When this work makes sense
- A room needing more even illumination
- Low-profile lights instead of hanging fixtures
- A coordinated multi-light room project
The electrical work
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.
Estimated pricing
$157.50–$315 per light in 4+ light project
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 affects the scope and cost
- Number of lights and ceiling access
- Fixture location and insulation rating
- Dimming and circuit changes
A look at related work
Recessed ceiling lights bring overhead illumination to a family playroom without hanging fixtures in the living space.
Ceiling lights illuminate a furnished living room. The photograph shows the room and its ceiling layout.
Ceiling fixtures provide illumination along a hallway and staircase.
The living room before the project: original ceiling lighting with furniture sheeted and covered for the work.
The same living room afterward: new recessed ceiling lights on clean switching, with the room uncovered and in use again.
Recessed ceiling lights along a hallway and bathroom vestibule, finished around the arched window.
A gray-walled living room with a full recessed-lighting layout across the ceiling, photographed with project supplies still in the room.
A second angle of the same living room showing how the new ceiling lights reach the whole space.
A common question
Is the per-light price valid for one light?
The per-light rate applies to projects of four or more lights. Single-light jobs are quoted individually, and dimmers or new circuits are priced separately.
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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.