$290 \u2013 $375 per Light, Installed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The cost to have recessed lighting professionally installed is $290 to $375 per light. Typically you\u2019ll need 6-8 can lights to provide enough lighting for an area 250 to 350 square feet, making the total cost average $2,040 to $2,700 to complete this project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Recessed Lighting Installation<\/h2>\n
The average cost of recessed lighting is around $340 for each light installed, but it depends a lot on who does the work. If an electrician wired everything for can lights, and you\u2019re just doing the \u201cfinished electric,\u201d meaning you\u2019re connecting the wires and securing the lights, the cost can be little more than the price of the lights.<\/p>\n
When an electric line is run, and the lights are installed, then costs approach those we\u2019ve listed. The costs don\u2019t include drywalling a ceiling if you have to \u201ctear it up\u201d to install wiring. Of course, if you\u2019re building a home or addition, then all the wiring should be completed before ceiling drywall is hung. If you have a drop ceiling, the cost can be a good bit less.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$40 \u2013 $125 Per Light<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $225 \u2013 $500 Per Light<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $340 \/Light, Installed<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Recessed lighting has a few different names including pot lights, can lights and high hats. This lighting type will save you money on your energy bill when LED lighting replaces incandescent lighting. It\u2019s also one of the most common lighting updates after having your popcorn ceiling scraped down, or during kitchen remodeling. It can set the mood for a relaxed dinner or provide ample lighting for work spaces and more. Recessed lighting can be easily controlled using a dimmer switch so that you can achieve optimum brightness for the purpose at hand. Recessed and drop pendant lights are often used together in many areas of your home, most often the kitchen.<\/p>\n This recessed lighting cost estimate covers cost factors, retail can light prices and costs from reliable estimating sites and a chance for homeowners to share a few details about their project such as total lights installed and what they paid. Consider bookmarking this page of Business Finance News and returning to use the easy form to share your cost on this popular indoor project for the benefit of others.<\/p>\n Your recessed lighting price will be determined by a few key details.<\/p>\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Consider the installation location to choose the right recessed lighting assemblies. Insulation: If the area above the ceiling contains insulation, you\u2019ll need to purchase Insulation Contact (IC) rated housings to be sure that your newly installed lights won\u2019t catch fire. IC lights cost just a little more than standard can lights. Moisture: If the location is a bathroom or close above a kitchen range, than \u201cmoisture-rated\u201d aka \u201cwet rated\u201d lights should be used. They\u2019re on the middle to upper end of the price spectrum.<\/p>\n Our average cost of recessed lighting is $290 to $375 per light, a little narrower than Home Advisor\u2019s estimate of $240-$480. It\u2019s possible to spend $480 per recessed light, but that would likely be a single light or maybe two using their own circuit and newly run wiring. Homewyse suggests that a single light will cost up to $430, but when 10 are installed, cost per light drops to $380. The Thumbtack cost estimate of just $130-$150 per light might be possible using cheap lights and wiring already installed.<\/p>\n Here are costs for the lights, supplies and tools.<\/p>\n DIY Tools and Material Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n Licensed, certified electricians are well-paid contractors at $85 to $125 per hour, often plus the cost of a helper at $30-$50 per hour. The more lights installed, the less time it takes per light.<\/p>\n Here are specifics:<\/p>\n If the wiring and junction boxes are in place, then installing the recessed lights is pretty easy. Just turn off the electrical circuit and test the wiring in the first installation location with a voltage meter to be sure power is off. Then follow the instructions that come with the light.<\/p>\n When installing lighting in a finished location, running wire and installing lights is a lot easier and less costly in a drop ceiling than having to remove drywall to do it. Of course, if there are existing light fixtures, and you\u2019re sure wiring is available, then it\u2019s much easier to work in drywall without having to do damage that has to be repaired. Things to consider when installing recessed lights in a drywall ceiling include using a template to outline the light which is provided with the housings. Making sure the housing will clear any obstacles such as ceiling rafters using a stud finder, and selecting trim that clamps to the housing correctly.<\/p>\n Of course, in either scenario, if you\u2019re not experienced in running wiring, connecting it on one end to an electrical circuit in the panel and on the other end to the light fixture \u2013 hire an electrician for the work to ensure safety and proper installation of your lighting.<\/p>\n Pro tip:<\/strong> When you install recessed lighting, you will have the option to make the most out of your new lighting with a smart internet access bridge. It connects via Bluetooth so you can control your lighting from anywhere. For a cost of $60 dollars you purchase this device that allows you to control your lights with a cell phone. 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