Recessed lighting installation in Orange County typically costs about $200 to $400 per light in an existing ceiling, depending on attic access and the number of fixtures. Call 657-201-1586 to get connected with a licensed electrician who installs recessed LED lights, pendants, chandeliers, under-cabinet lighting, dimmers and smart switches.
Lighting jobs we connect you with
- Recessed (can) lights: slim LED wafer lights that fit most ceilings, with no bulky housing.
- Fixture swaps: chandeliers, pendants, vanity lights and exterior lights.
- Under-cabinet and accent lighting for kitchens and built-ins.
- Dimmers, smart switches and smart home wiring, including neutral wires that older switch boxes may lack.
- Commercial lighting retrofits. See commercial electrician.
Recessed lighting cost in Orange County
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Recessed LED light, existing ceiling with attic access | $200 – $400 each |
| Replace an existing fixture (standard height) | $150 – $350 |
| Chandelier on a high ceiling | $300 – $800+ |
| Under-cabinet LED lighting, per kitchen | $500 – $1,500 |
Single-story homes with open attics, common in Orange County tract neighborhoods, are usually the easiest and cheapest to light.
California lighting rules (Title 24)
California's Title 24 energy code sets rules for new and remodeled lighting, such as high-efficacy LED sources, dimmers or vacancy sensors in some rooms, and JA8-rated lamps. A licensed electrician knows which rules apply and pulls the permit when one is required.
Lighting Installation across Orange County
We connect callers with electricians for lighting installation in every Orange County city, including:
- Irvine
- Lake Forest
- Anaheim
- Huntington Beach
- Fullerton
- Costa Mesa
- Westminster
- Santa Ana
- Mission Viejo
- San Clemente
- Garden Grove
- Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Hills
- Newport Beach
- Tustin
- Orange
- Brea
- Aliso Viejo
- Dana Point
- Yorba Linda
- La Habra
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- San Juan Capistrano
- Fountain Valley
- Buena Park
- Placentia
- Los Alamitos
- Ladera Ranch
- Villa Park
- Seal Beach
- Stanton
- La Palma
- Newport Coast
- Cypress
Last updated October 2026. Prices are planning ranges, not quotes. Your contractor confirms the price before work begins.
