What this service involves
Install a standard step light and connect it to a suitable lighting supply.
Typical scope and limits: Standard fixture included. Stair access and finish construction strongly affect price.
Who usually needs it
Homeowners adding recessed or decorative lighting, replacing fixtures, or improving kitchen and living-space lighting.
Estimated pricing
$225–$450 per light in multi-light project
Priced per light in multi-light project. This is a planning range, not a quote.
Project ranges include labor and standard installation materials unless a listing says otherwise. Hourly rates are labor only, and equipment you supply (such as chargers, fixtures or fans) is not included. Permit fees and sales tax are additional. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.
Electrical work may require openings in walls or ceilings. Drywall patching, texture, and painting are not included and must be arranged with others.
What an electrician evaluates first
- Ceiling type and attic or floor access above
- Insulation contact rating where fixtures meet insulation
- Fixture weight and box support
- Switching and dimmer plan
Typical work sequence
- Agree layout and fixture selection
- Route wiring and set boxes or housings
- Install fixtures and controls
- Test and adjust dimming
Access and disruption
New locations often need small ceiling openings. Patching and paint are arranged with others.
Permits and inspection
New circuits, equipment changes and most wiring alterations normally need an electrical permit and inspection. In Washington, Labor & Industries issues electrical permits except in cities that run their own electrical program, so the permitting authority depends on the property address rather than the mailing city. True confirms the correct authority before work starts. Permit fees are additional to the estimate.
Helpful, safe photos
The room and ceiling, any existing fixture and the switch location. Note what is above the ceiling if known. Only photograph what is safely visible — never remove electrical covers.
Related True Wire work
Photos from related projects; they are not necessarily this exact service.
Questions
Are wafer lights the same as can lights?
They serve a similar purpose, but slim wafer fixtures mount differently and suit ceilings with limited space. The right choice depends on ceiling access and lighting goals.
Do customers supply fixtures?
Either can work. Customer-supplied fixtures should be confirmed for fit and listing before installation.
Not sure what you need?
Send a photo. Ask a certified electrician.
Not sure what you need? Send a photo and tell True what’s going on or what you’d like to change. Get help understanding your options and the next step.
Tell True about your project
What happens next
Tell us what you’re working on. True will review your request and respond by your preferred contact method. Together, we’ll determine whether the next step is advice based on your photos, a visit, or an estimate. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.