Modern wafer lights or traditional can lights — we plan the layout, cut the holes, run the wire, and leave you with clean, professional recessed lighting. No attic access required.
Wafer lights (canless LEDs) are the modern standard for retrofit installs. They're ultra-thin, self-contained LED fixtures that mount directly in the drywall hole — no housing needed. They're perfect for homes with finished ceilings because they only require a small round cut, and they can be installed from below without attic access.
Traditional recessed can lights require a housing unit above the ceiling and are most common in new construction or when the attic is accessible. They offer more options for bulb type and trim style, and can be better for IC-rated installations near insulation.
For most Baltimore homeowners looking to retrofit recessed lighting into finished rooms, wafer lights are the right choice. They're faster to install, less disruptive, and modern LED versions are dimmable and long-lasting.
Recessed lighting in Baltimore typically runs $175–$250 per light including labor, wiring, and fixtures. A 4-light living room install tapping an existing circuit runs $700–$900. New circuit runs, rooms with limited access, or larger projects are priced accordingly. We give you a firm number before any work starts.
A common starting point is one light for every 25–40 square feet of ceiling space, using 600–800 lumen fixtures. A 10×12 living room typically needs 4–6 lights for even coverage. The exact number depends on ceiling height, how bright you want it, and whether there are other light sources in the room. We'll walk through the layout with you.
Not with wafer lights. Modern canless LED fixtures install entirely from below — we cut a round hole in the drywall, feed the wire through, clip the fixture in, and that's it. For traditional can lights, attic access makes the job easier and cleaner, but we can also work without it using flexible wire routing methods.
Yes — most modern wafer LEDs are dimmable. We install a compatible LED dimmer switch as part of the job if you want dimming capability. Just let us know when we quote — it adds minimal cost and is worth it for living rooms and bedrooms.