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I need light installation

$140

Fast and efficient. Good job.

Outdoor light install

$100

very professional

Ceiling Fan and light installation

$200

Dawar was great, fast, efficient and quality work would use his services again

Outdoor sensor light install

$150

Very very handy

I need light installation

$80

Lights put in quickly, David is pretty knowledgeable and charges competitively

Electrician for 2 Light installs

$80

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Why waste time looking for someone to install your lights for jobs like a kitchen renovation or bathroom renovation when it's faster, more cost-efficient and convenient to use our platform? You can hire an expert to install your lights through Airtasker to save yourself the time and effort of installing lights yourself.

The key is to make a post on Airtasker. List all the crucial details like your address, the type of lights you need to be installed, number of lights, your budget, and how soon you want the job done. Within minutes, qualified local Taskers will approach you about the job and give you a free quote. You can see reviews and ratings of potential hires to help you decide.

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Top Light Installation related questions

No. The light installation experts you hire typically have their own tools and equipment already. Apart from the years of practice, experience and skills, you can expect your Tasker to bring the necessary tools and equipment with them when they arrive at your location. But if you have any tools or equipment that you think might make their job more comfortable, you are certainly welcome to lend these to them for the duration of the job. 

The time it takes to complete a light installation service depends on the complexity of the job. If it's a matter of replacing an old light fixture with a new one and using existing wiring, then this can take as little as 45 minutes. Should the installation require new wiring, cutting a new hole in the wall or ceiling and mounting a new light fixture, new switch and a dimmer, expect this to take a couple of hours. 

Absolutely. Should you operate a business that specialises in services like these, you can hire Taskers to help. Hiring Taskers is especially useful if you have more jobs than you can handle, so make a post on our platform with all the crucial details about your job. In minutes, you can find capable locals to assist in delivering your service. You can even hire Taskers for uncommon jobs like LED installation, landscape lighting and solar panel installation. 

That depends on whether you have the right tools, time, patience, experience and skills. In the case of installing a simple ceiling light or fixture, you can do this yourself if it's not too complicated and doesn't involve wiring work. For chandeliers, these can be heavy and difficult to handle, so it might be safer to hire an expert on our platform to do this for you. 

Sure! You can hire Taskers to install most lights available on the market. Just be sure to make a detailed post on our platform that describes your LED lights, where you want them installed and how many you want to be installed. That way, we can connect you quickly with Taskers near your location that have the skills and experience to do the job. 

Yes. You can find a Tasker that can help you with wiring and mounting the lights on your light art installation. Describe in detail what sort of lights you want to be installed and what the lights are supposed to do - must they simply turn on or off? Should they blink? These and other important details can help you find a Tasker that can install your lights into your artwork and light it up the way you want. 

What do light installation services include?

Your light installation service includes planning the wiring route, cutting a hole in the ceiling or wall for mounting the light fixture if necessary, installing a new or replacement fixture, wiring the light, wiring a dimmer switch if required and testing the replacement light installation. Note that before the installation step, your light installation expert cuts off the power to the lights. 

Planning the wiring route

Your electrician begins by planning how to wire the new light fixture if necessary. Wiring a light fixture involves measuring and cutting a sufficient length of wire that leads from the junction box or power source to the light fixture.  

They may make the wiring a little longer than required to give the wires slack and provide extra material to cut and splice in case the wire becomes frayed later on. Your light installation expert should plan and install the wiring following established safety codes and standards set forth by your state.  

Cutting a hole into the wall or ceiling

For a new light installation, your hired light installation expert proceeds to cut a hole into the wall or ceiling where you want the new light fixture. They can do the appropriate measurements for mounting the light fixtures, light switch and dimmer switch installation if necessary.  

Your light installation expert can cut the right-sized hole for your new lights and install them, whether it be LED lights, sensor lights, ceiling lamps, bathroom lights, or chandelier. Note that they may have to do some simple carpentry if no mounting holes exist and if some holes aren't the right size or aren't cut according to building codes.   

Installing the light fixture

Your light installation expert proceeds to install the light fixture. They mount these on the holes cut into a wall or ceiling, then secure them with the included screws. If necessary, some experts may drill additional holes to allow for screws or securing brackets. 

Connecting the wiring 

Next, your light installation expert proceeds with installing and connecting the wiring that comes from your junction box and links these to the new light fixture. Your light installation expert may attach mounting brackets to secure the wiring and ensure that it doesn't sag or come loose. They can also make sure to connect the wires of the right colours to their appropriate terminals.  

Testing the light installation

After finishing the job, your light installation specialist puts the power back on and tests the light. They can switch the light on and off several times, then leave it on for a few minutes to watch for any unusual behaviour. Should the newly installed lights flicker, go out or not work as intended, your light installation expert shuts off the power and checks each component of the lighting to find the source of the problem. They repeat this process until the light works without any issues. 

Recent Light Installation tasks

Ceiling light installation

$60

Logan Reserve QLD, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Need a ceiling light to be installed to an existing plug.

Ceiling fan and light installation

$400

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

15th Aug 2025

“Fresh installation of 1 ceiling fan and 3 lights – kitchen island light (4 lights on 1 rod), small 8-bulb chandelier, and 1 circular light. All fittings must be connected to additional new switches. All 3 lights need to have dimmer installed. Attached image of current switch and need to add additional switches similar for all the lights and fan

Pendant light install

$200

Oonoonba QLD, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Install dimmable pendant light

Batten fix light install x5

$100

Landsdale WA, Australia

13th Aug 2025

5 Batten fix DIY shades to be installed..must be done today evening.

Light installation up on the bench top area in kitchen

$80

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

13th Aug 2025

Light installation up on the bench top area in the kitchen

Electrician required - light install and replacement

$200

Bardon QLD, Australia

13th Aug 2025

Hello! We are looking for an electrician to help us with 2 small jobs. 1. Replace two old ceiling lights with new fixtures we have purchased. Old lights currently a bit flickery. (Photos attached) 2. Install one led down light in the dark section of bathroom (down light not purchased). Thank you! Georgia and Nathan

Harry was knowledgeable, friendly and had great communication. Will definitely get him back to help with future jobs! Thank you!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Skylight installation

$800

Newtown, New South Wales

11th Aug 2025

install skylight on single story corrugated tin roof

Kitchen hanging ceiling light installation.

$200

Coolbellup WA, Australia

11th Aug 2025

2 ceiling lights needs to be installed. 1) Kitchen bench top ceiling light, 2) One hanging lamp on top of dinning table, Photos attached what sort of lights. Lights can be different depending on the availability but these 2 places. Photos are screenshots from website.

Skylight installation

$1,500

Caringbah South NSW 2229, Australia

11th Aug 2025

Install quote of 1x Velux Skylight Pitch Roof Fixed Skylight (FS) model S01. Already have the same 2 skylights installed in the same area & now want a third. I can get the product just need an install quote for this. Pictures attached include 1. Aerial view of roof & where I'd like the new one installed 2. Inside view of an existing unit installed 3. Is inside view of where I want the new one installed. 4. House plan of room it's to be installed in. Lastly I believe the spec of my roof is as follows; * Cement Tile (do have spares if required) * 15 degree Roof Tilt * Property is a split level townhouse, but install will on single first level.

Flood flash light installation

$250

Rocklea QLD, Australia

11th Aug 2025

I have two flash flood lights with wire need installation please. It’s an electrician job, if need wire extension happy to pay extra for that and I want one outdoor switch. Let me know if you could do it ?

Amazing work, punctual and good communication

Electrician light installation

$200

St Kilda VIC, Australia

4th Aug 2025

Two x pendant light fittings to be switched for new. Ground floor apartment. On site parking. Photos attached. One light fitting to move rooms. One new fixture.

Prompt. Tidy. Knew what he was doing and could be left to go about what was required. Thank you

LED light installation

$50

Woodcroft SA, Australia

2nd Aug 2025

Need an Electrician to install new LED light

Paul and Dianne were friendly and did their job efficiently and quickly. Would highly recommend Paul and Dianne.

Brake light install

$123

Wellard WA 6170, Australia

1st Aug 2025

I need a pair of brake lights installed on utility tray , I've attached a photo

Top bloke he did a terrific job , thanks mate 👍

External Flood light installation

$250

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

31st Jul 2025

Replace 2x flood lights on 1st story and 1x on 2nd story house. Wiring already in place on existing flood lights. Access to 2nd story is via garage roof and then 2nd story flat roof visa short ladder.

Fantastic job … nice guy. Happy to use him again.

Skylight install, carpentry and plastering

$5

Frankston North VIC 3200, Australia

11th Jul 2025

Install a skylight, timber frame and plastering

Miguel did an outstanding job installing our skylight. His attention to detail with the carpentry and plastering was excellent — the finish was clean and professional. He was punctual, easy to communicate with, and clearly takes pride in his work. Highly recommended!

Downlight installation

$120

Box Hill NSW, Australia

20th Jun 2025

Downlight installation and sensor installation - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JY5JC2PSFVK0DJFBR6W17G81

Job well done! Very reliable

Downlight installation

$120

Box Hill NSW, Australia

20th Jun 2025

Install downlight and sensor - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JY5J3J56J9GP7E3X8WQZAY4X

Very reliable. Will hire for all my electrical tasks

Hanging Light installation

$75

Bronte, New South Wales

1st Jun 2025

Remove existing hanging light and install new hanging light

Quick, easy to talk to and professional

Mount tv led Light install

$50

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

29th May 2025

I have purchase the LED light and it needs to be install installed on the back of the tv, the tv is mounted tv (attach to the wall)

Good job for installing the lights

Ceiling light installation

$240

Crows Nest NSW, Australia

25th May 2025

4 simple ceiling lights need to be installed, 3 bedroom 1 for stairs that need have long ladder

Thanks, Leba, you are a legend! Very professional and punctual, I highly recommend and call him again! 👍