Media Wall Installers in San Jose

median year homes were built

1976

median year homes were built

built in 2000 or later

20.4%

built in 2000 or later

built before 1960

18.7%

built before 1960

single-family homes

62.7%

single-family homes

in buildings with 5+ units

26.8%

in buildings with 5+ units

mobile homes

3.4%

mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, San Jose, CA (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Eichler post-and-beam homes

Where: Fairglen, Rose Glen and Fairhaven, built 1951-1962.

Mounting: Open post-and-beam construction with glass and radiant heat in the slab; walls are limited, and mounting uses studs or the few solid wall sections.

Ranch and tract homes

Where: Postwar neighborhoods across Willow Glen, Almaden and east San Jose.

Mounting: Drywall on studs at 16 inches on center; standard stud mounting.

Condos and townhomes

Where: Downtown San Jose and North San Jose.

Mounting: Metal-stud and concrete assemblies; use snap toggles, blocking or concrete anchors; HOA rules apply.

Older Victorian and bungalow homes

Where: Naglee Park, Hanchett Park and Rose Garden.

Mounting: Plaster over wood lath; find studs and pilot-drill.

Tips before you mount

• Eichler homes: radiant heating pipes run in the concrete slab, so avoid drilling into floors; confirm wall locations of posts and beams before fastening.
• Floor-to-ceiling glass leaves limited wall; plan a mount on an interior solid wall or built-in cabinet.
• Seismic: anchor the mount into studs or masonry, not drywall, and use a safety strap for TVs on stands or media consoles.
• Condos: check HOA rules for drilling, and carry a COI.
• Summer heat inland: outdoor TVs need shade and a rated operating range.
• Plaster in older bungalows: find studs and drill slowly.
• For in-wall runs use an in-wall rated power kit and CL2/CL3 cable.