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 April 2025
Stars and Stripes Home Improvement was the best company we could have chosen for our bathroom remodel! They were creative with the ideas on what styles and special extra touches to add to our bathroom (with the added perk of being extremely fair on pricing!) The gentleman who did the work were...
Stars and Stripes Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
The work was completed in a very professional manner. The job was done neatly and all aspects of my expectations were surpassed. I would utilize this company again.
Shay Weimann Electrical Contractor Inc
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Reviewed in March 2025
Berto and Louisa are family at this point. We first hired them a few years ago when my dad became ill and wheelchair bound to renovate a bathroom for him so it was fully accessible. They handled that project with so much care and attention to detail. It brought so much peace of mind to my father...
L & B Construction
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Reviewed in February 2025
From taking down the old deck to installing the wrap around deck with lights, clean up, it could not have gone smoother. Professional, reliable, trustworthy, great! Hoping to use this company again.
Decks Only
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Reviewed in February 2025
A great experience. Silvino and his team were a pleasure to work with. They were professional, personable, punctual, and exhibited great teamwork. We called them in to repair our plaster kitchen ceiling (which was losing its battle with gravity), within days they had not only reframed and...
S Mendez Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Perfect! Jeremy and his crew were knowledgeable and efficient, and are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met! All problems were solved in one visit
Best Dressed Electric
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Reviewed in December 2024
It went great! Tech installed very quickly and finished in less than 30 minutes. Was able to install light fixture with out much of a fuss. thank you again!
Nelson Electric
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Reviewed in November 2024
Joe and his team of electricians led by Paul were amazing to work with! Very professional, on-time, and fair pricing estimates for electrical work I needed in my condo, including moving the position of a ceiling light and setting up two new sconces, both of which required patching up the drywall...
Fusion Tech Solutions
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Reviewed in November 2024
Loved the lighting in my Kitchen! Craig was very professional and great at communicating the work that he performed. Will be definitely booking his services in the future.
Empower Electric Services Inc
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