How Much Does it Cost to Add Electrical Wiring to a Home Addition?

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There is a variety of options for homeowners who want to upgrade their home lighting. Below is a general overview of the main interior lighting choices. The prices below are based on adding a new light to an existing fixture.

• The cost to install recessed lighting is roughly $100 to $150 per light.
• A recessed light costs $10 to $35.
• To install an overhead light, ceiling fan light unit or a chandelier to an existing lighting fixture plan on around $50 to $100.
• Ceiling fan lights start at around $75 and can cost up to $500 or more.
• An average quality ceiling light fixture costs $30 to $200.
• You can pick up a chandelier for as little as $50 or as much as thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars for high end products.
• An electrician charges $75 to $100 per hour to install a new fluorescent lights.
• Fluorescent lighting fixtures cost $25 to $60.
• An electrician can charge $150 to $200 to install a single row of track lighting.
• A typical 3-light track light fixture costs $30 to $150.
• Installing sconce lighting, a bathroom light or vanity light will cost $50 to $150.
• A sconce, bathroom or vanity lights costs anywhere from $25 to $100 and up.
• A simple table or desk lamp for $10 to $50.
• The cost to install exterior lighting is $150 to $200.
• A new switch will cost $25 to $50.
• You may purchase sconce outdoor lighting for $15 to $100. You can get a motion-sensing, security light for $25 to $75.

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• To install a new light fixture on a sheetrock wall, a low-end estimate is $100 to $200 for an hour of labor, plus materials. Brick or wood walls will cost more in labor accordingly. To install a new fixture on a ceiling the price can be considerably more because pieces of the drywall and ceiling need to be removed. If there is attic access it could cost as little as $200 to $300. However, if there is not, the job could be very complex and cost up to $500 to $600 or more.

Looking to buy new lighting? #

• For some lighting design ideas, have a look at HGTV.com.
• Doityourself.com shows you how to install wall and ceiling light fixtures.
• When hiring an electrician get some referrals from friends, family and coworkers. Installing lights is a fairly simple job (if there is an existing fixture) and if you can't or don't want to do it yourself you could probably just hire a local handyman who will install lighting cheaper than an electrician.

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