Under-Cabinet Lighting Installation
Quick answer
Hardwired under-cabinet lighting, LED strips or puck lights with hidden wiring and dimming, typically $300–$1,200 installed. The single best upgrade for kitchen task lighting.Typical installed cost: $300–$1,200
Counters live in the shadow of the cabinets above them; under-cabinet lighting fixes the one place kitchen ceiling lights can't reach. We hardwire LED strips with hidden channels and drivers, no plugs dangling into outlets, no visible wires, dimmable and color-tuned to your kitchen.
About Under-Cabinet Lighting Installation
Every kitchen has the same flaw: you stand between the ceiling light and the counter, working in your own shadow. Under-cabinet lighting is the fix, task light exactly where knives and cutting boards live, plus the evening ambience that makes kitchens the room everyone gathers in.
The hardwired difference is everything you don't see: LED strips in low-profile aluminum channels (no dotting reflections in stone counters), drivers hidden above cabinets, wiring fished behind backsplashes, and control from a proper dimmer or your existing smart system.
Details that separate pro installs
- Diffused channels, a line of light, not a row of dots
- Strips mounted at the cabinet's front edge, aimed at the work zone
- Hidden drivers with service access
- Dimming matched to the LED driver, no flicker, no buzz
- Color rendering (CRI 90+) that makes food look like food
Spec notes: what separates great under-cabinet light from strips that disappoint
Three specifications do the heavy lifting. CRI above 90 makes food and countertops look true, bargain strips at CRI 80 render everything slightly gray. Diffused channels eliminate the dotted reflections that bare LED strips throw onto stone and gloss surfaces. And driver placement determines serviceability: hidden but reachable beats sealed-in-the-wall every time.
One more detail worth specifying: color temperature consistency with the room's other lighting. A 3000K kitchen with 4000K under-cabinet strips always feels subtly wrong. We sample temperatures against your actual counters before committing, five minutes that decides how the kitchen feels every evening after.
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
Get a free under-cabinet lighting installation estimate
Book your free in-home estimate
Pick a time that works for you and we will match you with a licensed, Tesla-certified electrician in your area. No obligation, transparent fixed pricing.
Book Your Free In-Home Consultation →Frequently asked questions
Hardwired wins for a permanent kitchen: hidden wiring, a proper wall switch or smart control, and no occupied outlets. Plug-in strips are for renters.
2700K–3000K matches most warm kitchens; 3500K–4000K suits cooler, modern palettes. We bring samples, seeing it on your counters beats guessing.
Usually yes, wiring fishes through cabinet backs and walls with minimal, hidden openings. Tile stays intact in most kitchens.
More electrical services
Electrical Panel Upgrade
An electrical panel upgrade to 200 amps typically costs $1,500–$4,000. It's often required before adding an EV charger, Powerwall, or major appliances. Charge Home Solutions uses licensed electricians and handles permits and inspection.
Learn more →Whole-House Rewiring
Whole-house rewiring replaces aging or unsafe wiring (knob-and-tube, aluminum, cloth) and typically costs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on home size.
Learn more →Circuit Breaker Replacement
Replacing a faulty or tripping circuit breaker restores safe power flow. Most single-breaker replacements are quick, same-day jobs.
Learn more →Generator Installation
Standby generator installation keeps your home powered automatically during outages. Installed cost typically runs $5,000–$15,000 including the transfer switch.
Learn more →