How much does it cost to install a chandelier?

a266 · 21-12-2010, 09:39 PM

Hi all,

I am planning to install a large, crystal chandelier in my new home. Would you happen to know how much it will cost to hire an electrician to install it? What is the going rate in Edmonton? Any warranties on their work?

If you have installed one before and can refer an electrician, it would be great!

Merry X'mas!

Gord Lacey · 21-12-2010, 10:03 PM

Are you replacing one chandelier with another?

a266 · 21-12-2010, 10:10 PM

No, i'm not replacing the chandelier. It will be for the new house and we will not be using the standard lights from the builder. We will buy the chandelier seperately and just need an electrician to install it.

etownboarder · 21-12-2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a266

No, i'm not replacing the chandelier. It will be for the new house and we will not be using the standard lights from the builder. We will buy the chandelier seperately and just need an electrician to install it.

You may need to have some other work done to reinforce the ceiling if the chandelier is large enough.

KC · 26-12-2010, 02:15 PM

Good point. I know someone who had their chandelier crash down and damage their hardwood floor. (In a new house so the builder took care of all the repairs.)

howie · 26-12-2010, 05:47 PM

Discuss this with your builder first. Generally speaking, the builder will install any type of light fixture, although he may well charge a 'change order' for deviating from 'spec'. Etownboarder is correct, extra reinforcement in the ceiling will be required if the proposed chandelier is of a substantial weight.

21-12-2010, 09:39 PM	#1
a266 First One is Always Free Join Date: Nov 2010	How much does it cost to install a chandelier? Hi all, I am planning to install a large, crystal chandelier in my new home. Would you happen to know how much it will cost to hire an electrician to install it? What is the going rate in Edmonton? Any warranties on their work? If you have installed one before and can refer an electrician, it would be great! Merry X'mas!

26-12-2010, 05:47 PM	#6
howie Addicted to C2E Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: edmonton	Discuss this with your builder first. Generally speaking, the builder will install any type of light fixture, although he may well charge a 'change order' for deviating from 'spec'. Etownboarder is correct, extra reinforcement in the ceiling will be required if the proposed chandelier is of a substantial weight. __________________ Nisi Dominus Frustra

21-12-2010, 10:03 PM	#2
Gord Lacey Addicted to C2E Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Strathcona - Mill Creek	Are you replacing one chandelier with another?

21-12-2010, 10:10 PM	#3
a266 First One is Always Free Join Date: Nov 2010	No, i'm not replacing the chandelier. It will be for the new house and we will not be using the standard lights from the builder. We will buy the chandelier seperately and just need an electrician to install it.

26-12-2010, 02:15 PM	#5
KC Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006	Good point. I know someone who had their chandelier crash down and damage their hardwood floor. (In a new house so the builder took care of all the repairs.)