Halogen to LED conversions
If you still have halogen downlights, you're paying for it every quarter. Halogens draw around 50 watts each and run hot enough to be a genuine fire risk in an insulated ceiling. LEDs draw a fraction of that and last years longer. In most homes we can swap them out without cutting new holes, which keeps the job quick and the ceiling intact.
Getting the layout right
The most common mistake with downlights is treating them like a grid. Lights should go where you need light — over the bench, over the sink, washing a wall — not evenly spaced across the ceiling like a car park. We'll talk through the layout before we start cutting, because moving a downlight afterwards means patching plaster.
Pendants, oysters and feature lighting
Pendant lights over an island bench or dining table do more for a room than any other single fitting. The trick is the drop height — too high and they look lost, too low and you're ducking under them. If you've bought fittings you love, we'll install them properly, at the right height, wired safely and neatly.
We recently installed two woven pendant lights over a kitchen island in Diggers Rest — you can see how it turned out in our recent work.
Dimmers and controls
A dimmer changes a room more than most people expect, but LED dimming is fussier than the old halogen days. Not every LED works with every dimmer, and getting it wrong means flickering, buzzing, or lights that won't go below half. We match the dimmer to the fitting so it actually works.
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Can you replace my halogen downlights with LEDs?
Yes, and it's one of the most worthwhile jobs you can do. In most homes we can fit LEDs into the existing holes, so there's no plaster damage. You'll notice the difference on your power bill and the ceiling will run a lot cooler.
How many downlights do I need in a room?
It depends on the room size, ceiling height and what you're doing in there. A kitchen needs more light than a bedroom. Rather than guessing, we'll work out a layout with you that puts light where you actually need it.
Can you install light fittings I've bought myself?
Absolutely. Plenty of customers buy their own pendants, oysters or feature lights and just need a licensed electrician to install them safely and at the right height.
Why do my LED lights flicker when dimmed?
Almost always a dimmer mismatch. LED fittings need a compatible trailing-edge dimmer, and even then not every combination plays nicely. We match them properly so you don't get the flicker.