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Recessed Lighting Installation Cost in Durham, NC

Detailed pricing guide with local market adjustments and material comparisons

Durham Average

$460–$1,725

Market Tier

Large City

Cost Breakdown

Recessed Lighting Installation Cost in Durham

Large City

LowAverageHigh

$460$1,093$1,725

Market Tier

Large City (1.15x)

Large city with competitive market and moderate-high costs

Material Cost Comparison

Recessed light housings(Budget)

$345–$1,294

LED trim kits(Mid-Range)

$460–$1,725

Romex wire(Premium)

$644–$2,415

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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Triad Electrical Services

Raleigh, NC

(919) 590-5034

Triangle Electric and EV Solutions, Inc

Raleigh, NC

(252) 287-7803

R L Griffin Electrical Services

Raleigh, NC

(919) 552-0305

Infinite Electrical Solutions LLC

Raleigh, NC

(919) 548-8360

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Durham Housing Market

Median Home Price

$425,000

Homes for Sale

523

Price per Sq Ft

$231

Local Pros

513

Home Service Professionals Near Durham

lender 93Landscapers 67Inspectors 66multimedia_specialist 66Roofers 59Cleaners 58Appraisers 53Flooring 51

Median Household Income

$79,234

Median Home Value

$355,300

Median Rent

$1,412/mo

Homeownership Rate

51.8%

Population

288,465

Median Year Built

1994

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

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Electrical

Recessed Lighting Installation

Date

April 2026

Cost

$1,093

Vendor

Your local pro

Warranty

10-year material warranty

Durham average: $460–$1,725

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

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Property Health Score

Fair

electrical category +3 pts(74 → 77)

Documentation19/25

Maintenance20/25

Warranty22/25

Investment21/25

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Cost FAQ

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

The average cost of recessed lighting installation in Durham, NC ranges from $460 to $1,725. 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 Durham, local labor rates and material availability also influence pricing.

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