Do I need a licensed electrician to install lighting?

<div>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.Here are a few questions to ask electricians before hiring:<ul><li>How many years of electrical experience do you have?</li><li>Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?</li><li>Do you work with subcontractors?</li><li>Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>What is the timeline for completion?</li><li>How do you handle change orders?</li><li>Can you provide at least three customer references?</li></ul></div>

What types of lighting fixtures are available?

<div>Several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-lighting-your-home.htm">types of light fixtures</a> are available, each requiring different installation techniques. Keep in mind that you’ll need to hire a lighting specialist to install the majority of these fixture types.Here are some of the most common light fixture options:<ul><li>Ceiling-mounted fixtures: $90–$230</li><li>Pendant lights: $95–$250</li><li>Chandeliers: $300–$2,000</li><li>Track lighting: $100–$250</li><li>Wall-mounted lights: $90–$250</li><li>Fluorescent lights: $85–$220</li><li>Light bars: $330–$440</li></ul></div>

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Q: How much does under-cabinet lighting cost?

<div>Typically, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/are-leds-good-option-kitchen-cabinet-lighting.htm">under-cabinet lighting costs</a> about $265 on average, ranging from $230 to $300, depending on the type of lights, fixtures, and amount of electrical work required. Additional cost factors include the removal of old lighting, energy costs related to the type of light bulbs, and the replacement of light bulbs as they burn out. Here are the average lighting costs by type:<ul><li>LED Puck Lights: $25 per fixture</li><li>LED Strip Lights: $20 per 8-foot strip</li><li>Xenon Fixtures: $50 per unit</li><li>Fluorescent Lighting: $12 to $50 per unit</li></ul></div>

Q: How much does it cost to install a light fixture?

<div>On average, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-lighting-fixture.htm">cost to install a light fixture</a> is about $550, ranging from about $160 to $950, depending on the number of lights and the type of light bulbs and fixtures. You should consider other cost factors like your home&rsquo;s location, electrical and drywall work required to install the fixture, and removal of old fixtures when creating a budget for this project. Keep in mind that replacing a light fixture typically costs less than installing one for the first time.</div>

Q: How much does it cost to install recessed lighting?

<div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-recessed-lighting.htm">Recessed lighting installation costs</a> about $360 on average, with a typical price range between $100 and $480, depending on labor cost in your area, required wiring, and the type of bulb. The cost to hire an electrician to install recessed lighting is typically $200 to $250 per fixture. If your electrical pro charges per hour, expect to pay $85 to $105 per hour for this service. Other cost factors include:<ul><li>Ceiling material</li><li>Housing type</li><li>Trim type</li><li>Bulb type</li><li>Materials</li><li>Accessibility</li><li>Permits</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in November 2006
Faith responded promptly to my call and set up an appointment with handyman Scott. Scott arrived as promised and was helpful in every way in executing these varied jobs, going far beyond the scope of my original request. Both Faith and Scott were very professional, inspiring confidence in their...
Handy Men & Mrs Helper Kitchen & Bath
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Reviewed in June 2023
Great.. service was on time. Work was efficient. Solved a couple of issues and knows the electric codes. Very helpful
Aether Electric
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Reviewed in June 2019
J & R did a fantastic job. We live in Colorado and relied on Joe to complete all aspects of the clean up and remodeling of the bathrooms and kitchen. Joe was responsible, reliable, kept us informed and was completely professional. I highly recommend J & R. We were not around to monitor the job...
J & R Restoration Services Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
After interviewing about 3 other people who could serve as a general overseer of the project as needed, we settled on Jason to start with a short laundry list of things we decided to do to get the project started. We decided to have him do some preliminary drywalling, help us remove a wall and...
Modern Remodel and Repair
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Reviewed in September 2011
We went in with our budget and some idea of what we wanted. Nancy helped us stay in budget and guided us to products that were perfect for our new house.
LIGHT WORKS OF STEAMBOAT
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Reviewed in February 2017
Perfect . I never have a second thought that the jobs I have hired Joe to complete will be 100%. He has a wide and vast knowledge of all things construction . I have owned properties in many states , I wish he lived in all states !!
Walz to Walz
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Reviewed in March 2014
He is very experienced. He was right on time with his schedule and finished everything when he said he would. I would recommend him to anyone.
Spectrum Interiors LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
I manage the Radio Shack in Avon and the owner of the company noticed an issue with our sign. He volunteered an estimate to replace the old style light with new LED's. We called a couple other companies and were quoted almost double what Shaw quoted us for the same work. The same day I called...
SHAW ELECTRIC INC
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Reviewed in March 2012
The experience was very good overall! The technician told me what he thought it was going to cost and then did the work. He re-did the estimate, since he wasn’t happy with it, and the result worked much better.
The WireNut
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