Lighting & ceiling fans
Ceiling fan & light installation in San Antonio, TX
Ceiling fans, light fixtures, recessed and canless LED lights and dimmers, installed on your existing wiring or on a new run from the panel when the job needs one.
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- Permits when requiredPulled and inspected where the city requires
What we install
Lighting and fan work we do
New and replacement fans
A fan where a light hangs today, a replacement on the existing wiring, or a fan on a vaulted ceiling.
Light fixtures and sconces
New and replacement light fixtures and wall sconces, including a fixture you've already bought.
Recessed and canless LEDs
New recessed or canless LED lights on wiring run through the attic, usually on a dimmer.
Switches and dimmers
LED-rated dimmers, three-way switches for halls and stairs, and smart switches.
Outdoor lighting
Porch, flood and motion-sensor lights, and landscape lighting, with fittings rated for the weather.
Exhaust and attic fans
Bathroom exhaust fans and heat-vent-light units, on their own circuit when they need one, and electric attic fans.
What we check before a fan or fixture goes up
- The box and its support. A ceiling fan needs an electrical box rated for a fan and fastened to the framing. A box made for a light fixture isn't built for a fan's weight and wobble, so we replace it when it has to be.
- The circuit. Before adding lights or a fan, we check what else the circuit already carries and whether it has room for more.
- The wiring at the box. Brittle insulation, scorch marks or a box with no ground changes the job. If we find it, we tell you before going ahead.
- The controls. Fans and LED lights need controls made for them: a fan-rated control, and a dimmer listed for LED loads so the lights don't flicker or hum.
When to have an electrician look at the wiring first
A new fixture won't fix a wiring problem. Call before swapping anything if you notice:
- Lights that flicker or dim when an appliance starts.
- A switch plate or fixture that feels warm, or a buzzing at the switch.
- Scorch marks, or a burning smell near a light or switch.
- Bulbs that burn out far sooner than they should in one fixture.
These can point to a loose connection or an overloaded circuit. Our electrical repair page covers how we trace them, and the common electrical problems guide explains what each sign usually means.
Turn it off at the switch or the breaker if you can do so safely, and don't use it. If there's smoke or fire, leave and call 911. Otherwise call us at 210-760-6407.
Permits for new lighting
Adding a new light fixture or running new wiring can need an electrical permit, depending on the city. In Schertz, for example, adding a light fixture does. When the job or the city requires a permit, we pull it before the work starts.
FAQ
Lighting and ceiling fan questions
Can you put a ceiling fan where a light fixture is now?
Usually, yes. The box has to be rated for a fan and fastened to the framing, so we check it and fit a fan-rated box if the old one isn't. If you want the fan and its light on separate switches, that can mean adding a wire between the switch and the ceiling.
Will you install a fan or fixture I've already bought?
Yes. Tell us the model when you send the request, so we can check it suits the box and the circuit before we arrive.
Can you add recessed lighting to a room that has none?
Yes, usually by running new wiring through the attic above the room. Canless LED lights are thin and mount straight into the ceiling cutout, so they don't need a housing above the ceiling. If there's no attic space above the room, we'll talk through the options.
Why do my new LED lights flicker on the dimmer?
Many older dimmers were made for incandescent bulbs and don't work well with LEDs. A dimmer listed for LED loads, matched to the lights, usually fixes it.
How much does it cost to install a ceiling fan?
It depends on what's there now. Replacing a fan on an existing fan-rated box is a smaller job than adding a new box, new wiring and a switch. Tell us what you have and we'll talk through the cost with you before any work begins.
How it works
From your call to a finished job
Tell us what's going on
Call, or send a short request with the type of work and your ZIP code.
We call to schedule
A timing preference isn't a booked slot. We confirm the time with you by phone.
We find the cause
A licensed or registered electrician looks at the problem and talks you through the options.
Permit when required, then the work
When the job or the city requires a permit, we pull it before the work starts, then arrange any inspection the city requires during or after the work.
Plan your lighting or fan installation
Tell us what you want installed and where it goes. We call to confirm a time.