Basic
$196 – $636 each
12 in. LED flush-mount dome with frosted acrylic lens and white trim, mounted to the existing box
How Much Does Install Surface Mounted Lighting Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
One surface-mounted (flush/semi-flush) ceiling light fixture supplied and installed by a pro on existing wiring.
Install Surface Mounted Lighting in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $230 to $748 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Surface Mounted Lighting in Chicago, Illinois
$230 – $748
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install surface mounted lighting.
National average: $200 – $650 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$230 – $748 each
14 in. semi-flush fixture with frosted glass shade, brushed nickel finish, dimmable LED, mounted to the existing box
Premium
$288 – $935 each
18 in. semi-flush fixture with alabaster-look glass on a solid metal frame in matte black, dimmable warm LED
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $96 – $314 | each |
| Labor | labor | $91 – $295 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $26 – $83 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $17 – $56 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install surface mounted lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Work by Chicago designers first, then the styles Chicago draws from.
Built from
Industrial living room
Photo: Studio Code · Profile
Industrial bedroom
Photo: Studio MAK · Profile
Contemporary interior
Photo: KADLEC Architecture & Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($90.00-$293.00 per unit)
- Labor ($70.00-$227.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($24.00-$78.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($16.00-$52.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Surface Mounted Lighting, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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