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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Went amazing the boys arrived on time were professional & worked hard for a fair price. Thank you Ron & Gary will hire again.
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Reviewed in February 2014
Zyggi and Andrew arrived promptly at 8am every day and worked very very hard each day only stopping for a short lunch. They did beautiful work and Zyggi was also helpful in directing us toward making appropriate design decisions. The crew was always very friendly and respectful. They cleaned...
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Reviewed in October 2017
Very well. This was a big project that took six months, including the work, inspections, waiting for supplies to come in, etc. every person, without exception, who came to work on my home was courteous and professional. I could not be more pleased with the transformation of our 1977 vintage...
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Reviewed in October 2015
Kevin and his team were awesome to deal with, very professional and very easy to deal with. We interviewed 2 other contractors and Kevin was clearly above the rest!
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Reviewed in June 2015
Project went well, stayed on budget and the crews were all professional and cleaned up everyday. Even if a subcontractor was used, Miracle had complete control and knew exactly what was going on. The project manager and owners could not have been more responsive and accommodating as the scope...
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Reviewed in September 2017
Guys were very professional and efficient in performing their work. I appreciated the time they took to clean everything up when they were finished. Will definitely be having them back for more work in the near future!
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Reviewed in June 2010
They are wonderful. They have done all kinds of work for me. I've been using them for three or four years. They did switches and plugs in one room because I wanted a different color. They installed canister lights and changed another ceiling fan. I am trying to get rid of all the gold in my...
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Reviewed in October 2015
The wiring in our house is very strange, but Doolittle has been able to address our problems. They're always prompt and charge a fair price. I wouldn't go with anyone else.
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Reviewed in November 2015
This is the 2nd time we have used Doolittle and we are very happy with the experience again. They worked with us to schedule when they would do their part in between the parts we were doing ourselves with the bathroom remodel. They kept me involved in picking the new materials and did a great...
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Reviewed in November 2014
The crew got to our home right at 8:00 am sharp!! Measurements were taken and all the work was planned professionally. Communication was awesome and work was done from experienced and knowledgable team. They cleaned during and after the work was complete.
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