret it hung it too high.
What owners on Reddit say
Owners who love their TV above the fireplace
“We have it mounted over a fireplace and love being able to pull it down closer to eye level.”
— one owner, r/LGOLED (thread)
“I have the exact mount for my 65, I love it! No more breaking my neck lol”
— one owner, r/LGOLED (thread)
“I have a 83in G5 on a mantelmount over the fireplace and we love it. Works really well and the view is much better if planning to watch movies”
— one owner, r/LGOLED (thread)
“This particular mount has massive drop, and drops the TV like 3+ feet, so it pulls down to a very comfortable eye level”
— one owner, r/hometheater (thread)
“Now I'm stoked. Except for the few winter nights where I run the fireplace, I can stop looking up at the TV.”
— one owner, r/LGOLED (thread)
Owners who regret the install
“As everyone else said, the height is going to be a problem for your neck after a few days.”
— one commenter, r/LGOLED (thread)
Height is where a rushed install goes wrong:
“The installers were so bad. Tv is above fireplace. They mounted it so low i cant push it back flush to the wall.”
— one owner, r/LGOLED (thread)
The difference is not the fireplace. It is the height, the heat and the mount. The rest of this guide covers each one.
Ready to book? See our TV mounting service, or book your installation and tell us it is above a fireplace.
What that means on a New York wall
Why people put the TV there anyway
In September 2026 one customer wrote to us that they were considering "if it's even safe to install the tv above the fireplace." People ask because the fireplace wall is often the only wall that works. Other walls have windows, doors or an awkward angle. Often the seating already faces the fireplace.
In New York City apartments, customers ask us about two cases most:
- A brick or masonry fireplace wall.
- A gas fireplace with drywall above it.
Each one changes how we hang the TV and where the wires go. Both are below.
There is a quiet upside for parents. A TV on the wall above a mantel is out of a small child's reach, and there is no stand on the floor to pull over.
Heat and soot
- A working wood-burning fireplace is the case to think hardest about. It brings heat, and it can bring smoke and soot up the wall.
- Every fireplace gives off some heat. How much depends on the type and the model. Check your fireplace manual for the clear space it needs above the opening.
- Your TV has its own limit. Check your TV's manual for its operating temperature range.
Check the heat yourself before the appointment. It takes one evening:
- Tape a simple thermometer to the wall where the middle of the TV will hang.
- Run the fireplace the way you normally do, for a few hours.
- Read the thermometer. Compare it with the operating temperature range in your TV's manual.
If the wall gets too warm, the TV can go higher, or the room may suit a different wall. Tell us what you found when you book.
Look for dark marks. If the wall just above the fireplace opening has dark stains, smoke or heat may already reach that wall. Mention it when you book.
One owner swapped a wood stove for an electric fireplace and wrote:
“Turned out to be the right choice, the heat is blown out quite far so never creates an extreme heat zone near the TV.”
— one owner, r/hometheater (thread)
One commenter put the wood-stove risk plainly:
“Don't mount your tv over a fireplace especially a wood stove. Heat kills electronics and so does excessive dust/soot.”
— one commenter, r/hometheater (thread)
We do not give a single temperature rule, because the right answer depends on your fireplace. Tell us which kind of fireplace it is when you book.
The pull-down mount: eye level when you watch
A pull-down (mantel) mount lets you lower the TV toward eye level when you watch, and push it back up when you are done. It is the one fireplace-specific option, and it is what the happy owners above have in common.
It has downsides too:
- It adds cost. It is an add-on on top of the mounting price.
- It needs room to move. The TV must sit high enough above the mantel to fold back flat, and clear the mantel on the way down.
- Pulled down, the TV sits closer to the fire. Push it back up before you light the fireplace.
- A manual mount needs a hand on the TV. A motorized mount needs power behind the TV.
In our booking form, choose the pull-down option when you add the TV:
- Manual pull-down mantel mount: adds from $200
- Motorized (automated) pull-down mount: adds from $300
How high is too high, and how low is too low?
The right height depends on your seating distance and your TV size. Before the appointment, try our TV mounting height calculator.
A TV above a mantel almost always sits higher than eye level. Two mistakes come up again and again:
- Too high. A big gap of empty wall above the TV, and a sore neck after a few days.
- Too low. The TV hits the mantel, so a pull-down mount will not fold back flat against the wall.
Size the TV to the fireplace, too. A TV usually looks best when it is a little narrower than the fireplace or mantel below it. A screen wider than the mantel can look top-heavy on that wall.
“This is pretty bad. A professional wouldn't have left so much wasted space above the tv.”
— one commenter, r/LGOLED (thread)
It is your wall, so it is your height
Nobody should argue you into a height you do not want. Use the calculator, decide on a height, and tell us when you book. If the TV must sit high above the mantel, choose the pull-down mount.
Brick, plaster, drywall: what each wall means
Mount a TV on a brick fireplace. We use masonry hardware for brick and concrete. The holes are hidden behind the bracket.
Customers often tell us their landlord does not want new holes in brick. If you rent, ask your landlord before the appointment.
Drywall above a gas fireplace. Drywall is the one wall where cables can run inside. Above a gas fireplace with a drywall front, an outlet behind the TV is often possible.
Plaster, brick and concrete. For these walls, we conceal the cables with a clean surface cover rather than routing them inside the wall.
Weight. A large TV is heavy, and a pull-down mount adds its own weight and leverage. On drywall we fix the bracket to the studs. On brick and concrete we use masonry anchors. Old mortar joints can be soft, so we look at the wall before we choose where the anchors go.
Where do the wires go?
Hiding the wires is the single most common request we get, on any wall. A cable hanging down a fireplace wall is the first thing every guest sees. Above a fireplace you have three options:
- Cables covered. A paintable cover runs the cables down the wall. It works on every wall type. TV mounting with cables covered starts from $199.
- Power and cable in the wall. On drywall only, we put a new outlet behind the TV and run the cables inside the wall. TV mounting with power and cable in the wall starts from $599.
- Cables visible. The simplest option, with basic TV mounting from $175.
An outlet behind the TV is electrical work. In our power-and-cable service, that work is part of the job.
Each option has a trade-off. A surface cover is still a thin line on the wall, even painted. In-wall routing is the cleanest look, but it costs more and works on drywall only. Visible cables cost least and look it.
The soundbar has nowhere to go
A mantel takes the space where a TV stand would be. So the usual soundbar shelf is gone.
The clean answer is to mount the soundbar on the wall, just under the TV. Soundbar mounting starts from $69 and can be added to any TV mount. Mounting a Sonos Arc Ultra? Read our guide to the Sonos Arc Ultra wall mount.
Frame TV over a fireplace
People often ask about a Samsung Frame TV above a fireplace. The common question is whether to hang it flush or angled. Tell us which look you want when you book.
See Samsung Frame TV installation for how we handle the One Connect cable.
"I want my fireplace mounted, not my TV"
Many of the fireplace messages we get are not about a TV at all. They are about electric fireplace units, and TV stands with a fireplace insert, that need building or mounting.
We assemble those too. See TV Stand, Credenza & Fireplace Assembly.
Which setup should you pick?
- Pick a fixed mount above the mantel if your seats are far enough back that the calculator says the height works.
- Pick a manual pull-down mount if the TV must sit high and you want it at eye level for movies.
- Pick a motorized pull-down mount if you want the same without pulling the TV down by hand.
- Pick power and cable in the wall if the wall above the fireplace is drywall. On brick, plaster or concrete, pick cables covered.
- Think hardest if you burn wood in the fireplace often. Run the heat check first, and tell us what you found when you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to mount a TV above a fireplace?
Yes, we mount TVs above fireplaces. The two things to check are height and heat. Every fireplace gives off some heat, and the amount depends on the type and the model. Tell us which kind you have when you book, and keep the manual handy.
How high should a TV above a fireplace be?
It depends on your seating distance and your TV size. Use our TV mounting height calculator first. If the TV must sit high above the mantel, a pull-down mount lets you bring it down to eye level.
Can you mount a TV on a brick fireplace?
Yes. We use masonry hardware for brick and concrete. The holes are hidden behind the bracket. For brick installations, we conceal the cables with a clean surface cover rather than routing them inside the wall.
Can the wires be hidden above a fireplace?
Yes, in two ways. On any wall, a paintable cable cover hides them on the surface. On drywall, we can put an outlet behind the TV and run the cables inside the wall.
What is a pull-down mantel mount and what does it cost?
It is a mount that lets you pull the TV down toward eye level and push it back up. In our booking form, a manual pull-down mantel mount adds from $200, and a motorized one adds from $300.
Can a TV be mounted too low above a mantel?
Yes. If the TV sits too close to the mantel, a pull-down mount will not fold back flat against the wall. Use the height calculator, and tell us about the mantel when you book.
How can I check if my fireplace is too hot for a TV?
Tape a thermometer to the wall where the middle of the TV will hang. Run the fireplace the way you normally do for a few hours, then read it. Compare the reading with the operating temperature range in your TV's manual.
Will mounting a TV over a fireplace affect my TV's warranty?
That is a question for your TV's maker, not us. Check the manual for its operating temperature range and any note about heat sources. What we control is the height and the mount.
What size TV fits above my fireplace?
Start with your seating distance and our TV mounting height calculator. Then measure the fireplace or mantel. A TV a little narrower than the mantel usually looks best.
Do you mount electric fireplace units?
Yes. We assemble electric fireplace units and TV stands with fireplace inserts. See TV Stand, Credenza & Fireplace Assembly.
Your worries, answered
A TV above a fireplace comes with a few real worries. Here is what we do about each one.
- "The heat will ruin my TV." Tell us which kind of fireplace you have and what your heat check showed. We plan the height and the mount around it.
- "It will be too high to watch." You choose the height. If it must sit high, a pull-down mount brings it down to eye level.
- "Drilling will damage my brick, and I rent." We use masonry hardware, and the holes sit behind the bracket. Ask your landlord first if you rent.
- "The wires will hang down the wall." We hide the cables: inside the wall on drywall, under a clean surface cover on brick, plaster or concrete.
- "A small child could reach it." A TV above the mantel is out of reach, with no stand on the floor to pull over.
TV mounting starts from $175. Your final price depends on the services and options you choose, plus the distance from Midtown Manhattan. The booking page shows your estimated total before you submit your booking request.
