Lighting Installation Services in Las Vegas & Henderson
From recessed cans and indoor fixtures to outdoor security lighting and landscape accent design — Penny Electric installs lighting across Las Vegas and Henderson with proper wiring, circuit sizing, and code-compliant work by licensed electricians.
What Our Lighting Services Cover
Lighting installation services cover the electrical work behind every type of home and business lighting — not just screwing in a bulb. Indoor fixture upgrades, recessed can layouts, outdoor security floods, and decorative landscape accent all require proper circuit sizing, box ratings, switching, and code-compliant wiring. In Las Vegas and Henderson, lighting also has to survive desert heat on exterior runs and deliver the brightness homeowners expect in open-concept living spaces with high ceilings.
Penny Electric handles lighting as licensed electrical work: assessing existing circuits, planning fixture placement, running new wiring where needed, and installing controls like dimmers and switches correctly. A chandelier that needs a fan-rated box, a row of recessed cans that share a dimmer circuit, or a landscape system on a dedicated outdoor circuit — each has different wiring requirements that a handyman install often misses until something fails inspection or trips a breaker.
Our lighting cluster is organized by scope so you land on the right page for your project. General indoor lighting covers fixtures, pendants, vanity upgrades, and whole-room plans including chandelier mounting. Recessed lighting installation is a dedicated service for can lights — retrofit and new-construction layouts with spacing and IC ratings handled correctly. Outdoor lighting covers security, flood, and exterior fixture installs. Landscape and accent lighting focuses on decorative uplighting, path accents, and architectural facade work — distinct from security-first flood installs.
Whether you are remodeling a Summerlin kitchen, adding cans to a Henderson great room, lighting a pool patio for evening use, or uplighting desert landscaping, the first step is an honest assessment of what your existing wiring can support and what the project actually requires. Penny Electric quotes upfront after a walkthrough — because lighting should look right and be wired safely.
Indoor vs Outdoor Lighting
Indoor lighting projects start inside the conditioned space — ceiling boxes, wall switches, and circuit loads calculated for the fixtures you want. Recessed cans cut into drywall and require IC-rated housings when insulation is present. Surface fixtures need boxes rated for weight — especially chandeliers and heavy pendants. LED retrofits improve efficiency but dimmer compatibility matters: not every LED dims cleanly on an old incandescent dimmer. We pair fixtures, drivers, and switches so the room behaves the way you expect.
Outdoor and landscape lighting live in a harder environment. Las Vegas summer heat, UV exposure, and monsoon moisture demand weather-rated fixtures, sealed connections, and burial depths that meet code. Security floodlighting and motion sensors prioritize coverage and reliability — lighting entries, driveways, and dark corners. Landscape and accent lighting prioritizes design — washing a stone facade, uplighting a mesquite tree, or lining a walkway with low-level path lights that guide without glaring.
The electrical infrastructure differs too. Indoor adds often reuse existing circuits when load allows. Outdoor installs frequently need dedicated exterior circuits, GFCI protection where required, and transformers or low-voltage hubs for landscape systems. Running indoor and outdoor lighting on the same plan without separating scope leads to underpowered circuits or fixtures that fail prematurely in the elements.
Penny Electric serves homeowners across Las Vegas, Henderson, Green Valley, and Summerlin with licensed C-2 #74758 electrical contracting. Dimmer and switch upgrades beyond a lighting project are covered on our outlet and switch services page — we mention them where relevant on indoor installs but do not duplicate that scope here. Explore each lighting service below for details specific to your project type.
Our Lighting Services
Each service below is installed by licensed electricians with proper wiring, switching, and upfront pricing. Select a service to learn more.
Indoor Lighting Installation
General indoor lighting — ceiling fixtures, pendants, vanity lights, chandeliers, and whole-room upgrades. Wiring, placement, and switching handled by licensed electricians for remodels and fixture swaps.
Recessed Lighting Installation
Dedicated recessed and can light installation — new-construction and retrofit cans, layout and spacing, IC-rated fixtures, and dimmer pairing for even, modern ceiling lighting.
Outdoor Lighting Installation
Exterior and security lighting — motion floodlights, porch and patio fixtures, weatherproof wiring, and dedicated outdoor circuits for reliable property visibility after dark.
Landscape & Accent Lighting
Decorative landscape and architectural accent lighting — tree uplighting, path and garden accents, facade washing, and outdoor living ambiance wired for Las Vegas heat and monsoon moisture.
Why Penny for Lighting Work
Licensed NV C-2 #74758
Lighting installs involve live wiring, load calculations, and code requirements — handled by a licensed Nevada electrical contractor, not a handyman.
Indoor, recessed, and outdoor expertise
We install general fixtures, dedicated recessed layouts, security floodlighting, and decorative landscape accent — each scoped to the right specialist approach.
Upfront pricing before work begins
You receive a clear quote after walkthrough — no surprise charges mid-install.
4.9★ across 671+ reviews
Trusted by Las Vegas and Henderson homeowners for quality, code-compliant lighting work.
How It Works
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Walkthrough
We review your space, fixture plan, and wiring access on site.
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Quote
Clear, itemized pricing before any wiring or fixture work starts.
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Install & Test
Fixtures wired, installed, switched, and tested — left clean and code-compliant.
Lighting Services FAQ
What lighting installation services does Penny Electric offer?
We install indoor fixtures and general room lighting, recessed and can lights, outdoor and security lighting, and decorative landscape and accent lighting — all by licensed electricians with proper wiring and code compliance.
Do I need an electrician to install lighting?
For new wiring, recessed cans, outdoor circuits, or heavy fixtures like chandeliers, yes — a licensed electrician ensures safe, code-compliant installs. Simple bulb swaps do not require an electrician.
Recessed lighting vs. general indoor lighting — what's the difference?
General indoor lighting covers ceiling fixtures, pendants, vanity lights, and chandeliers. Recessed lighting is a dedicated scope for can lights — layout, spacing, IC-rated fixtures, and ceiling cuts — see our recessed lighting installation page for that specialty.
Outdoor lighting vs. landscape accent lighting?
Outdoor lighting focuses on security floodlights, porch fixtures, and exterior circuits. Landscape and accent lighting is decorative — tree uplighting, path accents, and architectural facade lighting — designed for curb appeal and ambiance.
How much does lighting installation cost in Las Vegas?
Cost depends on scope — a single fixture swap is different from a full recessed layout or landscape system. We quote upfront after reviewing your project on site.
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Contact Us
Fax: (702) 586-3771
Phone answered at our Henderson main office.
Henderson Office (Main Office)
1987 Whitney Mesa Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
All staff, reception, and personnel.
Las Vegas Service Facility
3645 W Oquendo Rd Unit E
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Equipment and parts hub only
Hours
- Mon - Fri: 7AM - 5PM
- Saturday: By appointment
- 24 Hr Emergency Service