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Serving Nassau & Suffolk County from Huntington

Light Fixture & Ceiling Fan Installation on Long Island

We replace and install light fixtures, ceiling fans, dimmers, and vanity lighting on existing wiring, the like-for-like swaps New York allows without an electrician. A critical detail most DIY installs miss: ceiling fans require a fan-rated box, not the standard fixture box, and we check and upgrade that every time.

New ceiling fan installed in a bedroom with a fan-rated mounting box

Problems this solves

  • Builder-grade fixtures cheapening finished rooms
  • A wobbling, clicking ceiling fan
  • Rooms with no comfortable summer airflow
  • Dim vanity lighting that makes every mirror unflattering
  • Two-story foyer fixtures nobody can reach

What’s included

  • Light fixture and chandelier replacement
  • Ceiling fan installation with fan-rated box verification
  • Dimmer and smart switch swaps
  • Vanity and pendant lighting
  • High-ceiling and stairwell fixture access
  • Bulb and fixture disposal

We replace fixtures and switches on existing, functioning circuits. New circuits, new switch locations, panel work, and aluminum wiring issues require a licensed electrician, and we will tell you when your project crosses that line.

Signs you may need this

  • The fan sways visibly at medium speed
  • Fixtures flicker when switched (worn switch or connection)
  • You bought fixtures months ago and they are still boxed
  • A foyer bulb has been out for a year because of the height

What affects scope and price

We do not publish flat prices because these factors genuinely change the work. The estimate itemizes them for your project.

  • Like-for-like swap versus new location (new locations need an electrician)
  • Ceiling height and access equipment
  • Fan-rated box upgrade requirements
  • Fixture weight, since chandeliers over 50 lbs need rated support

Fixtures & Fans questions

Why does my ceiling fan wobble?

Usually blade imbalance or a loose mount, both fixable. A fan hung from a standard fixture box (not fan-rated) also wobbles and is a safety issue; the box must be replaced with a fan-rated one anchored to framing.

Do I need an electrician to replace a light fixture?

For a like-for-like replacement on an existing box and circuit, a handyman can do it in New York. Adding a fixture where none exists, or any new wiring, is licensed-electrician work.

Can you install a fan where a light is now?

Yes, if the box is upgraded to fan-rated and the switch situation works (a fan with a light kit on a single switch is fine; separate controls may need a remote kit, which we install).

Need fixtures & fans done right?

Tell us what needs doing. Estimates are free, and we respond during business hours, Monday to Saturday.

Call 631-455-7879Free Estimate