Modern Design
Modern Design | Lighting Upgrades | Electrical | Kingston
Step into a brighter Kingston home with HEP’s modern-design electrical team. From sleek recessed LEDs that wash your walls in warm ambience to smart fixtures you can fine-tune from your phone, we craft tailored solutions that elevate aesthetics, comfort, and energy efficiency in a single stroke. Every project begins with a design-forward consultation, ensuring your new illumination doesn’t just meet code—it becomes the highlight of your space.
Choose our lighting upgrades and you’ll see immediate savings on utility bills, less maintenance, and a fresh, contemporary feel that boosts property value. HEP’s certified electricians handle everything—from rewiring and fixture installation to dimmer integration and smart-home syncing—so you can simply flip the switch and enjoy. Ready to glow? Let’s brighten Kingston together.
FAQs
What types of modern lighting upgrades do you offer in Kingston?
We provide a full spectrum of lighting solutions, including LED downlights, slim recessed fixtures, architectural strip lighting, pendant and track systems, cove and accent lighting, exterior wall-packs, and landscape luminaires. Whether you’re renovating a downtown condo, retrofitting a limestone century home, or updating a commercial space on Princess Street, we supply fixtures that complement contemporary design while meeting Ontario’s energy-efficiency standards.
How much energy can I save by switching to LEDs?
LED technology typically reduces lighting electricity use by 50–80 % compared with incandescent bulbs and about 30 % compared with compact fluorescents. A household that replaces 40 sixty-watt incandescents with 9-watt LEDs can save roughly 2 000 kWh per year—about $300 at Kingston Hydro rates. Most clients see a return on investment within 12–36 months, and many projects qualify for Save on Energy rebates and Kingston Hydro conservation incentives.
Do I need a permit or inspection for lighting upgrades, and do you handle it?
In Ontario, any new wiring, circuit alteration, or addition of smart dimmers must be inspected by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). We are a licensed electrical contractor (ECRA/ESA #) and obtain all required permits, schedule inspections, and provide you with the Certificate of Acceptance, ensuring full compliance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
How long does a typical residential lighting upgrade take?
Most single-room makeovers (living rooms, kitchens, or baths) are completed in one day. Whole-home LED retrofits in a standard 3-bedroom house usually take 2–3 days, including patching and paint touch-ups if we cut new openings. Commercial projects are often scheduled after hours or over a weekend to avoid downtime, with timelines agreed upon during our site assessment.
Can you integrate smart lighting controls with my existing home-automation system?
Yes. We install and program smart dimmers, switches, and hubs from Lutron Caséta, Leviton Decora Smart, Philips Hue, WiZ, Zigbee, and Z-Wave platforms. These can tie seamlessly into Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Control4 systems. We’ll verify your Wi-Fi coverage, set up scenes and schedules, and give you a quick tutorial so you can control lights from your phone or voice assistant immediately.
What does a lighting upgrade cost, and what factors affect the price?
Costs vary with fixture quality, ceiling height, wiring condition, control options, and the number of circuits. Simple lamp swaps start at about $5–$10 per fixture. A recessed LED retrofit averages $150–$300 per fixture installed, while adding smart dimming can add $80–$200 per location. A complete upgrade in a typical 2 000 sq ft home ranges from $2 000 to $4 000, whereas custom architectural installations or commercial fit-outs can run higher. After our free on-site consultation, you’ll receive a detailed, fixed-price quote outlining labour, materials, and any available rebates.