PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING.
The right lighting transforms your home. Hawkins Electric installs everything from recessed can lights and dimmers to full outdoor lighting systems.
Lighting Installation
Lighting is one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make to a home — and one of the most visible places where quality installation makes a difference. Our licensed electricians handle design, installation, and retrofitting of all lighting types, inside and out. We take pride in clean, concealed wiring and fixtures that look exactly the way they were meant to.
Good lighting changes how a space looks and feels. The difference between a well-lit kitchen and one with a single overhead fluorescent is dramatic — and it's not just aesthetic. Proper task lighting, ambient layers, and dimming capability make everyday life more comfortable and functional. The right installation makes all of it invisible, with no exposed wire, no drooping fixtures, and no buzzing dimmers.
Hawkins Electric installs all types of residential and commercial lighting across the Greater Twin Cities. Whether you want recessed lighting added to a room that currently has none, a new chandelier hung in your entryway, or LED retrofits throughout your entire home, we handle the full scope cleanly and professionally.
One area where quality really shows is LED compatibility. Many older dimmers cause LED bulbs to flicker, buzz, or fail early because they weren't designed for low-wattage loads. We specify dimmers that are rated for your exact fixtures, so everything works the way it should from day one.
Outdoor and landscape lighting is another specialty. We install hardwired pathway lights, security floods, garage sconces, and post lights — all properly weatherproofed and permitted. If you're interested in smart lighting systems for app or voice control, we install and configure Lutron, Leviton, and other leading systems.
We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, Blaine, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.
What We Do
EVERYTHING COVERED.
Recessed Lighting
Install new recessed can lights or retrofit existing cans to LED — perfectly spaced and wired.
LED Retrofits & Upgrades
Convert fluorescent fixtures, outdated incandescent bulbs, and old cans to energy-saving LEDs.
Dimmer Switches
Install single-pole, 3-way, and smart dimmer switches compatible with LED lighting.
Pendant & Chandelier Install
Hang, wire, and brace ceiling fixtures of any weight — including heavy chandeliers.
Under-Cabinet Lighting
Clean, low-profile LED task lighting installed beneath kitchen cabinets, hardwired with no cords.
Outdoor & Landscape Lighting
Pathway lights, security floods, post lights, and accent lighting installed by licensed electricians.
Smart Lighting Systems
Lutron, Leviton, and other smart switch systems installed and configured for app or voice control.
Commercial Lighting
Office, retail, and warehouse lighting upgrades including high-bay LED conversions.
The Hawkins Standard
WHY CHOOSE HAWKINS ELECTRIC?
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FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
Can you add recessed lighting to a room with no existing fixtures?
Yes. We can add recessed lighting almost anywhere — including rooms with finished ceilings. We use low-profile remodel cans and fish wiring to minimize drywall work.
What kind of dimmers work with LED bulbs?
Not all dimmers are LED-compatible. We specify and install dimmers that are rated for your specific LED fixtures to prevent buzzing, flickering, and early bulb failure.
Can you install smart lighting if I don't have a neutral wire?
Many older homes lack neutral wires at switch boxes. We can often run a neutral or specify smart switches that work without one — we'll assess during the quote.
OTHER SERVICES
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