Kitchen lighting installation in Lawrenceville runs $450 to $2,800 depending on scope. A single pendant swap is $85 to $180. A full kitchen with 6 recessed cans, 3 island pendants and undercabinet LED strips is $1,400 to $2,800 including permit. We pull the electrical permit through the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center for anything beyond a fixture swap.
The aluminum-wiring flag matters here. About 25% of Lawrenceville ranches built between 1965 and 1973 still have aluminum branch-circuit wiring in the kitchen. Aluminum connects fine to AL-rated devices but connects badly to standard copper-only fixtures and creates heat at the junction over time. We check with an outlet tester at the measure and use CO/ALR-rated devices or copper pigtails with AlumiConn connectors on every connection in an aluminum-wired home. This is a safety call, not an upsell.
LED has replaced almost everything for Lawrenceville kitchens. 4-inch wafer recessed cans at 3000K warm-white are the default, dimmer-compatible, and run 30+ years. Pendant choices lean toward brushed brass, matte black or clear glass over the island. Undercabinet LED strips are the single highest-impact upgrade in a Lawrenceville kitchen under $500 installed, and almost no older ranch has them from the factory.
Common failures we fix: recessed cans installed without IC-rated housings in the ceiling where insulation touches them (overheat and flicker), undercabinet strips wired to the countertop outlet circuit instead of a dedicated switched line (flicker and interference), and pendant mounting boxes without proper fan-rated bracing on heavier fixtures. We IC-rate every can, dedicate a switched line to undercabinet strips, and brace every pendant box.
What we handle
Recessed Can Installation
4 or 6-inch LED wafer cans, IC-rated housings, dimmer-compatible. 6 to 8 cans typical for a Lawrenceville ranch kitchen.
Island Pendant Installation
2 or 3 pendants over the island with fan-rated boxes and dimmer switch.
Undercabinet LED Strip Install
Hard-wired LED tape with dedicated switched line. The highest-impact upgrade under $500.
Range Hood Light Install
Tied to the hood switch or independently switched. Dedicated circuit if hood draws over 7 amps.
Pendant and Fixture Swap
Simple swap on existing boxes. Includes new box if existing is not fan-rated.
Aluminum Wiring Pigtail Repair
Common safety retrofit on 1965 to 1973 Lawrenceville ranches. Copper pigtails with AlumiConn at every device.
Dimmer and Smart-Switch Install
Lutron Caseta or Leviton Decora. Hub included if you want app control.
Dedicated Circuit for Microwave or Dishwasher
Code-compliant separate circuit when adding a new appliance load.
How the job goes
1. In-Home Measure (30 min)
A lead checks the panel, outlet tests for aluminum, maps can-light placement with a laser.
2. Written Quote and Permit (2 to 5 days)
Line-item quote. We pull the Gwinnett County electrical permit if the scope requires it.
3. Install Day (half day to full day)
Cans cut and wired, pendants hung, strips run. Inspection scheduled with Gwinnett County if permitted.
4. Inspection and Walkthrough
Gwinnett County inspector closes the permit. We walk every switch and fixture with you.
What's included
- In-home panel and outlet inspection (aluminum check)
- Written line-item quote
- Gwinnett County electrical permit (if scope requires)
- IC-rated recessed can housings
- Dimmer switches on every recessed line
- Fan-rated boxes on every pendant
- Dedicated switched line for undercabinet strips
- AlumiConn pigtails on any aluminum-wired device
- County inspection coordination
- 1-year written workmanship warranty
What it costs
Lawrenceville kitchen lighting runs $450 to $2,800, depending on scope. Full-kitchen relight with cans, pendants and undercabinet strips typical at $1,400 to $2,800 including permit.
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recessed Can Install (per can) | $120-$225 | IC-rated housing, LED trim, dimmer-compatible. Wiring access affects labor. |
| Pendant Install (per pendant) | $180-$350 | Includes fan-rated box if existing is not. |
| Undercabinet LED Strip (full kitchen) | $350-$550 | Hard-wired, dedicated switched line, dimmable. |
| Full Kitchen Relight (6 cans + 3 pendants + strips) | $1,400-$2,800 | Includes Gwinnett County permit and inspection. |
| Aluminum Wiring Pigtail Repair (per device) | $35-$65 | AlumiConn connectors. Safety retrofit on 1965-1973 ranches. |
| In-Home Panel and Wiring Inspection | Free | Includes outlet test for aluminum wiring. |
Ranges are typical for Kitchen Lighting Installation jobs in Lawrenceville and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.