What are the costs of installing lighting?

Average cost per lighting point

1. Lighting point with existing conduit and wiring

• Cost per point: 60 – 90 euro
• Includes: connection to existing conduit, installation of a switch, finishing of the mounting point
• Excludes: fixture and lamp

2. Light point with new wiring (milling and pulling cables)

• Cost per point: 90 – 140 euro
• Including: milling slots, laying electrical conduit and wiring, making mounting point, finishing
• Excluding: fixture and lamp

3. Multiple light points in one room

• Cost per point: 80 – 120 euros
• Advantage: lower cost per point as the work can be carried out in one go.

4. Outdoor lighting (excluding fixture)

• Cost per point: 100 – 160 euros
• Depending on: waterproof installation, distance to meter cupboard, use of ground cable.

What is included in these costs?

• Laying or connecting wiring
• Installation of a junction box or connection point
• Installation of switches (standard)
• Basic finishing of chases

Not included: fixtures, lamps, and luxury switchgear (designer or home automation).

Factors influencing the price

1. Existing piping versus new piping
2. Type of wall or ceiling (plaster, concrete, brick)
3. Number of light points in one assignment
4. Distance and accessibility
5. Possible extensions in the distribution board
6. Specific execution (e.g., waterproof installation outdoors)

Example Prices

Example 1 – 2 new light points (existing wiring):
2 × 70 euros = 140 euros

Example 2 – 3 new light points with milling and new wiring:
3 × 110 euros = 330 euros

Example 3 – Outdoor light point (new wiring):
120 euros for installation + possibly 20 to 40 euros extra for longer cable routes

Savings tips

• Combine the installation of multiple light points and switches in one order.
• Plan the work simultaneously with the installation of sockets or other electrical work.
• Request multiple quotes, for example via jeofferte.nl, to compare price and quality.

Conclusion
Installing lighting in 2025 will cost an average of 60 to 140 euros per light point, depending on the situation and excluding fixtures. Outdoor lighting is slightly more expensive due to its waterproof design and extra cabling.

All amounts mentioned are indicative prices based on market averages. The prices apply to the installation of light points and switches, including cables and installation, excluding fixtures.

1. Light point with existing wiring

• Costs per light point: 60 – 90 euro
• Situation: There is already wiring in the right place.
• Activities:
• Connecting to existing wiring
• Installing a switch or connecting to an existing switch
• Finishing the mounting point

2. Light point with new wiring (milling and wiring)

• Cost per light point: 90 – 140 euro
• Situation: A new cable needs to be installed, including grooves in walls or ceilings.
• Activities:
• Milling and placing electrical conduit
• Pulling cables
• Placing the central box and mounting point
• Basic finishing of slots

3. Multiple light points in one room (with new wiring)

• Cost per light point: 80 – 120 euro
• Situation: Project where multiple connection points are installed simultaneously.
• Advantage: Lower price per light point due to efficient work and only one call-out charge.

4. Outdoor lighting (excluding fixture)

• Cost per light point: 100 – 160 euro
• Situation: Placement of light points outside, often with waterproof mounting and ground cable.
• Activities:
• Installation of splash-proof cables and connections
• Installation of outdoor sockets or switches if necessary

5. Extend or move switch

• Cost per switch: 70 – 120 euros
• Depending on the complexity and whether milling is required.

Factors that determine the price

1. Presence of existing pipes and wiring
2. Number of light points in one project
3. Type of wall or ceiling (gypsum, concrete, brick)
4. Distance to the meter cupboard
5. Outdoor or indoor installation
6. Possible expansion of the fuse box

Example projects

Example 1 – 2 new light points on existing wiring:
2 × 70 euro = 140 euro

Example 2 – 3 new light points with new wiring:
3 × 110 euro = 330 euro

Example 3 – 4 outdoor light points with new wiring:
4 × 130 euro = 520 euro

Conclusion
In 2025, the installation of lighting (excluding fixtures) will cost an average of 60 to 140 euros per light point. Existing wiring makes the job cheaper. For outdoor lighting, prices are higher due to extra requirements for material and water resistance.

1. Presence of wiring and cabling

• Existing wiring:
  Only connecting the wiring and placing a light point is necessary. This is the cheapest situation.
• No wiring:
  Milling is required and new pipes must be laid. This increases the labor and material costs.

2. Number of light points and switches

• The more light points and switches in one project, the lower the price per point.
• One visit and efficient work provides cost benefits.

3. Type of project (indoor or outdoor)

• Indoor lighting:
  Lower costs due to simpler installation.
• Outdoor lighting:
  More expensive due to the use of splash-proof materials and ground cables.

4. Type of wall and ceiling

• Gypsum and sand-lime brick: Easy to mill and therefore cheaper.
• Concrete and brick: More difficult to mill, more labor and heavier tools required.

5. Distance and accessibility

• Long cable routes or difficult to reach places (e.g. high ceilings) increase costs.

6. Complexity of the circuit

• Simple single switches are cheaper.
• Two-way switches, hotel switches and dimmers require more connection work and time.

7. Possible expansion of the distribution board

• If there is no free capacity in the distribution board, a new group must be placed. This entails additional costs.

8. Quality and brand of the material

• Standard switching material is cheaper.
• Luxury or design switching material costs more.

9. Time and planning

• Work during regular working hours is cheaper.
• Urgent jobs or work outside office hours lead to higher hourly rates.

Conclusion
The costs for installing lighting are mainly determined by the presence of pipes, the number of light points, the complexity of the project and the properties of the space. Good preparation and combining multiple light points in one assignment often results in cost savings.

In addition to standard light points and switches, there are extra options that are often desired in new construction or renovation. Below you will find the most common options with average costs.

1. Dimmers

• Cost per dimmer: 80 – 150 euro
• Including:
• Dimmer (standard or LED-compatible)
• Installation and connection
• Note: Luxury models (built-in, rotary knob or touch) are at the top of this range.

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2. Extra circuits (two-way or hotel circuit)

• Cost per switch: 100 – 180 euro
• Application:
• Operation of one light point from two or more locations (e.g. landing and hall).
• Including:
• Extra wiring, switches and connections.

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3. Motion sensors (indoor)

• Cost per sensor: 120 – 200 euro
• Application:
• Automatic switching in, for example, hallway, basement or garage.
• Including:
• Motion detector (built-in or surface-mounted) and connection.

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4. Outdoor lighting with sensor

• Cost per light point with sensor: 150 – 250 euro
• Including:
• Waterproof cable, sensor technology and assembly
• Exclusive: fixture itself

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5. Timer or dusk switch

• Cost per point: 120 – 200 euro
• Application:
• Automatic switching on and off at a set time or based on daylight.

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6. Extra light point in ceiling (spot or pendant, excluding fixture)

• Costs: 90 – 140 euros per point (with new wiring)
• Includes: cable, junction box and installation.

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7. Preparation for recessed spotlights (wiring and boxes)

• Costs: 25 – 50 euros per point (preparation)
• Excluding the fixtures and recessed spotlights themselves.

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Factors that influence the cost of these extra options

1. Type of space (indoor or outdoor)
2. Existing wiring or new wiring
3. Brand and quality of materials
4. Complexity of the circuit
5. Working hours and accessibility

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Savings tip

Have extra options installed during larger operations. Combining these jobs into one project avoids double travel costs and saves working hours.

Always compare multiple quotes; platforms such as jeofferte.nl make this easy.

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Conclusion
Extra options such as dimmers, motion sensors and circuits bring in 2025 extra costs of 80 to 250 euros per point. The final price depends mainly on the complexity and the situation on site.

 

1. Combine multiple tasks

• Have all desired light points and switches installed at once.
• This lowers the price per point because the electrician works more efficiently and only charges call-out fees once.

2. Plan ahead

• Avoid rush jobs and have work done during regular working hours.
• Urgent work or work in the evenings and weekends leads to higher hourly rates.

3. Preparation of the workplace

• Make sure the rooms are empty and that it is clear where the light points and switches should be.
• This saves time for the electrician.

4. Choose standard switchgear

• Luxury cover frames and designer switches increase material costs.
• For basic rooms (attic, storage room, basement), simple switchgear may suffice.

5. Think ahead

• Have extra empty conduits or junction boxes installed immediately for future expansions.
• This prevents hacking and demolition later.

6. Combine disciplines

• During a renovation, it may be smart to coordinate the work of electricians, plasterers and painters.
• Slots then only need to be made and closed once.

7. Compare quotes

• Always request multiple quotes.
• Comparing, for example via jeofferte.nl, provides insight into the best price-quality ratio.

8. Larger quantities in one project

• With multiple light points in one room or floor, the price decreases per point.

Conclusion
With good preparation, having multiple jobs done at once, and choosing standard materials where possible, the costs for installing lighting can be significantly reduced. Requesting and comparing quotes in advance provides extra certainty and cost control.