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Lighting Installation in Kittery, Maine
Kittery, York County
Recessed & Can Lights · Outdoor & Landscape · Ceiling Fans & Fixtures
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Lighting Installation for Kittery Homeowners
Recessed & Can Lights
Outdoor & Landscape
Ceiling Fans & Fixtures
When Kittery homeowners need lighting installation, Aces Highlands is the local team to call. We are based at 508 Riverside St Unit 1 in Portland — a short drive from Kittery in York County — so we respond quickly and know the homes, the weather, and the codes in your area.
Good lighting transforms a home. Aces Highlands installs indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and landscape lighting -- wired properly and looking great.
We install recessed lighting, pendant fixtures, chandeliers, under-cabinet lighting, and vanity lighting for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and bedrooms. Every fixture is properly supported, wired, and switched. Pair new lighting with dimmer switches for complete control over your room ambiance.
Outdoor lighting improves safety, security, and curb appeal. We install porch lights, motion-sensor fixtures, landscape lighting, and pathway lights with weatherproof connections and proper circuit protection.
Ceiling fan installation requires proper electrical box support and wiring. If your home has older wiring that cannot support new fixtures, our rewiring services can bring your electrical system up to date. We install fans with or without lighting kits, wire them to separate switches for independent fan and light control, and make sure everything runs quietly and safely.
Why Kittery Calls Aces Highlands
- York County is our backyard, and Kittery is on that route every week
- You get the real problem and a firm number, not a pitch for extras
- Fast turnaround — we get most jobs booked within days, not weeks
- Properly licensed and covered by insurance, with a track record of Google reviews from real jobs
Kittery Homes and What They Need
Kittery has the oldest housing stock of the York County coastal towns Aces serves, with a median build year of 1965 and about 25 percent of homes predating 1940 (46 percent predating 1960) -- fitting for a town that has been incorporated since 1647. On homes this old, a rewiring project often turns up several generations of electrical work layered on top of each other.
Power, Storms and Wiring in Kittery
Central Maine Power serves Kittery, with no municipal electric utility in town. Given how much of Kittery's housing predates 1960, older panels and knob-and-tube wiring are a routine find, and panel upgrades are frequently the first step before adding a heat pump or EV charger.
Getting to Know Kittery
Kittery was incorporated in 1647, making it the oldest incorporated town in Maine, and sits as the state's southernmost town, across the Piscataqua River from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, established in 1800 on Kittery's Seavey's Island, was the U.S. Navy's very first federal navy yard.
During the Revolutionary War, some of the first vessels ever built for the U.S. Navy, including the USS Ranger under John Paul Jones, were constructed right on Kittery's Badger's Island -- a history that still shapes the town's identity along the water.
Local & Independent — Not a Franchise
There is no franchise behind Aces Highlands — just a Portland-based crew that works Kittery under its own name. Our techs are paid to do the job right, not to upsell — no commission structure pushes them toward extra work. Earning the next call, not hitting a sales target, is the entire business plan.
Homeowner Guide
Planning a Lighting Upgrade: Recessed, Outdoor & Smart
Lighting is the electrical job most homeowners do purely for how the house feels, not because something broke — which means it's worth getting a few technical details right the first time instead of living with a compromise.
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Codes & Permits for Lighting Installation in Kittery
Electrical work in Kittery is licensed and permitted under Maine's Electricians' Examining Board, which adopted the 2026 National Electrical Code effective July 1, 2026. Kittery's Code Enforcement Department issues electrical permits directly ($30 base fee) under the National Electrical Code; code compliance is certified by the installing Maine-licensed electrician via a signed Electrical Installation Code Compliance Affidavit, and no separate municipal field inspector is named — it is unconfirmed whether inspection defaults to the State of Maine electrical inspection program. Kittery is a peninsula/estuary town bordered by the Piscataqua River, Spruce Creek, Spinney Creek and Chauncey Creek, with dedicated Shoreland Property Owner and Flood Hazard Permitting pages and adopted 2024 FEMA floodplain maps.
- Replacing existing lighting fixtures is 'minor repair work' exempt from the state electrical permit; installing a new lighting circuit is not minor repair and needs a permit. maine.gov
- Maine's adopted GFCI amendment to NEC 210.8(F) carries forward the NEC's own Exception No. 1: 'GFCI protection shall not be required on lighting outlets other than those covered in 210.8(C).' maine.gov
- Maine's Electricians' Examining Board has adopted the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), effective for all electrical installations commencing on or after July 1, 2026, subject to Maine's own amendments and exclusions set out in Chapter 120 (Electrical Installation Standards). The prior standard was the 2023 NEC, effective July 1, 2024. maine.gov
How Aces Highlands Handles Lighting Installation in Kittery
- A straight fixture-for-fixture swap needs no state permit in Maine; a new lighting circuit does, and we handle that filing when a job calls for one.
- We run outdoor lighting on GFCI-protected circuits per code, even though the fixture itself sits outside the state's GFCI requirement.
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Why homeowners choose Aces Highlands
We show up when we say
We show up on time, as promised, and complete the work with clean professionalism.
Pricing upfront, before work starts
Honest diagnostics and a clear price before any work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
Done right the first time
HVAC, plumbing and electrical done right the first time — backed by our workmanship guarantee and 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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What Electrical customers say
Susan Donegan
3 months ago
We have called Samuel for our electrical needs over the last few years and have always been impressed with professional and courteous attitude — installing extra outlets, installing new lights and ceiling fans, our whole house generator, charger for the electric car, even the hot tub!!! His price was fair, and never disappointed when work was completed.
Amanda R
2 months ago
I've had an excellent experience working with them for both electrical and HVAC work as I remodel my 1785 home. I highly recommend them.
Malina Foss
3 months ago
I can not recommend Sam and his team enough!! In a world of slow response times and cut corners they went above and beyond in every area, installing a new electrical panel for me. Their attention to detail and love of their craft truly sets them apart from the rest!
Tom
14 Aug 2024
He was very friendly. He gave me an honest explanation on why I shouldn't recharge my A/C unit and what he suggested made much more sense. He really took care of everything. He is very professional, always called me with updates. 5 stars is not enough — I give this company 10 stars.
Jacqueline Vogeley
2 weeks ago
Great experience! Open, honest and efficient 🙌🏽 Job well done
Ruth Kirkwood
3 months ago
This company is excellent. They quickly and efficiently repaired the kitchen faucet that was loose.
Lighting Installation FAQs
Can a ceiling fan go where my light fixture is now?
Only if the electrical box is fan-rated. Standard light boxes cannot carry a spinning 40-pound fan safely. We check the existing box and, if needed, install a fan-rated brace box — a routine part of nearly every ceiling fan installation in an older home.
How much does recessed lighting cost to install?
Nationally, recessed LED fixtures typically run $150-$300 per light installed in an existing ceiling, with the price varying by attic access and wiring runs. Multi-light projects cost less per fixture. We quote your full layout in writing before we cut anything.
Are LED fixtures worth it over older lighting?
Yes, and at this point they are the default. LEDs use about 75% less energy than incandescent, last 15-25 times longer, and run cool. For recessed lighting, modern wafer LEDs also install in shallow ceilings where old cans never could.
Why do my new LED lights flicker on the dimmer?
Almost always an incompatible dimmer — older incandescent-style dimmers do not play well with LED drivers. Swapping in an LED-compatible dimmer solves it. We match dimmers to your specific bulbs and fixtures as part of every lighting installation.
Do you install fixtures I purchased myself?
Gladly. Bring us the chandelier, pendants, or fan of your choice and we will install it properly — supported, wired, and switched. No markup requirement, no pressure to buy through us. We just want the install done right.
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