Like-for-like light fixture and ceiling fan swaps, dimmers, and smart switches installed cleanly and safely.
Note: we handle like-for-like fixture swaps; new circuits and panel work are referred to a licensed electrician.
| Job | Price range |
|---|---|
| Light fixture swap | $110 – $200 |
| Ceiling fan (existing wiring) | $150 – $350 |
| Smart switch / dimmer | $90 – $160 |
| Smart doorbell / Ring install | $125 – $225 |
| Exhaust fan replacement | $175 – $325 |
Ranges are typical North Jersey pricing; we confirm a firm, upfront price on site. A standard service-call minimum applies. No travel fee.
Serving homeowners and property managers across Northern New Jersey.
Sentinel Handyman LLC publishes typical ranges for ceiling fan installation: from $90 up to $350 depending on scope — the full price table is on this page. We confirm a firm, upfront price before any work begins — estimates are always free, there's no travel fee, and a standard service-call minimum applies.
Yes — every estimate and quote is free, with no obligation. We can quote by photo (text photos to (201) 400-9827) or in person.
Most jobs are booked within 48 hours, with same-day service available for urgent needs for a small added fee. We work Mon-Fri 7a-6p and Sat 8a-3p.
Sentinel Handyman LLC is fully insured and carries general liability coverage; our NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration is in process. A COI is available on request for property managers.
We cover Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Union counties in Northern New Jersey for ceiling fan installation. Even if your town isn't listed on our coverage map, we likely serve it — text or call (201) 400-9827 to confirm.
Yes. Use our Snap & Send photo uploader at sentinelhandyman.com/snap-quote.html, our live pricing calculator at /pricing-calculator.html, or our 24/7 AI chat (gold button, bottom right of any page).
A ceiling fan can't hang from a standard light-fixture box — a spinning fan works its mounting loose over time. Fans must hang from a fan-rated box anchored to the structure, and checking (or upgrading) that box is the first thing we do on every install.
Seasonal tip: flip the direction switch — counterclockwise for summer breeze, clockwise on low in winter to push warm air back down. Most NJ homes never touch it and pay for it in heating bills.
Often, yes — the wiring is usually already in place. The critical step is confirming the box is fan-rated, because most light boxes aren't. If yours isn't, we tell you before booking and coordinate the box upgrade with a licensed electrician; then we hang, wire, and balance the fan.
For a like-for-like swap on an existing powered box, NJ's construction code treats it as ordinary maintenance. If the room needs a new circuit, a new switch leg, panel work, or a box replacement, that's a licensed electrician — and we'll tell you honestly before anything is scheduled.
Yes — high-ceiling installs are mostly about the right downrod and the right ladder. Send a photo through Snap & Send and we'll quote it firm, including the downrod if you need one.
Four standards we hold ourselves to on every job, every time.
You see and approve a clear, upfront price before any work begins. No surprises. No travel fee.
Background-checked pros in clean, marked vehicles. If we're going to be late, you'll know.
Square, level, plumb, and finished. Work we'd put our shield on.
Insured, warrantied, and we stand behind it. If something isn't right, we make it right.
Get a fast, no-pressure quote today. Most jobs booked within 48 hours.
