Lighting Installation In Los Angeles
A recessed light in an existing ceiling takes about 2 to 3 hours, less with attic access. We lay the room out before we cut, so the light lands where you use it.
- Est. 2–3 hours per light
- Licensed & insured · CA License #1159199
How Long Recessed Lighting Takes
| Job | Typical time on site |
|---|---|
| One recessed light in an existing ceiling | 2 to 3 hours |
| Four lights | 8 to 12 hours |
| Six to eight lights | 12 to 20 hours |
| Ceiling fan on existing wiring | 1 to 2 hours |
| Ceiling fan with new wiring or a new switch | 3 to 5 hours |
Typical times in a finished house. Yours comes in writing with the price.
What Changes The Time
- Attic access. With an attic above, the wire runs fast. Without one, each light takes longer.
- The ceiling. Plaster cuts slower than drywall.
- The circuit. A room that is already loaded may need a new circuit.
- Dimmers and controls. One dimmer per zone is the usual choice.
A national guide puts the work at about two and a half hours per light in a finished house.
Layout Comes First
Lights spaced by where the joists allow leave the counter in shadow. We mark the layout on the ceiling and you approve it before the first hole. We patch what we open.
Other Lighting Work
Ceiling fans, under-cabinet lights, exterior and landscape lighting, and replacing old fixtures. For shops and offices see commercial electrician.
Questions We Hear A Lot
Do you need attic access for recessed lights?
No, but it helps. With an attic above, the wire runs fast. Without one, each light takes longer, and plaster ceilings cut slower than drywall.
Do you need an electrician to install recessed lighting?
For new lights in a ceiling, yes: it is new wiring. In California, anyone you hire for work that needs a permit has to be a licensed contractor, whatever the price.
How long does it take to install recessed lighting?
Plan on about two and a half hours per light in a finished house, less with open attic access.
Let’s Get Your Lights On
Call, text a photo or email us. We’ll tell you how many hours the job takes. The price comes in writing before any work starts.