Recessed & LED Lighting Installation in Seattle

General rule: one recessed light per 4–6 sq ft of ceiling area for general illumination, spaced 4–6 feet apart and 2–3 feet from walls. We calculate this during design.

Most do, but compatibility varies. We verify dimmer compatibility and replace with LED-compatible dimmers where needed.

Adding new circuits requires a permit in Seattle. Replacing existing fixtures on existing circuits typically does not, though rules vary by project scope.

2700K–3000K for living spaces and bedrooms; 3000K–4000K for kitchens and bathrooms; 4000K+ for garages and task areas.

A lighting plan with fixture spacing and color temperature matched to the room, cutting the fixture openings, running the wiring, installing the fixtures and LED-compatible dimmers, and a permit when new circuits are involved. We route wiring through the attic or between joists wherever we can, so the fixture cutouts are the main openings.

We look at the room, the ceiling and what's above it, and how you use the space. From there we lay out fixture positions to avoid shadows and hotspots and pick color temperatures. On install day we cut the openings, run the wiring, install and connect the fixtures and dimmers, then test each circuit and walk you through the controls.

The number of fixtures, ceiling access (an open attic above is much easier than a finished floor above), whether a new circuit and permit are needed, the fixtures and dimmers you choose, and extras like accent or landscape lighting. You get a written estimate after we've seen the space.

Yes. LED retrofits are one of the simplest lighting upgrades, and they cut lighting energy use by up to 75%. We check that existing dimmers are LED-compatible and replace them where they aren't, which avoids flicker and buzzing.

Yes, but it takes more planning. Without an attic above, the wiring has to run between the joists from one fixture opening to the next, and the joist direction limits the layout options. We check that before finalizing fixture positions.

Yes: exterior fixtures, landscape lighting and accent lights, with weatherproof connections and controls such as timers, photocells or smart switches so they come on when you need them.