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Lighting Installation in Los Gatos, CA

Recessed lighting, fixtures, ceiling fans, outdoor and landscape lighting, and LED retrofits. Serving Los Gatos and Santa Cruz County.

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Lighting Installation in Los Gatos, CA

Half of lighting work is layout, not wiring. Where the cans land relative to walls and cabinets decides whether a Los Gatos kitchen reads bright and even or striped with shadows, so we lay it out on the ceiling with you before a single hole gets cut.

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 areaLos Gatos and Santa Cruz County, California

What we cover

Lighting Installation work we handle for Los Gatos homes and businesses.

  • Recessed can and canless LED downlight installation
  • Ceiling fan installation, including new fan-rated boxes
  • Chandelier, pendant and vanity fixture installation
  • Under-cabinet and cove lighting
  • Dimmer switch installation matched to LED drivers
  • LED retrofit of fluorescent troffers and high bays
  • Smart lighting, scenes and occupancy sensors
  • Track lighting and adjustable accent lighting

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 Los Gatos

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reviews from Santa Cruz County

Kitchen breaker kept popping whenever we ran the microwave and kettle. They put in a dedicated circuit instead of just telling us to use one appliance at a time.

Alicia G.Dedicated circuit · Los Gatos

Six recessed lights in the living room and a dimmer that finally doesn't buzz. They laid the whole layout out on the ceiling with tape first, which I appreciated.

Tom R.Lighting installation · Los Gatos

Added outlets to three bedrooms and a weatherproof one out back. Cuts were small, patches were tidy, and everything got labeled at the panel.

Hugo S.Outlet installation · Los Gatos

Lighting Installation in Los Gatos — questions

Can you install landscape lighting in Los Gatos?

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

How much does recessed lighting installation cost in Los Gatos?

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 add recessed lights without tearing up my ceiling?

In most Los Gatos 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.

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.

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