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1 security light
Up to 1 hour
$159max
$159 first hour
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Motion Sensor & Security Light Installation in San Diego Floodlights, spotlights & porch lights.
Light up your driveway, side yard and front door. Almost all motion sensor lights are installed in one hour, aimed so they catch people, not passing cars, and tested at dusk settings.
- $159
- First hour included
- ~1 hr
- Typical job time
- 5.0
- Google rating
Typical time
~1 hr
- Service call $159
- Then per 15 min $39.75
The short answer
How much does motion sensor & security light installation cost in San Diego?
Switch Your Fixture installs motion sensor floodlights, exterior spotlights and security lights on San Diego homes. Almost all are installed in about an hour, inside the $159 service call that includes the first hour. We replace the old fixture, seal it against the weather, aim the heads, set sensitivity and timer, and test the sensor before we leave.
Bought the wrong size? Only a 15-minute consultation fee, and we rebook.
- Service
- Security Lights
- Category
- Comfort & Security
- Typical time
- About 1 hour or less
- Service call
- $159 · first hour
- After the first hour
- $39.75 per 15 min
- Warranty
- Every installation
- Payment
- Cash, check, card, Zelle or Venmo
At a glance
What’s included in motion sensor & security light installation
Every install, step by step.
Every visit follows the same checklist, so nothing gets skipped and you know exactly what you’re paying for.
- 01
Old exterior fixture removed
- 02
New fixture mounted and weather-sealed
- 03
Light heads aimed for coverage
- 04
Sensitivity, range and timer set
- 05
Dusk-to-dawn and motion modes tested
- 06
Camera floodlights paired with the app
Security Lights cost in San Diego
What will it cost?
Almost all motion sensor lights are installed in about one hour.
Planning estimates from our published rate. Your bill follows the real time on site in 15-minute increments, and if a fixture doesn’t fit you only pay a 15-minute consultation fee.
Set up & tested
Before we leave
Installed, set up and tested with you, so you know how it works.
Types of security lights we install
Every style, every brand.
Motion floodlights
Twin-head LED floods for driveways and side yards.
Exterior spotlights
Focused spotlights for entries and landscaping, like the one Victor installed in our reviews.
Porch & entry lights
Lanterns and wall lights with built-in motion or photocells.
Floodlight cameras
Ring and other floodlight cams combining light and video.
About 1 hour or lesstypical job time
Why San Diego chooses us
Security Lights, done right the first time.
- About an hour for most security lights
- Aimed to catch people, not traffic
- Weather-sealed for coastal air
- Connect new lights to an existing camera system
How long does it take?
Almost all motion sensor lights are installed in about one hour.
5.0 on Google
“We needed a new exterior spotlight installed. The tech, Victor, arrived on time, was very polite and did the job that we needed. Much appreciated.”
SW
Steve Weber
Google review · Exterior spotlight
Exterior lighting & cameras
“We would not hesitate to recommend SWITCH YOUR FIXTURE to anyone needing to install or upgrade their exterior lighting and security camera equipment! A professional and enjoyable experience from first conversation through an installation that included assisting in connecting the new lights and cameras to our existing system. It was very helpful that they knew what was available on the market and showed their expertise when explaining why they suggested the lights they did. Matt Lowen [owner] and Benny [the electrician] are an extraordinary 5-Star team!”
Security Lights FAQ
Motion Sensor & Security Light Installation questions, answered.
Straight answers about motion sensor & security light installation in San Diego.
Can you install motion lights where I only have a regular porch light?
Yes. In most cases we replace the existing fixture with a motion-sensing one on the same box and wiring.
Can you connect new lights to my existing camera system?
Yes. One customer had us install new exterior lights and cameras and connect them to their existing system, and called Matt and Benny an extraordinary 5-star team.
How much does motion sensor light installation cost?
Almost all are installed in about an hour, so the $159 service call usually covers one light. Additional lights are billed at $39.75 per 15 minutes.
How much does fixture installation cost in San Diego?
Switch Your Fixture charges a $159 service call that includes the first hour of labor. Additional labor is $159 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments of $39.75. Every service is billed at the same rate, so you can add up the time for your fixtures and multiply by the hourly rate to build your own estimate.
What happens if my fixture takes less than, or more than, an hour to install?
Our service call includes an hour of labor to install your fixture. If it takes less than an hour, we offer other services to fill the time, such as changing bulbs, swapping switch plates or hanging a picture. Additional labor is billed in 15-minute increments at our hourly rate.
What if the fixture I bought doesn’t fit?
If we arrive and your fixture doesn’t fit, we only charge a 15-minute consultation fee ($39.75). The consultation gives you the information you need to buy the correct fixture, and we rebook your install.
Can you install multiple fixtures on the same visit?
Yes, that’s what we do. Every fixture is billed at the same rate, so put your whole list in one request: a fan, a faucet, a TV and a doorbell can all go in on the same trip under one service call.
Do you warranty your work?
Yes. We warranty all of our installations. If something we installed is not working the way it should, call or text (619) 677-8677 and we will come back and make it right.
Do you need a different kind of install?
Book it on the same visit.
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- Hours
- Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Based in
- San Diego, CA 92107
- Warranty
- Every installation
