Do I need a licensed electrician to install lighting?

• <div><p>You should hire a licensed electrician who is insured to perform any electrical work on your home, including lighting installation. States have different requirements for licensing and certifying electricians, so use Angi’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to review local guidelines.</p><p>Here are a few questions to ask electricians before hiring:</p><ul><li><p>How many years of electrical experience do you have?</p></li><li><p>Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?</p></li><li><p>Do you work with subcontractors?</p></li><li><p>Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?</p></li><li><p>What is the timeline for completion?</p></li><li><p>How do you handle change orders?</p></li><li><p>Can you provide at least three customer references?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How much does commercial electrical work cost?

• <div><p>Depending on complexity and materials, costs range from $150 to $500 per fixture.</p></div>

Q: How long do LED lights last?

• <div><p>LED lights last much longer than conventional incandescent light bulbs. Most manufacturers estimate that LED bulbs can last between 10 and 15 years, but they more often last between four and seven years with regular use. Other factors, such as heat exposure and surging electrical currents, can cause an LED bulb to burn out prematurely.</p></div>

Q: What elements influence the pricing of an installation project?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material thickness, surface design, reinforcement, and labor required.</p></div>

Q: What types of outdoor lighting are available?

• <div><p>Options include pathway lights, spotlights, and smart lighting systems. Choose based on function and aesthetics.</p></div>

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Last update on January 10, 2026

Reviewed in January 2014
Insurance is just terrible. I have been using them for 18 years. I had a water leak into my home 8 months ago and they are still stalling. My furniture is in storage and they are not helping me. I have been all the way to the executive President whom makes over 6.7 mil. a year from USAA. His...
USAA Bank
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Reviewed in January 2014
He came looked at my current furnace system and noted the problems.
DUQUAINE INC
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Reviewed in November 2013
He did not complete the contract. The inspections were not complete. I have damages and he is supposed to be out of business. It is difficult for me to describe how bad he did because I have an insurance claim in and they will not pay for poor workmanship. Do not trust this man.
MARZEC MODERNIZATION LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
I typically buy distressed pants from the department store. Eventually they beome to distressed to wear. I love my pants and decided to get them mended and/or patched. I found Comet Cleaners and determined they could do this for me and in fact the person who does the mending does a fantastic...
COMET CLEANERS
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Reviewed in March 2011
Maury was great to work with. He was very thorough and provides a very detailed report. He spent a lot of time with my going over every detail of the property. He was very in depth and brought 2 ladders with him to inspect the roof and attic. He even coordinated a termite inspection with another...
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Exterior Lighting questions, answered by experts

Depending on complexity and materials, costs range from $150 to $500 per fixture.

LED lights last much longer than conventional incandescent light bulbs. Most manufacturers estimate that LED bulbs can last between 10 and 15 years, but they more often last between four and seven years with regular use. Other factors, such as heat exposure and surging electrical currents, can cause an LED bulb to burn out prematurely.

Costs depend on material thickness, surface design, reinforcement, and labor required.

You should hire a licensed electrician who is insured to perform any electrical work on your home, including lighting installation. States have different requirements for licensing and certifying electricians, so use Angi’s state licensing tool to review local guidelines.

Here are a few questions to ask electricians before hiring:

How many years of electrical experience do you have?
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Do you work with subcontractors?
Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?
What is the timeline for completion?
How do you handle change orders?
Can you provide at least three customer references?

Options include pathway lights, spotlights, and smart lighting systems. Choose based on function and aesthetics.

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