Price per can fixture?

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ItsHot said:
Just curious to the average going price per can fixture? Say for "old work", drywall non-accessable ceiling. Thanks!
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Supplying the cans and trim, too, I'd say $125 to $150. The expensive part is getting the switch leg to the first can; second depends on how many joists between rows.
 
That's why we have the diversibit--- rememebere they come in many lengths from 3- 6 feet I believe and they are flexible.

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Dennis Alwon said:
That's why we have the diversibit--- rememebere they come in many lengths from 3- 6 feet I believe and they are flexible.
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Believe me, Dennis, I have had plenty of experience with them, especially with recessed-light retrofits. They can make the impossible possible.

I once went from attic to crawl in a 2-story house with one with a couple of extensions. Made sure the walls were stacked and not load-bearing, stayed centered, and went smooth.
 
jmsbrush said:
No access, $250 to $325
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I charge between $120 and $160 for 6" ICAT, one piece AT cone, 130V 60W lamp.

I knew I was too cheap.

Seen a van parked at a gas station for advertising purposes (at Balboa and the 118 freeway in beautiful San Fernando Valley) with a big sign on top, $60 a can.

I am sure you would get what you pay for.
 
Power Tech said:
Seen a van parked at a gas station for advertising purposes (at Balboa and the 118 freeway in beautiful San Fernando Valley) with a big sign on top, $60 a can.
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Hmmm...I really think I'm going to start flying these west coast guys out here and subbing them out. ;)
 
We'd prefer you send us your customers!

We'd prefer you send us your customers!

peter d said:
Hmmm...I really think I'm going to start flying these west coast guys out here and subbing them out. ;)
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Actually if you'd send us your customers we'd be happier.:D
Right now we're doing new contruction 6 inch IC rated with trim & lamp for $45/ea. and remodel cans starting at $65/ea.

Actual material cost here is around $7 per can ($12 if remodel), $4 per trim, $1 per lamp, + wire, etc. If the job goes well we can actually make wages.
 
6" $150-$175
4" $165-$190

Standard #24 trim with 65 watt flood and #14 trim with 50 watt bulb for the 4" can
 
To many things can go wrong when there is no access.
Underneath the drywall there is plaster, under that there is a 2x4 running in some strange fashion. A plumbing pipe, who knows.:)

We will install 6" can with attic access for $150.
 
In my area the Builders have been getting min $250 for 6' Recess in new work and if the buyer wants the same, after construction he charges $450 plus each. then turns around and finds an EC to do it for $90
 
How much!?!?!?

How much!?!?!?

$125 a can .. old work. attic accessible. People get that bug eyed look and roll there eyes at me when they hear the price. Dont do many.
 
I usually try about $100 plus the cost of the cans, trims and bulbs. Had one lady get mad after I finished hers when she saw that it only took me 5 hours to do 6 of them.

She was happy with the work, just didn't realize it cost so much.

But like many of said, they can be a pain in the butt, and if you go cutting circles with no attic access, sometimes there's no turning back. That can lay on my nerves a little bit while I'm cutting.
 
Believe it or not we have a guy here in central New Jersey Advertising 79.99 a can. 4 or more cans you get a free dimmer. Now you tell me how anyone can compete with that. IM SICK TO MY STOMACH!!!!!!!!:mad:
 
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