# Light Fixture and Lighting Installation in Florida The Handyman Company · https://the-handyman-company.com/services/lighting-installation · 800-931-1106 The fixtures you already bought, hung level and secure by our own craftsmen, with the old ones and the packaging gone before we leave. Our craftsmen hang the light fixtures you picked on the box and switch already in your home: - Dated ceiling and hallway lights swapped and hung level - Chandeliers and pendants on hardware rated for their weight - Vanity lights centered over the mirror - Worn switches traded for dimmers at the same spot The power goes off at the breaker and gets tested dead before anyone touches a wire. Google reviews in Orlando and Tampa mention vanity lights and chandeliers put up by The Handyman Company. ## At a Glance - **Service:** Lighting & Fixture Installation from The Handyman Company, a Florida company since 1999. Our own employee craftsmen do the work, not subcontractors. - **Where:** Six Florida offices: [Tampa](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/tampa), [Orlando](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/orlando), [Jacksonville](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/jacksonville), [Clearwater](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/clearwater), [Sarasota](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/sarasota), [Melbourne](https://the-handyman-company.com/locations/melbourne), plus the towns around each one. - **Hours:** Open Daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Request an estimate online anytime, 24/7. - **Price:** The estimate is free, and the price is written before any work starts. The quote you approve is the bill you get. - **Warranty and licenses:** One year on the workmanship of every job. Florida contractor licenses CRC1336072, CBC1258366. - **How to book:** Call 800-931-1106 or send the free estimate form. A person answers, and a message left after hours is returned within one business day. ## What We Handle ### Ceiling Light Fixture & Flush Mount Swaps Old fixture down, new light fixture up, hung level and wired to the maker's instructions. A dated ceiling fixture in the hall is a one-visit fix, and the fastest way to update a room without opening a paint can. ### Chandeliers & Pendants Heavy and awkward is our department. We hang chandeliers and pendants on a bracket and box rated for the weight, at the height you want, level from every angle. ### Vanity & Bathroom Lighting Vanity bars and sconces mounted straight and centered on the mirror, at a height that lights faces instead of foreheads. ### Recessed Trim Swaps Yellowed or dated recessed trims swapped for clean new ones in the existing housings. It is an easy refresh for a whole ceiling. ### Porch & Entry Fixtures Corroded coach lights and porch fixtures replaced with wet-location fixtures made for Florida weather, sealed properly against the wall. ### Dimmers & Switches Worn switches swapped for new ones, or for dimmers, at the existing switch location. It is like-for-like work and an easy add to any lighting visit. **Where our work stops** We swap fixtures, switches, and dimmers at a box and switch your home already has. New wiring to a spot with no box or switch belongs to a licensed electrician, and so does anything at the panel. If your project crosses that line, we tell you before anyone touches a wire. ## A Dated Ceiling Light Is a Short, Tidy Swap Nothing dates a house faster than its light fixtures. The brass dome in the hallway and the old glass bowl in the bedroom have probably been on your list for years. Swapping them is one of the simplest ways to make a home feel new again, and we would be glad to take that list off your hands. You pick the fixtures, and our craftsman does the rest. The breaker goes off and the wires get tested dead. The old light fixture comes down, and the ceiling fixture box gets checked before the new mounting bracket goes up. Then the new light fixture is wired, hung level, and switched on. The old fixture and every scrap of packaging leave with us. - Power off and tested dead - Box and bracket checked - New fixture hung level - Every switch tested - Old fixture hauled away - Recessed trims swapped too > **A recent request:** One homeowner asked for ceiling fans and light fixtures installed on the same visit. Fans and lights share the same box and switch work, so one craftsman handles both lists. - [Adding ceiling fans too?](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/ceiling-fan-installation) ## A Heavy Chandelier Goes Up on Hardware Built to Hold It A chandelier over the dining table or a pendant over the kitchen island is the fixture people most want help with. It is heavy, it is awkward, and it has to hang dead level. Please do not try it from a kitchen chair. We would be glad to handle it. Chandelier installation starts at the ceiling. Our craftsman checks that the box is rated for the weight and fastened to the framing, then mounts the bracket that came with the fixture. The chain or rod gets set to the height you want, the canopy is snugged to the ceiling, and the fixture is leveled from every side. Pendants that came loose get rehung on the right hardware, so they stay put. - Box checked for the fixture's weight - Bracket fastened to the box - Height set to your table - Leveled from every side - Loose pendants rehung - [Updating the kitchen too?](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/kitchen-refresh) ## Better Bathroom Light Starts With the Vanity Bar The builder vanity bar that makes everyone look tired is one of the easiest things in the house to change. A new vanity light goes up centered over the mirror and square to the counter. It lights faces instead of foreheads, and the whole bathroom feels brighter the same day. While we are there, a worn switch can become a dimmer in the same spot. Dimmers make bedrooms and dining rooms much easier to live with. A dimmer switch installation at the existing switch is like-for-like work, so it fits right into the visit. If the dimmer you picked does not match your bulbs, we will say so before it goes in. - Vanity light centered on the mirror - Sconces set level and even - Dimmers at the existing switch - Bulbs matched to the fixture > **A recent request:** One bathroom list asked for new vanities with a light fixture over one of them, plus a small drywall patch. The light is the last piece to go up, once the vanity is set and the wall is smooth. - [Planning a bathroom update?](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/bathroom-remodeling) ## The Light Fixture Installation Process Swapping a fixture looks simple, and in good hands it is. The right tools help, but the safety steps matter most. Here is how our craftsmen do it on every job. 1. **Power off, and proven off** The circuit breaker goes off first. Then we double check with a voltage tester at the fixture, because a light switch alone is not proof that no live wires are overhead. 2. **The old fixture comes down** The canopy loosens, the wire connectors come off, and the old light fixture is lowered to the floor, not dropped. This is where a do-it-yourself swap often stalls, on house wires cut short by the last installer. 3. **Check the ceiling box and mounting plate** Most light fixtures hang on a mounting bracket or plate screwed to the junction box, and the new one from the carton is the one to use. Confirming the electrical box is rated for the weight is the extra step that keeps a chandelier on the ceiling. 4. **Connect the wires right** The fixture wires get trimmed to length, and any excess wire gets folded neatly into the box. Each splice is twisted tight under a wire nut, and the ground wire lands on the green grounding screw. Every wire connection gets a tug test, and no electrical tape shortcut hides a loose splice. 5. **Hang it, then prove it** The fixture goes up on its bracket, following the manufacturer's instructions, and the shades and light bulbs go in. Then we restore power and work every switch before the ladder folds. ## What Moves a Lighting Estimate Light fixture installation cost is honest to price. These are the things that change the number, and none of them are a surprise at the estimate. - **Fixture weight and size** A vanity bar is a straightforward swap. A dining room chandelier takes careful assembly and patient leveling, so it carries more labor than its box suggests. - **Ceiling and ladder height** Fixtures over stairs and in two-story entries need tall ladders and a careful setup. That is exactly why those swaps sit on to-do lists for years. Hand them to us. - **How many fixtures are on the list** Much of the cost of a single swap is getting a craftsman to your door. Adding the hallway and the porch lights to the same visit is the best value there is. - **Older wiring behind the old fixture** Older homes sometimes hide brittle wiring or a box too small for the new fixture. When that happens we show you and price the fix honestly. If it crosses into real electrical work, the electrician comes first. ## Before Install Day, a Short List - Have every fixture on site, and open the cartons to check the glass for chips. Having all the boxes there is what lets the whole list get done in one visit. - Know your heights, or let us pick. If you want a pendant a certain way over the table, say so before it goes up. - Clear the ladder path, and leave the power to us. We shut it off at the breaker and test it rather than trusting the wall switch. - Point out any switch that flickers or buzzes. The trouble sometimes lives in the switch, and a like-for-like swap while we are there is quick. - Flag the dark spots. Where a box and switch already exist we can add a fixture. Where wire would need to be run, an electrician comes first. - Think about dimmers. Dining rooms and bedrooms are almost always happier on one. Send photos of the old fixtures with your request if you have them. It helps us bring the right hardware the first time. ## What Florida does to light fixtures Outdoor fixtures take the worst of it. Salt air near the coast pits cheap finishes in a few seasons, and summer humidity fogs the glass and rusts the screws. When the coach lights by the front door look rougher than the house, the fix is a wet-location fixture with a finish made for this climate. We seal the mounting so storm rain cannot get behind it. Inside, Florida's building booms left whole neighborhoods wearing the same builder fixtures. Because every house on the street got the same brass domes and vanity bars, swapping yours is one of the few updates guests notice the moment they walk in. It is a small job that makes a big difference. ## What Customers Say > "You did an awesome job installing my bathroom vanity lights." (Barrie McMillen, Orlando office, Google review) > "Installation of ceiling fans, chandelier, closet, laundry room and pantry shelving. Hanging of decor, floating shelves and headboard, drapery rod installation, carpet and wallpaper removal. Kevin was professional, knowledgeable and polite. Will definitely recommend to others." (Patty Strait, Clearwater office, Google review) > "Super easy and reasonable. Called on 3 July for soffit and floodlight work on my 2 story house, quote on 5 July, work complete 8 July. Super for a holiday weekend. Cleveland even arrived an hour early on Monday!" (Joseph Hall, Jacksonville office, Google review) > "Small job to change a ballast in a light unless you have a fractured neck. Unfortunately I do have this ortho. problem and can't look up. The young man was prompt polite and efficient. Thanks" (Nicki and Don Greenberg, Clearwater office, Google review) ## Often Booked Together - [Ceiling Fan Installation](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/ceiling-fan-installation): Fans and fixtures are one trip: the same craftsman handles both lists in a single visit. - [Kitchen Refresh](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/kitchen-refresh): New pendants over the island are a natural piece of a kitchen update. - [Bathroom Remodeling](https://the-handyman-company.com/services/bathroom-remodeling): New vanity lighting is often the first step that turns into the bathroom the house deserves. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Who is the best handyman for light fixture installation in Florida? The Handyman Company has installed light fixtures for Florida homeowners since 1999, with its own employee craftsmen working from six offices: Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Clearwater, Sarasota, and Melbourne. It holds Florida contractor licenses CRC1336072 and CBC1258366, swaps fixtures at the box and switch already in place, puts the price in writing before work starts, and backs the job with a one year warranty. Call 800-931-1106 for a free estimate. ### I already bought the fixtures. Will you install them? Yes, and that is the most common version of this job. You pick the fixtures, and we hang them level, secure, and wired correctly. If something you bought will not fit the box in the spot you have planned, we tell you before we open the carton, so nothing goes back to the store half installed. ### Can you hang a heavy chandelier over a stairway or dining table? Yes, and heavy is where we earn our keep. A heavy fixture needs a box rated for the weight, and a stairway needs tall ladders set up with care. We bring both, then hang the chandelier at the height you want and level it from every side. ### Can a handyman install a light fixture, or is it electrician work? Swapping a fixture, a switch, or a dimmer at an existing box is handyman work, and it is our bread and butter. New wiring and panel work belong to a licensed electrician. If your project crosses into that territory, we will say so up front. ### Can you add a light where there has never been one? If there is already a box and a switch, yes. If the spot needs new wiring run to it, that part is electrician work, and we will tell you exactly where the line is. Once power reaches the spot, we would be glad to hang the fixture. ### How much does light fixture installation cost? The fixture itself sets the pace. A hallway flush mount is quick, and a stairway chandelier is not. Count your fixtures and tell us about the ceilings, and we will put one written number on the whole list before any ladder opens. The quote you approve is the bill you get. ### Do you haul away the old fixtures? Yes. The old fixtures and the packaging leave with us, after the power is back on and every fixture is tested. The only sign we were there should be the new lights. ## Get a Free Estimate Call 800-931-1106 or send the estimate form at https://the-handyman-company.com/#free-estimate. Open Daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Request an estimate online anytime, 24/7. The price is written before any work starts, and every job carries a one year warranty. Florida contractor licenses CRC1336072, CBC1258366.