Antique Light Fixture Installation in Houma, LA | MK Electric Man - Electrician

At MK Electric Man - Electrician, we specialize in both modern and vintage electrical projects for residential and commercial properties across Louisiana. One of our recent jobs in Houma, LA gave us the opportunity to combine functionality with aesthetics by installing a beautiful antique light fixture in a residential hallway — in a location where no electrical power previously existed.

Lighting not only adds brightness to a space, but also defines its character. This customer had a hallway that felt too dark and plain. They purchased a unique antique fixture and wanted it installed in a central area to enhance the overall look of their home. The challenge? There was no pre-existing power at the desired location.

🏡 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡

The homeowner in Houma, Louisiana reached out to MK Electric Man looking for expert installation of a new antique light fixture in a hallway. This wasn’t a simple replacement — it required:

- **Routing New Wiring to Previously Unpowered Areas**

- **Installing a Dimmer Switch**

- **Concealing Electrical Wiring**

- **Ensuring Compliance with Safety Codes**

🔧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧: 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡

To begin, we assessed the existing switch box and confirmed that we could safely and efficiently extend wiring from that point to the new light fixture location. Our goal was to minimize disruption to the walls and maintain a polished final appearance.

✔️ 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:

- **Installed New Electrical Box for Fixture**

- Optimal placement identified in the hallway ceiling

- Secure light fixture box installed to support the weight of the antique fixture

- **Ran Romex 14-2 Copper Wiring**

- New Romex 14-2 copper wire routed from existing switch box to fixture location

- Careful threading through walls and ceiling to minimize damage

- **Upgraded Switch to a Dimmer**

- Standard switch replaced with a dimmer for enhanced ambiance control

- Housed in a double gang switch box for versatility and future expansion

- **Fixture Installation**

- Antique light fixture securely mounted after wiring and controls were tested

- Ensured fixture was level and stable for optimal performance

- **System Testing**

- Conducted thorough voltage testing to confirm safe grounding

- Verified dimmer functionality, ensuring smooth light adjustment without flickering

🧰 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝:

- **Romex 14-2 Copper Wiring**

- **Double Gang Switch Box**

- **Light Fixture Electrical Box**

- **Dimmer Light Switch**

💰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭

Total Cost: $150

This included labor, materials, and post-installation cleanup.

⚡ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐊 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐧 - 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧?

As an experienced local electrician in Houma, LA, MK Electric Man is proud to offer personalized, code-compliant electrical solutions. Whether it's a simple lighting upgrade or complex power routing like this antique fixture job, we handle each project with precision, professionalism, and pride.

𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐢𝐧:

- **Residential & Commercial Lighting Installation**

- **New Electrical Circuits and Wiring**

- **Panel Upgrades and Fuse Box Replacements**

- **Electrical Troubleshooting and Repairs**

- **Energy-Efficient Solutions**

📍 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐚, 𝐋𝐀 & 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬

If you’re in Houma, New Orleans, or surrounding areas and need professional electrical services, don’t hesitate to reach out. At MK Electric Man - Electrician, we make it our mission to bring light, safety, and convenience into your home or business.

🔌 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 – 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧? Call MK Electric Man today for fast, affordable, and reliable service. We bring light to your life — safely and beautifully.

Service provided: Electrical Installation

Budget: 150

Location: Houma, LA