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Lighting Installation in Quantico & Northern Virginia

We install recessed LED lights, pendants, chandeliers, vanity lights and under-cabinet lights, new or as replacements. Slim LED recessed lights can go into most finished ceilings through small holes, with little patching.

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  • 20+ years of experience in the industry
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Electric Sandro installing glass pendant lights over a kitchen counter

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Signs you need it

When to call

  • Rooms feel dark, or one ceiling light is not enough
  • You are remodeling a kitchen, bath or basement
  • You want to replace old fixtures with LED
  • You want dimmers or lights on a new switch
What we do

Step by step

  1. We walk the room with you and mark where each light goes.
  2. We agree on the price.
  3. We cut small, clean holes, fish new wire and set each light.
  4. We add dimmers or switches where you want them.
  5. We test everything and clean up the dust.
Price

What it costs

Typical Northern Virginia market range (not a quote)

JobMarket range
Light fixture swap on an existing box (labor; fixture supplied by owner)$125 to $350 per fixture
Recessed light, finished ceiling (labor + can or LED wafer)$175 to $350 per light

Market data for Northern Virginia, not a quote from Electric Sandro. Checked November 2026. Sources: Homewyse, ZIP 22134, Homewyse, ZIP 22134, HomeGuide, Angi, and prices published by 2 Northern Virginia electricians. Your price depends on your home, the parts and the permit fee.

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Permit and inspection

Done to code

New circuits and new wiring usually need a permit. A like-for-like fixture swap often does not. We tell you which applies before we start.

Check the rule for your town in our Northern Virginia electrical permit checker.

Photos

Lighting Installation: our work and ideas

Photos marked "by Electric Sandro" are real jobs. Others show the kind of work we do.

Long white kitchen lit by rows of recessed ceiling lights over a large island
Electric Sandro on a ladder installing recessed lights in a vaulted ceiling with skylights
Recessed lights in a vaulted ceiling by Electric Sandro
Electric Sandro hanging a crystal chandelier in a dining room
Crystal chandelier installation by Electric Sandro
Hallway with new recessed LED lights and a ceiling fan installed by Electric Sandro
Recessed LED lights in a remodeled hallway by Electric Sandro
Two brass cone pendant lights and recessed lights over a white kitchen island
Crystal chandelier over a wood dining table in a bright traditional dining room
Living room with new recessed lights installed by Electric Sandro
Living room recessed lights by Electric Sandro
Three metal pendant lights over a wood-top island in a farmhouse kitchen

Lighting Installation questions

Straight answers to what Northern Virginia homeowners ask most.

Zappy holding up a glowing pendant light
Can you add recessed lights to an existing ceiling?

Yes, in most homes. Slim LED recessed lights need no large can, so we can fit them through small holes in a finished ceiling.

How many recessed lights do I need?

A common rule is to space them about half the ceiling height apart. An 8 foot ceiling gets lights about 4 feet apart. We plan it for how you use the room.

Do I need a special box for a chandelier?

Heavy fixtures need a box rated for their weight. We check the box and the ceiling framing before we hang anything heavy.

Can I put my lights on a dimmer?

Yes, if the lights and the dimmer are made to work together. LED lights need an LED-rated dimmer to avoid flicker and buzz.

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