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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Home Breakthrough did a tremendous job on our kitchen/main floor remodel. Francisco explained the process and fostered open communication throughout the entire renovation. He used his extensive experience to make our design wishes become a reality. He was very thoughtful when asking questions...
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Willow Tree (Jaye Rinker) was awesome throughout all of our work with them. He was always here when he said he would be and worked diligently and calmly through everything that came up. Master Bath - Tile floor, walls and shower. Heated floor. Cabinet/washbasin installation. Everything...
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Very Well. Everything completed within the hour time frame, only dimmer light switch was extra as discussed. Workers knew what they were doing and were very nice.
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Amazing company! Easy to contact and schedule. The entire staff is polite, respectful, and knowledgeable. They were very accommodating to my situation.
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I selected Expro Renovators as the primary contractor for the complete remodel of our Master Bathroom not just because they were competitive but also because Raul, the company owner, was sincere and honest in his assessment and scope of work. I also considered previous reviews which all turned...
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During a kitchen remodel, I was not happy with the under cabinet lights that the designer offered. Good lighting stores are rare these days of big box stores. I found LIght and Day through their website and visited the store. I walked in and told them I was looking for LED under cabinet...
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Dave and Chris were very professional at what they do. Really done a nice job, explained everything to us, very flexable, also gave us some new ideas. Done work with in 2 wks of calling them. I called and received 2 other estimates from other companies, which i wasn't too pleased with. We...
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Everything went great. Andrew Day is flexible and is willing to work with the customer. We had 2 sets of changes to do for our job and he worked with us to redesign and make changes. He does honest work at time and material pricing.
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Ryan, the owner, responded promptly to our request. He sat down with us and discussed the projects in detail. He made many useful suggestions, including ways to cut costs. His crew was very professional, neat and courteous. All the debris were removed when the job was complete leaving no...
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