Recessed Lighting Installation Cost
What does recessed lighting installation cost in DMV homes? Per-can pricing for finished ceilings, new construction, and full-room installs.
Recessed lighting installation in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia typically runs $150–$275 per can when adding to a finished ceiling on the same floor as an accessible attic or basement, and $225–$400 per can for finished ceilings without easy access. New-construction pricing is significantly lower at $85–$150 per can. Full-room installs (6-8 cans) get volume pricing.
Key details
- Finished ceiling with access: $150–$275 per can
- Finished ceiling with limited access: $225–$400 per can
- New construction: $85–$150 per can
- Multi-room / whole-floor pricing available
- Includes cans, LEDs, wire, and switching
- Dimmer or smart control add-on available
What drives the price
Access above the ceiling is the biggest factor. An accessible attic or basement below means fast wire pulls. Second-story ceilings under an occupied third story, or first-story ceilings under a finished second story, require careful fishing and add labor. Fixture spec (basic LED vs Ketra vs Halo Ultimate) affects material cost.
What's included
IC-rated air-sealed LED cans, wire, appropriate switching (single-pole, 3-way, or dimmer), and layout planning. We tape out the ceiling before drilling so spacing is even and symmetric — the difference between a professional install and a DIY job.
Design that looks intentional
Even can spacing based on room dimensions, alignment to architectural features, appropriate lumen and color temperature per room (2700K for living areas, 3000-3500K for kitchens and baths), and dimmable drivers for every install.
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