Basic
$168 – $544 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 Columbus, Ohio?
One surface-mounted (flush/semi-flush) ceiling light fixture supplied and installed by a pro on existing wiring.
Install Surface Mounted Lighting in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $197 to $641 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 Columbus, Ohio
$197 – $641
eachPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for install surface mounted lighting.
National average: $200 – $650 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$197 – $641 each
14 in. semi-flush fixture with frosted glass shade, brushed nickel finish, dimmable LED, mounted to the existing box
Premium
$246 – $801 each
18 in. semi-flush fixture with alabaster-look glass on a solid metal frame in matte black, dimmable warm LED
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $85 – $275 | each |
| Labor | labor | $75 – $243 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $23 – $73 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $15 – $49 | each |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install surface mounted lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built from
Transitional bathroom
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Full Circle Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Jorde Carey Inc · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Julie Geyer Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: NR Interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Opaline Interiors Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Slate Studios · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus 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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