Lighting Installation · Shreveport, LA
Lighting Installation in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport homeowners renovating older houses in Highland and South Highlands often add recessed lighting, under-cabinet lighting and better porch lighting. Tall ceilings in older homes can make fixture placement and wiring more involved, and plaster ceilings require care.
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- Independent, licensed electricians
- Serving Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor and more
What's different about lighting installation in Shreveport
LED fixtures cut heat and energy use during long, hot summers. Exterior and motion lighting improves security. Permits for new circuits come from the city's permits and inspections office, and SWEPCO owns the service. Kitchen remodels in South Highlands often add task lighting under cabinets and pendants over islands, while older homes in Highland may need ceiling boxes added or reinforced before new fixtures go up.
Older homes may have original wiring and small services, and mid-century homes often have full panels with little room for new circuits. Air conditioning runs for much of the year, stressing older circuits.
Weather and the utility in Shreveport
Shreveport summers are long and hot, with air conditioning running from spring into fall, and spring brings severe thunderstorms, hail and tornado risk. Winter is usually mild, but the February 2021 winter storm brought rare extended cold and outages to northwest Louisiana. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) serves Shreveport and handles meters, service drops and reconnection. Frequent lightning makes surge damage to AC equipment and electronics a common complaint.
- Permits in Shreveport
- Electrical permits in Shreveport come from the city's Permits and Inspections Division, where electrical contractors must also register; Bossier City and unincorporated Caddo Parish issue their own. Louisiana licenses electrical contractors through the State Licensing Board for Contractors.
- Electric utility
- SWEPCO
- Where we connect you
- 35 ZIP codes in Shreveport, including Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor, Fairfield, Querbes, Southern Hills
Signs it's time to call
- Dark rooms with a single ceiling light
- Old fixtures that flicker or buzz
- Adding lighting to a kitchen, bath or patio
- Wanting dimmers or smart controls
How the job usually goes
1. Layout
Fixture spacing, switch locations and dimmer compatibility are planned.
2. Install
Wire is fished, boxes or wafers installed and fixtures mounted.
3. Test
Switching, dimming and GFCI protection are tested.
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What moves the price in Shreveport
Electricians set their own prices. Local permit fees, utility coordination and the age of the home all play a part, along with:
- Number of fixtures
- Attic access
- Ceiling height and type
- Dimmers or smart controls
- Fixture cost if supplied by the electrician
Stop and call an electrician if
- ✕ Do not hang a heavy fixture on a standard plastic box
Lighting Installation in Shreveport: questions
Do I need a permit for lighting installation in Shreveport?
In most cases, yes. Electrical permits in Shreveport come from the city's Permits and Inspections Division, where electrical contractors must also register; Bossier City and unincorporated Caddo Parish issue their own. Louisiana licenses electrical contractors through the State Licensing Board for Contractors. The electrician normally pulls the permit and arranges the inspection.
Can recessed lights go in a ceiling with no attic above?
Often yes. Canless LED wafers need very little depth, and cable can be fished between joists in many ceilings.
What electrical issues are common in Shreveport homes?
Electricians in Shreveport most often see: heavy AC loads on older circuits; severe storm and ice outages; surge damage from frequent lightning.
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