Light fitting replacement in London
Silver Saints replace and install light fittings across London, from a like-for-like pendant swap to downlights and chandeliers. Labour is £60 plus VAT for the first half-hour, plus the fitting.
Plus the fitting and any parts. No call-out fee. Saturday at the weekday rate. Estimate before we start.
What we fit
We replace fittings that have failed and install new ones. Most single swaps are done inside the hour, and we test the light before we leave.
Replace a ceiling pendant or rose
The old fitting off, the connection checked, and the new pendant wired and hung.
Install a new ceiling light
A new fitting onto an existing lighting point, with the ceiling box made secure.
Fit wall lights
Cable routes worked out first, then the lights fixed level at a matching height.
Hang a chandelier
Heavy fittings need a fixing into the joist, not the plasterboard or the lath.
Downlights and spotlights
Positions set out, holes cut cleanly, and each light connected and tested.
Flush and semi-flush fittings
Low-ceiling fittings sat tight to the ceiling, with the plate covering the box.
A swap after decorating
The fitting taken down before painting and put back once the ceiling is dry.
Dimmable fittings
LED fittings matched to a compatible dimmer, so they do not buzz or flicker.
A loose or hanging fitting
A fitting pulling away from the ceiling made safe, then re-fixed properly.
We work on pendants, ceiling roses, flush and semi-flush fittings, wall lights, chandeliers, downlights and spotlights. That means ceiling boxes, terminal blocks and loop-in wiring, in plasterboard and lath-and-plaster ceilings, with LED, halogen and dimmable fittings. You supply the fitting. We bring the tools, connectors and fixings.
Different job? If the light is not working at all, see lighting fault finding. For a bulb or a failed transformer see replacing bulbs and transformers. For a new circuit or a certificate see electrical installations, testing and inspection, and for a switch see sockets and switches.
What it costs
Labour only, charged by time. The fitting and any parts are on top, and you get an estimate before we start. The times below are typical, not fixed prices.
Where we cover
We cover all London boroughs plus the TW, KT, CR and BR postcode areas. London ceilings run from Victorian lath and plaster to new-build plasterboard, and the wiring behind them varies just as much. Engineers cross central London by motorcycle and scooter, which means faster arrival and easier parking.
Landlords and letting agents
Updating tired lighting between tenancies is routine work for us. We arrange access with your tenant or collect keys from your agent, so you do not need to attend.
Account invoicing and pre-approved spend limits are set out on our landlord services page.
Who does the work
Replacing a light fitting is handyman work. It is done by our multi-trade Saints, who have the electrical skills and the experience for it.
Because it is a like-for-like swap onto an existing lighting point, it is not notifiable work and needs no certificate.
If the job turns out to need a new circuit, or work inside a bathroom zone, we will tell you and refer it to electrical installations, testing and inspection instead.
Why Silver Saints
Light fitting FAQs
Can you replace a light fitting today in London?
Often yes. Silver Saints usually has same or next day slots for light fitting replacement in London, and every booking carries a one-hour arrival window.
How much does it cost to replace a light fitting in London?
A like-for-like ceiling swap is usually £60 to £90 plus VAT in labour, plus the fitting. Silver Saints charges £60 plus VAT for the first half-hour.
Can you hang a heavy chandelier from my ceiling?
Yes. Silver Saints fixes into the joist above, because plasterboard or lath and plaster in a London ceiling will not hold a heavy chandelier.
Can you fit downlights in my ceiling?
Yes. Silver Saints sets out the positions, cuts the holes cleanly and connects each downlight, then tests them all before leaving your London home.
Why does my new LED light flicker on the dimmer?
The dimmer is probably not rated for LED. Silver Saints matches the fitting to a compatible dimmer so it runs smoothly without buzzing.
Do I need to supply the light fitting?
Yes. You supply the fitting and its bulbs. Silver Saints brings the tools, the connectors and the fixings for your London ceiling type.
Do I need an electrician to replace a light fitting?
No. Replacing a like-for-like fitting is handyman work, done by a multi-trade Silver Saint with electrical skills. It is not notifiable and needs no certificate.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Silver Saints gives a 12-month guarantee on labour and on parts we supply for light fitting replacement in London, against faulty workmanship or failed parts.
In summary
Silver Saints replace and install light fittings across London. We fit pendants and ceiling roses, flush and semi-flush fittings, wall lights, chandeliers, downlights and spotlights, in plasterboard and lath-and-plaster ceilings. You supply the fitting. This is handyman work, not notifiable, so labour is £60 plus VAT for the first half-hour, then £30 plus VAT per half-hour, plus parts. Saturday is the weekday rate and there is no call-out fee. Labour and parts we supply carry a 12-month guarantee. Call 0207 0999 199 or book at https://bookings.silversaints.com.
New light still in its box?
Book online or call, and we'll sort it quickly with the Silver Service you deserve. Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
What's Included in the Service?
- Isolation of the circuit at the consumer unit and a test to prove it dead before any work
- Identification of the existing wiring, including loop-in ceiling roses, before disconnecting
- Like-for-like replacement and upgrade of ceiling lights, pendants, roses, batten holders and wall lights on existing circuits
- An earth check, with a double-insulated fitting used or an earth flagged where none is present
- Secure fixing of the new fitting into solid ceiling material, not bare plaster
- Correct IP-rated fittings advised for bathroom and shower zones
- A switch test of the finished fitting before leaving
- A 12-month guarantee on labour and parts we supply, on insured work
We charge £60+vat for the first half-hour and £30+vat for any half-hour thereafter.
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