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Prompt and professional. Would recommend

I need light installation

$100

What a legend, installed the pendants and they look great. Top bloke will use in the future for any electrical stuff

I need light installation

$50

Thanks Craig - really impressed with your promptness and quality of work. Cheers again, Tim

Ceiling Light Installation

$400

Oleksandr did a perfect job with our light installation. We had 4 pendant lights and a switch installed perfectly. Oleksandr was very patient and listened to our opinion and did a wonderful job. We will definitely seek services of Oleksandr in future when we need it

I need light installation

$500

Awesome job, very efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend Jared and apprentice.

Heat and fan light installed

$300

Peter came and did the job , left a bit of a mess but all in all job was done !

Skylight installation

$200

What's the average cost of a light installation expert

$135 - $350

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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.

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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

2 Additional wiring for a pendant light installation

$150

Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

10th May 2025

2 additional wiring for a pendant light installation for 2 bedrooms

Downlight installation

$50

Epping VIC, Australia

10th May 2025

Single story house. Currently only has one single bulb on roof each room. Roughly wants 15 downlight installed. Price 50 each. Looking for licensed electrician with certification and warranty. Cheers

Solar skylight installed

$250

Benalla VIC, Australia

9th May 2025

Would like to have solar tubes installed in kitchen and dining room

Downlight installation

$100

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

8th May 2025

Need good quality downlight installed in bedroom with good warranty. I think i will need 8-12 downlight. New installation. Need it on first floor room Please provide name of brand of downlight u will install.

Kitchen light installed

$100

Dayton WA, Australia

7th May 2025

Kitchen pendant light to be installed replacing the old one.

Punctual and efficient

Down light install

$100

Beckenham WA 6107, Australia

6th May 2025

Need to install a new down light on the ceiling , a new one not a replacement

Downlight installation

$100

Austral NSW 2179, Australia

5th May 2025

downlight to 1st floor to be installed, happy to supply , around 10 needed

I need an LED light installed

$80

St Leonards, New South Wales

5th May 2025

Bathroom LED light is broken and needs a replacement. I have an LED light but needs it installed properly.

Strip light installation under laundry cabinetary

$200

Buderim QLD 4556, Australia

30th Apr 2025

I need an sparky to help instal a strip light under laundry cabinetry. Location Buderim

Cam has been fantastic! Very fast and efficient! Polite and willing to help with any request. Highly recommend!

Pendant light installation

$130

Dundas Valley NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2025

Looking for a qualified electrician or experienced handyman to install a pendant light in our bedroom. The ceiling hole where it needs to go is too large for the included ceiling mount kit, so we may need a small timber or backing plate installed first to securely hang it from. Pendant light also comes with a backing plate but short. See photos for the light and room The model is The Radiance of Serenity Pendant Lamp (diameter 60cm, 120cm adjustable cable) https://hugbel.com/products/the-radiance-of-serenity-pendant-lamp?variant=52071951761740

High quality work, spends time to explain the work

Down light installation x1

$200

Penrith NSW, Australia

31st Mar 2025

Need downlight installed in bathroom, loop at the light experience needed Small run and all materials on site.

Awesome to work with, made the process extremely easy. Highly recommend Milad. 👍🏼

Downlight installation

$200

Epping VIC 3076, Australia

28th Mar 2025

I have 3 downlight boxes that need installing (plugged in to power box in the ceiling.) I cannot reach the power boxes, may require going in to the roof.

Great work. Explained it all clearly and did a good job.

Light Installation

$100

Torquay VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Install a light in a loungeroom

Ruby was super professional, knowledgeable, and took her time to get it perfect. Friendly to chat to and would 100% hire again. Thanks so much legend!

Downlight installation

$250

Slacks Creek QLD, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Need wiring done for downlights

Pleasure to work with

Need my front of house light installed

$75

Lane Cove West NSW 2066, Australia

25th Mar 2025

I have recently purchased a front of house light bulb. Since it's hardwired, I need a licensed electrician, or someone with experience of handling hardwired installations to come and set it up for me. Item is ready, probably just need 10-15 mins to set it up.

Manu was very helpful and excellent at his job. Completed the task as agreed, and even went the extra mile to strengthen the weak and brittle wires before mounting the light. Will definitely use his services again. Highly recommended sparky.

Bathroom heater light installed

$50

Willmot NSW 2770, Australia

19th Mar 2025

we need the bathroom light installed all cables are ready to go just need someone to fit it in with the wall switch

great workmanship and friendly

Ceiling fan & oyster light installation

$150

Baulkham Hills NSW, Australia

15th Mar 2025

Looking for a qualified electrician to install 1x ceiling fan (with light) 1x oyster light, plus a new socket Have the new product ready to go

Arrived on time Got the job sone

Need a decent sensor light installed almost back to back of power

$200

Merrylands NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2025

I’m wanting a security sensor light installed as soon as possible on garage in a block of units also a set of cameras if it’s in your wheelhouse

Excellent job neat as well

Need an Electrician – Sensor Light installation

$5

Klemzig, South Australia

24th Feb 2025

The sensor light installed at the front is not activating within the desired range. We need to unplug it and replace it with a better sensor light with a better range. The unplugged light should then be installed at the back of the house.

Cool experience!!!!!!!

Electrician Needed: Sensor Light Installation

$100

Werribee VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2025

I'm looking for a licensed electrician to install two new sensor lights—one at the front porch and one at the back porch. Details: Existing non-sensor lights are currently installed, operated by indoor switches Electrical wiring is already in place Just need the old lights removed and the new twin security sensor lights installed Photos available for reference

Excellent work done, easy to communicate with, definitely recommend Brad.