Recessed Lighting & LED Installation in the DMV
Kitchen, basement, hallway, and whole-home recessed lighting — laid out, cut in, and dimmable.
What's Included
Every job comes scoped, permitted, and inspected — no shortcuts.
- New-construction and retrofit recessed cans (4" and 6")
- LED disk and wafer lights for low-clearance ceilings
- Under-cabinet and toe-kick lighting
- Smart dimmer and three-way switching
- Vaulted-ceiling and sloped-ceiling layouts
- Layout planning for even, glare-free coverage
- Replacing existing fluorescent fixtures with LED
- Closet, pantry, and basement light retrofits
Layout Matters More Than the Fixture
Most disappointing recessed jobs aren't because the lights are bad — they're because the spacing and beam angles were wrong. We lay out cans on actual square footage, not by guessing, so you get even light without dark corners or hot spots.
Standard rule of thumb: divide ceiling height by two for spacing in feet. 8-foot ceilings → 4-foot spacing. We adjust for room shape, beams, HVAC runs, and where the kitchen island actually sits.
Wafer LEDs for Tight Spaces
If you have a finished basement with low joists, or a second floor with an unfinished attic above, traditional cans may not fit. Wafer LEDs are 1/2-inch thick, install through a 4" or 6" hole, and let us light spaces where cans simply won't work.
Smart Dimmers & Three-Way Switching
Pair LED recessed lighting with the right dimmer and you get smooth dimming from 100% down to 5%. Pair it with the wrong dimmer and you get flicker, buzz, or dead-zone dimming. We spec compatible dimmers (Lutron Caseta, Leviton Decora Smart, etc.) and pre-test on your fixtures.
Retrofitting Old Fluorescents
Got a kitchen with a 1990s fluorescent box, or a basement with rows of T8 strip lights? We'll remove the old fixture, patch the ceiling minimally, and lay out a clean LED grid that updates the whole room.
From First Call to Final Inspection
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Free On-Site Assessment
A licensed electrician walks the job, scopes the work, and answers your questions.
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Detailed Written Quote
You get a clear scope, timeline, and price — no surprises, no upsells.
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Permitted, Code-Compliant Install
We pull the permit, do the work safely, and protect your property end-to-end.
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Final Inspection & Walkthrough
We test every circuit, schedule the county inspection, and leave the site clean.
23 Years in the DMV
Family-owned since 2003. Licensed electrical contractor in MD, DC & VA, under master electrician of record Foto Martinos.
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Full liability, automobile, and workers' comp on every job. Bonded in VA. EPA- and OSHA-certified. Pirro pulls every permit.
Trusted by Property Pros
HOA boards, property managers, and homeowners across the region — 5.0 ★ on Google.
What Affects the Price
Every job is unique — we won't quote a price online without seeing the work. But here's what moves the number up or down so you can plan.
Get a Written Quote- Number of cans and switching legs
- Accessibility above the ceiling (attic vs. finished space)
- Ceiling height and complexity (vaulted, sloped, beamed)
- Smart dimmer and switch hardware
- Drywall patching needs
Recessed & LED Lighting Across the DMV
Serving Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Northern Virginia.
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