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 October 2024
Jaxxin came out on a weekend, looked at what type of light I needed, drove to Lowes and got it, and installed it perfectly. I had "while you're here...." lights that needed bulbs replaced, and he just did them in a heartbeat and with a smile! I am a recent widow and retiree from teaching over 30...
JM Electric
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Reviewed in April 2024
These guys are awesome. They do what they say they will do and the price is much more fair than anyone out there. I have used two companies who begin with the letter a in another company, which begins with the letter, S and another company which begins with the letter B was very rude to me when...
J & J Construction and Redesign
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Reviewed in November 2012
Easy to have this company in our home for 2 weeks, as strange as it is having someone working in our home, it was pretty painless. We were very comfortable with the workers that came to our home. Very pleased with the quality of work performed. House looks great! We love all the changes. Thanks...
Elite Home Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in May 2023
Trouble shot two receptacles and light. Andre went far and beyond services expected and fixed everything needed . Very professional and knowledgeable and made sure he cleaned up .. I will definitely be calling if ever needing any work done ..Thank you AGAIN
Buckeye Electric
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Reviewed in March 2019
Could not have gone any better. My bathroom remodel is gorgeous. Adam literally took the entire 80 year old bathroom down to the studs and bare floors and meticulously put it back together. The quality of workmanship is shown throughout the bathroom from the tiled shower and floor to the...
ABS Interiors of Mid-Ohio LLC
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Reviewed in May 2008
He's very courteous and we've had a lot of work done by him over the past few years. He's kind of one of the family any more. Very competent. Always able to solve the problem. Works until he gets done.
Mr. Electric of Columbus
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Reviewed in October 2016
Knowledgeable, reasonable, responsive to my needs. Only thing that could have been improved was clean up. Lots of installation debris left, old lights left where removed from, etc. very nice workers, however. Helped with good advice. Would definitely use again.
Waibel Electric
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Reviewed in May 2017
It went really well. It took a little longer than we expected, but it was well worth it. The crew was wonderful to work with and very respectful. They were very timely in responding to my messages and calls. They always showed up on time and when the job was complete, they cleaned everything up...
Thompson Home Improvement
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Reviewed in June 2022
Paul is extremely professional, reviewed process with us before starting work, and cleans up after himself. He so has great staff.
Paul's Electric LLC
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