Recessed and Can Lighting
Recessed lighting is the most common request and the one most affected by what is above the ceiling. Joist direction, insulation, HVAC runs, and whether there is attic access all determine how much cutting is involved. We look before quoting so the number does not change halfway through.
Kitchen and Task Lighting
Under-cabinet lighting is one of the highest-value lighting upgrades in the house, because kitchen ceiling fixtures almost always put your own shadow on the counter you are working at. Pendant lighting over islands and peninsulas is the other common kitchen job.
Fixture Replacement and Ceiling Fans
Swapping fixtures, hanging chandeliers, and mounting ceiling fans. Fans deserve a note: they need a box rated for fan support, and a standard ceiling box is not. Fans mounted to an unrated box are one of the more common unsafe installs we find, and correcting it is quick.
Dimmers, Smart Switches, and Controls
Dimmers extend bulb life and change how a room feels far more than a new fixture does. Smart switches add scheduling and remote control. Both have compatibility considerations with LED fixtures, and mismatched dimmers are the usual reason LEDs buzz or flicker at low settings. We match the control to the load.
Exterior, Landscape, and Security Lighting
Porch and entry fixtures, motion-activated security lighting, soffit lighting, and low-voltage landscape runs. Exterior work needs weather-rated fixtures, GFCI protection, and proper burial depth on any buried conductors. Foothills properties often benefit from more path lighting than owners initially plan for.
New Circuits and Older Homes
Adding lighting sometimes means adding capacity. Older homes often have a single lighting circuit serving far more than it should, and adding to it makes an existing problem worse. If that is the situation, we will tell you before adding load rather than after.
Serving the Denver Metro
Lighting installation in Denver, Westminster, Arvada, Broomfield, Thornton, Golden, Evergreen, and the surrounding Front Range communities.
Whether it is one fixture or a whole-house lighting plan, we can lay it out, tell you what the ceiling will allow, and give you a firm price. Schedule online or call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many recessed lights do I need in a room?
It depends on room size, ceiling height, and what the lighting is for. General illumination, task lighting over a counter, and accent lighting all space differently. We lay it out with you before cutting anything, because the layout is the part you live with.
Why do my LED lights buzz or flicker on a dimmer?
Usually a dimmer that is not rated for LED loads. Older dimmers were designed for incandescent bulbs and do not handle the much smaller LED load well. Swapping to an LED-compatible dimmer resolves most buzzing and low-end flicker.
Can you hang a ceiling fan where a light fixture is now?
Only if the existing box is rated for fan support. A standard ceiling box is not designed to carry a fan’s weight and vibration, and fans mounted to one are a common unsafe install. Replacing the box with a fan-rated brace is quick and worth doing.
Does lighting installation require a permit?
Sometimes. Simple fixture swaps generally do not. Adding new circuits, exterior lighting with buried conductors, or substantial recessed layouts often do. We tell you which category your job falls into when we quote it.
Is under-cabinet lighting worth it?
Yes, and it is one of the better small upgrades available. Under-cabinet lighting eliminates the shadow your own body casts on the counter from a ceiling fixture. It can be hardwired with a switch or, in simpler cases, run from a concealed outlet.
