Lighting & fans
Lighting installation in Delray Beach, FL
Lighting is the electrical work people actually see every day. We install recessed LED layouts, replace fixtures and ceiling fans, sort out dimmers that buzz, and light patios, driveways, and landscaping across Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, and Broward County.
Installed by licensed, insured technicians, with wet-location and support requirements handled properly rather than improvised. 35+ Years in Business.
- Recessed LED layouts planned for even light
- Fan-rated boxes for every ceiling fan
- Dimmers matched to the LEDs they control
- Coastal-rated outdoor and pool-area fixtures
35+ Years in Business · Licensed & Insured AC and Electrical Technicians · Open 24 hours · 7 days a week · 24/7 Emergency Service
What we install
Lighting work we take on
Good lighting is mostly planning: how many fixtures, how far apart, what beam angle, what color temperature, and which switch controls what. The install is the easy part once those decisions are right — and expensive to redo once they're wrong.
Recessed LED lighting
New recessed layouts in ceilings that never had them, plus retrofits of old cans to LED — spaced for even light instead of a grid of hot spots.
Fixture replacement
Chandeliers, pendants, vanity lights, under-cabinet lighting, and high-ceiling fixtures that need proper support and a safe working platform.
Ceiling fans
Fan installation on boxes actually listed for fan support, including new locations, remote or wall control, and replacing wobbling older units.
Dimmers and controls
Dimmers matched to the LED drivers they're controlling — the fix for buzzing, flickering, and lights that won't dim smoothly.
Landscape and outdoor lighting
Path, uplight, soffit, and pool-area lighting using fixtures and enclosures rated for wet locations and coastal humidity.
Security and commercial lighting
Motion and photocell exterior lighting, parking and walkway lighting, and LED retrofits for offices, retail, and HOA common areas.
Planning
Getting the layout right the first time
The three mistakes we're called to fix most often are too few fixtures spaced too far apart, mixed color temperatures in the same sightline, and dimmers that were never compatible with the LEDs installed on them. All three are avoidable with a layout conversation before anything is cut.
We also check the boring things: whether the circuit has capacity for what you're adding, whether there's a neutral at the switch for smart controls, whether the existing three-way wiring survives the change, and whether the ceiling above is accessible or is going to need patching. Those answers shape both the scope and the price.
Licensed, insured, and permitted
Delray Beach Air Conditioning & Electrical is a collective of licensed electricians and air conditioning technicians. Work is performed by licensed, insured crews, including permitting and inspection where your municipality requires it. Open 24 hours · 7 days a week.
How it goes
Our lighting installation process
- Step 1
Look at the room, not just the fixture
Ceiling height and construction, existing switch legs, daylight, wall colors, and how the space is used all change the layout we recommend.
- Step 2
Confirm circuits and controls
We verify the circuit can carry the load, whether a neutral exists at the switch for smart controls, and what happens to existing three-way legs.
- Step 3
Choose fixtures and color temperature
Lumens, beam angle, and color temperature consistency matter more than fixture brand. Mixed color temperatures are the most common regret.
- Step 4
Install with proper support and rating
Fan-rated boxes for fans, wet-location fixtures outdoors, insulation-contact housings where required, and boxes secured to structure.
- Step 5
Aim, dim, and clean up
We adjust aim, test dimming through the full range, label the controls, and leave the space clean.
Permits & code
When lighting work needs a permit
Like-for-like fixture replacement generally does not require a permit. Adding lighting locations, new circuits, or new switch legs alters the wiring and generally does. Inside the city, permits are issued by the City of Delray Beach Building Division, which also requires the electrician to be registered with the city in addition to holding current state licensure; unincorporated Palm Beach County addresses permit through Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building.
Work is installed to the National Electrical Code edition adopted by the Florida Building Code. For lighting, that most often means wet- and damp-location listings outdoors, ground-fault protection where required, insulation-contact and airtight housings in insulated ceilings, listed fan support boxes, and the clearance and bonding rules that apply around pools and spas.
Cost
What drives lighting cost
| What changes the price | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Number of fixtures and locations | Six recessed lights in one ceiling is a different job from one fixture in six rooms, even at the same fixture count. |
| Whether wiring already exists | Swapping a fixture where a box and switch are already in place is quick. Adding a new location means new cable, a new box, and often a new switch leg. |
| Ceiling type and access | Accessible attic space above a drywall ceiling is the easy case. Concrete, vaulted, or second-floor ceilings without access take longer and may need patching. |
| Height and equipment | Two-story foyers, tall great rooms, and exterior high mounts require lifts or scaffolding. |
| Controls and smart devices | Dimmers, multi-location controls, timers, and smart switches add both device cost and commissioning time. |
| Indoor versus outdoor | Outdoor and pool-area lighting brings wet-location fixtures, GFCI protection, burial depth, and bonding requirements into the job. |
Fixture selection is yours — we'll quote labor either way and tell you honestly where a cheaper fixture will not survive coastal conditions.
Local context
Lighting in a coastal climate
- Block construction and concrete ceilings are common in South Florida, which changes how a recessed layout can be routed compared with wood-frame homes.
- Salt air corrodes inexpensive outdoor fixtures quickly near the coast; marine-grade or coastal-rated finishes last meaningfully longer here.
- Outdoor and pool-area lighting sits under specific code requirements for wet locations, GFCI protection, and equipotential bonding around pools.
- Screened patios, lanais, and pergolas need fixtures rated for damp or wet locations depending on exposure — they are not the same rating.
- HOA and condominium communities in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and Boca Raton often have exterior fixture and color-temperature standards worth checking first.
- Summer storm activity is a good argument for surge protection on lighting controls and LED drivers, which are sensitive to transients.
Lighting questions
Contact
Request service
Tell us what's going on and when you'd like us out. For anything that feels like a safety issue — burning smell, scorched outlet, sparking — call instead.
- (561) 816-5331
- admin@acdelray.com
- 956 SW 20th Ct, Delray Beach, FL 33445
- Open 24 hours · 7 days a week
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