Lighting that's planned, not scattered
The most common pot-light mistake is a grid of downlights that leaves walls dark and makes faces look tired. We lay out lights to wash walls, light work surfaces and avoid glare — then put them on dimmers so one room can do several jobs.
- Slim LED wafer lights — no bulky housings, IC-rated
- Selectable colour temperature (2700K–5000K)
- Smart or standard dimmers matched to the drivers
- Exterior soffit lighting and wet-location fixtures
- Under-cabinet and accent lighting
- Fishing through finished ceilings without tear-out
How we install in finished ceilings
In most homes we can run new cable through the joist bays from the cut-outs themselves, using flexible drill bits and fish tape. Where a joist blocks the path, we make a small access hole and leave it clean and patch-ready. You won't come home to a ceiling full of holes.
Choosing colour temperature
For living spaces, 2700K–3000K reads warm and calm. Kitchens and bathrooms often look best at 3000K–3500K. Garages and workshops can go cooler. If you can't decide, colour-selectable fixtures let you switch after install.
What it costs
| Scope | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Pot lights in a finished ceiling (per light, 8+ lights) | $150 – $250 |
| Open ceiling (renovation, per light) | $95 – $150 |
| Exterior soffit lights (per light) | $175 – $275 |
| Dimmer or smart switch (each) | $90 – $180 |
Pot light installation by city
Toronto · Etobicoke · North York · Scarborough · East York · Mississauga · Brampton · Vaughan · Thornhill · Markham · Richmond Hill · Aurora · Newmarket · Pickering · Ajax · Whitby · Oshawa · Oakville · Burlington · Milton
Questions
How much do pot lights cost in Toronto?
In a finished ceiling, typically $150–$250 per light installed, depending on access, ceiling type and fixture choice. Larger projects bring the per-light cost down.
Do pot lights damage the ceiling?
Very little. Slim LED fixtures need only a small round cut-out, and in most ceilings we fish wire between lights without opening anything else. Where we need an access hole, we leave it patch-ready.
Can I install pot lights under an insulated attic?
Yes, with IC-rated airtight fixtures. Modern LED wafer lights are designed for direct insulation contact and limit air leakage into the attic.
How many pot lights does a room need?
It depends on ceiling height, room use and fixture output — not a fixed grid. As a rough guide, a 12×14 ft living room often needs 6–8 lights, placed to wash the walls. We lay it out with you first.
