Recessed Lighting Installation
Quick answer
Recessed (can) lighting installed cleanly in finished ceilings, typically $150–$300 per light including modern LED wafers, dimmers, and patching-friendly technique. Whole-room projects run $800–$3,000.Typical installed cost: $150–$300
Recessed lighting transforms rooms like no other upgrade: even, glare-free light with zero visual clutter. Modern LED wafer lights need no bulky housings, install from below with minimal ceiling impact, and sip power, we lay out the grid, cut cleanly, and wire it dimmed and zoned.
About Recessed Lighting Installation
Recessed lighting rewards planning and punishes improvisation. The difference between a ceiling that glows evenly and one with hot spots and cave corners is the layout: spacing calculated from ceiling height, beam angles matched to room use, task zones layered over ambient, and everything on dimmers by zone.
Modern LED wafers changed the economics: no housings to frame in, insulation-contact safe, installable from below in any finished ceiling. That means clean retrofits in living rooms, kitchens, basements, and baths (wet-rated over showers) without drywall demolition.
Our layout method
- Ceiling height ÷ 2 = base spacing between lights
- Counters and task zones get dedicated placement, not leftovers
- Wall-wash positions for art and fireplaces
- Zoned dimming: general / task / accent switched separately
- Color temperature consistent across the floor (2700K–3000K typical)
How it works
Free assessment
A licensed electrician evaluates your panel, capacity, and site at no cost.
Transparent quote
You get a clear, written, fixed price, no surprises, no pressure.
Professional install
Tesla-certified electricians complete the work to code, permit pulled.
Inspection & warranty
We schedule inspection and back the work with our workmanship guarantee.
What's included
- Licensed, insured & Tesla-certified electrician
- Free in-home assessment and load calculation
- Permit pulled and inspection scheduled
- All materials and code-compliant wiring
- Clean, professional install with cleanup
- Workmanship guarantee of up to 10 years
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Book Your Free In-Home Consultation →Frequently asked questions
Rule of thumb: ceiling height ÷ 2 = spacing in feet, then adjust for room use. A 12x16 living room typically wants 6–8 lights on a dimmer. We light-plan every job before cutting.
Yes, wafer LEDs mount from below with remote drivers, so second-floor-under-roof and between-floor ceilings are routine.
For most homes yes: slimmer, cooler, insulation-contact safe, wet-rated options for baths, and no bulb changes for 15+ years.
Six to eight wafer lights with a dimmer usually lands $1,200–$2,400 installed, depending on attic access and switching. Kitchens run more with under-cabinet and pendant layers.
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