What this service does
Good lighting balances visibility, atmosphere, and control. A layered plan combines general illumination, task lighting, and accent light while considering ceiling access, fixture support, dimming, and the existing electrical system.
What affects the cost
- Number of lights
- Ceiling type and attic access above
- Insulation and fixture rating
- Switching and dimmer choices
No single range is published for this work; True gives a project-specific estimate after understanding your home.
Estimated pricing helps you plan. Your project’s cost depends on the existing electrical system, access, equipment, and scope. We’ll explain the work and pricing before getting started.
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Estimated prices for specific jobs
Before tax and permit or utility fees. Hourly labor is not a total project price. Full price list.
Canless LED recessed wafer light$157.50–$315 per light in 4+ light project
Cut an opening, wire and install a standard integrated LED wafer light.
Typical accessible ceiling and existing suitable circuit. Dimmer/new circuit extra. Single-light minimum applies.
New-construction recessed lighting rough-in$540–$1,080 per room with 6 lights
Lay out six lighting positions and install rough-in wiring, boxes/supports and switch wiring.
Open framing. Rough-in only; trim, fixtures and finish visit excluded.
Recessed LED retrofit kit$67.50–$135 per light in batch
Replace an existing lamp and trim with a compatible LED retrofit module.
Standard kit included. Existing housing must be suitable. Single visit minimum applies.
Dining chandelier, ceiling up to 10 ft$225–$495 per fixture
Assemble, hang and connect a customer-supplied chandelier at an existing location.
Ordinary weight and assembly. New support, medallions and complex crystal assembly extra.
Two-story foyer / high-ceiling chandelier$810–$1,980 per fixture
Replace a customer-supplied chandelier using suitable elevated access equipment.
Approximately 16–20 ft and ordinary access equipment allowance. Difficult scaffold, heavy fixtures or assembly extra.
Motorized chandelier hoist$2,700–$5,400 per system
Install a lifting motor, electrical supply and controls for a serviceable chandelier.
Standard hoist hardware included. Attic access assumed. Structural engineering/carpentry and chandelier excluded.
Kitchen island pendants, wiring and hanging$810–$1,620 per three pendants
Rough in three ceiling locations and hang customer-supplied pendants.
Nearby suitable lighting circuit. Ordinary ceiling access. Patching and decorative fixtures excluded.
Hardwired under-cabinet LED tape / bars$810–$1,800 per 15–25 ft kitchen run
Install LED lighting, a compatible driver and a wall control under kitchen cabinets.
Standard lighting hardware included. Multiple separated cabinet banks or hidden channels raise cost.
Over-cabinet LED accents$630–$1,350 per 15–25 ft run
Add concealed LED strips, a driver and switching above cabinets.
Standard LED materials included and nearby power assumed.
Toe-kick accent lighting$630–$1,440 per 15–25 ft run
Install low-profile LED lighting and a suitable driver beneath cabinet toe kicks.
Standard materials included. Cabinet modification and multiple remote sections extra.
Track lighting installation / replacement$225–$540 per track system
Mount and connect a customer-supplied short track system at an existing powered location.
Typical 4–8 ft system. New feed, long runs and ceiling repairs extra.
Flush / semi-flush ceiling fixture replacement$157.50–$315 per fixture
Remove an existing fixture and install a customer-supplied replacement.
Suitable existing box and ceiling up to 10 ft. Batch work may cost less per fixture.
Wall sconce at a new location$315–$675 per sconce location
Add a wall box and short concealed wiring route and mount a supplied sconce.
Nearby lighting circuit. Decorative fixture and finish repairs excluded.
Bathroom vanity light replacement$180–$360 per fixture
Replace a vanity light at an existing powered box and verify support.
Customer-supplied fixture. New box location or wall repair extra.
Recessed stair / riser lighting$225–$450 per light in multi-light project
Install a standard step light and connect it to a suitable lighting supply.
Standard fixture included. Stair access and finish construction strongly affect price.
Closet light with door-jamb control$405–$810 per closet
Add a suitable enclosed fixture and a door-operated control with nearby power.
Standard light/control included. Existing suitable supply assumed.
Picture / art spotlight$270–$585 per location
Add a focused light connection and install a customer-supplied picture light or spotlight.
Short accessible wiring route. Premium fixtures and wall restoration excluded.
Exterior wall / coach light replacement$180–$360 per fixture
Replace a customer-supplied exterior light and weather-seal the mounting point.
Existing suitable box and ordinary ladder access. High walls or damaged siding extra.
Motion security floodlight$270–$540 per fixture
Install and aim a standard motion-activated LED floodlight at an existing feed.
Standard fixture included. New wiring or high access extra.
Soffit recessed downlight$225–$450 per light in batch
Cut a soffit opening, install a suitable downlight and connect a shared lighting run.
Standard light included. One- or two-story access; lift and extensive hidden fishing extra.
Landscape transformer and wiring$810–$1,620 per starter infrastructure
Install a low-voltage transformer and approximately 100–150 ft of landscape cable.
Typical 150–300W transformer, existing outdoor receptacle and soft soil. Fixtures excluded.
Landscape pathway light$135–$270 per fixture in batch
Supply and install a standard pathway light on an existing suitable low-voltage system.
Short cable extension included. New transformer or long main cable run excluded.
Tree uplight / architectural landscape accent$180–$360 per fixture in batch
Install and aim a standard low-voltage accent light.
Existing transformer capacity and nearby cable assumed. Premium fixtures extra.
Deck post-cap / stair low-voltage lighting$157.50–$315 per fixture in batch
Install a standard deck light and conceal a short cable route where accessible.
Existing transformer/supply. Rebuilding deck components excluded.
Patio / pergola string or pendant lighting$630–$1,620 per one patio
Install outdoor-rated lighting connections, support and controls for a modest patio.
About 40–60 ft string run or a few pendants. Decorative lights supplied by owner; structural posts extra.
Post-top yard light and pole$1,080–$2,520 per light assembly
Install a standard yard-light pole and fixture and connect a nearby electrical feed.
Ordinary mounting allowance. Long circuit, trenching and major concrete work excluded.
Dusk-to-dawn photocell$202.50–$360 per sensor
Replace or add a compatible photocell to control existing exterior lighting.
Ordinary ladder access and suitable existing box. Contactors or new circuits extra.
Underground conduit and wiring for yard lights$13.50–$31.50 per linear foot
Install a small branch-circuit raceway and conductors in a prepared trench.
Electrical run only. Trench, end fixtures and restoration excluded. Minimum mobilization applies.
Holiday-light eave outlet with timer$495–$990 per outlet and control
Add an eave receptacle and timer control from a suitable nearby circuit.
One- or two-story access and short route. Lift rental and new dedicated circuit extra.
Permanent exterior smart lighting, Govee / pro track$22.50–$40.50 per linear foot, pro system
Supply and install a permanent professional track-lighting system with standard controls.
Published range is for a professional track system. Govee-type equipment, custom mounting and high-access work require a separate scope estimate; do not apply this range to every product.
Common options and scope
Recessed and architectural lighting
Install recessed LED fixtures, surface lights, track systems, wall sconces, and accent lighting. Select suitable fixtures for insulation contact, air sealing, ceiling type, and wet or damp locations.
Pendants, chandeliers and fixture replacement
Position dining and kitchen pendants, replace dated fixtures, and assess box ratings and structural support for heavier luminaires. High ceilings may require special access equipment.
Under-cabinet and task lighting
Plan cabinet, pantry, closet, workspace, stair, and toe-kick lighting with accessible drivers, appropriate wiring, and convenient controls.
Outdoor, landscape and security lights
Install porch, patio, soffit, motion-sensor, pathway, and low-voltage landscape lighting. Account for weather exposure, buried cable routes, timers, transformers, and fixture placement.
Lighting controls and efficiency
Upgrade to compatible LED lamps, dimmers, timers, occupancy sensors, and smart controls. Diagnose flickering, humming, poor dimming range, and incompatible driver combinations.
What happens during the work
A fixture schedule, color-temperature preference, furniture layout, and dimming expectations help create a consistent result. Specialty systems such as permanent roofline lighting require separate product and installation review.
Helpful to have ready
A short description, your city or ZIP, and photos of the visible area or equipment. Never remove electrical covers or touch exposed wiring for a photo.
Questions
Why do LED lights flicker after a dimmer change?
Possible causes include incompatible lamps and dimmers, driver limitations, minimum-load requirements, or an electrical connection problem. The circuit and product specifications should both be checked.
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Where this service is available
Seattle, the Eastside, and mainland communities from Marysville to Tacoma. See all service areas.
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