Most electricians will install whatever fixture you hand them. That's fine for a basic swap, but it's not what we do best. At The Wire Guy Electric, custom lighting is where we get to be craftsmen. Recessed cans cut exactly where they need to be. Chandeliers hung properly with the right box and bracing. Pendants balanced and level. And our specialty: custom cabinet lighting, cut and soldered to fit each cabinet run, hardwired, and completely seamless.
This is what separates a real install from a hardware-store kit. Most under-cabinet lighting on the market comes in pre-cut, fixed lengths: 12", 18", 24", 36". They don't fit your cabinets. They leave dark gaps, or they hang over the edges, or they get cut down with plastic end caps that look cheap.
We do it differently. For each cabinet, we measure the exact interior length and cut and solder a continuous LED strip to fit. Every joint is soldered and sealed, not crimped. Every run is hardwired back to a dedicated switch or dimmer, not plugged into an outlet with a dangling cord. The driver is tucked into the cabinet or adjacent wall so nothing is visible. The result is a single, seamless line of light that runs the full length of each cabinet with no gaps, no visible wiring, and no bulky joints.
Done right, you don't see the lights. You see what they light up.
Recessed cans are still the single most popular lighting upgrade our customers ask for. We do them right: properly spaced for even coverage, IC-rated where they touch insulation, wet-rated in bathrooms and soffits, and wired on dimmers where it makes sense. New construction retrofits, ceiling cut-ins for existing homes, and full-house lighting plans. Full pricing detail: Recessed Lighting Installation Cost.
A chandelier is usually heavier than a standard fixture, and a lot of older Phoenix homes don't have the right box or bracing to support one. We install an approved fan-rated or heavy-fixture ceiling box, add bracing in the attic or ceiling cavity, run new wire if the existing is undersized, and hang the fixture level and centered. Dining rooms, foyers, stairwells, and great rooms.
Kitchen islands, breakfast nooks, hallways, and bathrooms. Proper spacing, consistent drop heights, straight and level alignment, dimmer-compatible wiring. We can work from your design, your designer's plan, or help you figure out what will actually look right in the space.
If you're remodeling a kitchen, building new, or just tired of the flat ceiling fixture in your living room, let's talk. Request a free estimate and we'll come walk the space, talk through what you want, and give you a plan and a price. Mesa, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Queen Creek, Phoenix.
From entire remodels to small repairs, we do it all! We handle recessed lighting, panel upgrades, EV charger installations, troubleshooting, custom lighting, fixture replacements, electrical safety inspections, surge protection, and more. Check out our services page to learn more or give us a call at 602-769-7892 if you have questions about a specific service.
We travel all over the Phoenix Valley to over 11 different cities and areas including Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, and Ahwatukee. If you don't see your city listed, don't worry! Just give us a call and we'll let you know if you're in our service radius.
Yes we do! Contact us today to get a free quote. We'll come out, look at the job, and give you a straight answer on what it'll cost. No pressure and no obligation.