Lighting that transforms every room.
From recessed LED cans in a kitchen ceiling to landscape lights along a waterfront dock, we design, wire, and install lighting systems that perform — clean circuits, NEC code, permits handled, and results that look intentional from every angle.
Lighting installation done to code — and to plan
Most homeowners think of lighting installation as a simple swap. Pull the old fixture, hang the new one. But the moment you add recessed cans to a finished ceiling, run a low-voltage landscape circuit through conduit, or put smart dimmers on a panel that wasn’t wired for them, you are doing electrical work that requires a licensed contractor, a permit, and an inspection in Palm Beach County.
We handle all of it. Design, wiring, circuit sizing, permit application, fixture installation, and final inspection — one crew, one invoice, no subcontracting the tricky parts to someone else. Whether you want six recessed cans in a kitchen or a whole-property lighting scheme with landscape zones, a dock circuit, and smart control in every room, we scope it properly and build it to last.
Recessed LED, landscape, dock, smart — and everything in between
“Lighting installation” covers a wide range. The right system depends on your ceiling type, the circuits you already have, the look you want, and how much control you need. These are the scopes we handle most across Palm Beach County — every one of them permitted and inspected.
| Lighting type | What it involves | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Recessed / LED cans | New-construction housings or remodel (no-cut) cans wired to a switched circuit or dimmer. | Kitchens, living rooms, hallways — anywhere you want clean, integrated light. |
| Fixture replacement | Swapping chandeliers, pendants, ceiling fans, or vanity strips on existing boxes. | Remodels, style upgrades — fast when the box and circuit are already in place. |
| Dimmer & smart controls | Lutron, Leviton, or brand-neutral smart switches installed with neutral wire confirmed. | Whole-home or room-by-room scene control — paired with new or existing fixtures. |
| Landscape lighting | Low-voltage transformer + wiring runs for path, up-light, and accent fixtures; wet-rated throughout. | Front & backyard curb appeal, pool deck accents, driveway borders. |
| Dock & waterfront lighting | Marine-grade, GFCI-protected circuits for dock lights, boat-lift feeds, and underwater fixtures. | Waterfront homes — salt-air, high-humidity environment demands the right spec. |
| Exterior & security lighting | Motion-sensor floods, soffit downlights, carriage lights — all on weatherproof boxes. | Safety, deterrence, and curb appeal around the entire property perimeter. |
Not sure which scope fits your project? The free estimate visit is exactly where we figure that out — we look at your ceiling type, existing circuits, and load budget, then recommend a plan that delivers the look without overloading the panel. Need a rough number first? Try the cost estimator.
Light that works the way the room does
The difference between lighting that looks good in a photo and lighting that works at 7pm on a weeknight is circuit design. One zone for the perimeter cans, a separate circuit for the task area, dimmers on both — so the room shifts from bright-and-functional to dim-and-relaxed without touching a lamp. We plan the zones before we pull wire, so the result feels intentional whether you’re cooking, entertaining, or winding down.
What a licensed lighting installation actually covers
A lighting upgrade is easy to underestimate. These are the steps that separate a permitted, code-compliant install from a fixture that trips the breaker in six months:
- Load calculation first. We verify the existing circuit can carry the new fixtures before we cut a single hole. LED is efficient, but smart dimmers have minimum-load requirements and you can’t mix too many on one 15-amp branch.
- Ceiling-type assessment. Drywall, plaster, and concrete tray ceilings each require different housings, anchors, and fire-rated assemblies (IC-rated cans where insulation contacts the housing). We spec the right product before ordering.
- Permit and inspection. Lighting work that involves new wiring runs or circuit additions requires a permit in Palm Beach County. We pull it, schedule the inspection, and get the signed card — so the work is on record for insurance and resale.
- Neutral wire confirmation for smart switches. Most smart dimmers require a neutral wire that many older switch loops don’t have. We confirm before spec’ing a switch brand and run the neutral where it’s missing.
- GFCI protection in wet locations. Outdoor, dock, pool-deck, and bathroom lighting all require GFCI-protected circuits under NEC Article 210 and Florida Building Code. No exceptions, no workarounds.
- Surge protection where it matters. South Florida lightning is some of the most intense in the country. We recommend whole-panel surge protection alongside any significant lighting upgrade to keep fixtures and smart controls from burning out after a storm.
Coastal humidity, hurricane surge — and permits that protect your home
Lighting installation in Palm Beach County carries risks that don't exist in drier climates: salt-air corrosion, storm surge on outdoor circuits, and the lightning capital of the US overhead every summer. We spec marine-grade and wet-rated products where they belong, pull the permits that protect your homeowner's insurance, and back every install with up-front pricing.
Ready to rethink your lighting? Let’s plan it right.
Book your free estimateRecessed LED, landscape, smart controls — and what drives the price
There is no honest flat rate for lighting installation, because the number is built from your specific job: how many fixtures, what ceiling type, whether new circuits need to be run, the fixture spec, and whether permits are required. Swapping a pendant on an existing box is a very different bill from cutting sixteen new cans in a finished plaster ceiling, adding a dedicated circuit, and installing a multi-zone dimmer system.
Use the electrical cost estimator for a rough ballpark. A written quote after our site visit gives you the real number scoped to your home — materials, labor, permit fee, and inspection included. 24/7 emergency work (a tripped circuit or a failed fixture creating a hazard) carries an after-hours rate we quote upfront before we start. No invoice surprises.
Light more, pay less — LED by the numbers
Lighting installation questions
How much does recessed lighting installation cost in Palm Beach County?
Can you install recessed lighting in a home without attic access?
What is the difference between recessed lighting and LED retrofit kits?
Do you install landscape and dock lighting?
Can you install smart lighting and dimmers throughout my home?
Ready to light it right?
A licensed electrician visits, maps your layout, and quotes the full scope in writing — materials, labor, permits. No call center, no guessing, no surprises on the invoice.