Pot light installation in Scarborough: what to expect
Most pot-light work in Scarborough is in finished ceilings — 1950s–70s bungalows and family homes. We fish cable through the joist bays from the cut-outs, so you get new lighting without a ceiling tear-out.
We lay out lights to wash walls and light work surfaces, not as a uniform grid, and match dimmers to the LED drivers so they dim smoothly without flicker. In newer drywall ceilings the work is usually fast — a typical main floor takes a day.
Exterior soffit lighting is popular across Scarborough too — on its own circuit, with a photocell or smart timer.
Local notes: Scarborough
Toronto Hydro. Scarborough is served by Toronto Hydro; service upgrades include the utility disconnect and reconnect.
Plazas and industrial. Retail plazas along Kennedy, Midland and Sheppard, and industrial areas in the north: fit-outs, lighting and maintenance.
Typical 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 |
Where we work in Scarborough
We cover all of Scarborough, including Agincourt, Guildwood, Scarborough Village, Cliffside, Birch Cliff, Wexford, Malvern, Highland Creek, West Hill, L'Amoreaux. Every job starts the same way: a site visit, a written fixed quote, then the work — permit included.
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Questions from Scarborough
How much do pot lights cost in Scarborough?
Typically $150–$250 per light in a finished ceiling, less per light on larger jobs.
Will you need to open my ceiling?
Rarely. We fish cable between the cut-outs; where an access hole is needed we leave it clean and patch-ready.
How many pot lights does a room need?
It depends on ceiling height and how the room is used. We lay them out with you before cutting.
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