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Recent Light Installation reviews in Newcastle

Friendly, and effective. Great around my small kids.

Pendant light installation

$60

Excellent work highly recommend

Led driving light installed flexible date/time

$500

Awesome job, very efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend Jared and apprentice.

Heat and fan light installed

$300

Sean was great to deal with and completed the task perfectly.

Pendant light installation

$200

Great job, easy to deal with. Would highly recommend

Down light installation

$500

Brendan did the job as required. Easy to communicate with. Would recommend.

Electrcian needed for light installation.

$150

What's the average cost of a light installation expert in Newcastle

$127 - $250

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$127

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$207

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$250

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What do light installation services include?

Your light installation service includes planning the wiring route, cutting a hole in the ceiling or wall for mounting the light fixture if necessary, installing a new or replacement fixture, wiring the light, wiring a dimmer switch if required and testing the replacement light installation. Note that before the installation step, your light installation expert cuts off the power to the lights. 

Planning the wiring route

Your electrician begins by planning how to wire the new light fixture if necessary. Wiring a light fixture involves measuring and cutting a sufficient length of wire that leads from the junction box or power source to the light fixture.  

They may make the wiring a little longer than required to give the wires slack and provide extra material to cut and splice in case the wire becomes frayed later on. Your light installation expert should plan and install the wiring following established safety codes and standards set forth by your state.  

Cutting a hole into the wall or ceiling

For a new light installation, your hired light installation expert proceeds to cut a hole into the wall or ceiling where you want the new light fixture. They can do the appropriate measurements for mounting the light fixtures, light switch and dimmer switch installation if necessary.  

Your light installation expert can cut the right-sized hole for your new lights and install them, whether it be LED lights, sensor lights, ceiling lamps, bathroom lights, or chandelier. Note that they may have to do some simple carpentry if no mounting holes exist and if some holes aren't the right size or aren't cut according to building codes.   

Installing the light fixture

Your light installation expert proceeds to install the light fixture. They mount these on the holes cut into a wall or ceiling, then secure them with the included screws. If necessary, some experts may drill additional holes to allow for screws or securing brackets. 

Connecting the wiring 

Next, your light installation expert proceeds with installing and connecting the wiring that comes from your junction box and links these to the new light fixture. Your light installation expert may attach mounting brackets to secure the wiring and ensure that it doesn't sag or come loose. They can also make sure to connect the wires of the right colours to their appropriate terminals.  

Testing the light installation

After finishing the job, your light installation specialist puts the power back on and tests the light. They can switch the light on and off several times, then leave it on for a few minutes to watch for any unusual behaviour. Should the newly installed lights flicker, go out or not work as intended, your light installation expert shuts off the power and checks each component of the lighting to find the source of the problem. They repeat this process until the light works without any issues. 

Recent Light Installation tasks in Newcastle

Downlight installation/Electrician

$40

Morisset Park NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2024

Need 4 down lights installed. Prewiring is already there for power. I will supply the downlights

Fairy light installation

$100

Merewether NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Install 500 fairy lights on a roof with hooks already for a party. Will need own insurance. Lights provided.

Pendant light install high ceiling

$100

Dudley NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2024

Install a pendant light above a staircase approx approx 3.5M high ceiling from staircase landing. No electrical work needed as existing pendant light in place. See photos of existing pendant light

Will was awesome! A great guy with a keen eye for detail. Willing to take on difficult jobs and problem shoot to resolution. Would recommend for any job

Outdoor light installed

$100

Warners Bay NSW, Australia

18th Jan 2024

I need an old outside light replaced with the one I just bought (see photos)

good bloke and did the job perfectly 👍

Xmas light installation on my double storey house.

$10

Fletcher NSW, Australia

18th Nov 2023

Christmas light installation on my double storey house - Due date: Before Monday, 4 December 2023

Pendant light installation

$200

Floraville NSW, Australia

10th Oct 2023

I need a pendant light to be installed over my dining table - Due date: Before Saturday, 14 October 2023

Sean was great to deal with and completed the task perfectly.

3 Light switches installed to existing wires and a light installed

$300

Gateshead NSW, Australia

19th Sep 2023

I have 3 touch light switches and a pendant light i want installed. - Due date: Flexible

Outdoor Christmas light installation

$300

Newcastle NSW, Australia

2nd Sep 2023

- Christmas lights provided - 2 story house - Front of house - Christmas lights hung - price is negotiable - Due date: Flexible

Pendant light installation

$60

The Junction NSW 2291, Australia

28th Mar 2023

I have a pendant light that I need swapped out with an existing one, which we are taking with us when moving. - Due date: Before Monday, 17 April 2023

Friendly, and effective. Great around my small kids.

Residential light installations

$200

Newcastle West NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2023

4 Down Lights ONLY! Newcastle area-Note: these new down lights are along side an existing Flex & plug downlight. I wish to unplug the existing and connect three where there was one. Powerboard extension??? The other downlight is only 3feet away from another F&P existing fixture. Thus: drill 4 90mm holes, clean up your mess & go home!!!

Down light installation

$500

Eleebana NSW 2282, Australia

20th Oct 2022

Hi I’m looking to get 8 down lights installed - Due date: Before Saturday, 29 October 2022

Great job, easy to deal with. Would highly recommend

LED light installed inside my car

$200

Newcastle NSW, Australia

30th Aug 2022

I have a 2022 Mazda astina g25 I’m wanting to get LED lights Installed inside my car? - Due date: Flexible

Led driving light installed flexible date/time

$500

Shortland NSW, Australia

20th May 2022

Need led driving light installed on back of car to assist with sight when using 360 camera/reverse camera (factory reverse lights are very poor). It is an electric vehicle (polestar 2) and auto electricians seem reluctant to splice with reverse wire. Therefore I think it easiest to just hook up switch. There is a 12volt cigarette lighter socket in boot, so was thinking it could be powered by that with a switch in the main cab to activate. Only qualified auto electricians, mechanics, or suitably qualified people to quote please, I really don’t want to risk my new car with an inexperienced tasker.

Excellent work highly recommend

Ceiling light installed and handyman stuff

$100

Islington NSW, Australia

10th Oct 2021

I would like a double vacced handyman, as I need a ceiling light fixture installed, hanging chair installed, curtains hung, and a bed frame built. they will need a tall ladder and, no tools required for the bed frame as it comes with a mallet, but some tools for putting in hooks etc for the chair and curtains. And an ingenious plan for how to do it without destroying the wood beam ceilings. - Due date: Flexible

I need light installation

$600

Cameron Park NSW, Australia

8th Jul 2021

Christmas lights to front of double story house

Electrcian needed for light installation.

$150

Belmont NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2021

Bathroom heater/light/exhaust needs replacing-replacement has been bought just needs to be installed. External light needs to be installed. Wires present but currently taped off. I would also like X3 hooks to be installed into bathroom ceiling for hanging of plants.

Brendan did the job as required. Easy to communicate with. Would recommend.

Heat and fan light installed

$300

North Lambton NSW 2299, Australia

12th May 2021

Electrician required for installation of heat light in bathroom

Awesome job, very efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend Jared and apprentice.

Downlight install

$700

Mount Hutton NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2021

Install of 30 down lights easy access to roof space and removal of old light fittings

I need light installation

$300

Kotara South NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2021

Swap over 2 light fixtures in lounge room. 1 wall mounted and one hanging from ceiling. Swap over 2 small light fixtures beside bed. Swap light fixture in second room.

Skylight installation

$300

Cameron Park NSW, Australia

21st Feb 2021

Measure and purchase a simple skylight to then install in my kitchen please. I have relatively new house (5 years old).