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Recent Projector Installation reviews

Creative and courteous in the service. Thanks Sam!

Custom mounting of projector into lifter

$100

Such an amazing job. Looks fantastic and very professional service!

I need a projector screen and projector hung on ceiling

$100

Great work, friendly service, will use again

Install kitchen cabinets and projector screen

$350

Great communication and completed the job with no issues.

Ceiling mount projector screen

$200

What's the average cost of a projector installation specialist

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Why hire a projector installation specialist through Airtasker?

Getting your projector and screen installed usually means waiting for a guy from the store to stop by and do it for you, or learning to do it yourself (thanks, Wikihow and Youtube). But what if we told you that these aren’t the only ways to get your home theatre up and running? That there’s a way that’s more reliable and affordable than the appliance store installer, and safer than a DIY job?

On our platform, you can book a trusted projector specialist in minutes, and have your appointment ASAP! First, select the “Post a task” button on this page. Specify your request - the type of projector you have, the size of your screen and the room you want to put it in, your location, budget, and desired appointment date. Once you’re done filling out the form, tap “Get quotes” and wait for offers.

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Top Projector Installation related questions

No, you don’t have to provide any tools or equipment. When you book on our platform, your chosen installer arrives with all the necessary tools (and skills) for setting up your home cinema screen. All you need to do is point to the projector, the screen, and where you want everything mounted. Your Tasker then takes care of everything else. 

A projector fitting service usually takes 2-6 hours, depending on whether the cables need to be built into the wall. To get an estimate for your particular project, we recommend that you ask your Tasker. Once they assess the components you have, as well as your space, they’ll be able to give a more accurate timeline for the installation work.

You can request a Tasker specifically for mounting your speakers, but they may require another handyman for a massive set-up. If you want one person to take care of your entire home theatre system installation, you can specify these requests in your task post. Of course, prospective Taskers will give you a rate that corresponds to the amount of work that is needed.

The answer depends on the size of your screen and the throw distance of your projector. For example, a 220 cm (87 inch) screen plus a projector with a throw distance of 1.3 means that the projector should be 87 x 1.3 = 113 inches (287 cm) away from the screen. Measure this distance from the centre of the projector’s lens straight to the screen.

No - but only if the projector has a horizontal lens shift range that can be used to adjust the image’s placement on the screen. Otherwise, we advise that you centre your projector by aligning the lens with the horizontal centre of your screen. If certain limitations make it hard to do this, feel free to consult a projector installer or tech support specialist near you.

Our platform is your go-to place for trusted projector screen installation services near you. Here, you can find a rated, reviewed, and budget-friendly specialist in your area. In just a few minutes, you can go from posting a request and poring through offers, to booking an appointment. To start booking a projector installer near you, tap the “Post a task” button on this page.

What does a projector installation service include?

Our projector installation service covers pretty much everything you’d expect in a handyman or installation service: equipment, set-up, and testing. Though the details may vary from Tasker to Tasker, you can pretty much expect the standard inclusions, such as: 

Home theatre projector placement

First, your Tasker needs to pick a spot for your projector. This depends on the size of the projection and your room or home cinema. If your projector can be mounted to the ceiling, your Tasker may suggest it so that it doesn’t block the seats.  

The goal is to provide the best possible experience for you, your family, and your guests. If you’re using a fixed installation projector, do make sure that you’re happy with its placement in your home theatre.

Screen set-up

If you decide to put up a screen instead of just projecting onto a wall, your Tasker will take care of this as well. Screens are recommended for a better viewing experience since they produce a better image than a blank wall.  

AV projector installation

Whether you plan to set up the projector on a table or up on the ceiling, the picture must show up properly on the wall or screen. Your Tasker may test this a couple of times, after which they’ll confirm that you’re happy with the positioning. Then, they’ll fix the projector onto its mount or bracket (for ceiling-mounted ones) or simply mark the spot on the table and floor.  

Once the projector is installed, your Tasker connects it to the source - your cable box, gaming console, DVD player, and so on. If necessary, they’ll conceal the wires that are running along the floor, walls, or ceiling. 

Testing the projector

Once the projector is installed, the Tasker projects an alignment image. This is to make sure that the projector and screen locations are aligned, and that there’s no need for further adjustments.

Afterwards, your specialist may do a simple run-through of your projector’s features, just to make sure it works correctly. This step includes checking on wireless transmission, correcting the image shape and saturation, etc. 

When you and your Tasker are 100% satisfied with the image quality and the home theatre experience, your Tasker packs up and goes on their way. You’re now free to pop some popcorn, order some takeout, and enjoy your brand-new home cinema!

Recent Projector Installation tasks

Projector screen ceiling bracket installation

$100

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Install a 100-inch motorised projector screen to a plasterboard ceiling. Must be structurally fixed to ceiling framing/joists or timber blocking, not plasterboard anchors. I have the brackets. They just need to be fixed to ceiling. The screen then just clicks on.

Set up a projector

$150

Carrum Downs VIC 3201, Australia

27th Aug 2026

I have two projectos that require alignment and experience in setting up two together in tandem ,

Install Electric Projector Screen

$200

Brookfield VIC 3338, Australia

22nd Aug 2026

I need a projector screen installed that is electric and comes down from my roof

Supply and replace DLP chip in Optoma ZK507 laser projector

$500

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

22nd Aug 2026

Supply and replace DLP chip in Optoma ZK507. Project is current mounted in-home theatre. Image is currently producing white dots on screen.

Projector installation

$100

Harrington Park NSW 2567, Australia

21st Aug 2026

New projector installation in theatre room along with ceiling mount. ( replace existing projector)Connection and cables already in place.

Bose soundbar need to install on projector home theatre

$50

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

20th Aug 2026

I have new soundbar Bose , need to connect with projector

Change over an BENQ LH820ST projector and replace with a spare

$250

Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia

20th Aug 2026

To change a projector over for a immersive room with a spare. we have a ladder on site

Strengthen Drop Ceiling for Projector Screen Mount

$800

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

9th Aug 2026

Need an experienced handyman/carpenter to assess and reinforce a suspended (drop) ceiling in my apartment to safely support a 10kg projector screen. There is no existing access to the ceiling cavity, so access will need to be created as part of the job (e.g. by cutting an access opening) and repaired afterwards. Please assess the ceiling construction and determine a suitable reinforcement and mounting method. New fixings cannot be installed into the concrete slab above. Please include repair of any plasterboard damage caused during the work.

Good communication and easy to work with.

Installation of motorised 120inch projector screen , wall mount

$120

Roseville NSW 2069, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Electric projector screen, wall mount • Wall is double brick, solid masonry — masonry anchors/sleeve anchors required (Tasker to supply all brackets and fixings) • Screen casing is ~277cm wide, ~13cm tall, ~15kg — screen itself supplied by me, brackets/fixings NOT supplied, please bring • Mounts on the wall directly above a window frame — frame is 270cm wide, with 40cm of clear wall space between the top of the frame and the ceiling • Window frame protrudes ~2cm from the wall; casing needs to sit clear of this • Wall-mount the casing in that 40cm space above the frame • Screen needs to be level, securely fixed, motor/remote wired up and tested (up/stop/down)

Job done well In time

Set up and wall mounting a 120” fixed frame projector screen

$100

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

I have a fixed frame projector screen (120”) which I need to be assembled and then mounted on a wall (plaster board). Precise height and level is important

Very punctual, precise and quick to finish the job

Swap Projector Power Adapter in Roof

$65

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

26th Jun 2026

​I need a hand swapping out the power adapter for my wall-mounted projector. As you can see in , the projector is mounted quite high, and the cable feeds up into the attic space through the manhole directly above it. ​The job is a straightforward swap. You will need to get up into the roof cavity, unplug the old power unit from the power point, and route the cable for the new power brick down to the projector. ​ You must bring a tall step ladder to safely reach and access the ceiling hatch. ​

Had Karl out via Airtasker to sort some electrical work for my projector and he was absolutely brilliant. His communication was spot on from the get-go, he turned up exactly when he said he would, and he was a genuinely friendly bloke to deal with. Top quality work and made the whole process incredibly easy. Highly recommend.

Mount projector screen

$140

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

24th Jun 2026

Install a 120-inch fixed-frame ALR projector screen from Just Projectors. The screen needs to be assembled and securely wall-mounted in Hawthorn. Experience installing home theatre/projector screens is essential. Please bring all required tools including a laser level. Looking for someone with excellent reviews and previous experience installing large projector screens.

Great work and reliable

Set up Lazer LED Smart Projector

$100

Gwelup WA 6018, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Have purchased a Lazer Smart LED Projector and need assistance connecting and setting up Apps.

Fantastic service and very knowledgeable.

Put up projector screen flush with wall

$60

Tallebudgera Valley QLD, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Need this projector screen put together using an Allen key and then stuck on the wall flush.

Amazing using again!

Home Theatre : Projector Ceiling Mount Installation - Berwick

$400

Berwick VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced AV installer or electrician to install a ceiling mount tray in a single-level residential home in Berwick. Install the ceiling mount tray (available with me) for the projector, should also Conceal cables and route hdmi cables inside the plaster wall cavity for a clean finish. I have got the celing mount tray, projector and hdmi cable for this.

Great work and problem solving... Did complete the task as expected. Thanks

Mount a projector screen to a ceiling

$100

Fitzroy North, Victoria

4th Jun 2026

The task is to fix a large projector screen to the ceiling. It’s a large 2m screen 5kg in weight. A joist scan would be required to find an appropriate fixing point. The screen has set location for the hooks. Secure screws with plugs would be required, the ones provided may not be adequate. See the photo attached.

Very helpful. Happy with the end result

Replace projector lamp by removing it from ceiling and putting it bak

$150

Point Cook VIC, Australia

9th May 2026

I have a Sony VPLHwW40ES projector which is installed in the ceiling it needs to be removed and replace the lamp (I provide) and put the projector back to ceiling.

Pieter is extremely professional he was i

Electrician to hook up projector or roof

$200

St Kilda VIC, Australia

25th Apr 2026

Need a projector put on the roof and hooked up. The projector will mount on the roof and then shine down on the footpath. See photos . There are wires inside the shop

Amazing job and communication. Would recommend 100%

Projector installation

$150

Clyde North VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

It short throw projector so mainly screen needs to be installed

He is very good at he does...definitely recommend him