Basic
$44 – $133 each
Fixture disconnected and removed, wires capped with connectors in the box, box closed with a plain blank plate

Electrician or handyman disconnects and removes an existing ceiling or wall light fixture and caps the wires or installs a blank cover plate.
Remove Lighting Fixtures in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $52 to $157 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for remove lighting fixtures.
National average: $50 – $150 each
$44 – $133 each
Fixture disconnected and removed, wires capped with connectors in the box, box closed with a plain blank plate
$52 – $157 each
Fixture removed, wires capped, loose box resecured, white blank cover plate fitted snug to the surface
$65 – $196 each
Fixture removed, circuit tested, wires capped and folded, box resecured, blank plate fitted, surface wiped, fixture hauled away
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $24 – $70 | each |
| Labor | labor | $18 – $55 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.30 – $19 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.21 – $13 | each |
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