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Completed Lighting Upgrade in Fuquay-Varina, NC
On March 19, 2026, our Raleigh branch completed a comprehensive lighting project for homeowner Jonathan Short in Fuquay-Varina. Led by technician Jared Mata, the job combined new flood lighting, a large-scale wafer can light installation, and smart switch upgrades—supported by new 14/2 NM-B wiring—to enhance security, control, and overall ambiance throughout the home.
This project showcases Touchstone Electric’s Lighting & Ceiling Fans expertise, with a strong focus on professional lighting installation that blends clean workmanship, safe wiring practices, and modern controls.
Scope of Work
- Flood lighting installation: Installed 3 customer-supplied fixtures on existing boxes, including work at difficult locations over 14 feet high for improved exterior coverage.
- Wafer can lights: Installed 27 low-profile wafer can fixtures. These lights last longer and fit well in narrow spaces, delivering sleek, modern illumination without bulky housings.
- Smart switch upgrades: Installed 5 smart switches. These allow remote control via smartphone or tablet and work with popular voice assistants, helping improve convenience, energy efficiency, and home security.
- Standard switches: Installed additional standard switches to provide reliable manual control where it makes the most sense.
- New wiring runs: Added multiple runs of 14/2 NM-B Romex on 15-amp lighting circuits to support the new fixtures and controls, with new junction boxes provided where needed.
- Troubleshooting and wire fishing: Completed targeted drilling, troubleshooting, and wire fishing to route cable discreetly and tie in the new lighting without unnecessary disruption.
- Professional crew support: An electrical apprentice assisted on-site to keep the project moving efficiently and safely.
The combination of exterior flood lights and interior wafer lights ensures the property benefits from both increased outdoor security and evenly distributed indoor lighting.
How We Delivered a Clean, Safe Installation
Our Raleigh team planned the layout to achieve consistent light levels and convenient switch locations. Working at elevated heights for the flood lights, we securely mounted fixtures to the existing boxes and verified proper weather-resistant connections. For the wafer lights, we placed fixtures to maintain symmetry and clearances, then routed new 14/2 NM-B wiring to support each zone.
Custom drilling and wire fishing minimized surface disruption while allowing us to reach new switch points and tie into the appropriate lighting circuits. Each switch—smart or standard—was tested for correct operation, and lighting loads were verified to align with the circuit ratings.
Results for This Fuquay-Varina Home
- Stronger home security: Bright, well-placed flood lights increase visibility and deter unwanted activity.
- Modern interior lighting: Low-profile wafer lights create a crisp, uncluttered ceiling line and deliver broad, even illumination.
- Smarter control: Smart switches enable app and voice control for quick scene changes, scheduling, and away-mode lighting control.
- Reliable wiring: New 14/2 NM-B runs support safe, code-appropriate 15-amp lighting circuits and long-term performance.
After the project, Jonathan Short praised our team with a Google review. View it here: See the customer’s Google review.
Why Homeowners in Fuquay-Varina Choose Touchstone Electric
- Local expertise: Completed by our Raleigh branch, serving homeowners throughout Fuquay-Varina, NC.
- End-to-end lighting solutions: From fixture placement and safe wiring to smart switch integration, we handle everything needed for a polished result.
- Clean workmanship: Careful drilling, wire fishing, and fixture mounting help protect your home’s finishes.
- Trusted technicians: Experienced electricians led this project, with the right equipment for higher installs and detailed testing at completion.
Plan Your Lighting Upgrade in Fuquay-Varina
Whether you need new flood lights for security, wafer can lights for a smooth, modern look, or smart switches for better control, Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh team is ready to help. We bring proven lighting installation experience to homes across Fuquay-Varina, NC—from layout planning and wiring to final testing—so you get brighter spaces and simpler control, inside and out.
Contact Touchstone Electric to discuss your project and schedule service with our Raleigh branch.