Replacing the light fixture is not done often and mostly neglected. The common reason is basically the price.
How much does it really cost to replace light fixture? Can I do it for cheap?
We’ll answer these questions and more in this blog.
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DIY Vs Hiring Professional Electrician?
The first question that you need to answer yourself is,
Will you do it yourself or hire a professional to do it?
Well, unless you have an experience in electrical stuff, then we suggest you hire a licensed electrician for all electrical projects at home, including the light fixture.
The average cost for an electrician to replace light fixture depends on how much work is needed for the installation, but the estimated average range is from $150 to $1000. Small fixture that only needs an easy setup would cost you about $100 to $150. Meanwhile a complicated setup, such that of recessed lighting, usually has a higher charge.
If you want a specific figure, we suggest contacting an electrician to evaluate your lighting fixture and ask for a quotation. It also helps to ask for a second opinion to broaden your options.
The Cost to Replace Light Fixture by Type
To give you more details on what to expect when it comes to expenses, we’ve gathered information on different price ranges depending on the type of fixtures.
1. Recessed Lights
This type of fixture requires more effort and would take 3 hours, on average, to fix one fixture. The average cost if you hire an electrician to replace recessed light is around $200. Multiply this by the number of fixtures you want to be fixed and you got your estimated cost.
Why does it cost so much for one fixture?
The main reason is that to fix a recessed light, the electrician has to open a section of the drywall and finish it back flawlessly. There is also the addition of a new junction box.
2. Pendant Lights
Pendant lights are also known as hanging lights that drop from the ceiling like a necklace pendant, hence the name. The installation cost of this fixture is a bit lower than the recessed light, around $90 to $230, but could also reach more than $200 per fixture depending on whether you needed a new junction box (which is the usual case for larger lights).
3. Chandeliers
Chandeliers are also an expensive fixture to fix. So, how much is the cost to replace a chandelier fixture?
It mostly depends on the type of replacement needed. Just replacing the chandelier would cost you from $100 to $200, but to install a new chandelier in place cost more at about $500 to $2000. This does not include the price of the chandelier itself.
If you are wondering why the range is so high it is because the chandelier types play a role here. Obviously, the size and materials you want in place vary, so a consultation is highly recommended to get a final quote. With chandeliers, you have to hire a seasoned electrician for this.
4. Wall-Mounted Lights
Wall-mounted lights are more or less the same with ceiling lights and the cost would range from $80 to $250. It requires access to the electrical box that connects the light fixture to the current wiring in your house. This type of lights is a popular choice for hallways and staircases.
5. Fluorescent Lights
This light fixture is one of the popular fixtures and a lot of electricians can handle this job. Hence, it should be easier for you to find a handyman to do the job. The cost could range from $80 to $200. This already includes the fluorescent light itself.
6. Track Lights
Track lights also require the tapping of the existing wiring, assuming the house already has an overhead light fixture in place. For this the cost is reduced to $100 to $270 including the light and labor cost.
7. LED Lights
Finally, the cost to replace light fixture in LED type is highly dependent on the LED installers nearby. It would be an hour to replace an existing LED light and that would cost you about $120 if you have the transformer and the kit already. It would also depend on the type of LED light you use. Read more about H3 LED replacement here.
If you want to read more information about LED lights, Strip lightings, and UV lights for urine detection, we’ve got more blogs for that. Leave a comment below if you have more specific questions about lighting!
