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LIGHTING INSTALLTION UPGRADES – Dan Matthews Electric
Interior & Exterior Lighting Upgrades
Lighting Installation Upgrades
Upgrading the lighting in your home is one of the most effective ways to improve comfort, safety, energy efficiency, and overall property value. At Dan Matthews Electric, we specialize in high-quality residential lighting installation and lighting upgrades throughout Morgan Hill, Gilroy, San Jose, Hollister, and surrounding areas. Whether you need modern LED lighting, recessed lighting, outdoor security lighting, kitchen and bathroom lighting upgrades, or custom lighting design, you’ll receive licensed, dependable service backed by years of electrical expertise and over 35 years of advanced electronics troubleshooting experience.
As a licensed California electrician (License #102855) and FCC General Class license holder, Dan personally performs or supervises all lighting installations to ensure top-tier workmanship, code compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Why It Matters
Why Lighting Upgrades Matter
Modern lighting does more than brighten a room — it completely transforms your home’s comfort, energy use, and functionality. Upgrading old lighting fixtures or wiring can:
- Improve brightness and eliminate dark spots
- Increase energy efficiency with LED and low-wattage solutions
- Reduce monthly electricity costs
- Enhance home value and modernize appearance
- Improve visibility and reduce fall risks
- Boost curb appeal and home security
- Create adjustable ambiance with dimmers and smart lighting
Whether you’re remodeling or simply improving one room, professional lighting installation ensures safety, clean wiring, and long-lasting results.
Our Services
Our Lighting Installation & Upgrade Services
We offer complete, custom lighting solutions tailored to your home and project goals. Every job includes licensed electrical expertise, code-compliant installation, and clear communication from start to finish.
Recessed Lighting Installation
Modern, clean, and energy-efficient recessed lights are ideal for kitchens, living rooms, hallways, and basements. We design spacing, layout, and dimming control for perfect coverage.
LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace outdated bulbs and fixtures with long-lasting, low-cost LED lighting that improves brightness while reducing energy use by up to 80%.
Kitchen & Bathroom Lighting
Under-cabinet lighting, vanity lighting, task lighting, moisture-rated fixtures, and more — installed safely and with perfect placement.
Outdoor & Landscape Lighting
We install walkway lighting, porch fixtures, motion sensor lights, flood lights, and landscape illumination to improve curb appeal and security.
Smart Home & Automated Lighting
Integrate your lighting with home apps, smart switches, dimmers, and automated timers for modern, convenient control.
Ceiling & Wall Fixtures
Chandeliers, pendant lights, sconces, ceiling fixtures, and specialty lights — securely installed with clean wiring and stable mounting.
Garage, Attic & Utility Lighting
Bright, energy-efficient LED shop lights and utility fixtures for practical spaces.
Lighting Wiring, Switches & Dimmers
From adding new switches to upgrading old wiring, we bring older homes up to modern safety and convenience standards.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Why Homeowners Choose Dan Matthews Electric
Dan brings 7 years of residential electrical experience combined with 35+ years of high-level electronics troubleshooting and design background. Unlike larger electrical companies, you’ll work directly with the licensed electrician performing the job — not a rotating crew.
What You Can Expect
- Licensed & Insured California Electrician
- Precision workmanship on every installation
- Clear communication and honest recommendations
- Fair pricing with no upselling
- On time, clean, and professional work
- Safety-first installation and code compliance
- 100% customer satisfaction commitment
As a sole proprietor, Dan personally performs or supervises all work — ensuring every lighting upgrade meets the highest standards.
Older Homes
Lighting Upgrades for Older Homes
If your home is 20+ years old, your lighting may:
- Use outdated wiring
- Produce uneven or dim lighting
- Consume high levels of electricity
- Lack modern switch or dimmer compatibility
- Be unsafe or not up to code
We can replace outdated fixtures, upgrade wiring where needed, and install modern LED solutions that immediately improve safety and efficiency.
Schedule Service
Schedule a Lighting Upgrade Today
If your home needs brighter, more efficient lighting — or you want to modernize your interior with recessed lights, LED upgrades, or smart lighting — we’re ready to help.
Serving: Morgan Hill, Gilroy, San Jose, Hollister, and surrounding areas.
Satisfaction Guaranteed: For time-and-materials work, you’re only billed for the time and materials used if the work is not proceeding to your satisfaction.
WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE DAN MATTHEWS ELECTRIC
With 7 years of residential electrical experience and over 35 years of advanced electronics troubleshooting and design, Dan delivers precise, dependable workmanship on every project. As a licensed California electrician (License #102855) and FCC General Class License holder, he personally performs or supervises all work to ensure safety, code compliance, and customer satisfaction.
- Licensed & Insured Electrical Professional
- Superior Troubleshooting, Repair & Installation Skills
- High-Quality Workmanship & Reliable Results
- Fair Pricing & Clear Communication
- On Time, On Budget, Every Time
- 100% Customer Satisfaction Commitment
FAQ – Lighting Installation & Upgrades
We provide a full range of lighting solutions including recessed lighting, LED upgrades, under-cabinet lighting, outdoor security lighting, landscape lighting, ceiling lighting, smart-home lighting systems, and complete fixture replacements. If it lights up your home, we can install or upgrade it.
Common signs include dim or uneven lighting, outdated fixtures, excessive heat output, buzzing or flickering lights, high energy bills, or insufficient lighting in key areas. A home lighting assessment can identify where modern LED or high-efficiency solutions can improve brightness and save energy.
Yes! LED lighting upgrades are one of the most requested services we provide. LED lights use significantly less energy, last longer, produce less heat, and give your home a cleaner, more modern look.
Absolutely. Modern lighting improves interior appearance, highlights architectural features, enhances curb appeal, and makes a home feel more spacious. Updated lighting is considered one of the highest-ROI electrical improvements when selling a home.
Yes — we install smart switches, dimmers, app-controlled lighting, Wi-Fi lighting systems, motion-activated lights, and voice-controlled lighting compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and other smart-home platforms.
Yes, but older homes may require wiring evaluation or minor updates to ensure safe performance. We inspect the circuits, verify load capacity, and confirm the wiring can support modern lighting. If updates are needed, we’ll explain your options clearly.
Most single-room lighting upgrades take 1–3 hours, while whole-home LED conversions may take half a day to a full day, depending on fixture count and ceiling access. We schedule efficiently to minimize disruption.
Yes — we install pathway lighting, security lighting, floodlights, motion sensors, porch fixtures, backyard lighting, and low-voltage landscape lighting systems to improve both safety and nighttime curb appeal.
Definitely. With over 7 years of residential electrical experience, we help homeowners choose ideal fixture placement, lighting temperature, brightness levels, and layout based on the room’s function, style, and natural light.
Pricing varies depending on fixture type, ceiling height, attic access, wiring condition, and the number of lights being installed. We provide upfront, honest estimates — and for time-and-materials work, you only pay for the actual time and parts used (satisfaction guaranteed).
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