Messy TV cables ruin an otherwise great living room. This guide shows safe, attractive ways to hide TV cables when wall mounting your TV, the tools and products to use, and when it’s best to call a pro. All CTAs below link directly to Sort a Home service pages so visitors can book the right tradesperson instantly.

Why hiding TV cables matters

Hiding cables improves looks — and safety. Benefits include:

• Reduces trip and fire hazards.

• Protects cables from pets and children.

• Gives a clean, professional finish that increases perceived value.

Top 3 methods to hide TV cables (fast, effective, UK friendly)

1) Surface-mounted cable trunking — quick & renter-friendly

Use paintable trunking (plastic raceways) that sticks or screws to the wall and hides cables.

Pros: cheap, quick, easily reversible.
Cons: visible line unless painted.

DIY steps:

1. Measure cable runs (TV → socket → peripherals).

2. Route trunking and cut to length.

3. Fix trunking to wall, clip cables in, snap closed, paint if desired.

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Need help? Book a trusted handyman to fit trunking neatly:
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2) In-wall cable concealment — the cleanest finish (professional)

Cables are routed inside the wall cavity to a recessed power/inlet box behind the TV and a power box near the floor. This gives the “floating TV” look.

Important: In-wall work must be done to UK wiring standards and may require an electrician if you alter permanent wiring or add an in-wall power kit.

Steps (overview):

• Mark TV position and locate studs/wires.

• Cut two neat access holes (behind TV & lower outlet).

• Install in-wall power/cable kit, fish cables through, fit recessed boxes, plaster/finish.

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For safety and guaranteed finish, use a certified pro:
👉 Book Electrical Services — in-wall power & rewiring work
Or if you also need mounting and finishing:
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3) Hide cables behind furniture or within skirting — low-intrusion option

If the TV sits above a console or media unit, route cables down the back of the unit, through cable grommets or a V-channel, and use cable sleeves/Velcro to tidy.

Good for renters or if you don’t want wall work. If you need a custom pass-through or media unit modification:

👉 Book Handyman Services — furniture-routing & furniture alterations

Tools & kit you may need

• Stud finder / wall scanner

• Drill & appropriate wall anchors (masonry or plasterboard)

• Cable trunking or in-wall kit (BS-approved)

• Recessed power/cable inlets (for in-wall method)

• Cable ties, sleeves, Velcro straps

If you want professionals to supply & fit everything in one visit:

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Safety & legal notes (UK guidance)

• Don’t cut into walls without checking for cables or pipes — use a reliable wall scanner.

• In-wall power work that modifies permanent wiring should be carried out by a qualified electrician to comply with UK regulations.

• Use BS-approved products and ensure recessed power kits are installed correctly to avoid overheating.

For compliance and safety checks:

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Extra: mounting a soundbar and hiding its cables

If you’re mounting a soundbar under the TV, plan cable runs together so the soundbar cable is hidden the same way as TV cables (in-wall or trunking). For combined installs (TV + soundbar + power):

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Typical problems & how a pro solves them

• Plasterboard with no studs: Pro will use proper toggle anchors or fit timber battens to secure heavy TVs.

• Brick or masonry walls: Correct masonry fixings and drill bits are essential — pros bring them.

• Multiple AV components: Pros label and route cables so future changes are simple.

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👉 Book Handyman Services — for secure fixing and neat finish

Cost guide (UK, indicative)

• Trunking & DIY install: low cost (material + time).

• In-wall concealment (professional): moderate — includes accessories, recessed boxes, labour.

• Full AV + smart set-up (TV, soundbar, smart devices): higher — value for convenience and warranty protection.

For a local quote and to compare pros:

👉 Get Quotes for TV Wall Mounting near you

Customer experiences (UK examples)

• “Booked a handyman — perfect in-wall concealment and tidy plaster finish. Looks great.” — James, Manchester

• “We used an electrician through Sort a Home to fit a recessed outlet. Safe, neat, fully tested.” — Aisha, Birmingham

• “Mounted TV and soundbar together; pros routed everything through the media unit. No cables visible!” — Callum, London

Final checklist before you start

• Measure TV, bracket and furniture height.

• Choose concealment method (trunking, in-wall, behind furniture).

• Decide whether to DIY or hire pro (safety & finish considerations).

• Book trades via Sort a Home if you want a guaranteed professional finish.

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Ready to get it done? Book the right person now:

• Handyman (mount & tidy): 👉 https://www.sortahome.com/all/service?search=handyman

• Electrician (in-wall power / safety): 👉 https://www.sortahome.com/all/service?search=electrical

• Smart home / AV (soundbar, smart devices): 👉 https://www.sortahome.com/all/service?search=smart%20home