Cupboard light fit in Exeter
Professional cupboard light fit services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
LED light fitted inside cupboard so you can actually see what you're looking for. Battery or mains powered, motion sensor or manual - your choice.
The Black Hole Under the Sink
Rooting around in the dark with a torch in your teeth? There's an easier way.
Cupboards are dark. Kitchen cupboards, under-sink cupboards, wardrobes - all dark caves where things go to hide. Stick a simple LED light in there and suddenly you can see what you've got.
💡 Pro tip: Motion sensor lights are perfect for cupboards - door opens, light on. Door closes, light off. No switches, no fuss.
Why Bother With Cupboard Lights?
| ✅ With Light | ❌ In The Dark |
|---|---|
| See what's in there | Fumbling around |
| Find things quickly | Torchlight on phone |
| Professional look | Dark cave |
| Easy access | Miss things at the back |
What's Included
🔧 The Service
- Position light for best coverage
- Mount securely (adhesive or screws)
- Hide wires if mains powered
- Connect to power (battery or mains)
- Test it works properly
📦 You Get
- Lit cupboard interior
- Clean installation
- Hidden wiring (if applicable)
- Working light that lasts
- Light supplied by you, fitted by me
Pricing
| Complexity | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single battery light (stick-on) | 10-15 mins | £60 |
| Mains powered with hidden wire | 20-30 mins | £60-£85 |
| Multiple cupboards (3-4 lights) | 30-45 mins | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Light supplied by you.
Perfect If...
✅ Under-sink cupboard - can't see what's in there
✅ Deep wardrobes - back is too dark
✅ Pantry/larder - need to see what you've got
✅ Display cabinets - accent lighting for contents
Why Choose Us for Cupboard light fit in Exeter?
See what's in dark cupboards
Battery or mains powered options
Clean installation, hidden wires
LED lights - last for years
What to Expect
Step 1: Position
Work out best position for light - usually cupboard ceiling near the front for maximum coverage.
Step 2: Install
Mount the light (adhesive or screws depending on type). Run and hide wires if it's mains powered.
Step 3: Connect & Test
Hook up power (batteries or mains), test it works, check coverage is good. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to fit cupboard lights yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Choosing your light
- Battery puck lights: Simplest - stick them up, job done
- Battery LED strips: Good for long cupboards, stick along ceiling
- Mains plug-in: Better if socket inside cupboard
- Motion sensor: Opens door = light on (battery or mains)
- Touch activated: Tap to turn on/off
💡 Battery vs mains
- Battery: No wiring, easy fit, but needs changing (6-12 months for LED)
- Mains: Always on when needed, no batteries, but needs power source
📍 Positioning lights
- Cupboard ceiling near front = good all-round coverage
- Under shelves = lights each shelf separately
- Back wall = accent lighting
- Multiple small lights better than one big one for even coverage
🔨 Installation
- Clean surface with alcohol wipe (adhesive sticks better)
- Position light and mark position
- Peel adhesive backing and stick (or drill and screw)
- For mains: hide wire along cupboard edge/corner
- Insert batteries or plug in
- Test before final positioning
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not cleaning surface before sticking (falls off in a week)
- Positioning too far back (doesn't light the front)
- Wrong brightness (too bright or too dim)
- Cheap batteries (use good ones for longer life)
💡 Pro trick: For motion sensor lights, position the sensor to see the door opening, not the back of the cupboard. Usually means mounting near the cupboard front, sensor facing the door.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
💡 Multiple cupboards? Do them all in one visit. Kitchen cupboards, bathroom cabinet, wardrobe - once I'm there, adding more barely adds time.
LED lights use minimal power - battery versions last months, mains versions cost pennies to run. Much better than old incandescent bulbs.
Motion sensor sensitivity can usually be adjusted. If light stays on too long or doesn't trigger easily enough, there's usually a setting to tweak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cupboard lights can you fit?
LED strip lights, individual LED pucks, motion sensor lights, touch-activated lights - whatever suits your cupboard. Battery powered is simplest (no wiring), but mains powered is better if you're using lights frequently.
Do I need to buy the lights first?
Yes - choose the type you want (battery/mains, strip/puck, warm/cool white). I'll fit whatever you buy. If you're not sure what you need, I can advise when I quote the job.
Can you hide the wires for mains powered lights?
Usually yes - wires can be tucked into the cupboard hinge side, run along the back, or go through to an adjacent cupboard. For battery lights, no wires needed at all.
Will motion sensor lights work in cupboards?
Perfect for cupboards - door opens, light comes on. Battery powered motion sensor puck lights are ideal. Stick them to the cupboard ceiling, works great for under-sink cupboards or wardrobes.
Can you connect cupboard lights to the mains or do they have to be battery?
If there's a socket nearby inside the cupboard (like under-sink units), I can plug them in. If not, battery is simpler than running mains cable. LED batteries last 6-12 months typically.
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