Lighting Installation Services in London, ON

At Masters' Guild, we provide expert lighting installation services to illuminate your home or business with precision and style. From installing recessed lighting and pot lights to setting up landscape lighting and holiday lights, our certified technicians ensure safe and reliable installations tailored to your needs. Let us handle the technical details while you enjoy beautifully lit spaces.

Lighting Installation in London, ON: Swap existing ceiling light typically runs $130–$310 CAD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $110 to $4,350. In Ontario this work requires a licence from the Electrical Safety Authority (ECRA/ESA) — verify it before you hire. Post your job free on Masters' Guild to get offers from ID-verified local pros; payment is held until the work is done.

What lighting installation costs in London, ON (2026)

Typical lighting installation prices in London, ON (CAD, 2026) — low to high per job

Job	Typical range (CAD)	Unit
Swap existing ceiling light	$130–$310	per fixture
Pendant or semi-flush mount install	$140–$360	per fixture
Recessed / pot light install	$110–$380	per fixture
Wall sconce install	$130–$330	per fixture
Chandelier install (incl. fixture)	$330–$4,350	per job

Estimates: typical Canadian ranges adjusted for London's regional price level (about 9% above the national average; estimate (AreaVibes cost-of-living index vs Canada national average)). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Lighting Installation Expertise in London, ON

Recessed Lighting and Pot Light Installation

Enhance your interiors with sleek recessed lighting and modern pot light installation. These fixtures provide seamless, functional lighting while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic.

Landscape and Outdoor Lighting

Transform your outdoor spaces with professional landscape lighting installation. From pathways to gardens, we create ambient and secure outdoor environments with well-placed lighting.

LED Lighting Installation

Upgrade your lighting with energy-efficient LED light installation solutions. We ensure proper placement and connection, enhancing both aesthetics and energy savings.

Holiday Lights Installation

Make your holidays bright with professionally installed holiday lights. Our team handles design, installation, and takedown, so you can focus on celebrating.

3-Way Switch Wiring and Light Switch Hookups

Simplify your lighting control with expert 3-way switch wiring and efficient light switch setups. Our team ensures proper wiring and safe operation.

Why Choose Masters' Guild for Lighting Installation?

Certified Technicians: Our professionals are experienced in all aspects of lighting installation, ensuring quality and safety.
Comprehensive Services: From hooking up a light switch to large-scale landscape lighting installations, we handle it all.
Transparent Pricing: Receive clear, upfront estimates with no hidden fees.
Convenient Booking: Easily schedule and manage your lighting projects through our user-friendly app.

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Lighting Installation Services We Offer

Masters' Guild provides a wide range of lighting solutions for homes and businesses. From modern pot lights to festive holiday lighting, we ensure your space shines.

Recessed Lighting Installation: Sleek, functional lighting for any room.
Landscape Lighting: Beautiful and secure outdoor lighting solutions.
LED Light Installation: Energy-efficient upgrades for your home or business.
3-Way Switch Wiring: Simplify and enhance your lighting controls.
Mobile-Friendly Platform: Easily book, track, and manage your lighting projects through our app.

What's different about lighting installation in London

In older London neighborhoods like Old North, Wortley Village, and Old East Village, many homes predate the 1930s and still have original ceiling boxes that weren't built for today's heavier pendants or chandeliers. Single-detached houses make up 55.0% of dwellings across the London CMA, above Ontario's 53.6% average, and the stock ranges from Victorian and Edwardian character homes in the core to post-war and 1990s-2010s subdivisions in areas such as Byron and Sunningdale. January nights average around -9.1°C with 194 cm of snowfall a year, and freeze-thaw cycles and lake-effect squalls are routine, which matters if a job needs attic access.

Any hardwired fixture work in Ontario must be done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor under the Electrical Safety Authority (ECRA/ESA); ask for the 7-digit ECRA/ESA licence number and verify it on ESA's Contractor Locator Tool, especially if the job touches the breaker panel or adds a circuit, since that also triggers ESA notification and a City of London Building Division permit. September through November is peak season for London electricians, so book in late summer before fall renovation work fills calendars. A basic swap on existing wiring runs an hour or two per fixture; a heavy chandelier needing a brace-rated box or new wiring can take half a day.

What moves the price in London

Pre-1930s homes in Old North and Wortley Village often need wiring or box upgrades before a swap
New circuits or panel work trigger ESA notification and a City of London Building Division permit
Running new wiring through attics is harder during London's snowy, freeze-thaw winters
Fall renovation season (Sept-Nov) fills electricians' calendars, so small lighting jobs get bumped

Licensing and permits in Ontario

Licence required. Electrical Safety Authority (ECRA/ESA). Only a Licensed Electrical Contractor may do the work — ask for their 7-digit ECRA/ESA licence number and verify it on ESA's Contractor Locator Tool before hiring.

Residential building permits in Ontario are issued by the local municipality's building department under the Ontario Building Code (not by the province directly), so exact triggers vary somewhat city to city. In London, permits come from the City of London Building Division.

Tax: HST applies to labor on home repair and improvement services in Ontario — unlike some US states, there's no separate labor exemption, so a contractor charges 13% HST on both materials and labor for taxable home-service work.

Best time to book in London

Book in late summer, before fall renovation season fills electricians' calendars and small lighting jobs get bumped for bigger projects. Peak demand: September, October and November. Typical job length: 1-2 hours per fixture on existing wiring; half a day or more when new wiring or a circuit run is needed.

DIY or pro? A like-for-like fixture swap on existing wiring (power off, same box) is reasonable for a confident DIYer; new circuits, heavy chandeliers, or anything needing a permit call for a licensed electrician.

Areas we cover in London

Pros on Masters' Guild take lighting installation jobs across London neighborhoods including Old North, Wortley Village, Old East Village, Byron, Sunningdale, Masonville, Hyde Park and Woodfield.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to install a new light fixture in London, ON?

A straightforward swap on existing wiring generally doesn't need a permit, but adding a new circuit or touching the breaker panel does — that work requires ESA notification and a permit from the City of London Building Division.

How do I know an electrician in London is actually licensed?

Ontario requires hardwired fixture work to be done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor. Ask for their 7-digit ECRA/ESA licence number and verify it on the Electrical Safety Authority's Contractor Locator Tool before signing anything.

How much does it cost to install a chandelier in an older London, ON home?

Chandelier installation, including the fixture, runs $300 to $4,000 CAD per job, and Ontario's 13% HST applies to both labor and materials. Older homes in Old North or Wortley Village may also need a brace-rated ceiling box first.

Sources: Our Lighting Installation cost guide. Updated 2026-09-10.

We Also Serve These Nearby Satellite Cities

In addition to London, ON, we also offer Lighting Installation in nearby areas, including the following satellite cities:

St. Thomas, ON
Ingersoll, ON
Woodstock, ON
Komoka, ON
Strathroy, ON