ProfessionalRecessed Lighting Installation
Recessed lights open up a room and eliminate the clutter of surface fixtures. We cut the holes, fish the wiring from your existing switch, snap in the housings, and trim them out with your choice of LED wafer or traditional can trim. Clean ceiling, clean lines, warm light where you want it.
Also known as: can light installation, pot light install, recessed can lights, LED recessed lighting, downlight installation, reccessed lighting install, recessed light retrofit
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What you get
What’s included
- Plan fixture layout for even light distribution
- Cut ceiling openings using a hole saw
- Run cable from the switch or existing fixture to each new can
- Install IC-rated or non-IC housings as required by attic access
- Connect LED wafer lights or retrofit trim kits
- Patch any minor drywall damage from fishing wire
- Test and adjust all fixtures for alignment
Simple & stress-free
How it works
Plan and mark the layout
We measure the room, mark the fixture positions for balanced lighting, and identify the wire routing path before any cutting starts.
Cut, run cable, and connect
We cut each opening, fish wire along the ceiling cavity, make connections at each can, and tie everything into the switch or junction point.
Install trims and test
We snap in the LED wafers or trim kits, restore power, and adjust any fixture that isn't perfectly flush or aimed.
We can help
Problems we fix
- Obstructions in the ceiling cavity — joists, HVAC ducts, or existing wiring — that force layout changes
- Insulation-covered attics requiring IC-rated (insulation-contact) housings
- Insufficient wire slack at the switch box to add another circuit connection
- Uneven spacing that creates hot spots or dark corners
Good to know
Recessed Lighting Installation — FAQ
How many recessed lights do I need per room?
A common starting point is one fixture for every 4–6 square feet of ceiling in a general-purpose room, but we adjust based on ceiling height and how bright you want the space.
Can you add recessed lights without attic access?
Yes. Remodel (old-work) LED wafers clip into the drywall from below and don't need housing boxes above the ceiling. We use these for finished spaces where attic access isn't possible.
Will recessed lighting work with my existing dimmer switch?
It depends on the dimmer and the LED driver. We can swap the switch for a dimmer that's compatible with the LEDs we install, so there's no buzzing or flickering.
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