Lighting installation and upgrades in Minnesota
New lighting planned around how you use each room, wired safely and tested before we leave.
- We plan fixtures and switches around how each room is used
- Heavy fixtures go on properly rated boxes and supports
- Dimmers and controls are matched to the fixtures
- MN License #EA807704
- Bonded & insured
- Permits & inspections handled
- Free quotes
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Lighting Installation & Upgrades, start to finish
- Layout and switching plan
- New or reworked lighting circuits
- Fixtures installed and connected
- Dimmers, timers and sensors
- Upgraded boxes for heavy fixtures
- Permit when the work requires it
We handle lighting installation and upgrades across Minnesota, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Fridley and Minnetonka. See every city we serve.
What our customers say
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I highly recommend Prime Time Electric. They installed 3 canned lights on my garage and they look (and perform) great. The cost was reasonable and the team was professional and efficient. Great experience.
Very fast and efficient work, they found the problem.And fixed it right away, very friendly, highly recommended they put up all lighting in my basement in my Townhouse
Great service, knowledgeable, professional, on time, I highly recommend them
Three steps to a finished job
Tell us what you need
Call 612-445-2794 or send the short form. Quotes are free.
Get a written scope and price
We look at the job and put the scope and price in writing before any work starts.
We do the work and get it inspected
We pull the permit, do the work, and the inspector signs off.
Common questions
Do I need an electrician to change a light fixture?
Will LED bulbs work with my existing dimmers?
Can you add lighting where there is no existing wiring?
What is the difference between your two lighting pages?
More about lighting installation and upgrades
Lighting projects range from swapping a single fixture to rewiring an entire floor for recessed cans, under-cabinet strips and dimmable zones. The fixtures are the part you see; the wiring, switching and circuit loading behind them determine whether the result works well and stays safe.
We approach lighting by room and by purpose. Kitchens and workspaces need bright, even task light. Living areas do better with layers and dimming. Outdoors, exterior light fixtures face Minnesota winters, snow load and wet conditions, so the rating and mounting matter as much as the style.
This section covers the two main kinds of work we do, with a page for each: recessed lighting, and interior and exterior fixture installation. If you are unsure which applies, a job often includes both, and we plan them together so the switching and circuits make sense.
When you need it
- A room is dim, uneven or full of shadows, and a single ceiling fixture is not doing the job.
- You are replacing older fixtures and want to switch to LED or add dimming.
- Switches are in awkward spots, or you need three-way control at stairs and long hallways.
- Exterior areas such as the driveway, entry, deck or back steps are dark or unsafe in winter.
- You are remodeling and want to plan lighting before drywall closes the ceiling.
- Existing fixtures flicker, run hot, buzz or have brittle, discolored wiring at the box.
- You want lighting on a timer, photocell or smart control instead of relying on someone to flip a switch.
What’s included, in detail
We map fixture locations, switch positions and dimming zones to how each room is used.
Lighting circuits added or reworked so the load is balanced and the wiring is appropriate.
Ceiling, wall, pendant, vanity, under-cabinet and landscape fixtures mounted and connected securely.
Dimmers, multi-way switches, timers, photocells and occupancy sensors, matched to the fixtures they control.
Proper fixture-rated boxes and supports, particularly for heavy chandeliers and ceiling fans.
Permitted and inspected where the scope of the work calls for it.
Our process
- Discuss the space
We look at the room, ceiling access and how you use it before suggesting a layout.
- Plan the wiring
We settle fixture count, switching and circuits, and confirm what you have bought or want to buy.
- Install
Wiring and boxes first, then fixtures and controls once surfaces are ready.
- Test and adjust
We check dimming, switching and aiming, and fix anything that does not behave as planned.
Often done together
Lighting installation and upgrades work often goes together with recessed lighting; interior and exterior lighting; and commercial lighting. We can quote them together.
Ready for your free lighting quote?
Call or send the short form. You get a written scope and price before any work starts.