Art Installation & Picture Hanging Prices in Austin
$300 for the first 2 hours, then $150 per additional hour. $25 anchor hardware kit per job, shown as a separate line. Commercial work: $300 for the first 2 hours, $200 each additional hour. Heavy-duty anchors $5 each. Includes jobs booked through interior designers. Every quote is itemized and Texas sales tax is shown separately. Updated October 2026.
Item
Residential
Commercial & designer
First 2 hours
$300
$300
Each additional hour
$150
$200
Anchors / hardware
$25 anchor hardware kit per job
Heavy-duty anchors $5 each
French cleats
$20 each
$20 each
Oversize (beyond 2 ft × 2 ft)
$25 per extra foot, longest side, per piece
Same
Ladder
$75 per ladder
Same
Height above 10 ft
$100 per foot above 10 ft
Same
Heavy mirror (50–150 lb)
$75
$75
Extra installer
$150 per hour
Same
Travel
None within 15 mi · $50 for 15–25 mi · $100 beyond 25 mi
Same
Sales tax
Texas 8.25%, shown separately
Same
What needs a site visit
Marble, stone, brick, tile, pieces over 150 lb and multi-story work need a custom quote after a paid site visit (fee quoted when you call or text). We never give an instant number for these.
Cancellation
48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule.
Worked examples (examples only)
Two framed prints on drywall, central Austin: Labor: 2 pieces × 30 min = 1 hr, within the first 2 hours: $300; Anchor hardware kit: $25. Subtotal $325 ($351.81 with 8.25% tax).
Eight-frame gallery wall plus one 4 ft canvas, 20 miles out: Labor: 9 pieces × 30–45 min = 4.5–6.75 hrs: first 2 hours $300 + 2.5–4.75 additional hrs × $150 = $675–$1,012.50; Anchor hardware kit: $25; Oversize: 4 ft canvas is 2 ft beyond standard × $25 = $50; Travel (15–25 miles): $50. Subtotal $800–$1,137.50 ($866–$1,231.34 with 8.25% tax).
Commercial lobby, 4 hours on site: Labor: first 2 hours $300 + 2 additional hours × $200 = $700; Heavy-duty anchors: 12 × $5 = $60; French cleats: 2 × $20 = $40. Subtotal $800 ($866 with 8.25% tax).
Frequently asked questions
How much does picture hanging cost in Austin? Residential picture hanging is $300 for the first 2 hours, then $150 per additional hour, plus a $25 anchor hardware kit per job. Most pieces take 30–45 minutes.
What does commercial art installation cost? $300 for the first 2 hours and $200 for each additional hour. Heavy-duty anchors are $5 each. This rate also applies to jobs booked through interior designers.
Is hardware included? Residential jobs include a $25 anchor hardware kit as a separate line; French cleats are $20 each; commercial heavy-duty anchors are $5 each.
How are large pieces priced? Standard pricing covers pieces up to 2 ft × 2 ft. Beyond that, it is $25 per extra foot on the longest side, per piece.
What about high walls? Any placement above 10 ft adds a $75 ladder plus $100 per foot above 10 ft.
Is there a travel fee? No fee within 15 miles of central Austin, $50 for 15–25 miles, and $100 beyond 25 miles, confirmed by address.
What needs a site visit? Marble, stone, brick, tile, pieces over 150 lb and multi-story work need a custom quote after a paid site visit. The fee is quoted when you call or text.
What is your cancellation policy? We ask for 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule.
Do you store or transport art? No. We do not store or transport art. When a project needs receiving, storage or delivery, we coordinate with trusted local partners.
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