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How Much Does It Cost To Install Recessed Lighting?

Typical range: $463-$656

Find out how much your project will cost

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cost to install recessed lighting Calculator

For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to install recessed lighting starts at $222.39-$315.04 per light. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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Lights

Standard Services		Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per light:			$231.66	$328.17
Range for this type of project:			$463	$656
Estimate: $560
	Recessed Light Cost	2 lights	$82	$195
	Cost of residential-grade, 4" remodel-design recessed lighting fixture with elegant white trim. 120V fixture not intended for direct contact with insulation.
	Recessed Light Labor, Basic	4 hours	$366	$443
	Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Mounting hole will be cut, and wiring added or modified from existing switch or parallel fixture after verifying safe amperage for circuit. Fixture will be connected, wiring secured, and trim piece placed. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
	Recessed Light Job Supplies	2 lights	$16	$18
	Requisite supplies for the job, including connectors, fittings, and mounting hardware.
Optional Services
	Option: Add AFCI Circuit Protection	2 hours	$164	$199
	Circuit power will be shut off and existing circuit break removed. New 15A or 20A Arc Fault Circuit Interrupt breaker will be installed. Power will be restored and optimal operation verified. Available for systems compatible with AFCI breakers.

Standard services

Recessed Light Cost
$82 -$195

2
lights

Cost of residential-grade, 4" remodel-design recessed lighting fixture with elegant white trim. 120V fixture not intended for direct contact with insulation.

Recessed Light Labor, Basic
$366 -$443

4
hours

Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete installation. Mounting hole will be cut, and wiring added or modified from existing switch or parallel fixture after verifying safe amperage for circuit. Fixture will be connected, wiring secured, and trim piece placed. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.

Recessed Light Job Supplies
$16 -$18

2
lights

Requisite supplies for the job, including connectors, fittings, and mounting hardware.

Optional Services

Option: Add AFCI Circuit Protection
$164 -$199

2
hours

Circuit power will be shut off and existing circuit break removed. New 15A or 20A Arc Fault Circuit Interrupt breaker will be installed. Power will be restored and optimal operation verified. Available for systems compatible with AFCI breakers.

What you can expect

Range per light:
$232 - $328

Range for this type of project:
$463 - $656

Estimate:
$560

Cost Comparison

YOUR ESTIMATE

$560

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE

$481 -$681

YOUR ESTIMATE

Install Recessed Lighting: national average cost

The national average materials cost to install recessed lighting is $69.06 per light, with a range between $40.83 to $97.28. The total price for labor and materials per light is $267.16, coming in between $220.20 to $314.11. A typical 6 light project costs $1,602.94, with a range of $1,321.20 to $1,884.69. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.

cost to install recessed lighting
National Avg. Materials Cost per light	$69.06
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 6 light	$1,602.94
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 6 light	$1,321.20 - $1,884.69