Lighting Design & Installation
LED downlights, dimmers, feature and outdoor lighting installed by licensed electricians, fixed quote, certificate of compliance included.
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Bad lighting is surprisingly hard to live with. Harsh halogens that heat the room. Downlights that turn your kitchen into a cave at night. A builder’s single-pendant lounge that hasn’t changed since 2003. Most homeowners put up with it longer than they should.
What we do
We plan and install lighting that actually works for the room, not just a grid of downlights dropped in wherever the plasterboard is clear. That means looking at what you use the space for, where the natural light comes from, and what finish you want.
We handle:
- LED downlight installation: new builds, renovations, or replacing existing halogens
- Dimmers and multi-scene switching (great for open-plan living areas)
- Feature lighting: pendants, wall sconces, under-cabinet strips
- Outdoor lighting: sensor lights, path lighting, entertaining areas
- Renovation lighting plans: if you’re working with a builder or designer, we’ll co-ordinate
All work is to AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules. You get a certificate of compliance on completion.
Signs your lighting needs attention
- Halogens that run hot or blow regularly (they draw 50–60 W each; a 10-downlight kitchen uses more power than a bar fridge)
- Rooms that feel gloomy at night despite plenty of fittings
- Dimmers that buzz, flicker, or won’t turn fully off
- No outdoor lighting, or a single sensor light that’s been there since forever
- You’re renovating and the current layout doesn’t suit the new floor plan
What’s involved
We start with a site visit. For straightforward replacements, swapping halogens for LEDs, adding a dimmer, we can usually quote and book on the spot.
For larger renovation lighting plans, we’ll walk the space with you, talk through what you want each room to feel like, and provide a fixed written quote before any work starts.
Installation day is tidy. Drop sheets down, holes patched if needed, all fittings tested and labelled. We don’t leave until everything works.
Honest cost factors
Lighting jobs vary quite a bit. A few things that affect the price:
- Number of downlights: the more fittings, the more it costs, and ceiling access, whether new wiring is needed, and the fitting you choose all move the price
- Ceiling type: plasterboard is straightforward; raked ceilings, concrete, or no roof access adds time
- Dimmer compatibility: some existing wiring needs a neutral wire added to support modern dimmers
- Feature or outdoor fittings: conduit runs, weatherproofing, and post-installation sealing add cost
- Switchboard capacity: if your board is already full or doesn’t have RCDs, that needs sorting first (see switchboard upgrades)
We’ll give you a fixed quote before we start. No surprises on the invoice.
Why PQ Electrical
We’re licensed electrical contractors (QBCC) working across Brisbane and Logan. Every job comes with:
- Fixed quote in writing before work begins
- Lifetime labour guarantee in writing
- Certificate of compliance on completion
- Police-checked technicians who tidy up after themselves
We also install ceiling fans and power points and can pair outdoor lighting with a ducted air conditioning install if you’re doing a bigger renovation.
FAQs
Can I just swap my halogens for LEDs without rewiring?
Usually, yes. Most halogen downlights can be replaced with a compatible LED fitting directly, it’s one of the quickest wins in an older home. The caveat is transformers: some older 12V halogen setups have transformers that don’t play nicely with LED drivers. We’ll check this on the day and let you know before we go ahead.
Do I need a licensed electrician to install downlights?
Yes. In Queensland, installing or moving any fixed light fitting, including downlights, is electrical work that requires a licensed sparky. DIY installation is illegal and voids your home insurance. It’s also a genuine fire risk if done wrong.
How long does a full LED downlight changeover take?
For a typical 3-bedroom home (15–20 downlights), plan for half a day. A single room is usually under two hours. We’ll give you an honest time estimate when we quote.
Ready to sort the lighting? Get a quote online or call us on 07 2142 5656. We service Brisbane, Logan, and surrounding suburbs including Springwood, Capalaba, and Sunnybank.
You pick a time online and one of our licensed electricians comes to you, usually within a few days. We look at the job properly, talk you through it, and hand you a fixed written quote to approve before any work starts. When the work is done you get a certificate of compliance where the job needs one, and every job is backed by our lifetime labour guarantee.
Easy from go to whoa
Pick a time online and we'll confirm straight back. No call centre, no hold music.
Drop sheets down, shoes off, tidy as we go. We treat your place like our own.
Licensed work to AS/NZS 3000, tested and checked before we pack up.
Walls made good, a certificate of compliance, and a lifetime labour guarantee in writing.