How many recessed lights do I need?

For general lighting, 1 can per 25 sq ft is a good starting point. We adjust based on room use, ceiling height, and natural light.

Can you install recessed lights without tearing up the ceiling?

Usually yes - retrofit cans and wafer LEDs install through small holes from below. Some patching may still be needed for switching wires.

Are LEDs really dimmable?

Most modern LED cans are, but only with a compatible LED dimmer. We spec the dimmer to match the fixture so you don't get flicker.

Are you licensed to do recessed lighting in Reston, VA?

Yes. Pirro Electric is fully licensed and insured to perform commercial and residential electrical work in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., including Reston. We pull all required permits and coordinate inspections with the local jurisdiction on every job.

Do you handle aluminum wiring remediation in Reston?

Yes. Aluminum wiring remediation is one of our specialties for multi-unit buildings, condos, and single-family homes built in the late 1960s and 1970s throughout Reston and the broader DMV. We rewire to copper, replace outdated panels, and document everything for insurance carriers.

Reston, VA

Recessed Lighting in Reston, Virginia

Kitchen, basement, hallway, and whole-home recessed lighting - laid out, cut in, and dimmable.

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Recessed & LED Lighting in Reston, VA - Pirro Electric

Pirro Electric brings 23 years of Virginia electrical experience to every recessed lighting job in Reston. Reston was developed starting in the 1960s as a planned community, so original homes and townhomes commonly have aluminum branch wiring and Federal Pacific panels. Reston Town Center and the Silver Line corridor drive significant commercial tenant improvement work.

On any given month you'll find our trucks handling aluminum wiring remediation in original reston townhomes and federal pacific panel replacements across Reston Town Center, Lake Anne, South Lakes, and North Point. We pull permits in Reston, schedule inspections, and walk you through the work so nothing gets left to guess.

Local Angle

Common Recessed & LED Lighting Projects in Reston

Between jobs around W&OD Trail and the neighborhoods above, our Reston crew is on the road every week.

Aluminum wiring remediation in original Reston townhomes
Federal Pacific panel replacements

Neighborhoods servedReston Town Center · Lake Anne · South Lakes · North Point

ZIP codes20190 · 20191 · 20194

Scope of Work

What's Included

Every job in Reston 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

FAQ

Recessed & LED Lighting in Reston - Common Questions

Reviews

What Customers Say

Excerpts from verified Google reviews of Pirro Electric.

"We use Pirro across our portfolio of 50+ commercial retail buildings. Excellent work, responsive, priced competitively, and they get it right the first time."

Timothy M.

Google Review · Commercial Property Manager

"Pirro re-wired my whole townhouse, updated the panel, and replaced every outlet and switch. Professional, friendly, and on time. Couldn't ask for a better company."

JMW

Google Review · Verified Homeowner