Discover quality lighting solutions with O’Shea Electrical, your go-to source for expert lighting installation, downlight installation and repairs in Melbourne. Whether you’re transitioning to energy-efficient technologies like CFL and LED or seeking the renowned IXL Tastic bathroom lights/exhaust fans, we’ve got you covered.
If you’re comparing quotes for downlight installation in Melbourne, this page covers what’s involved, what it costs and what to ask before anyone climbs into your roof.
All our work is carried out by licensed electricians under REC 36928.
LED downlights are one of the most common lighting jobs we do, and for good reason. They’re slim, cheap to run and give a clean, even light across a room. Our LED downlight installation in Melbourne covers renovations, extensions and homes that have never had downlights before, including cutting in new holes, running cable and fitting switches.
Transform your space with O’Shea Electrical’s downlight installation services. Perfect for any room in your Melbourne home, downlights offer a sleek, modern look while providing efficient, focused lighting. Let our certified electricians design a lighting solution that complements your home’s aesthetics and energy requirements.
We’ll mark out the layout with you before cutting anything, so you can see exactly where every light will land. As a starting point:
Want full control over your home’s ambience?
We install dimmable LED downlights compatible with standard leading-edge and trailing-edge dimmers. Our team will also replace or upgrade your existing dimmer switches to ensure flicker-free, smooth performance.
Dimmable indoor lighting installation is popular in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas where you want flexible light levels throughout the day.
Downlights sit right next to your ceiling insulation, so the fitting’s rating matters. IC-4 rated LED downlights can be covered by insulation, which means no gaps in your batts and no cold spots in winter.
Older or unrated fittings need clear space around them – Sustainability Victoria recommends at least 200mm of clearance above recessed halogen lights.
We recommend IC-4 rated downlights for most homes, and we check the insulation around each fitting before we leave.
The cost of LED downlight installation in Melbourne comes down to a few things, like how many lights you’re after and whether we’re swapping out old fittings or starting fresh. A straight swap is usually the quicker, more affordable option, while new installs take a bit more time as we cut in holes and run new cabling.
The final price depends on:
You’ll always get a fixed price before any work starts.
If your home still has halogen downlights, swapping them for LED is one of the easiest upgrades an electrician can do. You’ll pay less to run them, replace globes far less often and remove a real fire risk from your roof space.
Upgrading your existing halogen or CFL downlights to LED light installation is one of the most cost-effective improvements you can make.
Our electricians handle the full light fitting service. We’ll swap out old fittings, replacing transformers where needed, and ensuring every globe is correctly rated for your ceiling type.
LED retrofit downlights use up to 75% less energy than halogens and last significantly longer, reducing both power bills and replacement costs.
Here’s a simple comparison for a home with 12 downlights used for five hours a night, based on an electricity rate of 30c per kWh (within the range of the 2026–27 Victorian Default Offer).
| 50W halogen | 12W LED | |
|---|---|---|
| Power for 12 lights | 600W | 144W |
| Energy used per year | About 1,095 kWh | About 263 kWh |
| Running cost per year | About $330 | About $80 |
| Typical globe life | Around 2,000 hours | 25,000+ hours |
That’s roughly $250 a year saved, before you count the replacement globes you won’t need to buy.
Halogen downlights run extremely hot; Fire and Rescue NSW notes they can reach up to 370°C. If insulation, leaves or nesting material ends up touching the fitting or its transformer, it can smoulder and catch alight. Insulation that’s been pushed around by other trades over the years is a common culprit.
LEDs run much cooler, and halogen globes are being phased out in Australia wherever an LED equivalent exists. When we replace halogens, we remove old transformers where they’re no longer needed and check the space around every fitting.
Embrace LED, the pinnacle of energy-efficient lighting in Melbourne. LED lights, offered by O’Shea Electrical, deliver more light with less energy compared to CFL, incandescent, and halogen lights.
If you’re aiming for energy efficiency or outdoor lighting additions, our licensed Melbourne electricians can provide lighting installations to upgrade or replace fittings, ballasts, wiring, switchboards, switches, and dimmers. We also handle indoor lighting installation across all room types – from kitchens and hallways to home offices and living areas.
Our electricians can count your fittings, check the insulation and give you a fixed price for a full LED upgrade.
Call (03) 9900 1010 or book a quote online.
Downlights do the heavy lifting, but feature lighting is what makes a room feel finished. We install:
Want to control it all from your phone? We can pair new lighting with smart home installation so you can dim, schedule and switch lights by app or voice.
for gardens, entertaining/pool areas
with motion sensors
A well-lit outdoor area improves safety, security, and street appeal. Our team provides outdoor light installation across all areas of your property, from front entries and driveways to decks, pools, and garden beds.
We install PIR motion sensor lights and floodlights to keep your home secure after dark. Outdoor lighting installation for security includes wall-mounted floodlights, eave lights, and driveway sensors, all wired directly to your switchboard for reliable, long-term performance.
Sensor lights are positioned to maximise coverage while minimising nuisance activations from pets or passing traffic.
We also install smart security lighting compatible with popular home automation systems if you want app-based control or scheduling.
Our landscape lighting installation service covers garden path lights, in-ground uplights for trees and feature plants, deck step lights, and underwater pond or pool lighting. We use low-voltage LED systems wherever possible to keep running costs low and reduce the risk of water ingress in garden beds.
We install weatherproof downlights, festoon lighting circuits, and dedicated GPO points for alfresco and pergola areas. LED light installation in outdoor entertaining zones gives you bright, energy-efficient light that withstands humidity and temperature swings. Our light fitting service includes IP-rated fittings appropriate for covered and semi-exposed outdoor areas.
Planning a ceiling fan installation in your alfresco area? We can combine fan and lighting circuits in a single visit.
A flickering light is easy to ignore, but it’s usually telling you something. The most common causes we find are:
Most of these are quick fixes. But if you notice a burning smell, a switch plate that’s warm to touch, or lights flickering right across the house, switch that circuit off at the switchboard and give us a call. If your circuits are regularly overloaded, a power upgrade may be the longer-term fix.
We also repair and replace broken fittings, faulty sensor lights and outdoor lights that have let water in.
As an authorised agent for IXL Tastic products in Melbourne, O’Shea Electrical specialises in repairing and replacing the classic 3-in-1 units, offering lighting, ventilation (exhaust fan), and heating for bathrooms. Explore the latest IXL Tastic ranges – Luminate, Neo, and Classic – featuring stylish models with energy-efficient LED light installation and powerful exhaust fans.
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Need additional home electrical upgrades? We also offer power point installation across Melbourne.
We’re based at 15 Cato Street in Hawthorn East and look after homes right across Melbourne. Many of our downlight and LED jobs are close to home, so if you’re after an electrician in Hawthorn East, Kew or Box Hill, we’re usually not far away.
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It depends on how many lights you need, whether it’s a swap or a new layout, and how easy your roof is to get into. Give us a call and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
You can buy LED globes that fit halogen sockets, but they don’t always work well with the old transformer or dimmer, which can cause flickering or early failure. The old fitting also stays in your ceiling. Replacing the whole fitting is usually the better long-term option.
It depends on the room size, ceiling height and what the room is used for. The spacing guide above is a good place to start, and kitchens usually need more light than bedrooms. We’ll suggest a layout when we quote.
Only if the downlights are IC-4 rated. Unrated fittings need a gap around them to stop heat building up, so it’s worth checking before any insulation work.
Yes. In Victoria, installing or replacing downlights is electrical work that must be done by a licensed electrician, and you should receive a Certificate of Electrical Safety for the job.
Most of the time it’s the dimmer. Older dimmers were built for halogens and don’t always suit LEDs. Swapping to a compatible dimmer usually fixes it.
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