Under-Cabinet Lighting
Hardwired under-cabinet LEDs on their own switch. No cords.
Signs it's time
- Counters in the cabinets' shadow
- Plug-in strips with cords on display
- A kitchen remodel underway
- You'd like a midnight-snack setting
How the job goes
- Choose strips, bars or pucks, and the color
- Fish power up to the cabinets
- Mount lights, tuck the driver out of sight
- Wire a switch or dimmer
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
Brand names and logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown to identify the equipment we install and service. Chief Electric is an independent contractor and is not affiliated with these manufacturers.
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
Can under-cabinet lights go in without a remodel?
Usually. Power comes from an outlet under the counter.
Warm or cool under-cabinet light?
Whatever your ceiling lights are, usually 2700K to 3000K.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. An electrician looks at the job in person and quotes it, free.