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If you searched “light fixture repair near me” and landed here, here’s the honest answer. We don’t do light fixture repairs at Kay-Bee. We do replacements. Modern fixtures are built differently than they were twenty years ago. Integrated LED fixtures have sealed drivers you can’t service. Decorative chandeliers and pendants often cost less new than a service call plus a socket. For most fixtures we see, replacement is cleaner, faster, and ends up about the same money.
When repair can still make sense (and when it doesn’t):
A new flush mount starts around $40 at Lowes. A decent chandelier or pendant starts around $150. The install labor is the same whether the fixture is new or fifteen years old. By the time you pay for a diagnostic, a socket, and the labor to install the part, you’re past the cost of a fresh fixture with a fresh manufacturer warranty. For ENERGY STAR LED guidance, see EnergyStar.gov.
A fixture replacement is straightforward. We take the old fixture down, check the existing wiring and the ceiling box, and put the new one up. Larger jobs, a kitchen package of recessed cans, a chandelier on a two-story foyer, a full bath vanity bar, take longer and sometimes need a second electrician for the ladder work.
Here’s what’s different from a brand-new install:
If you bring the new fixture, we install it. If you want a recommendation, we will source one for you. Your choice on budget and look. The install labor is the same either way.
The install labor is a flat approach regardless of fixture type. A kitchen package of 6 to 12 recessed cans or a two-story foyer chandelier on a vaulted ceiling takes longer and requires a second electrician on the ladder for safety.
Have a light fixture that’s flickering, buzzing, or just done? See our light fixtures installation page or call (314) 837-3308 to schedule a replacement.
Most fixture repairs aren't worth it for the homeowner. By the time you pay for the diagnostic, the part, and the labor to install it, you're past the cost of a fresh fixture with a fresh manufacturer warranty. Integrated LED fixtures (the most common style on new construction since about 2015) have sealed drivers we can't service at all. The whole fixture has to come down. For decorative high-end fixtures under five years old (Visual Comfort, Hudson Valley, Hubbardton Forge, Arteriors), call us before you buy a replacement. Those are usually worth saving.
The fixture you buy — the install labor is the same flat approach regardless of fixture type. Larger jobs, like a kitchen package of recessed cans or a two-story foyer chandelier on a vaulted ceiling, may require a second electrician on the ladder for safety.
Skip the diagnostic. For most fixtures more than 5 years old or any integrated LED fixture, replacement is the answer. If it's a high-end decorative fixture under five years old, call us before you buy a new one. Those usually have replaceable parts and the original fixture is worth saving. For everything else, pick a new fixture and we'll handle the swap.