Media Wall Installers in Santa Rosa

median year homes were built

1981

median year homes were built

built in 2000 or later

23.2%

built in 2000 or later

built before 1960

17.9%

built before 1960

single-family homes

72.3%

single-family homes

in buildings with 5+ units

18.3%

in buildings with 5+ units

mobile homes

3.6%

mobile homes

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

Common wall types

Rebuilt post-2017 homes

Where: Fountaingrove and Coffey Park burn areas.

Mounting: New drywall on studs at 16 inches on center under current codes; mounts go into studs, and blocking can be added if the wall is still open.

Postwar ranch and tract homes

Where: Older neighborhoods across Santa Rosa.

Mounting: Drywall on studs; standard stud mounting.

Historic Victorian and Craftsman homes

Where: Downtown, Railroad Square and Rincon Valley edges.

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

Townhomes and apartments

Where: Along main corridors and downtown.

Mounting: Drywall on studs or metal studs; HOA or landlord approval.

Tips before you mount

• Rebuilt homes: Chapter 7A of the California Building Code governs exterior materials in wildfire-prone areas, so avoid penetrating fire-rated exterior assemblies for outdoor TV cabling without sealing.
• New construction: studs are 16" on center; use 5/16" lag bolts, and add blocking before drywall if an arm is planned.
• Seismic: anchor the mount into studs or masonry, not drywall, and use a safety strap for TVs on stands or media consoles.
• Wildfire smoke: keep vents clear and cover outdoor TVs between uses; dust and smoke harm electronics.
• Summer heat inland: outdoor TVs need shade and rated operating range.
• Older plaster homes: find studs first and avoid hammer mode.
• For in-wall cabling use an in-wall rated power kit and CL2/CL3 cable.