Lighting Cost Calculator
Estimate what a home lighting scheme costs. Set how many of each fixture you want and adjust the rates to your quotes, then add an install allowance for the electrician's labour.
Electrician labour & sundries on top of fixtures. Point wiring is his separate scope.
Fixtures + 15% install.
Spend on the layers, dimming and a good statement piece plus LED that lasts; save on filler downlights.
Indicative only. Fixture prices swing hugely by brand and quality, and point wiring, extra circuits and a false ceiling are separate costs decided at the wiring stage — get local quotes. See the lighting cost guide, and remember all wiring is a licensed electrician's job.
Related Guides — Deep-dive reading
Lighting Cost Guide India: What a Home Lighting Scheme Really Costs (2026)
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