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Lighting Installation in Alameda, CA

Recessed lighting, fixtures, ceiling fans, outdoor and landscape lighting, and LED retrofits. Serving Alameda and Alameda County.

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Lighting Installation in Alameda, CA

Flicker and buzz are the most common complaints we get after someone else's LED install in Alameda. Almost always it is a dimmer that was never rated for the driver in the fixture, and it is a quick fix once you know what to look for.

Call (833) 652-8933 and describe what is happening. If it is a same-day job we will book it today, and if it needs a site visit to quote properly we will tell you that too.

Lighting Installation — the essentials
Typical circuit15A or 20A lighting branch circuit, 120V
Recessed spacingLaid out to room size and ceiling height, commonly 4 to 6 feet
Time on siteHalf a day for most rooms, full day for whole-floor retrofits
IncludedLayout review, install, dimmer matching and cleanup
Service areaAlameda and Alameda County, California

What we cover

Lighting Installation work we handle for Alameda homes and businesses.

  • Ceiling fan installation, including new fan-rated boxes
  • Under-cabinet and cove lighting
  • Chandelier, pendant and vanity fixture installation
  • Recessed can and canless LED downlight installation
  • Dimmer switch installation matched to LED drivers
  • Outdoor security, flood and motion lighting
  • Landscape and path lighting with transformers and timers
  • LED retrofit of fluorescent troffers and high bays

Not sure which you need?

Describe the symptom and we will tell you what it usually means. Most callers get a straight answer in a couple of minutes, and about a third of the time it turns out to be smaller than they expected.

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Situations we see in Alameda

Kitchen has dark counters

Overhead cans light the floor, not the work surface. Under-cabinet lighting fixes the shadow your body casts when you stand at the counter.

Outdoor lights on all day

A failed photocell or a timer that lost its schedule. Both are quick calls, and worth bundling with any other outdoor work.

New LEDs flicker or buzz

The dimmer and the driver are mismatched. Swapping to a compatible ELV or forward-phase dimmer usually ends it immediately.

Ceiling fan wobbles or the box is loose

Standard boxes are not rated for fan loads. We install a fan-rated brace box, which is the actual fix for a wobble.

Reviews from Alameda County

Flickering through the whole house turned out to be a loose neutral at the service. They found it in under an hour when two other companies had shrugged.

Bill T.Troubleshooting · Alameda

Standby generator install. They sized it to what we actually use rather than the biggest unit, then walked me through the transfer switch and the exercise cycle.

Renee B.Generator · Alameda

Zinsco panel replaced. Straight quote, one day of work, and they handled the utility disconnect scheduling so I didn't have to call anyone.

Yasmin K.Panel replacement · Alameda

Lighting Installation in Alameda — questions

How much does recessed lighting installation cost in Alameda?

Price per light drops as the count goes up, and attic access above the room makes a real difference. A six-light living room with attic access is a straightforward job. Call (833) 652-8933 for a per-room quote.

Can you install landscape lighting in Alameda?

Yes, including low-voltage transformers, buried runs, path and uplighting, and timer or photocell control.

Do you install fixtures I bought myself?

Yes, that is very common. Bring your own chandelier, fan or downlights and we will install and wire them.

Can you add recessed lights without tearing up my ceiling?

In most Alameda homes, yes. Canless LED fixtures need only a small circular cut, and with attic access above we can wire without opening the ceiling further.

Why do my dimmable LEDs still flicker?

Because the dimmer predates the bulb. Older leading-edge dimmers were built for incandescent loads. We match the dimmer to the driver and the flicker goes away.

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