Electrical service
Lighting installation in Malden, MA
New fixtures, chandeliers, under-cabinet lights and outdoor lighting, mounted securely and wired so every switch does what you expect.
- Fully insured
- Malden, MA and towns within 50 miles
The fixture is the part you see. Behind it there is a box that has to carry the weight, a connection that has to stay tight and a switch that has to match the bulbs. I look at all three before I hang anything.
You can buy the fixture yourself or ask me what works for the room. Either way, I install it, test it with you and leave the room clean.
What is included
- Replacing a fixtureThe old fixture comes down and the new one goes up on the existing box and switch.
- Chandeliers and pendantsHung at the right height over a table, an island or a stairway. A heavy chandelier gets a box and support rated for its weight.
- Under-cabinet lightingLED strips or bars under kitchen cabinets, with the wiring out of sight and a switch or dimmer where you want it.
- Outdoor lightingPorch, entry, garage and yard lights, using fixtures rated for damp or wet locations.
- A light where there is noneA new box, cable and switch for a room, closet or hallway that never had a ceiling light.
- Fully insured
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- Electrician since 2020
Signs you need this
The reasons people most often call me about lighting.
- A room depends on lamps because it has no ceiling light.
- You bought a fixture and it is still sitting in its box.
- The kitchen counter is in shadow when you cook.
- The entry or the driveway is dark at night.
- A fixture flickers, buzzes or works only some of the time.
How I work
- Step 1Send photos of the spotA picture of the ceiling or wall, the fixture you chose and the switch that controls it is usually enough for a quote.
- Step 2I check the box and the wiringBefore mounting anything, I confirm the box can hold the fixture and the wiring is in good condition.
- Step 3I install, test and clean upThe fixture goes up level, the switch or dimmer is tested with you, and the room is left clean.
Common questions
Can you install a fixture I bought myself?
Yes. Send me the model or a photo of the box it came in, so I can see the weight and how it mounts.
Can you add a light where there is no wiring?
Yes. I run a new cable to a new box and add a switch. How the cable gets there depends on the ceiling, the attic access and the walls, so photos help.
Why do my LED lights flicker on the dimmer?
Older dimmers were made for incandescent bulbs. Many LED bulbs and fixtures need a dimmer made for LEDs. Replacing the dimmer with a compatible one usually solves it.
Do outdoor lights need a special fixture?
Yes. An outdoor fixture has to be rated for damp or wet locations, depending on whether rain can reach it.
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