# Potlight Installation Toronto | ESA Licensed, From $550

URL: https://potlightinstallationtoronto.ca/

5-Star SatisfactionESA Ontario Registered$2M Liability Insurance

# Potlight Installation and LED Recessed Lighting in Toronto

Tired of dark ceiling shadows, buzzy dimmers and contractors who leave Swiss cheese holes in your plaster? It's frustrating when a renovator drills through the joists and walks away without finishing the drywall. We're ESA-licensed electricians who start every job with a free drawn-to-scale layout and a fixed written quote, then patch every removed fixture before we leave. You don't need three separate trades to get bright, warm LED recessed lighting in your home.

Potlight Installation Toronto is an ESA-registered residential electrical contractor based in Vaughan, specializing in LED pot lights for kitchens, basements and exterior soffits across Toronto and the GTA. Since 2003 the crew has installed over **4,870 potlights across 612 GTA homes**. The company was founded by an ESA-licensed master electrician who started out retrofitting older Etobicoke and North York homes before expanding into Rosedale century plaster and Yorkville concrete-ceiling condos. Today's six-person crew runs about $1.8M in residential work each year. Every installer is ESA-licensed or supervised, WSIB-covered and backed by $2M Commercial General Liability through Northbridge Insurance, and we file the ESA notification on every job so you get the ESA Certificate of Acceptance for your insurance records.

Recent projects include a **42-light retrofit at the Kingsway Mews townhomes**, slim 4-inch LEDs across the main floor of a **Rosedale century home on Chestnut Park**, and smart RGB potlights for a **Yorkville penthouse at 155 Yorkville**. At 2026 prices, kitchen jobs run **$550 to $1,200 all-in**, basement retrofits run $1,400 to $2,800, and exterior soffit builds start at $900. Every price is fixed in writing before we drill, and drywall patching is baked into the number, never bolted on after.

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-   Drywall patch guaranteed
-   Fixed written quote
-   Written workmanship warranty
-   WSIB + $2M insured

![Potlight Installation Toronto job: open-concept Toronto kitchen and family room lit by warm slim LED potlights](/images/misc/open-concept-toronto-kitchen-and-family-room-at-du.webp)

Kitchen installs

From $550 all-in

Fixtures, dimmer, patching and cleanup included

22 Yrs

GTA Experience

100%

Patch Included

6 Crew

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## The Lighting Problems GTA Homeowners Call Us About

Most of our calls start with one of these. Every one of them is fixable, usually in a single day.

### Swiss cheese ceilings

The last contractor cut holes in the wrong spots and left without patching. We patch every removed fixture, every time, and it's written into the quote.

### Buzzing, flickering dimmers

An old dimmer paired with LED fixtures hums at low levels. We match Lutron or Leviton dimmers to the driver so it's quiet.

### Dark kitchens and basements

Old halogen cans and fluorescent tubes leave shadows on counters and cave-like rec rooms. LED potlights fix both.

### Fear of cutting old plaster

Century plaster in Rosedale and Cabbagetown semis and 1960s to 1980s stucco in Leaside bungalows need care. We cut slowly, and we'll ask for an asbestos test on older stucco.

### Quotes that keep growing

Scope creep once the ceiling's open is stress you don't need. Our written quote is fixed, and nothing changes unless you ask for more work.

### Unlicensed handymen

Uninsured, unpermitted work can void your home insurance. Every installer is ESA-licensed or supervised, with WSIB and $2M coverage.

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## Residential LED Pot Lights for Every Room in the House

Potlight Installation Toronto provides kitchen and basement LED pot lights, exterior soffit lighting and smart home lighting for residential clients throughout Toronto, Ontario, backed by 22 years of ESA-licensed residential electrical work across the GTA. We've wired every ceiling type, from century plaster in Rosedale to drop drywall in Yorkville condos and new-build drywall in Woodbridge and Maple.

![Toronto kitchen with slim LED potlights over the island and sink](/images/misc/bright-toronto-kitchen-with-six-slim-led-potlights.webp)

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Kitchen Potlight Installation Toronto

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From $550

Four to eight slim LED potlights over island, sink, prep and cabinet zones, wired to a new Lutron or Leviton dimmer with drywall patching included.

Standard projects run four to eight slim 4-inch LED potlights (2700K to 5000K, CRI 90+, dimmer-compatible) over the island, sink, prep counter and cabinet zones. Flat ceilings get canless wafer fixtures, and cathedral or angled ceilings get gimbal trims so the beam still lands on the counter.

4-6 Hours InstallSlim 4-Inch LEDLutron DimmerForest Hill Verified

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![Finished Toronto basement rec room with rows of warm LED potlights installed by Potlight Installation Toronto](/images/misc/finished-toronto-basement-rec-room-with-rows-of-wa.webp)

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Basement Potlight Installation Toronto

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From $1,400

Twenty to thirty LED potlights zoned across rec room, office, laundry and bar or theatre areas, in drop ceilings or drywall.

Basements are our second most common project, especially in older Etobicoke, Scarborough and Willowdale bungalows with unfinished ceilings or buzzing fluorescent tubes. Standard LED recessed lighting retrofits run twenty to thirty 4-inch or 6-inch potlights, zoned on multiple dimmers between rec room, office, laundry corner and bar or theatre area.

1-2 Days CompletionMulti-Zone CircuitsDrop and Drywall CeilingsWillowdale Case

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![Two-storey brick home at dusk with warm soffit potlights](/images/misc/two-storey-brick-house-in-mississauga-at-dusk-with.webp)

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Exterior Soffit Potlight Installation

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From $950

Eight to sixteen sealed, weatherproof IC-rated potlights under front and side soffits on a dedicated outdoor circuit with photocell or smart control.

Exterior soffit potlights are our fastest-growing service. Standard projects use eight to sixteen fully sealed, weatherproof IC-rated LED potlights under the front and side soffits for architectural downlighting.

Weatherproof IC-RatedDusk-to-Dawn TimerApril to October BookingMississauga Project

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![Kingsway bungalow living room with warm potlights around plaster cove molding](/images/misc/cozy-1950s-kingsway-bungalow-living-room-with-ten-.webp)

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Living Room and Family Room Potlight Installation

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From $600

Six to ten potlights on two or three dimmer circuits, designed around an existing chandelier or ceiling fan, or a full retrofit.

Living room installs pair recessed lighting with existing chandeliers or ceiling fans, either adding potlights around a centrepiece fixture or removing it and redistributing the light. Standard projects use six to ten 4-inch LED potlights zoned on two or three dimmer circuits for ambient and task control, often with gimbal art lights over a fireplace or feature wall.

Preserves Heritage PlasterMulti-Dimmer ZonesNedco and Robertson SupplyThe Kingsway Verified

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![Master bedroom with warm potlights and headboard reading lights](/images/misc/calm-master-bedroom-in-a-north-york-home-with-four.webp)

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Bedroom Potlight Installation Toronto

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From $350

Three to five warm-white potlights per bedroom with headboard reading zones and quiet dimmers that don't buzz.

Bedroom installs run three to five 4-inch LED potlights per room, often with two adjustable reading lights over the headboard on their own bedside switch. We use sleep-friendly 2700K to 3000K warm white, baffle trims that cut glare when you're lying down, and silent ELV or Lutron dimmers that don't buzz at low output.

2-4 Hours Install2700K Warm WhiteSilent DimmerCloset Lighting Option

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![Renovated Toronto bathroom with a wet-rated shower potlight and vanity potlights by Potlight Installation Toronto](/images/misc/renovated-toronto-bathroom-with-wet-rated-led-potl.webp)

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Bathroom Potlight Installation Toronto

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From $450

Wet-rated potlights over the shower and damp-rated ceiling fixtures for Toronto bathrooms, with GFCI verification and exhaust fan review on every job.

From condo ensuites in Bayview Village to century-home bathrooms in Riverdale, bathroom recessed lighting needs wet-rated or damp-rated fixtures depending on the distance to the shower and tub. We use IC-rated, wet-listed potlights with sealed lenses and vapour barrier gaskets over the shower, and damp-rated, air-tight fixtures for the general ceiling.

Wet-Rated Over ShowerGFCI VerifiedExhaust Fan Review3-5 Hours Install

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![Coffered dining room ceiling with a small potlight centred in each panel](/images/misc/coffered-dining-room-ceiling-in-a-vaughan-custom-h.webp)

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Coffered and Tray Ceiling Potlight Installation

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From $180 / fixture

Small-aperture 3-inch and 4-inch fixtures placed flush between beams or on the tray step, for new builds and finished coffers.

Coffered and tray ceilings need precise placement so every fixture sits flush and centred in its panel or on the tray step. We use small-aperture 3-inch and 4-inch LED fixtures on the flat panels between beams, set out with laser alignment so rows stay true across the room.

3-Inch and 4-Inch FixturesLaser AlignmentNew Build or RetrofitKleinburg and Kingsway

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![Main floor after a whole-home LED potlight retrofit](/images/misc/two-storey-toronto-home-main-floor-after-whole-hom.webp)

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LED Potlight Retrofit and Old Fixture Removal

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From $2,800

Replace halogen or fluorescent fixtures with LED potlights, including safe removal, mercury tube disposal, drywall patching and LED-compatible dimmers.

Retrofits replace old halogen MR16 or incandescent cans and fluorescent fixtures with modern canless LED potlights. We remove the old fixtures safely, bag fluorescent tubes that contain mercury for proper disposal, and patch drywall wherever the old cavity doesn't match the new potlight size.

1-2 Days Whole HomeMercury Tube DisposalDrywall Patching IncludedEtobicoke Bungalows

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![Family room with smart RGB potlights and a phone app on the coffee table](/images/misc/modern-cornell-markham-family-room-with-smart-rgb-.webp)

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Smart RGB and Color-Changing Potlight Installation

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From $85 / light

Lutron Caseta, Philips Hue, Google Home and Alexa integration with RGB and tunable-white (2200K-6500K) potlights.

Smart installs integrate with Lutron Caseta over Clear Connect, Philips Hue over Zigbee, and Google Home or Amazon Alexa for voice control. Colour-changing RGB fixtures shift between warm white and full-spectrum colour for games rooms and theatres.

Lutron CasetaPhilips Hue2200K-6500K TunableCornell Markham

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Chandelier Installation Toronto

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From $200

Chandelier replacement and new installs with wiring, ceiling box support upgrades and drop-cloth cleanup.

Chandelier work covers replacement and new installs with wiring and ceiling box work. Basic swaps use your supplied fixture and existing wiring.

Braced Ceiling BoxScaffolding AvailableCrystal 40 lb+Richmond Hill Foyers

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![Kitchen with LED under-cabinet lighting and three pendants over the island](/images/misc/toronto-kitchen-with-warm-led-under-cabinet-strip-.webp)

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Under Cabinet and Pendant Lighting Installation

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From $150

Hardwired LED under-cabinet strips on a dedicated dimmer and pendant lights over islands and dining tables.

Under-cabinet LED strips light the prep counter that ceiling potlights can't fully reach, because the upper cabinets block the beam. We hardwire LED tape light in aluminum channels with diffusers, tuck the LED driver out of sight, and put the strips on their own dedicated dimmer.

Hardwired LED StripsDedicated DimmerPendant Height SetBundled with Kitchens

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![Front yard at dusk with LED path lights and an uplit maple tree](/images/misc/front-yard-of-a-vaughan-home-at-dusk-with-led-path.webp)

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Outdoor and Landscape Lighting Installation

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From $1,500

Six to twelve LED path lights, tree uplights and accent lights on a low-voltage transformer and photocell timer.

Landscape and path lighting is April to October work, when the ground is workable for buried low-voltage cable. Packages use six to twelve LED path lights, tree uplights or accent lights on a low-voltage transformer with a photocell timer, so everything comes on at dusk.

6-12 LED FixturesLow-Voltage TransformerPhotocell TimerApril to October

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![Toronto electrician using a multimeter to diagnose a flickering LED potlight in a living room ceiling](/images/misc/placeholder-electrician-diagnosing-flickering-led-potlight-in-toronto-living-room.webp)

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Pot Light Flickering Repair Toronto

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From $180

Diagnose and fix flickering, buzzing or blinking LED pot lights across Toronto homes. Common fixes are dimmer-to-driver mismatch, loose joist connections or a failing LED. Most calls finish same-day with the written workmanship warranty.

Most flickering calls trace back to one of four causes: an old incandescent-rated wall-box dimmer paired with a modern LED driver, a loose or corroded wire-nut connection in the ceiling joist bay, a failing LED driver inside one specific fixture, or a shared neutral conflict on a renovated circuit. We arrive with a multimeter, a dimmer compatibility chart from Lutron and Leviton, and the common replacement drivers in stock on the van.

Same-Day DiagnosisLutron Diva LED+In-Van Driver StockLawrence Park Verified

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![Yorkville condo living room with a dropped drywall bulkhead holding slim LED potlights](/images/misc/placeholder-yorkville-condo-living-room-with-dropped-drywall-bulkhead-potlights.webp)

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Condo Pot Lights Toronto

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From $900

Downtown Toronto condo pot light installation on concrete ceilings. Drop-drywall bulkheads, surface-mount cylinder downlights or ultra-slim wafers under the plenum. Board-approval workflow and HEPA-vacuum dust control every job.

Condo ceilings are poured reinforced concrete that cannot be cut into, so standard recessed potlights are impossible. We work with three condo-approved methods: dropped drywall bulkheads that carry the wiring and recessed potlights 4 to 6 inches below the concrete, surface-mount cylinder downlights that bolt directly to the concrete through anchors, or ultra-slim 1-inch wafer potlights installed into an existing dropped drywall feature if your unit has one.

Board-Approved InstallHEPA Dust ControlWeekday HoursYorkville Verified

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Commercial Potlighting

## Commercial Potlight Installation in Toronto, ON

Alongside residential work, our commercial crew wires recessed and track lighting for Toronto restaurants, boutique retail, dental and medical clinics and small office buildouts on King West, Queen West and Ossington. All work is coordinated around your tenant hours and signed off against ESA inspection before the first guest walks in.

![Toronto bistro dining room lit by warm 2700K slim LED potlights over 4-top tables](/images/misc/placeholder-toronto-bistro-dining-room-with-warm-led-potlights-over-tables.webp)

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Restaurant and Cafe Potlight Installation Toronto

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From $2,400

Warm 2700K slim LEDs over dining rooms, UL damp-rated gimbals over backsplashes, and track heads over open kitchens. Overnight install coordinated around your dining service so you never miss a seating.

Standard dining room projects run twelve to forty slim 4-inch LED potlights at 2700K to 3000K, CRI 90+, on separate dimmer zones for front-of-house, bar and host stand. Over bar backsplashes and brick pizza oven alcoves we switch to UL damp-rated gimbals that handle steam and grease without yellowing.

Overnight InstallUL Damp-RatedLutron Vive ZonesKing St W Verified

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![Toronto dental operatory lit by 5000K cool-white 4-inch LED potlights with the chair](/images/misc/placeholder-toronto-dental-operatory-with-5000k-cool-white-led-potlights.webp)

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Dental and Medical Clinic Potlight Installation Toronto

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From $3,200

Dimmer-tunable 4-inch LEDs at 5000K cool-white for operatories, 3000K warm diffused for waiting rooms. CRI 95+ fixtures that render tissue colour accurate under the chair. Weekend installs coordinated around your patient schedule.

Standard operatory projects run four to six dimmer-tunable 4-inch LED potlights at 5000K to 5700K with CRI 95+ so tissue colour reads true under the chair. Waiting rooms and reception get warm 3000K diffused LEDs that calm nervous patients instead of blasting them with daylight.

Weekend InstallCRI 95+ TunableLutron Vive ZonesVaughan Verified

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![Queen West boutique interior with adjustable gimbal potlights aimed at a merchandising wall](/images/misc/placeholder-queen-west-boutique-with-adjustable-gimbal-potlights-over-merchandise.webp)

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Boutique Retail Potlight Installation Toronto

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From $2,800

Adjustable gimbal potlights plus accent track to make merchandise colours pop. High-CRI LED fixtures with 25 to 36 degree beam angles aimed at merchandising walls, swapped during overnight close so you never miss a selling day.

Standard boutique projects run twelve to twenty-four adjustable gimbal potlights at 3000K with CRI 95+ so apparel colours, leather tones and jewelry stones all read accurate on the sales floor. Narrow 25-degree beams aim at merchandising walls and mannequins, while wider 36-degree beams wash general sales floor.

Overnight InstallCRI 95+ Gimbal25-Degree BeamQueen West Verified

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![Liberty Village open plan office lit by 4000K LED potlights zoned across workstations](/images/misc/placeholder-liberty-village-office-open-plan-with-4000k-led-potlights-overhead.webp)

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Small Office and Studio Potlight Installation Toronto

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From $3,600

4000K daylight LEDs on photosensors with occupancy dimming for open plan offices. Warmer 3500K in private offices. Zoned across Lutron Vive wireless dimmers so each workspace sets the right level without touching a wall switch.

Standard open-plan projects run forty to one hundred slim 4-inch LED potlights at 4000K with CRI 90+ on daylight photosensors and occupancy dimming, so empty areas go dark automatically and south-facing windows dim the nearest fixtures down. Private offices step to warmer 3500K at the same CRI, and meeting rooms get full-range dimmable fixtures from 10 to 100 percent so presentations and video calls both look right.

After-Hours InstallLutron Vive WirelessOccupancy DimmingLiberty Village Verified

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Fixture Selection Guide

## The Best LED Potlight Fixtures in 2026

These are the fixture types we install most often across GTA homes. The right pick depends on your ceiling type, how high the ceiling is and whether you want colour-tunable control. We'll walk you through the trade-offs on the consultation.

### Slim 4-Inch Canless LED

Our go-to for most retrofits. Only 1 inch deep so they fit above insulated attics and tight joist bays. Dimmable 2700K to 5000K, 90+ CRI. Common brands: Halco ProLED, Satco Starfish, NICOR DLE. Starts at $35 to $55 per fixture installed.

### Gimbal Adjustable Trim

The right pick for cathedral ceilings, art washing or any wall-wash scenario. The LED head pivots up to 35 degrees so the beam still lands where you want it. We spec Juno, Halo RL and WAC. Installed from $65 to $95 per fixture.

### Deep Baffle Trim

Deep conical baffle hides the LED chip and cuts the glare completely. Preferred in formal dining rooms, media rooms and bedrooms where you don't want to see the hot spot. Pairs best with warm 2700K LEDs. From $55 to $80 per fixture.

### Wet-Rated Shower and Soffit LED

IP65 or IP66 sealed lens for showers, exterior soffits and covered porches. UL damp rated minimum, UL wet rated for direct shower spray. We install Halo H99ICAT, Progress P8073 for exterior. From $55 to $85 per fixture.

### Smart RGB and Colour-Tunable LED

Full colour RGB plus tunable white 1800K to 6500K controlled from a Lutron Caseta, Philips Hue bridge or app. Game rooms, kids rooms, home theatre and the odd dinner party love these. Installed from $110 to $185 per fixture including control hub.

### IC-Rated Air-Tight Attic LED

Required for top-floor rooms under insulated attics. IC rating means the fixture can touch insulation without a fire hazard, air-tight stops warm air leaking into the attic and causing ice dams. Starts at $45 to $70 per fixture. Not optional on Toronto top floors.

No Hidden Costs

## What Potlight Installation Costs in the GTA

All prices include labour, LED fixtures, wiring to new dimmer or switch, drywall patch on removed fixtures, cleanup, and written workmanship warranty. Free in-home consultation and layout design included on projects over $500.

These are the same starting prices we quote for a Forest Hill detached home, a Woodbridge new build or a Port Credit townhouse. Your final number (2026 pricing) depends on ceiling height, access and whether old fixtures need removing, and you'll see it on a fixed written quote before we drill anything. Plaster, cathedral ceilings and condo concrete are priced after we've seen them, so there aren't surprises on install day.

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Kitchen potlight install (4 to 6 lights, standard ceiling) from $550

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Kitchen potlight install (cathedral or 2-storey ceiling) from $750

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Main floor potlight package (10 to 15 lights, mixed rooms) from $1,050

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Basement potlight retrofit (20 to 30 lights) from $1,800

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Whole-home LED retrofit (25 to 40 lights, two-storey) from $2,800

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Exterior soffit lighting (12 lights, weatherproof) from $1,550

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Coffered or tray ceiling detail (per fixture) from $180

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Bathroom potlight install (4 lights, wet-rated) from $450

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Bedroom potlight install (3 to 5 lights) from $350

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Basic chandelier install (ready wiring, under 40 lb) from $250

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Large or crystal chandelier install (staircase, high ceiling) from $500

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Ceiling fan install (replace existing fixture) from $200

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Ceiling fan install (new wiring required) from $350

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Landscape lighting package (8-light residential) from $2,000

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Smart home lighting starter (5 rooms, Lutron or Hue) from $850

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Why Homeowners Pick Us

## Why GTA Homeowners Hire Our ESA-Licensed Electricians

Small enough that the same installer handles your consultation, layout, wiring and warranty walkthrough. We don't hand your ceiling to an unvetted subcontractor.

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### Drywall patch guarantee

Every removed fixture gets patched before we leave. Most contractors walk away from the holes. We don't, and it's written into your quote.

### Free drawn-to-scale layout

You'll see every fixture placed on a scaled drawing before anyone drills. No guessing, no surprise spacing, no shadow over the sink.

### Fixed written quote

The number on the quote is the number you pay. If we find something once the ceiling's open, we talk before we touch it. No scope creep.

### Same installer start to finish

The electrician who measures your ceiling is the one who wires it, walks you through the dimmers and handles any warranty follow-up.

### ESA-licensed, WSIB covered

Every installer holds an ESA 309A licence or works as an apprentice under a licensed journeyperson, with WSIB and a $2M Commercial General Liability policy.

### Trade-grade fixtures

We buy from Nedco, Robertson Electric, Sonepar and Home Depot Pro, and wire Lutron and Leviton dimmers matched to the LED driver.

Proven 5-Step Process

## How Recessed Lighting Gets Installed, Step by Step

From the first walkthrough to the final dimmer test, here's exactly what happens. On install day we mark every fixture from your layout, cut the openings, fish new wire from the switch through the joist bays, connect each LED driver to a matched dimmer and clip the fixtures flush into the ceiling.

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    ### Free In-Home Consultation
    
    An installer walks each room with you, talks through your lighting goals, measures ceiling access and checks panel capacity. It takes 45 to 60 minutes.
    
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    ### Written Quote with Layout
    
    Within 24 to 48 hours you'll get itemized labour, fixtures, wiring, a drywall patching allowance and a drawn-to-scale layout of every fixture.
    
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    ### Material Sourcing
    
    We source fixtures from Nedco, Robertson Electric, Sonepar and Home Depot Pro. Kitchen projects usually get scheduled within one to two weeks. Watch out, some electricians out there charge an extra $200 to $400 for drywall patching that should of been included in the original quote. Be aware, we bake patching into every number we hand you.
    
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    ### Installation Day
    
    Our crew arrives with drop cloths, cutting tools and pre-ordered fixtures. Kitchens take 4 to 6 hours and basements 1 to 2 days. Marek Kowalczyk, our founder, personally walks the first installation day on every job over $1,500. Floors are protected and dust is cleaned up before we leave.
    
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    ### Walkthrough and Warranty Paperwork
    
    We test every switch and dimmer with you, then go over the fixture warranty and our written workmanship warranty.
    

## Not sure how many lights you need?

We'll measure, draw the layout and give you a fixed price. The consultation is free.

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Client Stories

## What GTA Homeowners Tell Us

Real jobs from real GTA streets. First names and last initials only, because our clients asked for it that way.

> "Another contractor left my kitchen ceiling like Swiss cheese. They patched it, redrew the layout and had eight warm-white slims on a Lutron dimmer by Sunday dinner."

Sarah B.

Forest Hill, Kitchen potlights

> "I'd finished the basement myself and ran out of steam at lighting. Twenty-two potlights on three dimmers, done by 4pm on a Saturday."

Kevin M.

Willowdale, Basement potlights

> "Fourteen 3000K soffit lights on a dusk-to-dawn control, finished before barbecue season. The house looks great from the street."

Marco D.

Winston Churchill Blvd, Mississauga, Exterior soffit lights

> "Our 1950s bungalow had dark corners all winter. Ten warm LEDs around the old cove molding and the plaster was left clean."

Elena R.

The Kingsway, Etobicoke, Living room potlights

5-Star Satisfaction is our standard on every job.

Toronto Homes

## Every Toronto Ceiling Is Different

Toronto jobs make up about 55 percent of our work, and the ceilings vary a lot from street to street. **Century plaster** in Rosedale, Deer Park and High Park needs slow, dust-controlled cutting so it doesn't crack. We locate the joists and wood lath first, score the plaster face, then cut with a carbide hole saw inside a dust shroud so the keys holding the plaster stay intact. We patch any hairline cracks around the openings before we leave.

**Stucco ceilings from the 1960s to 1980s**, common in Leaside, Riverdale and Bloor West Village, can contain asbestos. We'll ask for a quick test before cutting. It's a small step that keeps your family safe.

**Condo concrete ceilings** downtown and along the Yonge corridor can't be cut into. We build a dropped drywall section or bulkhead to carry the wiring, or use slim surface-mount fixtures, and we'll work inside your board's weekday hours.

Top-floor rooms under an attic get **IC-rated, air-tight fixtures** so heat doesn't leak out during a Toronto winter. Fixtures come from Nedco, Robertson Electric, Sonepar and Home Depot Pro, and dimmers are Lutron or Leviton.

![Century plaster ceiling in Rosedale with a new slim potlight](/images/misc/century-home-plaster-ceiling-in-rosedale-with-new-.webp) ![Downtown Toronto condo with a drywall bulkhead holding potlights below the concrete ceiling](/images/misc/downtown-toronto-condo-living-room-with-dropped-dr.webp) ![Leslieville semi kitchen with warm potlights over a galley counter](/images/misc/leslieville-semi-detached-kitchen-with-four-warm-l.webp) ![Two electricians cutting a ceiling with a dust shroud hole saw](/images/misc/two-electricians-using-a-dust-shroud-hole-saw-on-a.webp)

Service Coverage

## Serving Toronto, Vaughan and 20+ GTA Cities

Our workshop is in Vaughan, so Woodbridge, Maple and Kleinburg get the fastest response. We cover all of Toronto plus 20+ GTA cities, with the same pricing everywhere.

**Condo & loft projects** throughout **Yorkville, Liberty Village, King West, Harbourfront, CityPlace, Fort York, Entertainment District, Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market** and **Regent Park** rely on us for concrete-ceiling potlight installations, dropped drywall bulkheads and slim surface-mount LED work. Many of these downtown buildings have strict condo-board rules on weekday hours, elevator bookings and dust control. We book your board window, protect flooring with drop cloths, and leave the suite as clean as we found it.

**Residential & century home projects** in **The Annex, Riverdale, Cabbagetown, Leslieville, Roncesvalles, High Park, The Beaches, East York, Parkdale** and **The Junction** often have century plaster ceilings or 1960s-80s stucco that need slow, dust-controlled cutting. We also work in upscale heritage pockets like **Rosedale, Forest Hill, Lawrence Park, Moore Park, Deer Park, Summerhill** and **Casa Loma** where plaster preservation and designer-fixture coordination matter. These older homes make up a big share of our bookings during fall and winter interior installs.

**Commercial, retail & hospitality projects** across Toronto's **Financial District, King West business corridor, Yorkville luxury retail, Queen West boutique strip, Bloor-Yorkville, Ossington** and **Downtown Core** include office fit-outs, retail store lighting, restaurant and cafe installations, bar and lounge builds, boutique hotel upgrades, showroom lighting and co-working build-outs. Property managers, general contractors and business owners book after-hours installs that minimize operational disruption, with commercial-grade fixtures, dedicated circuits where required, and documented ESA inspections for insurance and lease compliance.

**Healthcare, wellness & fitness clients** including medical clinics, dental offices, chiropractic and physiotherapy spaces, med spas, salons, yoga studios, pilates studios and boutique gyms across **Yonge-Eglinton, Leaside, Lawrence Park, North Toronto, Bayview Village, Queen West** and **Yorkville** require specific lighting intensity levels, patient-comfort colour temperatures, infection-control fixture sealing and compliance-ready documentation. We install Class 1 Division 2 and medical-grade fixtures and coordinate downtime around appointment schedules.

**Multi-unit, property management & new construction projects** span townhouse complexes, mid-rise apartments, condo-building corridor retrofits, custom new builds in **Vaughan, Oakville, Markham, King City** and **Richmond Hill**, and pre-drywall rough-in work for general contractors across the GTA. Property managers and GCs rely on us for volume pricing on bulk fixture orders, warranty-backed installs that pass third-party inspection, and consistent crew assignment so repeat sites get the same lead electrician every visit.

Toronto

Rosedale, Forest Hill, Leslieville, High Park, Bloor West Village, the Beaches

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Vaughan

Woodbridge, Maple, Kleinburg, Concord, Vellore, Patterson, Carrville

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Mississauga

Port Credit, Streetsville, Erin Mills, Meadowvale, Cooksville, Clarkson, Churchill Meadows, Lorne Park

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Brampton

Bramalea, Springdale, Fletchers Meadow, Mount Pleasant, Heart Lake, Castlemore, Credit Valley

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Markham

Unionville, Cornell, Markville, Highway 7 corridor, Thornhill, Berczy Village, Wismer, Cathedraltown

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Richmond Hill

Oak Ridges, Bayview Glen, Mill Pond, Highway 7 to Elgin Mills, Jefferson, Westbrook, Rouge Woods

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North York

Willowdale, Bayview Village, Newtonbrook, Yonge corridor Sheppard to Steeles, York Mills, Bathurst Manor, Don Mills

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Etobicoke

The Kingsway, Islington, Mimico, Long Branch, Humber Valley, Sunnylea, Alderwood, New Toronto

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### Contact Our Vaughan Workshop

**Potlight Installation Toronto**  
Workshop in Vaughan, ON, Canada  
Serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area  

437-292-0020

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Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm

### Also Serving Across the GTA

-   Oshawa
-   Pickering
-   Ajax
-   Whitby
-   Milton
-   Aurora
-   Newmarket
-   Stouffville
-   King City
-   Nobleton
-   Kleinburg
-   Caledon
-   Bolton
-   Halton Hills
-   Burlington
-   Oakville
-   Scarborough
-   East York
-   Thornhill
-   Concord

...and surrounding communities throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

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Questions and Clarity

## Potlight Installation FAQs for Toronto Homeowners

How much does potlight installation cost in Toronto?

A standard six-light kitchen starts at $550 all-in, and a 20 to 30 light basement retrofit starts at $1,800. That price includes LED fixtures, wiring to a new dimmer, drywall patching on removed fixtures and cleanup. Cathedral ceilings, plaster and retrofits cost more, and we'll give you a fixed written quote before any work starts.

How long does a potlight installation take?

Most kitchens take four to six hours, and finished basements take one to two days. Unfinished basements with exposed joists often wrap in a single day. We schedule kitchen jobs within one to two weeks of your quote, and soffit work runs April through October when weather allows sealed access.

Do potlights need an ESA permit in Ontario?

Yes, new potlight wiring is electrical work covered by the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, so it needs ESA notification. We're an ESA-registered contractor and file the notification for you. Every installer holds a 309A licence or works as an apprentice under a licensed journeyperson, so your home insurance stays protected.

Which colour temperature should I pick for each room?

Pick 2700K to 3000K warm white for bedrooms and living rooms, and 3500K to 4000K for kitchens and home offices where you need sharp task light. Basements usually do well at 3000K. If you can't decide, 5CCT selectable fixtures let us switch the temperature at install, and tunable-white smart fixtures shift from 2200K to 6500K.

Will you leave holes in my ceiling?

No. Drywall patching on every removed fixture is included in your quote. When old halogen or fluorescent cavities don't match the new potlight size, we patch the opening before we leave. Paint touch-up and texture matching have limits on older stucco, and we'll explain those during your free consultation so there aren't surprises.

Is there a warranty on the installation?

Yes. Every job comes with a written workmanship warranty covering our labour, and the fixtures carry their own manufacturer warranties. You'll get the paperwork at the final walkthrough after we've tested every switch and dimmer together. The same installer who quoted your job handles any warranty follow-up.

Can you install potlights in a Toronto condo with a concrete ceiling?

Often, yes, but not by cutting into the slab. Concrete ceilings usually need a dropped drywall section or bulkhead to hide wiring, or slim surface-mount fixtures instead. We'll check your condo board rules first, because most downtown and Yonge corridor buildings need approval and limit work to weekday hours.

Can you work within my condo's access hours?

Yes. Most Toronto condo boards limit noisy work to weekdays, usually mid-morning to late afternoon, and require elevator booking. We'll plan cutting and drilling inside those windows, bring drop cloths for the hallway, and send the board our ESA registration and Certificate of Insurance before the first day.

Can you install potlights in a cathedral or two-storey ceiling?

Yes. Cathedral and two-storey ceilings use gimbal or sloped-ceiling trims so light points straight down, and we bring taller ladders or scaffolding for access. Kitchen potlights on cathedral ceilings start at $750. Wiring through rafters takes more time, which is why these jobs are priced above a flat eight-foot ceiling.

What does IC-rated mean, and do I need it?

IC-rated means the fixture can sit in direct contact with insulation without overheating. You need it anywhere insulation touches the ceiling, like top-floor rooms under an attic and exterior soffits. We use IC-rated, air-tight fixtures by default, so heat and drafts don't escape through your ceiling in a Toronto winter.

Can you cut potlights into old plaster or stucco ceilings?

Yes. Century plaster in Rosedale, High Park and Leslieville homes needs slower cutting with dust-controlled hole saws, and we patch any cracks around the openings. Stucco ceilings from the 1960s to 1980s can contain asbestos, so we'll ask for a test before cutting. It's a small step that keeps your family safe.

Which GTA cities do you cover?

We cover all of Toronto plus Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, North York and Etobicoke. Our workshop is in Vaughan, so Woodbridge, Maple and Kleinburg get the fastest response. Toronto jobs make up about 55 percent of our work, from downtown condos to Forest Hill and the Beaches.

How far apart should potlights be spaced?

The common rule of thumb is to divide ceiling height by two, so on an 8-foot ceiling you'd space potlights about 4 feet apart and keep them 2 to 3 feet off the walls. Kitchens need tighter spacing over counters, while living rooms can go wider. Your free drawn-to-scale layout shows every fixture before we drill.

Will new potlights overload my electrical panel or need a panel upgrade?

Rarely. An LED potlight draws about 8 to 12 watts, so a 10-light kitchen uses roughly what two old 50-watt halogen cans did. During the free consultation the installer checks your panel capacity, and if a panel upgrade or new circuit is needed, you'll see it on the written quote before any work starts.

Where can I find a licensed potlight installer near me in the GTA?

We're based in Vaughan and cover all of Toronto plus Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Richmond Hill, North York and Etobicoke. Woodbridge, Maple and Kleinburg get the fastest response, and pricing is the same everywhere. Book a free in-home consultation and your layout and fixed written quote follow within 24 to 48 hours.

![Warm evening view into a GTA home lit by LED potlights](/images/misc/warm-evening-view-into-a-gta-home-through-front-wi.webp)

Get Your Fixed Quote

## Schedule Your Free In-Home Consultation

Tell us about your ceilings and what you'd like lit. An installer will book a 45 to 60 minute visit, and your drawn-to-scale layout and fixed written quote follow within 24 to 48 hours. We're booking fall and winter interior installs now, and spring soffit slots fill up by March.

-   Drywall patch guaranteed
-   Fixed written quote
-   Written workmanship warranty
-   WSIB + $2M insured

### Thanks, we've got your request.

An installer will contact you to book your in-home consultation. Your written quote and layout follow within 24 to 48 hours of the visit.