Residential Lighting Installation Retrofitting in Altadena

If your lighting work is part of a larger rebuild permit, it’s typically included. For standalone retrofits—adding recessed cans, new circuits, or panel modifications—Los Angeles County may require a separate electrical permit with rough and final inspections. We evaluate scope during consultation and handle all permitting, leveraging streamlined timelines for fire survivors when applicable.

Yes. Modern panels are easily sized for LED loads, which draw far less power than legacy incandescent or halogen. We perform load calculations to confirm capacity for your lighting, HVAC, EV charger, and other circuits. If you’re rebuilding, we’ll right-size the panel (often 200A) to support current and future needs without costly upgrades later.

Most installations take 2–4 days of on-site work, depending on fixture count, hillside access, and control complexity. For rebuilds, we coordinate with your general contractor to rough-in wiring during framing and trim out once drywall and paint are complete. Permits under streamlined fire-survivor programs typically clear in 1–3 weeks, keeping your schedule on track.

We typically recommend 2700K in living and bedrooms for warmth, 3000K in kitchens and baths for clarity, and 4000K in garages. All fixtures are 90+ CRI, JA8-listed for accurate color rendering. For outdoor areas, we specify weather-rated finishes, UV-stable lenses, and sealed housings (IP65+) to withstand variable foothill conditions. Warm-dimming LEDs are popular for evening ambiance, shifting to 2200K as you dim, and we can design wildlife-conscious outdoor lighting with shields and timers.