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Metin was very professional and friendly. I would use him again if I need an electrician.

Install lighting fixture

£70

Great work ethic and attention to detail. Helped sort a long-standing problem with ease. Thank you

External light installation

£50

Oluwafemi was terrific: showed up on time, was friendly, knew precisely what to do (especially with some tricky bits that I would not have been able to do on my own) and did a perfect job of installing the light. I'll see you soon for the front door lock! Thanks again.

New ceiling light fitting installed

£50

Mark was fantastic. He arrived with all the tools and fixed all my ceiling lights brilliantly. The finishing is superb. Will definitely call him again.

Install ceiling lights

£50

Josh's service was perfect. Great communication and very professional. Would 100% recommend.

Dimmer switch replacement

£50

Josh was great, professional and efficient, highly skilled and did the job to perfection!

Kitchen & Bedroom light installation

£40

What's the average cost of a Light Installation specialist

£53 - £120

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£120

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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.

Once you've chosen one and agreed on the budget, they go to your location to do the job, and you release the payment only afterwards. Yes, it's pretty easy (and fast!) to get someone capable of installing your lights, so go ahead and use that pink button to get the work done!

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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, garden 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

Replace dimmer switch in living room

£80

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17

6th Oct 2026

Need 4 gang dimmer switch replacing. We have the switch already, just need it replaced.

Transport+install Hermes day bed, light installs, dusk bed build.

£600

Woolsington, Tyne and Wear

4th Oct 2026

I am moving to a new build some time mid-end of this month, looking for a quote, small load (single garage full of stuff, most bulky items being day bed and packed dining table brand new), Please could you provide a quote for this, it would also involve furniture assembley, picture hanging general work so probs full days worth of work.

Flood light installed

£100

Norris Green, Merseyside

4th Oct 2026

Ring floodlight , first time a floodlight has been fitted outside

Install Curtain Tracks + Install Lightweight Curtains

£150

Maze Hill, Greater London

30th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to install multiple ceiling curtain tracks across 3 concrete walls and hang curtains: Wall 1 (1350cm long): tracks of 340+340+340+330cm Wall 2 (950cm long): tracks of 320+320+310cm Wall 3 (950cm long): tracks 320+320+310cm Afterwards, we need lightweight curtains hung using hooks across the walls, and one existing curtain removed and re-hung the correct way round (installed backwards previously). Ladder and all materials provided. Curtains: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/stenfroe-sheer-curtain-1-piece-beige-with-heading-tape-30597710/

Celling light installation.

£30

North Woolwich, Greater London

29th Sep 2026

https://www.diy.com/departments/4-lamp-square-black-frame-contemporary-led-semi-flush-acrylic-ceiling-light-fixture-dimmable/0735940227711_BQ.prd This needs to fitted.

Install light

£15

Rhydyfelin, Mid Glamorgan

26th Sep 2026

Install light there is enough people to help

Replace light fitting and switch

£50

Perton, Staffordshire

26th Sep 2026

The light flashes when switched on. I need the switch and the light itself replacing. Ideally, if it could be centred on the ceiling that would be great.

New ceiling light installation

£100

Petts Wood, Greater London

26th Sep 2026

Install Homary ceiling island light in the dining room https://uk.homary.com/item/modern-crystal-led-kitchen-island-light-in-brass-with-adjustable-cables-36247.html

Install light

£40

Brook Green, Greater London, W6

25th Sep 2026

Install light shade in my bedroom

Replace burnt electrical socket and replace dimmer switch

£100

Cranley Gardens, Greater London

24th Sep 2026

There is a burnt socket on the first floor which needs to replaced. The light on the ground floor has stopped working, the dimmer switch doesnt appear to "click" anymore so I think it's a broken dimmer switch.

Robert did an excellent job sorting some electrical problems we were having - very quick, professional, highly recommended!

Install a light

£30

Warboys, Cambridgeshire

23rd Sep 2026

Looking to install this light:

Wall light installation

£40

Newington, Greater London

20th Sep 2026

Wall light installation via electrical box

Replace dimmer switch

£70

Hammersmith, Greater London, W6

19th Sep 2026

Replace the dimmer switch, plz provide the dimmer switch

Fast and got the job done!

Electrician to install a light

£40

Bayswater, Greater London, W2

19th Sep 2026

I have two wall lights to be installed. I tried myself but the light didn’t come on. Need an electrician to install and fix if necessary. The wires are now insulated with electrical tape.

Mark was extremely helpful and very professional. Very knowledgable electrician.

Drill x2 hole/install lights. No electrician needed/ no wiring!

£30

Cranley Gardens, Greater London

19th Sep 2026

Hole drilling in wall to install x2 wall lights not into electrics as it’s for visuals not to be in the wall. Plugs and screws ideally in brass needed. The lights are eye level and ideally a laser measure needed to make sure they’re put evening either side of bed. Job approx 20 mins - flexible on price no more than £40 as I have a budget so please be within reason as it’s a small job:)

Install a light

£25

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

18th Sep 2026

Need an certified electrician to install a light in bedroom

Very patient Good customer service

Install ceiling light

£40

Norbiton, Greater London

15th Sep 2026

I would like someone to replace the ceiling light in my living room with a new light fitting (see photo). Thanks

Help me install ceiling lights

£100

Wincobank, South Yorkshire

12th Sep 2026

Just lights need to be foxed

Install light fittings

£100

Kensal Green, Greater London, NW10

3rd Aug 2026

We have lots of wires (both old colours and new colours) where previous fittings were and are not experienced enough to know what should go where - so easier if we have an electrician fit the fittings (4 fittings total) We have fittings and bulbs they just need connecting

Super friendly and great work - we have lighting!!

Install ceiling light in the kitchen

£30

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

21st Apr 2026

Need to install celing light in kitchen. It’s was not connected properly so the switch is not working. Need the wires to be connected properly

Job well done and completed efficiently