What’s the recommended size for my new light fixture?
It all depends on how you’re planning on using your brand new lighting. For instance, you won’t need more than a single ceiling fixture to efficiently illuminate a small living room. But your sleeping area may benefit from dimmed, bedroom ceiling light fixtures that relax the eye and calm the mind. Want to create a cosy home office? Then think powerful task lights to ease those long hours of typing. If you can’t make a decision, let the creative pros at Fantastic Handyman handle the lighting project for you. Just share your preferences and the specialists will roll up their sleeves to provide you with right-sized light fixtures for practical or purely decorative use.
How many types of lighting installations are there?
The light fixtures of today are incredibly varied, so it’s no longer a hassle to give your home an unique touch. The electricians have the mounting equipment and junction boxes to turn your living room into a ball hall with a brilliant chandeliers, pendants, and sconces. For a more low-profile setting, the experts can also supply you with elegant table and buffet lamps or recessed downlights. And why not bathe your garden in led lamps, solar lanterns and other outdoor lights with the hit of a switch? But that’s not all – the pros can wire foyer lighting, bath vanity lighting, ceiling fans and much more in line with all safety regulations.
How long is my light installation session going to last?
Usually, light fixture installation doesn’t take more than a couple of hours. However, connecting the wiring and switches may last up to a day as the experts run various checks to ensure that all is good to go. Equally important is the height at which you want to situate your fixtures, so less accessible areas will most likely slow the technicians down. Last, but not least, is the complexity of the task ahead – different types of fixtures require a varied set of methods and tools, which can sometimes affect the length of your session as well.
What kind of supplies do I need for my lighting project?
All tools and supplies will be provided by the proficient specialists on site. The experts will carry all sorts of light installation essentials, such as drills, pliers, screwdrivers, and wire cutters that will be suitable for mounting any types of fixtures. With a bit of wire, electrical tape, and wire nuts, the team can also create extra wiring connections or make the necessary extensions. And if there is no wiring to speak of, the fantastic electricians will be more than glad to link your light fixture system to an appropriate junction box or circuit breaker.
What are the costs involved in light fixture installation?
An important factor that will determine your fixture mounting price is the state of your current wiring. If its condition is poor, then any modification or replacement work by the skilled specialists may take a bit of extra time and effort. The safe installation of a suitable electrical supply for your new fixtures may also require a tad more work, as this task can take quite a bit of man-hours. Finally, the process of running wires may sometimes involve loosening of floorboards adjacent to walls, which could result in subsequent repair work.
How much will my light fixture installation end up costing?
The price of all electrical work will depend on the time the pros spend on-site, as well as on the current state of your wiring, its availability, and on the type of fixture that you have selected for your home. Keep in mind that your electrician will also inspect the location of your future lighting system to give you further information on the wiring procedure’s cost. If you have any further questions, you can always browse our comprehensive price page and find out the exact rates for a wide variety of fixtures.
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