dave_wong

Hi. I will be installing some lights in my new house soon. Is anybody able to share the cost of installation (per piece) with me?? Any good electrician to recommend (Northern suburbs)??

The Johnstons

We've used an electrician a couple of times who lives in Padbury (we're in Currambine) who did a really good job (and tidy.) He quoted $100 each to supply & install downlights. His name is Derek Gunn, Action Electrical ******
TJ

Dorothy

Please do not post other people's phone numbers on the forum.

Dorothy

What kind of lights are you looking to install? Your builder should have included the wiring to at least one central point in each room and supplied at the very least a fixture. Were you looking for the little halogen downlights? If so, you are best to buy them yourself and just have them installed. You can get them from places like Beacon Lighting for 1/3 the price your electrician is going to charge you.

Forgot to say your house is really coming along! You're about a month ahead of us.

dave_wong

I am now scouting for lights in several spots. Namely Beacon Lighting and 2 others located in Osbourne Park. I need to install downlights for the bath rooms, toilets, walkin wardrobe and oyster shaped lights in the halls and lounge. Got myself an electrician who charges $25 per point. Sounds reasonable??

Yes... the house is coming along really fast. Hope that we will be able to get the keys by end May, 1 month ahead of the actual handover date. I have passed your house yesterday morning. I noticed that you guys are not far behind

dave_wong

Hi.. is it possible to PM me the individual's mobile no.?? Thanks.

Dorothy

Yeah, we were up there today and it looks like the brickies are just about done. Next step roof tiles.

ozhappy981

Just be aware that halogen downlights are a serious fire risk. Last year 60 houses burnt down in Perth because of halogen downlights.

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.as...ntentID=133937

We decided against them in our house.

Amazulu

The only way to install downlighters is with a shroud covering the part of the fitting in the ceiling. Do this and all is good.

I've started to retrofit LED bulbs in my downlighters anyway. Virtually the same light at 12-15% of the power consumption.

Dorothy

I just plain don't like the look of the little downlights. I much prefer either a beautiful fixture or no fixture with lamps. It's a much warmer look IMO.