What price to pay for lighting installation in the UK?
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After much thought, you’ve finally bought the lights that will bring your home the brightness it deserves.
But that was the easy part—now it’s time to install everything… and you can almost smell the unnecessary electric shocks coming your way!
Why spend your weekend installing everything when you can leave it to a lighting installation expert?
Good news for you, hundreds of lighting installations services of all kinds have already been done by the taskers available on our website… So, we know a thing or two about pricing!
In this article, I’ll show you the average cost of a lighting installation and give you real-life examples of prices for the most popular types of installations on our platform.
Lighting installation: What is the average hourly rate for an electrician?
Before getting into the details, you should know that in most cases, the person to contact for installing your lights is an electrician!
So, what is the average hourly rate for an electrician?
We did the research*:
Yoojo Electrician:
Traditional company electrician:
*How did we calculate these two average rates?
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For the Yoojo rate:
We simply calculated the average rate for the 210 lighting installations done by handymen on Yoojo.
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For traditional companies:
We requested quotes from 5 different self-employed electricians in cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Bristol. For each quote, we asked for the installation of a ceiling light, a bathroom LED spotlight, and a lighted mirror.
You’ve noticed that the average hourly rate is noticeably lower on our platform for home services. That’s normal because on Yoojo:
- Everything is digitalised
- There’s no minimum charge, unlike many companies or agencies, and you can request help for just one hour
- With our network of hundreds of handymen, it’s easy to find a neighbour nearby with lower travel costs!
- You can book professionals as well as individuals, who are generally cheaper for small jobs like lighting installation!
Is there an average price for different types of lighting installations?
As you probably know, each installation has its own challenges, so it’s hard to give an average price.
However, we can provide the average price for lighting installations on Yoojo, along with some real-life examples below:
The average price for a lighting installation on Yoojo is:
A few examples of prices paid by our clients for their lighting installations
Knowing the average price is great, but there’s nothing like seeing real-life examples!
Below, you’ll find some of the most commonly requested lighting installations on Yoojo, and the prices our clients paid for them.
This should give you a clearer idea of the price for your own installation!
Example 1: Installing 5 lights
💰 Price paid: £45
⏳ Duration of service: 2 hours
Let’s start with a classic example: a client from Bicester needed to have 5 regular lights installed.
In this case, it was simple. The client posted a job request explaining their need and booked 2 hours in a provider’s schedule.
Thanks to Yoojo, the client found the right person who installed all 5 lights for just £45.
Example 2: Hanging pendant lights
💰 Price paid: £55
⏳ Duration of service: 3 hours
The most commonly requested lighting service on Yoojo is definitely the installation of pendant lights.
It’s understandable. No matter the type of home improvement job that you book on Yoojo, anything involving the ceiling is hard to reach. In this situation, it’s better to leave it to an expert.
Plus, at £55 for the installation of 6 pendant lights, why not!
💡 Yoojo Tip: The more detailed your job request, the easier it is for Yoojo to connect you with the best professionals near you. If you forget any details in your job post, no worries—you can chat with providers for free using our integrated messaging system!
Example 3: Installing a mirror and LED spotlights
💰 Price paid: £60
⏳ Duration of service: 3 hours
This example is interesting because it involves both installing LED lights and mounting a bathroom mirror. This made the job longer and more complex, which explains the relatively higher cost of £60.
For this kind of complex job, I’d recommend booking an experienced electrician with years of experience.
💡 Yoojo Tip: On each provider's profile, you’ll find details about their qualifications, years of experience, tools, and customer reviews to help you choose the right person for the job!
Example 4: Installing wall sconces
💰 Price paid: £33
⏳ Duration of service: 1 hour
One of the great things about Yoojo is that the price you are quoted by a provider is the final price you’ll pay—no travel fees or hidden costs!
Here, a customer from Colchester found a neighbour through Yoojo who installed their two wall sconces for just £33, all included!
It’s thanks to our network of handymen near you that prices on Yoojo are so competitive. You’re bound to find someone nearby!
Example 5: Replacing an old ceiling light
💰 Price paid: £35
⏳ Duration of service: 1 hour
Ceiling light installation is a classic request often posted on Yoojo. This type of task is perfect for our platform because traditional tradespeople don’t usually take on one-hour jobs.
Here, a client from Manchester had their new ceiling light installed for just £35!
💡 Yoojo Tip: Make sure to include any challenges your provider might face (like here with the high ceiling) in your job post. This allows the provider to bring the right equipment and avoid surprises on the day of the job!
Example 6: Installing a chandelier
💰 Price paid: £45
⏳ Duration of service: 1.5 hours
Here’s a lovely job post—a son requesting a chandelier installation for his dad... Aww!
You’ll notice this post is very well written, as it’s detailed and offers the provider the option to use the customer’s own ladders. That’s clever because by lending your equipment to the provider, you can lower the cost of the service!
💡 Yoojo Tip: This customer underestimated the time needed for the job, which took 30 minutes longer than the initial booking. No problem! On Yoojo, you can add extra hours directly from your client account.
Example 7: Installing bathroom lighting
💰 Price paid: £35
⏳ Duration of service: 2 hours
Do you need to install lights in a wet area? It’s possible, but since this type of installation is more delicate, it’s often more expensive than a living room light installation.
Luckily, Yoojo connected this customer from Plymouth with a local handyman who completed the job for just £35… Proximity really does help!
Example 8: Installing outdoor lights
💰 Price paid: £100
⏳ Duration of service: 6.5 hours
This example shows that it’s also possible to request outdoor lighting installation.
One of Yoojo’s great strengths is the ability to fully customise your service request.
Don’t hesitate to do what this client from London did. They needed help with a large job lasting six and a half hours, which cost them £100.
Example 9: Requesting multiple installations
💰 Price paid: £46
⏳ Duration of service: 3 hours
Finally, let’s look at an example from a client in Newcastle who requested multiple installations in one job. This is smart because they saved on travel costs and time!
Not only can you request several types of lighting installations, but you can also request various small home improvements (full list here)… Feel free to browse the services available on Yoojo!
- Posting a job on Yoojo is free and with no obligation
- You only pay if you book a service provider
- You can chat with providers before making a booking
- Option to book for as little as 1 hour of service
- Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews on each provider's profile
- We only send your request to qualified and available providers
- You release the payment once the job is completed
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