Recessed Lighting
Slim LED recessed lights on dimmers, spaced evenly, no torn-open ceiling.
Signs it's time
- One lonely fixture in a dark room
- Shadows on the kitchen counter
- A living room stuck on full blast
- A vaulted or popcorn ceiling
How the job goes
- Sketch the layout together
- Cut holes, fish wire, set canless LEDs
- Put in an LED dimmer
- Set color temperature, sweep up
What moves the price
- Number of fixtures, devices or spots
- Power nearby, or a new circuit
- Ceilings, walls, attic access, patching
- Your fixtures or ours
- Permits: usually for new circuits, usually not for straight swaps
Permits for this work
Straight swaps usually need no permit. New circuits and outdoor, hot tub, pool, heat pump or range wiring usually do. The fee shows on your quote.
Brands we install


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The offer for this service
$100 Off
an Outage-Ready Check before fire season
Code CHIEF-FALL26Cannot be combined with other offers. 1 per household. Residential use only. Show at time of service. Expires November 30, 2026.
Questions we hear
How many recessed lights does my room need?
About one per 25 square feet. We sketch first.
Do you install cans or canless recessed lights?
Canless, mostly. Fits insulated ceilings, rated for about 50,000 hours.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. An electrician looks at the job in person and quotes it, free.