TJF Electric LLC — CT Licensed Electrician, Willington CT
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Lighting Installation

Kitchen · Bath · Under-Cabinet · Exterior · Landscape · Security · Smart Controls

Layered lighting design and installation across Eastern CT. We do single-fixture swaps, full kitchen lighting plans, exterior and landscape systems, and dimmer-matched LED retrofits.

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Lighting Types We Install

Kitchen Lighting

Layered design — recessed overheads, under-cabinet task light, pendant accents over island. Dimmer-matched LED.

Under-Cabinet

Linkable LED strips or pucks, wired or plug-in, GFCI-protected. Tap or motion-sensor switches available.

Bathroom Lighting

Vanity fixtures, recessed shower lights (IC + wet-rated), bath fan combos, GFCI-required circuits.

Exterior Lighting

Wall sconces, soffit downlights, post lights — wet-location-rated, photocell or smart-switched.

Landscape Lighting

Low-voltage path, accent, and uplight systems. Transformer + zone wiring + LED fixtures.

Security & Motion

Motion-activated floods, dusk-to-dawn area lighting, garage exterior coverage, camera-coordinated lighting.

Accent Lighting

Wall sconces, picture lights, gallery rail, cove and toe-kick lighting for architectural detail.

Garage & Basement

High-output LED shop lights, ceiling fixtures sized for workshops, GFCI-protected basement circuits.

Smart Lighting Controls

Lutron Caseta, GE Enbrighten, smart dimmers and switches. See /services/smart-home-installation/.

Dimmer Switch Installation

LED-matched dimmers (ELV, MLV, 0-10V). Compatibility-checked against the fixtures being controlled.

For recessed lighting specifically, see our recessed lighting page.

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What's Specific About Lighting Installation in Eastern CT

Layered lighting design — why one ceiling fixture isn't enough

The best-lit rooms have three lighting layers: ambient (general overhead, usually recessed or a ceiling fixture), task (where you actually do things — under-cabinet in a kitchen, vanity light over a bathroom mirror, reading sconce by a couch), and accent (the small lights that add depth — picture lights, wall sconces, cove lighting). Most Eastern CT homes have only ambient — and the rooms feel flat. We design and quote layered systems on remodel projects, not just one-fixture installs.

GFCI and wet-location requirements

CT code requires GFCI protection for any outlet within 6 feet of a sink (kitchen, bath, laundry, wet bar), any outdoor outlet, and any garage or unfinished-basement outlet. Wet-location-rated fixtures are required outdoors and in shower zones. We size circuits, breaker protection, and fixture ratings to match the location during the install — no surprise inspector flags later.

Under-cabinet lighting — the kitchen game-changer

A $400-$800 under-cabinet LED retrofit is one of the highest-ROI lighting investments in a typical Eastern CT kitchen. Most homeowners under-budget on it because the overhead lights "seem fine" — until they install task lighting and realize they've been cooking in their own shadow for years. We install linkable LED bars or LED tape with a switched outlet under the cabinet, or hardwired with its own switch.

Smart switches vs smart bulbs — pick switches

A common $400 mistake we fix: homeowners buy smart Hue or LIFX bulbs ($30-60 each), install them everywhere, then have to keep the dumb wall switch always ON or the smart bulbs lose connectivity. The right answer for most homes is smart switches (Lutron Caseta or similar, $50-80 each) controlling normal LED bulbs. The wall switch keeps working normally, the smart features work reliably, and family members or guests can use the room without an app. For full smart-home work, see /services/smart-home-installation/.

Lighting Installs

Kitchens, baths, exterior, landscape, security, accent — real installs across Eastern CT.

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Lighting Installation FAQ

How much does a lighting project cost in Eastern CT?+

Highly variable — a single fixture swap is $100-$200; a full kitchen lighting plan (8-12 recessed + under-cabinet + pendants) runs $2,500-$5,500; exterior + landscape lighting systems for a typical 0.5-acre lot run $1,500-$4,500; whole-house dimmer + smart-switch retrofits run $1,500-$3,500 depending on switch count. We quote a written scope after a free walk-through.

Do you supply fixtures or do I buy them?+

Either works. Customer-supplied fixtures are common for higher-end residential projects (designer fixtures, specific brands you want). We supply for most standard recessed, under-cabinet, exterior, and dimmer work. If customer-supplied, we'll spec compatibility (especially dimmer compatibility for LEDs) before you order.

Can you do landscape lighting installation?+

Yes. Low-voltage landscape lighting systems (path lights, accent uplights, deck lights) run on a 12V transformer fed from a switched outlet on the house. We install the transformer, run the underground low-voltage cable, position the fixtures, and tune the system. Most residential landscape jobs run $1,500-$4,000 depending on fixture count and run lengths.

What's the difference between exterior lighting and security lighting?+

Exterior lighting is the general category — wall sconces, soffit downlights, post lights, garage lights. Security lighting is a subset focused on motion-activated bright lights for detection and deterrence — typically 24W-50W LED floods with passive infrared motion sensors. Both use weatherproof fixtures and outdoor-rated wiring. Most Eastern CT homes benefit from both: general exterior for nightly use, security floods for motion-triggered alerts.

Will LED retrofits work with my existing dimmers?+

Often not — most pre-2010 dimmers were designed for incandescent loads and will flicker, buzz, or fail with LED fixtures. The compatibility chart on most LED fixtures lists matched dimmers (e.g. Lutron Maestro CL, Diva CL). We test compatibility during the install and swap any incompatible dimmers as part of the project.

Lighting Projects Across Eastern CT

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What Customers Say

From the moment Tyler came in for a consultation and estimation, we wanted to work with him. We found him through his incredible Facebook and Google reviews and he sure lived up to them! We haven’t had light in our living room since the day we moved in, almost 8 years ago! We were so sick of our dimly, lamp-lit room so we decided to start looking for someone to give us some real light! Unfortunately, we were told by a few people it would be extremely difficult to install due to the way the joists run, but Tyler came in and said “no problem” and installed them without ripping our ceiling apart! Him and his colleague were extremely clean, polite, and professional! I’d tell anyone and everyone to go with TJF Electric!Read more

Response from the owner

Thank you so much, Heather! We’re thrilled Tyler and the team were able to bring real light to your living room without major disruption and that we lived up to our reviews. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Tyler and his colleague — they’ll be delighted. If you ever need anything else or want to recommend us, please reach out anytime. Thank you! Tyler

Heather Carta

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Kitchen plan, exterior package, landscape system, or single fixture swap — free walk-through, written quote, dimmer compatibility checked.

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