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Cost to Install Recessed Lighting
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Recessed Light Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade recessed light. | 1 light | $37.00 | $76.81 |
| Recessed Light Labor Direct labor expenses to install recessed lighting. | 2.4 hours | $120.29 | $177.53 |
| Recessed Light Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install recessed lighting including: connectors, fittings, junction boxes and fasteners. | 1 light | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Recessed Lighting | 1 light | $177.29 | $279.34 |
| | Average cost per light | $177.29 | $279.34 |
Cost to Install Recessed Lighting - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Recessed Lighting averages $177.29 - $279.34 per light in 2013. This Recessed Light Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Recessed Light Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
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Recessed Light Installation - Average Cost Per Light
Expect to pay in the high end of the $177.29 - $279.34 per light range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Recessed Light Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Recessed Lighting - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Recessed Light Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Recessed Light Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Recessed Light Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Recessed Lighting - References
- NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) National Electrical Contractors Association, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Benchmarking Productivity Indicators for Electrical and Mechanical Projects The Journal of Construction Engineeringa nd Management, Jul 2002,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Electrical Project Costs About.com, Jul 2012,
