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Recent Light Installation reviews in Canberra

If you need electrical work done I would highly recommend John. He was polite, professional and emailed me to confirm the time. The finished job looks great. Very happy with John's work.

I need light installation

$80

Awesome job done. Very polite & professional. Thank you

I need light installation

$255

Friendly. Went the extra file to help me solve me issue.

Tail light installation

$100

Jack was punctual, prompt and effective.

Electrician for downlight installation

$200

Andy did a fantastic job!

Licenced Electrician Required for Light Install

$120

Efficient and knowledgeable. Would recommend.

Electrical - Check DIY Down light installation

$200

What's the average cost of a light installation expert in Canberra

$210 - $300

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$210

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$267

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$300

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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 in Canberra

Exhaust fan/light installed

$500

Amaroo ACT, Australia

13th Dec 2023

Exhaust fan/light installed. A down light transformer replaced. And a doorbell removed. - Due date: Before Friday, 22 December 2023

Andrew did an excellent job. Will hire him again.

Bathroom light install

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

6th Dec 2023

I have an old 3 in 1 bathroom light that needs to remove and replace with a new one. The new one will be similar to the one linked below: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ixl-tastic-2-x-375w-triumph-3-in-1-bathroom-heat-fan-light_p4440143 - Due date: Flexible

Electrician for Outdoor Power Points / Light Installation

$650

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

7th Nov 2023

Require an electrician to install / supply three dual power-points outside on a side wall. Also require installation of two outside eave lights (already purchased). One above the back door and the other above the front - both where existing lights are. - Due date: Flexible

Andrew did a great job under terrible weather conditions. Would definitely recommend.

Get a pendant light installed and ,fix laundry exhaust & light

$200

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

15th Aug 2023

Job 1:Installation of One pendant light in the living room. Job 2:My laundry exhaust has stopped working and needs cleaning. - Due date: Flexible

Ashley was super efficient- quickly installed the ceiling light. He did his best to investigate what was wrong with our exhaust fan. Really happy with his service.

Light floodlight install

$100

Bonner ACT, Australia

20th Jul 2023

Hi, I have an eufy Floodlight Cam wireless, that needs to be installed on my garage. - Due date: Flexible

Amazing service and quality

Downlight Installation

$850

Kaleen ACT, Australia

26th Jun 2023

Downlight installation required for entire house

Downlight installation

$50

Mawson ACT, Australia

20th Jun 2023

Remove hanging light and install downlighting - Due date: Flexible

Electrician for outdoor light installation

$120

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

11th Jun 2023

Installation of outdoor light but electrician. Includes separate motion Scensor. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, June 12, 2023

IKEA ramsele pendant light installed

$60

Farrer ACT 2607, Australia

10th Jun 2023

Need IKEA Ramsele pendant light installed and assembled and old light fitting taken off. Full instructions can be found online. Requires basic electrical knowledge/qualifications. Photos of old light to be taken off and ramsele pendant. - Due date: Flexible

Electrical work - ceiling light install

$200

Bruce ACT, Australia

7th Jun 2023

I am looking for a certified electrician to install IKEA Bave and IKEA Tallbyn ceiling light fixtures x 2 nos each. The track will go near the entrance and the pendant will go at the existing square light fixture location. The photos are provided to show the product and where it needs to go on the ceiling. There is an existing light which can be used to add wires for the new lights - Due date: Flexible

Led headlight installation

$250

Watson ACT, Australia

7th Jun 2023

Supply and install led headlights in 1997 Toyota Landcruiser. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 8 June 2023

Pendant light installation.

$150

Taylor ACT, Australia

8th May 2023

I want to install a pendant Light in my new townhouse living area . - Due date: Flexible

Need new downlight installed

$10

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

4th May 2023

I have old light and want to replace it with new Led lights. - Due date: Flexible

Downlight installation

$1,000

Dickson ACT, Australia

10th Apr 2023

Looking for a qualified electrician to replace existing light fittings throughout the house with LED downlights. I have attached a picture of the fittings we are hoping to remove. The house is 127m2, with four bedrooms. We also require the installation of a pendant feature light. - Due date: Flexible

Rock light installation

$150

Conder ACT, Australia

30th Mar 2023

Rock light installation for my car - Due date: Flexible

External light installed/connected.

$200

Curtin ACT 2605, Australia

23rd Dec 2022

Our external front door light needs replacing. We've bought the replacement light/sconce. We need the old light fixture taken down and the new light fixture connected and attached to the house. - Due date: Flexible

Very prompt and professional. John did a great job. Would recommend and use again.

Christmas light installer

$500

Nicholls ACT, Australia

14th Nov 2022

Putting up Christmas lights on my roof. House is 2 storeys tall. - Due date: Flexible

Downlight installation

$200

Isaacs ACT 2607, Australia

20th May 2022

Installing Four 150mm downlights in the living room. Also plastering and patching the existing holes

New light installed in lounge, new tastic installed check kitchen lx

$500

Conder ACT 2906, Australia

13th May 2022

New light fitting installed in lounge New tastic in bathroom Check fluorescent fitting in kitchen - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 19 May 2022

Laserlight installation

$200

Palmerston ACT 2913, Australia

9th May 2022

Approx 10 sheets of laser light install - Due date: Flexible