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Cost to Install Surface Mounted Lighting
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Surface Mounted Light Fixture Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade surface mounted light fixture. | 1 fixture | $51.83 | $177.63 |
| Surface Mounted Light Fixture Labor Direct labor expenses to install surface mounted lighting. | 2.4 hours | $123.29 | $179.31 |
| Surface Mounted Light Fixture Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install surface mounted lighting including: connectors, fittings and mounting hardware. | 1 fixture | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Surface Mounted Lighting | 1 fixture | $195.11 | $381.94 |
| | Average cost per fixture | $195.11 | $381.94 |
Cost to Install Surface Mounted Lighting - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Surface Mounted Lighting averages $195.11 - $381.94 per fixture in 2013. This Surface Mount Lighting 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 Surface Mount Lighting Installation project:
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Surface Mount Lighting Installation - Average Cost Per Fixture
Expect to pay in the high end of the $195.11 - $381.94 per fixture 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 Surface Mount Lighting Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Surface Mounted 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 Surface Mount Lighting 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 Surface Mount Lighting Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Surface Mount Lighting 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 Surface Mounted Lighting - References
- NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) National Electrical Contractors Association, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Cost Estimating Best Practices American Institute of Architects, Nov 2008, AIA East Bay Chapter
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
