Electrical
Lighting and Fans: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every lighting and fans job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Model reviewed August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Ceiling Fan InstallationTypical $350 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $150 – $900 |
|---|---|
| Ceiling Fan ReplacementTypical $350 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $150 – $900 |
| Ceiling Fan RepairElectrician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Recessed Lighting InstallationTypical $1,400 · Electrician · DIY 2/5 | $500 – $3,800 |
| Recessed Lighting UpgradeTypical $1,120 · Electrician · DIY 2/5 | $400 – $3,040 |
| Landscape Lighting InstallationTypical $2,200 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $800 – $6,000 |
| Landscape Lighting ReplacementTypical $2,200 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $800 – $6,000 |
| Landscape Lighting MaintenanceElectrician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Chandelier InstallationTypical $550 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $200 – $1,600 |
| Chandelier ReplacementTypical $550 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $200 – $1,600 |
| Under Cabinet Lighting InstallationTypical $550 · Electrician · DIY 3/5 | $200 – $1,400 |
Ceiling Fan
Ceiling Fan InstallationTypical $350 · ElectricianCeiling Fan ReplacementTypical $350 · ElectricianCeiling Fan RepairCost under revalidation · Electrician
Variants: Downrod · Flush mount · Outdoor · With light kit