Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 10:54     Subject: Re:4 recessed lights for $200?
To second another PP's caution - I tried twice with an Angie's List deal and neither time found it worth my while. The second (and last) time, I paid $1600 for a 200amp electric panel upgrade, but when I spoke with the company, they told me it would be another $500 for grounding and another $500 if I wanted them to pull the permits. After calling DCRA, I learned that only a licensed electrician can pull a permit, so that pretty much soured the deal. Thankfully, Angie's List refunded my $, but after I posted a measured, but critical review on the contractor, he hounded me for weeks trying to get me to change it/take it down.

Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 09:07     Subject: 4 recessed lights for $200?
Anonymous wrote:I paid $30 per recessed lights. Drywall was repaired and painted. Labor only. I provided all material (but not tools). $300 labor.

I got it in all the bedrooms and the upstairs landing. 2 lights in each room with 2 switches that turned both light on and off (10 lights in total, 8 light switches). One next to the door, another next to the bed. I really like well lit rooms when I walk in. Bedside lamps are only used when I am in bed, reading a book.

This was an independent handyman. Hispanic guy. word of mouth recommendation. He worked 5 days with a company, and had this side-gig in the weekends. I read up on what kind of recessed lights I would require, etc. based on the location - on the internet. Do your due diligence.


Can you provide a name?
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 18:15     Subject: 4 recessed lights for $200?
Anonymous wrote:be careful, our recessed lights buzz. so annoying.


Is it the can, or the light bulb? We have all LEDs, and they are silent. You may be able to fix it by changing out the bulb.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 16:13     Subject: 4 recessed lights for $200?
be careful, our recessed lights buzz. so annoying.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 16:12     Subject: 4 recessed lights for $200?
I paid $100 each 10 years ago. My house never recovered from all of the drywall dust. You will also need a painter to do touch ups on the ceiling.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 15:44     Subject: 4 recessed lights for $200?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I've seen some deals like this before where the contractor got a good deal on some recess cans and has some free time. It seems like a reasonably good deal but I would make sure the cans will be compatible with newer bulb types. I'd just want to make sure he didn't get the good deal because the cans are of limited utility.


If you look at the ad, they are six inch cans. You can get them fairly cheaply if they are not rated for insulation (many don't need it but I prefer them for the extra safety). They generally run $10-15 each for basic lights. I prefer 4 inch lights but even so $50 per light install is reasonable depending on their up charges.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-6-in-Recessed-Lighting-Housings-and-Trims-6-Pack-CER105/202025123?N=5yc1vZc7ni


Agree, 4 inch cans are much nicer, especially halogen. We replaced basic 6 inch cans in our house with 4 inch halogen cans. The cans themselves were $70.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 15:28     Subject: 4 recessed lights for $200?
Anonymous wrote:OP - can you send me the link to the email? I need to install some lights.

georgetownshare@yahoo.

Thanks!


This deal is for Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Baltimore, and Harford Counties. If you are in Georgetown, you are probably out of luck.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2014 13:56     Subject: 4 recessed lights for $200?
I paid $30 per recessed lights. Drywall was repaired and painted. Labor only. I provided all material (but not tools). $300 labor.

I got it in all the bedrooms and the upstairs landing. 2 lights in each room with 2 switches that turned both light on and off (10 lights in total, 8 light switches). One next to the door, another next to the bed. I really like well lit rooms when I walk in. Bedside lamps are only used when I am in bed, reading a book.

This was an independent handyman. Hispanic guy. word of mouth recommendation. He worked 5 days with a company, and had this side-gig in the weekends. I read up on what kind of recessed lights I would require, etc. based on the location - on the internet. Do your due diligence.