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Recessed Lighting Installation Cost in Wilmington, DE

Detailed pricing guide with local market adjustments and material comparisons

Wilmington Average

$300–$1,125

Market Tier

Town

Cost Breakdown

Recessed Lighting Installation Cost in Wilmington

Town

LowAverageHigh

$300$713$1,125

Market Tier

Town (0.75x)

Small town with lower labor and material costs

Material Cost Comparison

Recessed light housings(Budget)

$225–$844

LED trim kits(Mid-Range)

$300–$1,125

Romex wire(Premium)

$420–$1,575

Factors that affect your cost

Number of lights
New installation vs LED retrofit
Insulation-contact (IC) rated housings needed
Ceiling access from above
Dimmer switch addition
Wiring complexity

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Remedy Electric

Dover, DE

(302) 934-1290

Dover Electric Supply Co Inc.

Dover, DE

(302) 674-0115

MAFFIA ELECTRIC

Dover, DE

(302) 612-0473

Summerfield electric

Dover, DE

(302) 592-8413

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Wilmington Housing Market

Median Home Price

$305,000

Homes for Sale

Price per Sq Ft

$210

Local Pros

655

Home Service Professionals Near Wilmington

Agents 173Landscapers 82multimedia_specialist 81lender 75Movers 71Roofers 61HVAC Techs 57Flooring 55

Median Household Income

$55,269

Median Home Value

$224,500

Median Rent

$1,187/mo

Homeownership Rate

46%

Population

71,124

Median Year Built

1946

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

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Electrical

Recessed Lighting Installation

Date

April 2026

Cost

$713

Vendor

Your local pro

Warranty

10-year material warranty

Wilmington average: $300–$1,125

Before

Issue documented with photos

After

Repair completed, area sealed

Materials Used

Recessed light housingsLED trim kitsRomex wireDimmer switch

Warranty Details

10-year material warranty

Auto-Checkup Created

"Lighting Inspection" — every 36 months

Added by youApril 2026

Property Health Score

Fair

electrical category +3 pts(66 → 69)

Documentation19/25

Maintenance15/25

Warranty22/25

Investment21/25

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Cost FAQ

What is the average cost of recessed lighting installation in Wilmington?

The average cost of recessed lighting installation in Wilmington, DE ranges from $300 to $1,125. The final price depends on Number of lights, New installation vs LED retrofit, Insulation-contact (IC) rated housings needed.

What factors affect recessed lighting installation cost?

Key factors include: Number of lights, New installation vs LED retrofit, Insulation-contact (IC) rated housings needed, Ceiling access from above, Dimmer switch addition, Wiring complexity. In Wilmington, local labor rates and material availability also influence pricing.

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