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Eli's Electric LLC

Outdoor and indoor lighting installation in Southeast Louisiana


Most people call us about lighting for one of two reasons. Either a room never had enough light to begin with, or the outside of the house goes dark in a way that feels unsafe.

Both are fixable, and neither has to mean tearing up your ceilings. We install new fixtures, add circuits where they are missing and replace the ones that were put in wrong the first time. If you are not sure what you want yet, we can walk the space with you and show you what the options really look like before you decide anything.

What's included

  • Recessed lighting and can light replacement
  • Outdoor and landscape lighting
  • Security and motion sensor lighting
  • Fixture replacement and upgrades
  • Ceiling fans, including new boxes and rated hangers
  • LED conversions for older fixtures
  • Under-cabinet and task lighting

Signs it is time to call

  • A room needs a lamp in every corner before it feels usable
  • Lights flicker or dim when the air conditioner kicks on
  • A fixture runs hot, or bulbs burn out far faster than they should
  • The outside of your house or your parking area goes dark
  • A ceiling fan wobbles, or hangs from a box that was not made to hold it

How the job goes

  1. 01

    We look at the space with you

    We go room by room, ask how you actually use the space and tell you what is possible with the wiring you already have.

  2. 02

    You get a plan and a price

    We lay out where each fixture goes and what it costs, before anything gets cut or pulled.

  3. 03

    We install, aim and clean up

    We install and test everything, adjust the aim where it matters, then vacuum up and haul off the old fixtures.

Common questions

Can you add recessed lighting without tearing up my ceiling?

In most cases, yes. We cut a small opening for each light and fish the wire through the ceiling instead of opening it up. Older homes with tight framing or blown-in insulation are harder, and we will tell you before we start if yours is one of them.

Is it worth switching my old fixtures to LED?

Usually. LEDs use less power and last far longer, so you stop replacing bulbs in hard to reach places. The difference most people actually notice is the light quality, so we can show you a couple of color temperatures before you commit to a whole house.

Do you install outdoor lighting on a timer or a sensor?

Yes. Motion sensors, dusk to dawn sensors and timers are all options. For driveways and walkways we usually suggest a mix, so the path stays lit and the bright light only comes on when something moves.

Can you hang a ceiling fan where there is only a light now?

Often, but not with the box that is there. A standard light box is not built to hold something that spins. We swap it for a fan rated box anchored to the framing. It is a small part of the job and it is the part that keeps the fan on the ceiling.

Will new lighting overload my panel?

LED lighting draws very little, so lighting on its own rarely causes a problem. If your panel is already full or dated, we will say so and explain your options instead of adding one more thing to it.

Need an electrician today?

Tell us what is going on and we will tell you what it takes to fix it. Someone is on call around the clock for electrical emergencies.

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Where we work

We serve homes and businesses across Southeast Louisiana.

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