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 February 2020
This service was recommended by a neighbor. Others in my neighborhood have used the local service too. The individuals who come are always professional, experienced, knowledgeable and thorough. I will not hesitate to use their services when I have need of home repair in the future.
Mr. Handyman of Northern St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties
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Reviewed in May 2014
I have used them several times and they are always professional, on time, and the work is done right.
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Reviewed in June 2017
From start to finish I was given Class A service. David Sipp provided ideas and design that I'm thrilled with. The construction team were professional, prompt daily, efficient, and extremely considerate while working in my home. They kept me informed of their progress and solicited my input on...
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Reviewed in September 2013
This guy was amazing, a jack of all trades. Went above and beyond what I had originally planned on having done. My kitchen light was a thorn in my side and had it repaired twice before, but the repair didn't last long. This man was able to trace the problem to the source and fix it and it has...
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Reviewed in December 2013
It went well. Overall, it was very good. They were responsive and I thought it was cost effective. I think that they are a good operation for various honeydews around the house that always seem to left undone.
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Reviewed in June 2013
Very well. They were able to come at an earlier date than they originally thought and called us to see if that was convenient. He worked very quickly and efficiently. One of the light fixtures fixed would not turn off. They came out the day we called and fixed it at no charge.
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Reviewed in October 2016
Jay was professional, efficient and genuinely concerned about the electrical issue I was having. He was responsive to my questions and more than willing to give a thorough explanation so I understood what he was doing!
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Reviewed in August 2013
Arrived on time, extremely courteous, explained options, made helpful suggestions. Somewhat pricey, but worth it if you need something done well right away.
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Reviewed in January 2020
the project took 8 months from start to finish, we are extremely pleased with the quality of work and craftsmanship detail. With any major projects issues come up that we were not planning on but the crew gave us different options and we worked through the problem. We would highly recommend Jay...
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Reviewed in March 2020
We invited J.D. Holm to evaluate feasibility and cost estimate of the design we envisioned. J.D. Holm has been very responsive about what was feasible, reasonable and provided a cost estimate that was accurate. They completely implemented our design and did a great job communicating any...
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