Lighting Installation Las Vegas | Modern Interior & Task Lighting
Lighting defines the mood and energy efficiency of your home. Modern high-CRI LED systems deliver superior color rendering at 3000K to 4000K temperatures while consuming 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs. Smart lighting control adds convenience and further reduces costs. Professional installation ensures code compliance and proper thermal management.
Professional Light Fixture Mounting & Power Distribution
We install lighting systems throughout Las Vegas homes—from LED recessed lighting retrofits to luxury chandelier installations requiring structural support. Every installation starts with verifying adequate circuit capacity and proper junction box ratings for the fixture weight and type.
LED Recessed Lighting & "Canless" Pot Lights
Modern LED recessed lights eliminate bulky metal cans. Canless LED wafers mount directly to ceiling drywall using clips. These fixtures are 1 inch thick compared to 7 inches for traditional cans.
Traditional recessed cans generate significant heat. Halogen and incandescent bulbs act as heaters in your ceiling. During Las Vegas summers when attics reach 145°F, these fixtures add thermal load to your home's interior envelope. LED wafers produce minimal heat—85% less than incandescent equivalents.
We install IC-rated (Insulation Contact) fixtures for attics with blown insulation. IC-rated fixtures allow direct insulation contact, maintaining thermal envelope integrity.
LED fixtures provide 80 to 100 lumens per watt. Incandescent bulbs provide 15 lumens per watt. LEDs use 15 watts where incandescent uses 100 watts for equivalent light output.
Grand Chandelier & Heavy Pendant Installation
Chandeliers exceeding 50 pounds require weight-rated steel junction boxes. Standard plastic boxes are rated for 50 pounds maximum. Heavy fixtures need boxes fastened directly to ceiling joists.
We install fan-rated boxes for fixtures between 50 and 70 pounds. For fixtures exceeding 70 pounds, we install custom support structures. Large crystal chandeliers often weigh 100+ pounds, requiring steel bar hangers spanning joists.
We install seismic support cabling from the fixture to structural members, providing redundant support. This prevents catastrophic failure if the primary mounting fails.
Large chandeliers with multiple bulbs can draw 10+ amps. We ensure the circuit has adequate capacity.
Under-Cabinet & Accent Lighting for Kitchens
Under-cabinet lighting provides task illumination. LED strip lighting is the modern standard. We install hardwired LED strips with dimmer controls.
Color temperature matters. 3000K provides warm white. 4000K provides neutral white that doesn't color-shift food. We recommend 3000K to 4000K for residential kitchens.
CRI (Color Rendering Index) affects how colors appear. CRI measures from 0 to 100. Standard LEDs have CRI 80. High-CRI LEDs rate 90+. For kitchens where food appearance matters, high-CRI LEDs provide accurate color representation.
Smart Lighting Control & Automated Dimming Systems
Smart lighting integrates with home automation systems. We install smart switches, dimmers, and in-fixture modules that connect to Wi-Fi or mesh networks.
Most smart switches require neutral wires at the switch location. Older homes lack neutrals. We run new 14/3 Romex to provide neutral conductors.
Dimming LED fixtures requires compatible dimmers. We install ELV (Electronic Low Voltage) dimmers specifically designed for LED loads. These prevent flickering and ensure smooth dimming.
Adhering to the 2026 Clark County Electrical Codes
Clark County adopted the 2023 NEC effective January 11, 2026. Key changes affect lighting circuit protection and fixture support requirements.
AFCI Protection Requirements for New Lighting Circuits
The 2023 NEC requires AFCI protection on all lighting circuits in dwelling units. Arc-fault circuit interrupters detect dangerous arcing in wiring and trip before fires start. Loose connections, damaged wiring, or poor terminations create arcing.
During renovations or new circuit installations, we install combination AFCI breakers. These breakers cost $45 to $65 compared to $8 for standard breakers.
Seismic Bracing for Heavy Luxury Fixtures
Nevada is in a seismically active zone. Large fixtures require support beyond standard mounting. We install seismic support cabling from fixture canopies to structural framing members. This cabling acts as a safety tether preventing fixture detachment.
Fixtures over 50 pounds in commercial applications require seismic bracing per code. We recommend bracing for fixtures exceeding 75 pounds.
Reducing Heat & Energy Costs with High-Efficiency LEDs
LED lighting dramatically reduces electrical consumption and thermal load. These savings compound in Las Vegas where cooling dominates energy costs 9 months annually.
The "Thermal Load" Benefit of LED vs. Incandescent
Incandescent bulbs convert 90% of energy to heat, only 10% to light. A 100-watt incandescent bulb generates 90 watts of heat. Ten bulbs add 900 watts of heat load to your AC system.
A 15-watt LED equivalent generates 2.25 watts of heat. Ten LED bulbs add 22.5 watts of heat load—a 97.5% reduction.
During Las Vegas summers, interior heat sources directly increase cooling costs. Eliminating 900 watts of lighting heat reduces AC runtime. The energy savings include both lighting reduction and AC load reduction.
Recessed fixtures create particular problems. Traditional cans pump heat directly into the ceiling cavity. LED retrofits eliminate this thermal penalty.
Solving Flickering & Compatibility Issues with Dimmer Switches
LED flickering indicates dimmer incompatibility. Standard incandescent dimmers use TRIAC circuits designed for resistive loads. LEDs are electronic loads requiring specific dimming protocols.
We install ELV dimmers rated for LED loads. These provide proper waveforms for LED driver circuits. They prevent flickering and provide smooth dimming from 100% to 10% or lower.
Some LED bulbs aren't designed for dimming. We verify bulb specifications indicate "dimmable" before installation.
Minimum load requirements cause issues. Some dimmers need 25 to 40 watts minimum. Three 10-watt LED bulbs provide only 30 watts total. We install dimmers rated for low-wattage LED loads.
Frequently Asked Questions: Lighting Services in Southern Nevada
How much does it cost to install recessed lighting in Las Vegas in 2026?
Recessed lighting installation costs $150 to $250 per fixture for new construction with attic access. Retrofits in existing ceilings cost $200 to $300 per fixture due to limited workspace and drywall patching. Installing 6 to 8 recessed lights in a living room typically costs $1,200 to $2,000 including materials, labor, and AFCI breaker upgrades if required.
Do I need a special box for a heavy chandelier?
Yes. Chandeliers over 50 pounds require weight-rated junction boxes. Standard plastic boxes are rated for 50 pounds maximum. Heavy fixtures need steel boxes mounted directly to ceiling joists. For fixtures 50 to 70 pounds, we install fan-rated boxes. Fixtures exceeding 70 pounds require custom support structures—steel bar hangers spanning multiple joists. Large crystal chandeliers weighing 100+ pounds need engineered support systems.
Why are my LEDs flickering when I dim them?
LED flickering indicates incompatible dimmer switches. Standard dimmers designed for incandescent bulbs don't provide proper waveforms for LED driver circuits. We install ELV (Electronic Low Voltage) dimmers specifically rated for LED loads. Some LEDs aren't dimmable—verify bulb packaging indicates "dimmable" before use with dimmers. Flickering can also result from minimum load requirements. Some dimmers need 25 to 40 watts minimum to function properly.