Recessed Lighting Installation Seattle | Extreme Handyman
Seattle & Bellevue · Handyman Service · Est. 1991

Recessed Lighting
Installation
Seattle.

Done Right So It Looks Like It Was Always There.

Call (206) 614-0001

Seattle craftsman bungalows and mid-century ramblers were built before recessed lighting existed — retrofitting them takes experience, not just a drill. Serving Greater Lake Union and the Eastside, Tommy plans the layout, cuts clean, and leaves no trace of the installation except the light itself. Final price before the first hole.

Google Reviews
★★★★★ 5.0 (60+ Reviews)
"Tommy installed 6 canless LED recessed lights in our dark Wallingford living room. Perfectly spaced, clean cuts, and added a seamless LED dimmer switch!"
— Marcus T. · Verified Local Review

Straightforward Labor Pricing

No hourly surprises or hidden trip fees. You get a firm, upfront quote tailored to your ceiling height, total fixture count, and wiring access before work starts.

Fixture Replacement
$65 – $95 / light

Retrofitting existing recessed housing with modern, color-selectable LED trim kits or replacing old can fixtures with identical wiring.

New Canless LED Layout
$110 – $165 / light

Cutting precision ceiling openings, running fish-tape wiring through joists, and wiring slim junction boxes across drywall or lath.

Dimmer Switch & Smart Controls
+$45 – $85

Installing dedicated LED-compatible dimmer switches or integrating smart lighting controls (Lutron Caséta, Kasa) into single/multi-gang boxes.

Recommended Recessed Lighting Kits

Planning your layout? These are the ultra-thin, flicker-free LED recessed lights and smart dimmers Tommy frequently installs across Seattle homes.

Canless / Standard 4" & 6"

Ultra-Thin CCT Selectable LED Recessed Lights

Slim wafer lights with junction boxes included. Ideal for tight ceiling spaces where traditional cans won't clear joists.

  • 5 Color Temperatures: Toggle between 2700K (Warm White) to 5000K (Daylight) before locking into place.
  • No Can Needed: Requires only 2 inches of ceiling clearance, bypassing obstacles like pipes or HVAC ducts.
  • Energy Star & IC Rated: Safe for direct contact with attic insulation and delivers flicker-free dimming.
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Gimbal / Directional

Adjustable Eyeball Recessed Spotlight

360-degree rotating directional LEDs. Excellent for highlighting fireplace mantels, wall artwork, or sloped ceilings.

  • Targeted Wall Washing: Tilt and swivel light output up to 30 degrees to showcase art or architectural details.
  • Sloped Ceiling Ready: Directs beam downward even on angled vault or cathedral ceilings.
  • Smooth Dimming Range: Compatible with most standard LED wall dimmers without buzzing or flashing.
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Dimmer Switch / Control

Lutron LED+ Single-Pole/3-Way Dimmer

Industry-standard wall switch for smooth, flicker-free dimming control over multi-light recessed circuits.

  • No Flicker Technology: Prevents low-end bulb flicker and hum common with older incandescent dimmers.
  • Preserved Light Settings: Small side slider adjusts light level, while main switch turns lights on/off at preset brightness.
  • Universal Compatibility: Works reliably with up to 150 Watts of dimmable LED ceiling fixtures.
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Est. 1991 · Licensed & Insured · 5.0 ★ Google Rating · 1-Year Labor Guarantee
Call (206) 614-0001