Inside the house
Light Fixture Installation at Existing Boxes
Old ceiling lights, vanity bars, pendants and porch lights swapped for new fixtures where the wiring is already in place.
Swapping out a dated light fixture is one of the quickest ways to freshen up a room. Brass bathroom bars, builder-grade ceiling domes and rusty porch lights all make a house look older than it is. For a light fixture installation, we take the old one down, put the new one up, and leave the room clean.
Fixtures we install
- Flush-mount and semi-flush ceiling lights
- Bathroom vanity light bars
- Pendants over kitchen islands and sinks, at existing boxes
- Small chandeliers over dining tables
- Porch lights and exterior wall lights
- Under-cabinet plug-in lights
- Swapping a light for a ceiling fan, covered on our ceiling fan installation page
What every install includes
- Power shut off at the breaker and confirmed off with a tester.
- Old fixture removed and the box and wires checked.
- Mounting bracket installed and fixture wired to the existing connections.
- Box secured and grounded where a ground is present.
- Exterior fixtures sealed to keep rain out.
- Bulbs installed, fixture tested, and old fixture hauled off if you'd like.
Where we draw the line
Replacing a fixture on an existing box is handyman-friendly. These are not, and we'll refer you to a licensed electrician:
- Adding a new light or switch where none exists
- Adding recessed lights in a ceiling that doesn't have them
- Installing dimmers on circuits that need rewiring
- Any work in the breaker panel
- Boxes with damaged, scorched or crumbling old wiring
Many older homes have original wiring from decades ago. If we open a box and see insulation that's cracked or burned, we'll stop and recommend an electrician check it. Our guide on replacing a light fixture safely explains what to watch for if you're thinking about doing it yourself.
Tips for choosing fixtures
- Bathrooms: Pick fixtures rated for damp locations. Vanity lights that shine forward light your face better than a single overhead.
- Porches: Use wet-rated fixtures if rain can hit them directly, damp-rated if they're fully covered.
- Dining rooms: A common rule of thumb is a chandelier about half to two-thirds the width of the table.
- Check the canopy size. A smaller canopy than the old one may leave a paint line to touch up.
Getting your house ready to sell?
Updated lights photograph better and make rooms feel brighter. It pairs well with paint and small repairs. See our guide on getting a house ready to sell.
Book a fixture swap
Text photos of the old fixtures and the new ones you bought to (706) 594-5049, or use the free estimate form. We'll give you a free estimate. Pricing depends on how many fixtures and how high they hang.
Common questions
Can you add a light where there isn't one?
No. Adding a new light location means running new wiring, which is work for a licensed electrician. We swap fixtures where a box and wiring already exist.
Can you hang a heavy chandelier?
If the box is rated for the weight, or can be properly supported, yes. Heavy fixtures need a box and brace made to hold them. We'll check before we hang it.
My new fixture is bigger than the old one. Is that a problem?
Sometimes the new canopy won't cover the old paint line or holes in the ceiling. We can touch up the drywall and paint so it looks clean.
Do you install outdoor lights?
Yes, we replace porch and exterior wall lights at existing boxes, using fixtures rated for wet or damp locations and sealing them against rain.