Electrical service
Recessed lighting in Malden, MA
Even light across the room and nothing hanging in the way. I plan the layout with you, cut clean openings and wire the lights to a switch or dimmer.
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- Malden, MA and towns within 50 miles
Recessed lighting works when the layout is right. Too few lights leave dark corners, and too many turn the ceiling into the thing you notice. Before I cut anything, I mark the positions on the ceiling so you can see them and move them.
What is above the ceiling decides which light I use. Slim LED lights fit where a joist or a duct leaves little space, and a light that touches insulation has to be rated for it.
What is included
- LayoutNumber and position of the lights planned around the room, the furniture and the joists, and marked on the ceiling before any cut.
- New recessed lightsOpenings cut clean, cable run from light to light and everything connected to a switch.
- DimmersA dimmer made for LED lights, so they dim smoothly without flicker or buzz.
- Old cans updated to LEDOlder recessed housings fitted with LED trims or replaced, for better light and less heat.
- Bathrooms and showersLights rated for wet locations over a shower or a tub.
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Signs you need this
The rooms where recessed lights make the biggest difference.
- A kitchen with one ceiling fixture and shadows on the counters.
- A living room lit only by lamps.
- A finished basement with a low ceiling.
- A hallway or stairway with dark stretches.
- Old recessed cans that run hot or have yellowed trims.
How I work
- Step 1We choose the layoutYou send photos and the size of the room, or I come to see it. I suggest how many lights and where, and you decide.
- Step 2I mark, cut and wireThe positions are marked on the ceiling for your OK. Then I cut the openings, run the cable and connect the switch or dimmer.
- Step 3I test and clean upEvery light and the dimmer are tested with you, and the dust from the cuts is cleaned up.
Common questions
How many recessed lights does a room need?
It depends on the ceiling height, the size of the room and what you do in it. A kitchen needs more light than a bedroom. I work out the number and the spacing with you and mark them on the ceiling before cutting.
Can you install recessed lights with no attic above?
In most cases, yes. Slim LED lights mount in the drywall itself and need little space above. Running the cable between them takes more care, and I tell you beforehand if any opening besides the lights is needed.
Will the lights work with a dimmer?
Yes, when the lights are dimmable and the dimmer is made for LEDs. I install the two as a matching pair.
Are recessed lights safe near insulation?
They are when the light is rated for contact with insulation, which is marked IC on the product. I use IC-rated lights wherever insulation sits above the ceiling.
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