Every replacement request includes fixture weight review, box and mounting checks, dimmer compatibility review, ladder access review and a function test. The price follows the fixture: a flush mount on an existing box is the base case; pendants with long drops, multi-light track and heavy chandeliers take more time and sometimes more support. Prices are labor; the fixture, bulbs and dimmer are yours or quoted separately.
Same ranges as the light fixture and chandelier page calculators.
Light fixture installation prices in NYC: from $175 for light fixture replacement
Across the jobs in this guide, labor runs $175 – $950 — the low end is a single small job, the high end the largest scope in the tables (a whole apartment or a multi-room project where the guide covers one). Every figure is from the current price catalog (calc-2026-09-01), floored at the $150 work minimum; the exact quote is confirmed from your photos before booking, and NYC sales tax is added separately where applicable.
Light fixture replacement
| Job | Size / scope | Typical NYC price (labor) |
|---|---|---|
| Flush / semi-flush ceiling light | 1 fixture, standard 8–9 ft ceiling | $175 – $225 |
| Flush / semi-flush ceiling light | 2–3 fixtures, or one at 10–12 ft | $240 – $340 |
| Flush / semi-flush ceiling light | 4–6 fixtures, or 13 ft+ / stairwell | $350 – $505 |
| Pendant / mini-chandelier (separate pendants) | 1 pendant, standard 8–9 ft ceiling | $185 – $260 |
| Pendant / mini-chandelier (separate pendants) | 2–3 pendants, or one at 10–12 ft | $270 – $380 |
| Pendant / mini-chandelier (separate pendants) | 4–6 pendants, or 13 ft+ / stairwell | $390 – $560 |
| Wall sconce / vanity light bar | 1 sconce or vanity bar | $175 – $245 |
| Wall sconce / vanity light bar | 2–3 sconces or bars | $255 – $360 |
| Wall sconce / vanity light bar | 4–6 sconces, or high / awkward mounting | $370 – $535 |
| Track lighting (existing box or track) | 1 track run, standard 8–9 ft ceiling | $215 – $300 |
| Track lighting (existing box or track) | 2 runs, or one at 10–12 ft | $310 – $425 |
| Track lighting (existing box or track) | 3–4 runs, or 13 ft+ / commercial ceiling | $435 – $620 |
| Under-cabinet LED strip or puck | 1 cabinet run, plug-in or existing feed | $290 – $395 |
| Under-cabinet LED strip or puck | 2–3 runs with linking and driver | $430 – $580 |
| Under-cabinet LED strip or puck | 4–6 runs / full kitchen, surface raceway or cord channel | $620 – $840 |
| Other / not sure yet | 1 fixture, standard 8–9 ft ceiling | $175 – $260 |
| Other / not sure yet | 2–3 fixtures, or one at 10–12 ft | $270 – $390 |
| Other / not sure yet | 4–6 fixtures, or 13 ft+ / stairwell | $400 – $580 |
Chandelier installation
| Job | Size / scope | Typical NYC price (labor) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard chandelier (15–34 lb) | 8–9 ft ceiling, clear access | $290 – $380 |
| Standard chandelier (15–34 lb) | 10–12 ft, or dining table to work around | $390 – $505 |
| Standard chandelier (15–34 lb) | 13 ft+, stairwell or scaffold access | $515 – $675 |
| Crystal / multi-tier (crystals to assemble) | 8–9 ft ceiling, clear access | $375 – $495 |
| Crystal / multi-tier (crystals to assemble) | 10–12 ft, or dining table to work around | $505 – $665 |
| Crystal / multi-tier (crystals to assemble) | 13 ft+, stairwell or scaffold access | $675 – $885 |
| Heavy fixture (35–50 lb, two-person) | 8–9 ft, clear access, box already rated for the weight | $415 – $545 |
| Heavy fixture (35–50 lb, two-person) | 10–12 ft or furniture to work around, box rated for the weight | $555 – $720 |
| Heavy fixture (35–50 lb, two-person) | 13 ft+, stairwell or scaffold, box rated for the weight | $725 – $950 |
| Pendant cluster on one canopy / multi-point fixture | 8–9 ft ceiling, one canopy | $340 – $455 |
| Pendant cluster on one canopy / multi-point fixture | 10–12 ft, or several hang points | $465 – $610 |
| Pendant cluster on one canopy / multi-point fixture | 13 ft+, stairwell or scaffold access | $620 – $810 |
| Other / not sure yet | 8–9 ft ceiling, clear access | $265 – $395 |
| Other / not sure yet | 10–12 ft, or furniture to work around | $405 – $545 |
| Other / not sure yet | 13 ft+, stairwell or scaffold access | $555 – $745 |
| Over 50 lb, or the box is not rated for it | Fixture over 50 lb, box looks solid — on-site assessment ($99, credited) | $99 assessment visit, credited toward the work |
| Over 50 lb, or the box is not rated for it | Box or brace not rated for the weight — on-site assessment ($99, credited) | $99 assessment visit, credited toward the work |
| Over 50 lb, or the box is not rated for it | Needs structural blocking or a new support point — on-site assessment ($99, credited) | $99 assessment visit, credited toward the work |
What drives the price
- Fixture weight: heavy fixtures may require additional support before hanging.
- Ceiling height: double-height and stairwell fixtures need taller ladders or scaffolding.
- Canopy size: a new canopy that does not cover the old opening means patching.
- Dimmers: LED fixtures and old dimmers do not always agree — we check compatibility.
- Assembly: crystal and multi-arm chandeliers can take longer to assemble than to hang.
What's included
- Taking down the old fixture and checking the box
- Hanging and wiring the new fixture to the existing connection
- Dimmer compatibility review
- Function test before we leave
What's quoted separately
- The fixture, bulbs and dimmer
- Additional support or a new box for heavy fixtures
- Patching and painting around a smaller canopy
When it's not a handyman job
- New fixture locations may require a new box, electrical routing, a NYC Licensed Master Electrician and a DOB permit. We replace fixtures where they are; we do not add locations.
How the assessment visit and the work minimum are priced
Photo and text estimates are free — send photos and you get a real range. If the job needs eyes on site first, the assessment visit is $99 and is credited toward the work if you hire us. Actual work starts at the $150 minimum. Repair ASAP LLC is a NYC DCWP-licensed home improvement contractor (License No. 2137199-DCWP) and carries general liability insurance with COI support for co-ops and condos.
Frequently asked questions
Can you hang a heavy chandelier?
Yes, after a weight and support review from photos. Heavy fixtures may need additional support, which is quoted first.
Can you move a light to a new spot on the ceiling?
No — a new location means new wiring, which is Licensed Master Electrician and DOB permit territory in NYC.
Do you install dimmers?
Replacing a compatible switch with a dimmer is a switch installation, quoted as its own line.
What should I send for a quote?
The fixture link or weight, ceiling height, a photo of the current fixture and any ladder or building access limits.
How much does light fixture installation cost in NYC?
Across the jobs in this guide, labor runs $175 – $950 in New York City. Photo and text estimates are free; an on-site assessment visit is $99, credited toward the job. Work starts at the $150 minimum and is quoted before anything begins. NYC sales tax is added separately where applicable.
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