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The service
What under-cabinet & cabinet lighting is, what a visit covers and where the line is.
The short answer
Under-cabinet lighting is a row of LED strips, bars or pucks fixed under the front edge or back of wall cabinets to light the counter, and it can also light the inside of glass-front cabinets. Under-Cabinet & Cabinet Lighting in San Francisco is booked through pros who cover its 28 ZIP codes, in neighborhoods such as The Mission, Noe Valley, and The Sunset. SF's microclimates mean fog, wind, and moisture vary dramatically by neighborhood. Providers account for this in material selection. Pricing and warranty come from the independent pro you select, and the choice is yours.
What a under-cabinet & cabinet lighting visit includes
What is included depends on the jobs you pick and on how each pro sets up their visit and timing. You see the exact scope with each pro's price before you book.
- Channel & strip mount
- Power supply install
- Dimmer or switch wiring
- Clean cable management
- Your pro’s own workmanship warranty
Pick what is on your list
Tick what you want done, or add your own. Your list goes under the booking card and to the pro you choose, and you can describe anything else when you book.
Under wall cabinets
Tick what you want done. One visit can cover several.
Tick jobs above, or add your own. Your list goes under the booking card and to the pro you choose, so they see exactly what you need before they arrive.
What shapes a under-cabinet & cabinet lighting job
These are the things that make one job different from another. Mention them in your notes so each pro can scope your job properly.
What is not part of under-cabinet & cabinet lighting
Knowing where the line is keeps the visit on track and keeps you safe. When a job belongs to a specialist, NorTech tells you before you book.
- An under-cabinet job reaching $1,000 in labor and materials is done by a licensed contractor, and the page flags that before you book.
- A new wall switch, a new circuit or hardwired power run through walls is licensed electrical work done by pros who hold the license.
- Building or replacing cabinets, soffits or valances. Book cabinet installation or carpentry.
- Painting or repairing the underside of cabinets and backsplash. Those are separate services.
- Lighting for outdoor spaces, which needs wet-rated parts. See outdoor lighting.
- In San Francisco, sF DBI permit requirements are among the strictest in California. Smaller jobs stay within the handyman exemption; permitted work is bid on by NorTech-verified licensed contractors.
Plan your visit
How booking works, how to get ready, and what to expect where you live.
How booking under-cabinet & cabinet lighting works
Say what needs doing
Add your ZIP and a few words about the job.
Compare pros near you
Each pro sets their own price and warranty. NorTech does not pick for you.
Book the pro you pick
Add photos and details on their page. Your card is held and only charged after the work and the photos.
Photos and a warranty
Your pro backs the work with a workmanship warranty — if covered work is not right, your pro makes it right, free.
Before you book under-cabinet & cabinet lighting
Quick things that save a trip. Tick them off as you go; none of it is required to book.
Measure each run
Measure the length under every cabinet and note gaps. LED strips are cut at set intervals, and a measured plan helps the pro bring the right length.
Show where power is
A photo of the nearest outlet, and the inside of the cabinet above the fridge, helps the pro plan a hidden plug or driver.
Choose color temperature
Warm light flatters wood and food. Cooler light helps for detailed work.
Decide on the switch
Say whether you want a wall switch, a dimmer, a remote or a plug-in control. It decides whether new wire is needed.
Empty the cabinets on the working side
The pro needs access inside and under the cabinets. Clear the counters and nearby shelves.
Ask about replaceable parts
LEDs last long, but drivers fail. Ask the pro to leave notes on the model so replacement is easy.
Say where in San Francisco you are
Add your neighborhood, for example The Mission, Noe Valley, and The Sunset, or your ZIP code to your notes. Pros choose the neighborhoods they cover, and it tells them how far they have to travel.
How where you live changes under-cabinet & cabinet lighting
Often booked together with under-cabinet & cabinet lighting
Book several services with one pro. Pros set their own bundle discounts.
A compatible dimmer controls the strips from the wall or an app.
A new backsplash is easier to install before or with the lights, so the lens and wall line up.
New cabinets can be fitted with lighting channels during install.
A new outlet or switch in the right place can power the lights cleanly.
Around San Francisco
Where in San Francisco the work happens, and the cities close by.
Under-Cabinet & Cabinet Lighting across San Francisco
Pick your neighborhood to see what homes there tend to need. Pros choose the neighborhoods they cover, so enter your ZIP code to see who covers yours.
Cities near San Francisco
Pros often cover more than one city. The rings show 5 and 10 miles from the center of town.
Other services in San Francisco
Each one has its own page for this city.
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See pros in San FranciscoTrust and answers
What backs the work, who is licensed and insured, what customers say, and your questions.
Backed by your provider’s warranty. If covered work fails, your provider makes it right, free.
Looking for a licensed electrician? Bigger jobs and anything that needs a permit go to a verified California C-10 contractor. See licensed electrician services.
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