Afterdark Sound & Media Inc.

How much does AV installation cost?

Short answer: it depends on the room, the equipment, and the wiring. A small TV mount and a full home theatre are different jobs, and the price should reflect that — not a guess. This guide explains what moves the price for each kind of job, so you can tell a simple install from a big one before you ever talk to us.

A free in-home estimate confirms the exact number on site — no obligation.

TV mounting

• TV size and weight
• Wall type: drywall, concrete, brick, or stone
• Mount type: flat, tilt, articulating arm, or motorized
• Whether wires are hidden inside the wall
• Extras mounted at the same time, like a soundbar

Home theatre

• Room size and shape
• Speaker setup: simple surround sound versus a full overhead-sound theatre
• Screen and projector versus a big TV
• Acoustic treatment for echo and clarity
• Whether the room needs new wiring

Whole-home audio

• Number of rooms and speakers
• In-ceiling, in-wall, or freestanding speakers
• Whether the home is already wired for audio
• One control app for the whole house versus separate controls per room

Smart home

• What is being connected: lighting, shades, locks, thermostats, cameras
• Number of rooms and devices
• Whether a central control system is included
• New build versus adding to an existing home

Security cameras

• Number of cameras and where they go
• Indoor, outdoor, or both
• Recording setup: local recorder and how many days of footage it holds
• Cable runs and mounting height

No monthly fees — the system records locally, and you own the footage and the hardware outright.

LED video walls

• Wall size and panel count
• Brightness and resolution needed for the room and its light
• Mounting surface and structural work
• Content source: menus, signage, presentations, or live video

Starlink installation

• Roof, wall, or pole mounting
• Cable run length into the home or business
• Wiring the dish into an existing home or office network

Commercial and winery AV

• Size of the space and number of zones: tasting room, patio, event space, dining room
• Speaker and screen count
• Acoustics of hard-surfaced rooms
• Paging, announcements, and event presentation needs

The honest version

Two rooms that look alike can cost different amounts, because walls, wiring, and equipment choices are never identical. That is why every quote starts with a look at the actual room — photos for a ballpark, a visit for the final number.