Lighting Installation Services in Montreal, QC

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 Montreal, QC: Swap existing ceiling light typically runs $110–$260 CAD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $90 to $3,700. In Quebec this work requires a licence from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) subcategory 16, administered by the Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ) — 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 Montreal, QC (2026)

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

Job	Typical range (CAD)	Unit
Swap existing ceiling light	$110–$260	per fixture
Pendant or semi-flush mount install	$120–$300	per fixture
Recessed / pot light install	$90–$320	per fixture
Wall sconce install	$110–$280	per fixture
Chandelier install (incl. fixture)	$280–$3,700	per job

Estimates: typical Canadian ranges adjusted for Montreal's regional price level (about 8% below the national average; estimate (Numbeo/Wise cost-of-living comparisons vs Canadian national average — Montreal runs below Toronto/Vancouver and below the national average overall, driven mainly by lower housing costs)). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Lighting Installation Expertise in Montreal, QC

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 Montreal

Montreal's housing stock is dominated by two- and three-storey brick duplex and triplex "plexes" with exterior staircases and flat roofs — about 36% of the city's dwellings predate 1960, and roughly two-thirds of residents live in buildings under five storeys. That older housing means lighting jobs often meet outdated wiring, boxes not rated for a heavy fixture, or limited attic access for running new circuits. Any hardwired work — swapping a fixture, adding a recessed light, or wiring a chandelier — should go through a Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) subcategory 16 licensed electrician, ideally a Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ) member in good standing.

Quebec winters bring average lows near -9 to -10.5°C and roughly 210 cm of snow a year, with freeze-thaw cycles that stress older wiring runs through unheated attics and exterior walls in neighborhoods like Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, and Verdun. Electricians' calendars fill fastest from September through November as fall renovation season ramps up, so booking a lighting job in late summer helps avoid getting bumped for bigger projects. If the work adds or modifies an electrical connection, check with your borough's permit counter first, since Montreal issues residential permits at the municipal level rather than provincially.

What moves the price in Montreal

Plex duplexes and triplex walk-ups often carry older wiring, limiting simple swaps versus new circuit runs
Hardwired fixture work legally requires an RBQ-licensed electrician, ideally a CMEQ member in good standing
Book in late summer — electricians' calendars fill fast once fall renovation season starts in September
Flat roofs and limited attic access in multi-storey plexes can complicate running new wiring circuits

Licensing and permits in Quebec

Licence required. Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) subcategory 16, administered by the Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ). Ask for the CMEQ membership/RBQ licence number and confirm it's active on the RBQ register or CMEQ directory.

Residential building permits in Quebec are issued by the local municipality (ville/municipalité), not a provincial agency; each municipality sets its own bylaw thresholds. In Montreal, permits come from the Ville de Montréal — borough permit counters (Permits and Authorizations).

Tax: Labor on home repair/renovation services is a taxable supply in Quebec (no labor exemption) — GST/QST apply to the full invoice including labor, though a partial QST/GST rebate exists separately for new-housing construction or major renovations meeting specific value thresholds.

Best time to book in Montreal

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 Montreal

Pros on Masters' Guild take lighting installation jobs across Montreal neighborhoods including Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Griffintown, Outremont, Verdun, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Villeray and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to swap a ceiling light fixture in Montreal?

In Montreal, swapping an existing ceiling light on existing wiring typically runs about $120 to $280 CAD per fixture, while a pendant or semi-flush mount install runs roughly $130 to $330 CAD.

Do I need a licensed electrician to install light fixtures in my Montreal home?

Yes. Hardwired fixture work, especially anything touching a breaker panel or adding a new circuit, should be done by an electrician licensed under RBQ subcategory 16, typically a CMEQ member — ask for and verify the licence number.

When is the best time to book an electrician for lighting work in Montreal?

Book in late summer, before fall renovation season (September through November) fills electricians' calendars and smaller lighting jobs get pushed aside for bigger projects.

Sources: Our Lighting Installation cost guide. Updated 2026-09-06.

We Also Serve These Nearby Satellite Cities

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

Longueuil, QC
Brossard, QC
Terrebonne, QC
Repentigny, QC
Blainville, QC