Media Wall Installers in Chatsworth

median year homes were built

1965

median year homes were built

built in 2000 or later

15.6%

built in 2000 or later

built before 1960

43.2%

built before 1960

single-family homes

41.7%

single-family homes

in buildings with 5+ units

48.5%

in buildings with 5+ units

mobile homes

0.7%

mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Los Angeles city (used for Chatsworth) (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Ranch-style subdivision homes

Where: Mid-1950s to early-1960s subdivisions noted in Los Angeles planning documents for Chatsworth.

Mounting: Wood-frame on slab or raised floor with drywall or plaster; 16-inch studs are typical.

1970s and later hillside homes

Where: Porter Ranch, the last portion of the San Fernando Valley within the city limits to be developed, with major construction beginning in the 1970s.

Mounting: Modern tract framing with drywall; heavy media walls may have blocking in newer builds.

Equestrian and ranch properties

Where: Historic horse-ranch areas with outbuildings and ranch houses.

Mounting: Outbuilding and barn walls often have exposed framing; use lags into framing, not siding.

Condos and townhomes

Where: Multi-family complexes along the commercial corridors.

Mounting: Fire-rated shared walls; use toggle anchors in drywall-only sections and get association approval.

Tips before you mount

• Chatsworth is near wildfire-prone hills and gets Santa Ana winds; during smoke events keep outdoor TV vents and cable penetrations sealed and clean ash from vents before use.
• Ranch homes often have a long open wall with a fireplace; consider the TV's heat limit and keep it off an unreinforced masonry chimney.
• For 16" o.c. stud walls, use 5/16" lag bolts about 2.5" to 3" long into at least two studs; full-motion arms need more leverage allowance than flat mounts.
• Block perimeter walls and garage walls need hammer-drilled 1/4" concrete screws or 3/8" sleeve anchors in the face shells, not mortar joints.
• Seismic: the 1994 Northridge earthquake struck nearby; use locking mounts, anti-tip straps on stands, and avoid placing heavy TVs above seating on lightly framed walls.
• Large TVs in tall living-room walls often need a ladder-length cable run; use in-wall rated power kits and CL2/CL3 cable instead of routing a standard cord behind drywall.