What indoor lighting can be installed?
- Recessed LED lights in kitchens, living rooms and hallways
- Pendants and chandeliers over islands and dining tables
- Under cabinet lighting for kitchen work areas
- New fixtures in rooms without overhead lighting
- Dimmers and smart switches (see switches and outlets)

How does landscape lighting work in the desert?
Low voltage landscape lighting uses a transformer to step power down, then runs cable to path lights, uplights and spotlights. In Tucson yards it's often used to light saguaros, palo verdes, walls and walkways.
The electrician installs the transformer on a properly protected outdoor outlet and sets timers or photocells so lights switch on at dusk.
What about outdoor security lighting?
Motion sensor floodlights, wall packs and porch lights help around driveways, side yards and entries. All outdoor fixtures and boxes must be rated for wet locations, and outdoor outlets need GFCI protection.
For businesses, a commercial electrician can handle parking lot lighting and warehouse lighting retrofits.
How do you plan a lighting project?
Walk through the space with the electrician and decide where you need task light, general light and accent light. Ask about LED fixtures, color temperature and dimming before you buy.
If you're adding fans too, combine the work with ceiling fan installation to save a second visit.
Questions people ask
Can recessed lights go in an existing ceiling?
Yes. Remodel style recessed fixtures are designed to install through a hole in an existing ceiling, and the electrician fishes wiring between them.
Do landscape lights need an electrician?
Low voltage runs are simple, but the transformer needs a properly installed, GFCI protected outdoor outlet. An electrician can install that and the system together.
Which related services might you need?
- Ceiling Fan Installation
- Outlets, Switches and GFCI
- Commercial Electrician
- Residential Electrician
- Tucson electrician cost guide
Available across Tucson and Pima County, including Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Casas Adobes, Tanque Verde, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley.
Ready to plan your lighting?
Call our 24/7 service desk at 855-708-8693 and we'll connect you with an independent, licensed electrician in your area.