ServicesLighting Installation
Lighting Installation in Westworth Village
We install ceiling fixtures, recessed lights, fans, under-cabinet and outdoor lighting. Each circuit is tested first, and each fixture sits on a box rated for its weight. You get light where you want it, clean trim against the ceiling, and wiring that stays cool and secure behind it.
New light, done carefully behind the ceiling
Most of a lighting job happens where you will never look again: inside the box, up in the attic, behind the switch plate. That is where we spend our attention. A heavy chandelier hung from a plastic box meant for a small flush mount, or a recessed can buried in insulation it was never rated to touch, can look fine for years before it fails. We match the box, the cable and the fixture to each other before anything goes up.
We work safety first, and in practice that means testing the circuit dead before we open it, checking what else already runs on it, and making sure the new load fits. North Texas attics get very hot in summer, so we choose IC-rated housings and keep connections away from spots where heat builds.
If the work turns up a loose connection or a scorched wire, we show you before going further. When a room needs more than new fixtures, such as fresh circuits for a kitchen, that becomes remodel and addition wiring, and we will say so up front.
What our lighting work covers
- Ceiling fixtures and chandeliers
- We replace or add fixtures, from a simple flush mount to a heavy chandelier. For anything weighty we confirm the box and its bracing are rated for it, and add a proper support where they are not.
- Recessed and wafer lighting
- We lay out recessed lights for even coverage, cut clean openings and use IC-rated housings or slim LED wafers where insulation sits against them. Trims are set snug to the drywall.
- Ceiling fans
- Fans move and vibrate, so they need a fan-rated box fixed to framing. We balance the blades and set up the wall control or remote.
- Under-cabinet and accent lighting
- Low-profile LED strips and puck lights, with drivers placed where they can shed heat and still be reached later.
- Outdoor and landscape lighting
- Porch, soffit, flood and path lighting with weather-rated boxes, sealed connections and GFCI protection where code calls for it.
- Switches, dimmers and controls
- We match dimmers to the LED fixtures they control, which keeps flicker and buzzing away. We can also add three-way switching, timers or motion controls.
Signs it is time for new lighting or a closer look
Flicker or buzz after switching to LED
Often the dimmer was built for incandescent bulbs. That is usually a simple change, but buzzing can also point to a loose connection worth checking.
A fixture that runs hot
Browning around a trim, a brittle socket or a warm switch plate means heat is building where it should not. Turn it off and have it looked at.
Dark corners and missing switches
Rooms that depend on lamps with cords across walkways, or a hallway switched from only one end, improve quickly with a planned layout.
A wobbling fan or sagging fixture
Movement usually means the box was never made for the weight. That is a safety problem, not a cosmetic one.
Outdoor lights that fail after rain
Water in a fixture or a tripping GFCI shows the seal or box rating is wrong. We correct the mounting and protection, not just the bulb.
How a lighting visit runs
- 1
Walk the rooms with you
We look at where you want light, the ceiling heights, the attic access and any fixtures you have picked out. You get a written scope and price before the work is scheduled.
- 2
Power off and tested dead
On the day, we shut the circuit off at the panel and test it at the box before anyone touches a wire. Floors and furniture under the work area are covered.
- 3
Mount, wire and seal
Boxes are secured to framing or rated supports, connections are made tight inside the box and openings are cut cleanly. Outdoors, every wall penetration is sealed against water.
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Test with you and tidy up
We power up, check each switch and dimmer, and show you how the controls work. Drywall dust and packaging leave with us.
What moves the price of lighting work
Two jobs that look alike on paper can take very different effort once the ceiling is open. We price from what we see on the walk-through and explain each line, so you know what you are paying for before we start.
- Existing box or new location
- Swapping a fixture on an existing, properly rated box is the simplest job. A new location means running cable, cutting in a box and often adding a switch.
- Ceiling and attic access
- An open attic above a single-story room makes running wire straightforward. A second-floor ceiling, a vaulted room or no attic access takes more careful fishing and some patching.
- Fixture weight and height
- Heavy chandeliers need bracing. High ceilings need taller ladders or staging and an extra set of hands.
- Circuit capacity
- Adding many fixtures or a landscape system can call for a new circuit. If your panel has no room, we will explain the options, which may include a panel upgrade.
- Permits where required
- Some lighting work needs a permit and inspection from the local jurisdiction. When it does, we handle it and include it in the price.
Lighting questions we hear often
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Can I buy my own fixtures and have you install them?
Yes, and many people do. We ask for the make and model before the visit so we can check the weight, the box requirements and whether it is listed for damp or wet locations if it is going outside. If a fixture will not suit the spot, we tell you before it goes up.
Will recessed lights leave my ceiling a mess?
We measure and mark the layout first, then cut each opening to the housing size so the trim covers the edge cleanly. Most installs need little or no patching. Drop cloths catch the dust, and we clean up before we leave.
Why do my new LED bulbs flicker on the dimmer?
Older dimmers were designed for incandescent loads and often cannot control LEDs smoothly. Replacing the dimmer with an LED-rated one is usually the fix. We also check the connection behind it, since a loose wire can cause the same symptom.
Can you add a light where there is no switch now?
Usually, yes. We find the best path from an existing circuit to the new fixture and switch, through the attic where possible. If the nearest circuit is already loaded, we run a new one and explain why.
Do you install outdoor and landscape lighting?
We do, including porch, soffit, flood and path lighting. Outdoor work uses weather-rated boxes and covers, sealed penetrations and GFCI protection where required, so rain and sprinklers do not turn into a problem later.
Let's plan the light your rooms need
Tell us which rooms you have in mind and what fixtures you are considering. We will set up a service visit, look at the ceilings and wiring, and give you a clear scope before any work begins in your home.