Whether you’re upgrading outdated fixtures, adding recessed lighting, or wiring a new addition, the right lighting changes how your home looks and feels. Homeowners across Dover, Portsmouth, Rochester, and the Seacoast trust Loyal Lab Electric & Generators for lighting projects big and small.
We handle everything from swapping out a single fixture to designing and wiring complete lighting layouts for kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, and outdoor areas. If your home still has old fluorescent fixtures, dim recessed cans, or builder-grade lighting that never matched the space, we can help.
Not sure where to start? We offer free consultations to walk through your options and give you an exact price before any work begins. Check out our guide on signs it’s time to upgrade your home’s lighting for help deciding if your lighting system needs attention.
Most homes in Dover, Portsmouth, and across the Seacoast were built with basic builder-grade lighting that doesn’t match how you actually use your space. A kitchen with a single overhead fixture, a bathroom with a dim vanity light, or a deck with no lighting at all are problems we fix every week.
Upgrading your lighting makes a real difference:
Here are the most common signs homeowners in Dover, Portsmouth, and the Seacoast call us about:
Flickering or buzzing lights can indicate a loose connection, a failing fixture, or a wiring issue behind the wall. If it’s happening in multiple rooms, it may be a bigger problem that needs a professional diagnosis. Visit our electrical troubleshooting and repairs page if flickering is your main concern.
Outdated fixtures that don’t match your space or your style. If your home still has brass boob lights from the 90s or fluorescent tubes in the kitchen, new fixtures make a noticeable difference.
Not enough light where you need it. A single overhead fixture in a kitchen or bathroom doesn’t cut it. Layered lighting with recessed cans, under-cabinet lights, and task lighting makes a room actually functional.
No outdoor lighting. Decks, walkways, driveways, and entryways without lighting are a safety issue and a missed opportunity.
For a deeper look at how outdated wiring affects your home’s lighting and safety, read our guide on the impact of outdated wiring.
Swapping a fixture for one with the same wiring is a straightforward DIY job. But most lighting upgrades go beyond that. Adding recessed lighting, wiring new circuits, installing dimmers, or running power to outdoor fixtures all require working inside walls and ceilings where existing wiring, insulation, and structural elements create real hazards if you don’t know what you’re looking at.
In New Hampshire, adding new circuits or modifying existing wiring requires a licensed electrician and may require a permit depending on the scope. We handle all of that, and our work is backed by a master electrician with over 20 years of experience.
The cost depends on how many lights you’re adding, whether we need to run new wiring, and the layout of your ceilings. Most recessed lighting projects in the Dover, Portsmouth, and Seacoast area range from $150-$300 per light installed. We provide exact pricing upfront before any work begins.
We serve homeowners across the NH Seacoast including Dover, Portsmouth, Rochester, Somersworth, Durham, Newmarket, Exeter, Hampton, and surrounding towns. We also serve parts of southern Maine including Berwick, Kittery, Eliot, and York.
In most cases, yes. We use low-profile LED recessed lights and careful cutting techniques that minimize drywall damage. For retrofit installations in existing ceilings, we can usually fish wire through wall and ceiling cavities without opening large holes.
LED lighting uses significantly less energy than incandescent or CFL bulbs and lasts much longer. For most homeowners, the switch pays for itself in lower energy bills within a year or two. We can upgrade your existing fixtures to LED or install new LED fixtures throughout your home.
Absolutely. We install landscape lighting, deck and patio lighting, security lighting, and pathway lights for homes across Dover, Portsmouth, Rochester, and the Seacoast. All outdoor wiring is done to code with weatherproof connections and proper GFCI protection.
If you already have a ceiling fan box and wiring in place, you may be able to swap fixtures yourself. But if you’re adding a ceiling fan where one didn’t exist before, or if your existing box isn’t rated for a fan, you need a licensed electrician to run wiring and install a fan-rated box. Improperly installed ceiling fans can fall and cause injury.
Yes. We install smart switches, smart dimmers, and whole-home automation wiring that works with systems like Lutron, Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. We handle the electrical side so everything works reliably.
Yes. Loyal Lab Electric & Generators is fully licensed and insured in New Hampshire and Maine. Our owner is a master electrician with over 20 years of experience.
Yes, we provide free quotes on all residential electrical work. Call us or fill out the form above and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Loyal Lab Electric & Generators is 100% locally owned and operated right here in Somersworth, NH. We’ve been serving the Seacoast since 2018 and have no affiliation with any franchise or corporate entity. When you call us, you’re supporting a local business and working directly with our team.
You can depend on us to for all of your electrical needs. We are here whenever you need us.
Our friendly staff are happy to help with any electrical need you have.
We use the safest and best equipment in the industry for every electrical project.
We will exceed your expectations and guarantee satisfaction.
