Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you want to know before booking — answered honestly.
How much does it cost to hang art or mount a TV in the DC area?
Every job is different, which is why we offer a free consultation before quoting any project. Pricing depends on the number of pieces, the wall type, your location, and the complexity of the installation.
What we can tell you is that we're a premium service — we're not the cheapest option in the DC metro, and we're not trying to be. We charge for the time your particular job actually takes, so you only pay for exactly what your job needs.
First hour is based on location and subsequent hours are $119/hr.
The best way to get an estimate is to reach out for a free consultation. We'll assess your needs and give you a clear, honest quote with no surprises.
Our clients hire us because they want it done right the first time, on walls that matter, with pieces that are worth protecting.
Can you hang art or mount a TV on plaster walls?
Yes — and we do it regularly. Plaster walls are common throughout Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, particularly in older homes in Georgetown, Woodley Park, Chevy Chase, McLean, and Bethesda.
Plaster requires different anchoring than drywall, and drilling into it without the right technique can cause cracking or crumbling. Our team assesses plaster walls before we drill, chooses the right anchors for the depth and condition of your plaster, and works carefully to avoid any damage.
If your home has plaster walls and you've been nervous about hanging anything — that's exactly the situation we're built for.
Can you hang TVs or pictures in a condo or apartment with concrete walls?
Yes. Concrete and masonry walls are standard in high-rise and mid-rise buildings throughout Arlington, Rosslyn, Ballston, Bethesda, and downtown DC, and we're equipped to work in all of them.
Concrete requires hammer drill bits, sleeve anchors, and a different approach than wood-stud or drywall installations — gear that most handymen don't carry.
We come prepared for every wall type on every job, so concrete is never a reason to leave your walls bare.
How high should a TV be mounted on the wall?
The standard recommendation is to mount the TV so the center of the screen sits at seated eye level — typically 42 to 48 inches from the floor for most standard sofa heights.
However, the right height depends on your specific seating arrangement, the size of your TV, and the layout of the room. A TV that looks right in one living room can feel too high or too low in another.
We can also discuss specialized mounts for lowering a TV to the best viewing height, like from above a fireplace.
We take all of this into account and mount your TV at the height that's right for your space — not just a number from a style guide.
How high should pictures and art be hung on the wall?
The widely used rule is to hang the center of the piece at 57 to 60 inches from the floor — a standard derived from gallery and museum display, where it places the center of most works at average eye level.
That said, art hanging isn't one-size-fits-all.
Pieces above furniture should be positioned relative to what's beneath them, not just the floor.
Gallery walls follow their own internal logic.
Oversized pieces in rooms with high ceilings often read better mounted higher.
We assess each piece and each room individually and hang everything where it actually looks right — not just where the formula says it should go.
What should I do to prepare before your team arrives?
Not much — that's the idea.
It helps to have a general sense of where you'd like pieces hung, but you don't need to have measured anything or marked the walls.
If you're not sure where things should go, we're happy to advise during the appointment.
We bring all the tools and hardware needed for standard installations.
If your project requires specialty anchors for an unusual wall type, we'll identify that during the consultation so we can come prepared.
What areas around Washington, DC do you serve?
We serve Washington DC — including Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Capitol Hill, and surrounding Northwest neighborhoods.
We also serve McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, and Great Falls in Virginia, and Bethesda, Silver Spring, Chevy Chase and Takoma Park in Maryland.
If you're in the broader DC metro area and your location isn't listed, reach out — there's a good chance we're already working nearby.
How do I tip my installation team?
Tips are never expected but always appreciated. Our team takes real pride in their work, and if your installer went above and beyond — navigated a tricky wall, rearranged a layout three times until it felt right, or simply made the whole experience easy — a tip is a genuinely meaningful way to say so.
Please don’t pay your balance in cash, but cash is the most straightforward option for tipping. If you'd prefer a digital tip, ask your installer and they can share the best way to send one.
Also, a five-star Google review that describes the job means a lot to a small business like ours — and it helps future clients find us.
Can you help me figure out where to hang things?
Both approaches work. Many of our clients come to the appointment with a clear vision — they know exactly what goes where and just need it executed properly.
Others have the pieces but aren't sure about placement, height, arrangement, or how to make everything work together in the room.
We're comfortable with either. If you want input, we'll offer honest, experienced guidance on placement, scale, spacing, and arrangement.
If you have a vision, we'll execute it.
Most appointments involve some combination of the two.
Do I need to be home during the installation?
Yes — we ask that an adult homeowner or authorized representative be present for the duration of the appointment. This isn't just a formality.
We'll have questions about placement, height, and arrangement that are much easier to answer in real time than over text.
Small decisions made on the spot — shifting a piece two inches left, adjusting a TV angle, choosing between two anchor points — make a significant difference in the final result, and we'd rather get your input directly than make assumptions about your home.
We're happy to talk through your project before you book. Give us a call or shoot us an email.
Better yet, use the button at the top of the page to book a free consultation — we'll assess your needs, answer your questions, and give you a clear picture of what to expect.
(202) 656-4004