Looking at having 6 recessed canned lights installed in my formal living room. Older home (1960s) but plenty of overhead attic space above. What's a reasonable range in price I should expect to pay? Located in Houston.
txag2008 said:
Crazy
I believe you, just can't see how 6 can lights is $1200+
txag2008 said:
That's a decent suggestion, but usually if people are looking at paying someone to do it, cutting the drywall and installing the housings isn't what scares them away, it's the electrical part.
ProudAg04 said:
Here's my suggestion:
1. Grab wife, ladder, tape measure, and stud finder. Lay out location of lights on ceiling. This alone can take 2 hours depending on the wife factor.
2. Figure out if you are using an existing light switch (much work saved if you are). If you are, make sure that switch controls an existing light in the are where you want the light installed.
3. Run to HD and pick up a case of cans (IC-rated, old work), a 250' roll of 14/2 wire, and the one-piece LED bulb/housing combo lights.
4. Contact me if you can't find someone trustworthy to do it for less than $300.
Keep in mind: depending of the tools that are used to cut holes, this can be a VERY dusty job that will leave everything within a 20' radius covered in a beautiful layer of pixie dust.
Good luck!
ProudAg04 said:
Why do you suggest 12?