Media Wall Installers in San Antonio

median year homes were built

1986

median year homes were built

built in 2000 or later

34.2%

built in 2000 or later

built before 1960

18.2%

built before 1960

single-family homes

60.6%

single-family homes

in buildings with 5+ units

30.2%

in buildings with 5+ units

mobile homes

1.8%

mobile homes

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

Common wall types

Historic wood-frame homes on limestone foundations

Where: King William Historic District and Monte Vista, with high ceilings and original woodwork.

Mounting: Plaster over wood framing; lag into studs and preserve trim. Historic designation can limit exterior changes.

Mid-century brick ranches

Where: Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills and older north-central streets.

Mounting: Brick veneer or masonry; interior walls are wood studs; use concrete anchors on solid masonry fireplaces.

Suburban brick-veneer houses

Where: Stone Oak and other north-side subdivisions.

Mounting: Wood studs behind veneer, typically 16 inches on center.

Limestone and masonry walls

Where: Hill Country-edge and historic homes with stone walls.

Mounting: Hammer drill and masonry anchors; stone thickness varies.

Concrete mid-rise condos and apartments

Where: Downtown and Pearl-area buildings.

Mounting: Concrete anchors; surface raceways; COI and association approval.

Tips before you mount

• King William and Monte Vista houses have high ceilings and original plaster: use a stud finder, a pilot hole drilled slowly, and 5/16" lag bolts into studs; add anchors only for light loads.
• San Antonio's expansive clay swells in rain and shrinks in drought and can crack drywall around doors; mount away from active cracks and check mount screws seasonally.
• Historic district homes: the city's historic review can apply to exterior changes, so plan any outdoor TV mount or conduit carefully and keep interior work behind the finish.
• Limestone or masonry walls need a hammer drill and 1/4" concrete screws or 3/8" sleeve anchors; drill into the stone or block face shell rather than a mortar joint.
• Patio TVs face intense sun and summer heat; choose an outdoor-rated unit under cover with stainless hardware.
• For hidden cables, NEC 400.12 bars a regular power cord inside the wall; use a recessed outlet kit and CL2/CL3 cable.
• Downtown condos and Pearl-area apartments usually need approval and a contractor COI before drilling.