Motion sensor lighting
Lights that turn on when someone walks in, so nobody feels for a switch in the dark.
What this job involves
Lights that come on by themselves prevent falls on a trip to the bathroom at night. A motion sensor switch replaces the wall switch, and that needs a licensed electrician in Illinois. Plug in motion night lights for halls and stairs need no license, and the pro just sets them where they help most. Hardwired switches may need a neutral wire in the box, which older homes may lack. The pro will suggest a mix of both.
What to have ready
- Which rooms and halls
- Which lights are on a wall switch
- Where outlets are in the hallway
- Whether anyone gets up at night
What a fair price looks like
Most homeowners in our area pay between $125 and $350 for this job. Labor for a few switches with parts supplied by the homeowner. A licensed electrician is required for hardwired switches. Plug in units need none.
This is a range to help you judge a quote, not a quote. The pro you are matched with gives you their own price, in writing for anything over $1,000, and you pay them directly. We charge the pro a small flat fee only after the job is done. We never ask you for payment.
What a good pro will ask you first
- Which rooms are dark at night?
- Do you want wall switches or plug in lights?
- Are there outlets in the hallway?
- How old is the house?
Why we only send a licensed electrical pro
Illinois leaves electrical licensing to each village, so we check the license for the town you live in before a pro sees your request. Low-voltage items like video doorbells do not need one.