The cost of a TV mount stand depends far more on the type you choose than on the brand name on the box. A small tabletop swivel stand and a heavy floor stand on wheels are both sold under the same label, yet they sit at opposite ends of the price scale. Fitting, bolts and cable work then add to the bill.
Quick answer: A TV mount stand costs least as a simple tabletop swivel base, more as a floor stand with a steel pole, and most as a rolling stand or a full motion wall arm. Screen size, weight, stainless fittings and fitting labour push the price up. Store prices change weekly, so compare on the day and ask our team for a current quote.
We don't publish a fixed price list, because stand prices move with specials and stock. What doesn't change is the order. Here's how the common options rank on cost, starting with the cheapest.
A cabinet-style wall mounted TV unit is a separate buy. Those are furniture, and their price depends on size, wood and finish rather than the bracket. If it will hold a recording decoder, leave space and airflow for the box our Explora Ultra installers fit.
Two stands that look the same in a photo can differ a lot on the shelf. These are the things that make one dearer than the other.
A stand rated for a 75 inch TV needs a thicker pole, a wider base and bigger clamps than one built for 32 inches. Buy for the TV you own now, with a little room to spare, not for a screen you might buy one day.
Powder-coated steel, tempered glass shelves and cable channels inside the pole all add cost. They also tend to last longer, which matters on this coast.
Fixed height costs least. Height steps on the pole, swivel and tilt each add a joint, and every joint adds to the price. A swivel earns its keep in an open-plan room, while a simple stand in the main bedroom can run off an XtraView setup.
Use this as a rough comparison. It ranks cost without rand figures because shop prices change too often to quote fairly.
| Type | Relative cost | Fitting needed | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabletop swivel stand | Lowest | Home assembly | Bedrooms, small TVs, rentals |
| Fixed or tilt bracket | Low | Drilling into the wall | Lounges with solid brick |
| Floor stand with column | Middle | Home assembly, two people | Homes where you can't drill |
| Rolling stand on castors | Higher | Assembly, two people | Guesthouses, offices, boardrooms |
| Full motion wall arm | Highest | Strong wall fixing | Corners, open-plan rooms |
Good to know: The price on the box is just the stand. Bolts for your TV's threads, a decoder shelf and cable covers are sometimes extra, so check what's included before you compare two prices.
Most surprise costs aren't the stand at all. They're the bits around it.
If the stand means moving the TV to a new room, the satellite cable often has to move as well. That's where DStv relocations and reconnections come in, and it's cheaper to do both on one trip. Make sure you have the right DStv decoder cables long enough for the new layout.
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Salt spray reaches well inside homes in Kleinbaai, Franskraal and along the cliffs at De Kelders. Cheap plated bolts and thin steel rust, and a rusted joint loosens. Paying a bit extra for stainless hardware or a good powder coat saves buying a second stand later.
It's the same story we tell about dishes and brackets outside. Our piece on salt air and satellite gear explains how it attacks metal over time.
Homes that stand empty for months add another reason. A stand that slowly leans while nobody's there can tip a screen. A stable base and properly tightened fittings matter more when you only visit Gansbaai for the holidays.
Guesthouses and shark-tour lodges get heavy use. Guests swing screens, move stands and pull cables. A sturdier stand, or a wall mount TV unit that stays put, usually costs less over a few seasons than replacing cheap ones. Our guesthouse DStv and WiFi guide covers the rest of a guest room setup.
A tabletop or floor stand is flat-pack. Most people can build one with a helper and the key in the box. The cost is just the stand and an hour of your time.
Wall brackets are different. The bracket might be cheap, but the job depends on your wall. Brick, hollow block and drywall each need different fixings, and a big screen on the wrong plug can pull out. Professional TV wall mounting costs more than doing it yourself, but you pay once.
Technician tip: Before you buy, check the four bolt holes on the back of your TV and measure the gap between them. That hole pattern must match the stand's plate, or the cheapest stand on the shelf will cost you a return trip.
If a DStv installation is being done at the same time, the visit costs less overall than two separate trips. At the time of writing, a standard single-view DStv installation usually budgets from around R850 to R1,400, with more complex Explora work from around R1,500 to R2,400. The decoder is bought separately, and screen mounting is quoted on top.
It also helps to know your total budget for the room. Our DStv installation cost guide breaks down the signal side of the bill if you're starting from scratch.
We fit stands and brackets across Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, De Kelders, Franskraal and out towards Stanford. Tell us the TV size, the room and the wall, and we'll quote before we drive out.
Our team also does DStv installation in Gansbaai, so the signal, decoder and screen can be sorted together. Book a technician or call 079 754 5527 for a current price.
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It depends mostly on the type. Tabletop swivel stands are the cheapest, floor stands with a column sit in the middle, and rolling stands and full motion arms cost the most. Prices change with store specials, so compare on the day and ask our team for a current quote.
The price depends on the wall, the bracket, the screen size and how the cables are hidden. Travel to outlying villages and any decoder move also count. We look at photos first and quote before we drive out, so there are no surprises.
A basic fixed or tilt bracket is usually cheaper to buy than a floor stand, but it needs drilling and the right wall fixings. A full motion arm costs more than most stands. Add fitting labour to a bracket when you compare the two.
Pay for the right weight rating and good fittings rather than looks. At the coast, stainless or coated hardware lasts longer in salt air, and a solid base stays steadier. A fancy finish on thin steel isn't worth extra money.
Yes. Most TVs have threaded holes in the back for a wall bracket or mount stand plate, and the feet simply unscrew. Check the hole pattern and the bolt size in your TV's manual before you buy a bracket.
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