LED Lighting System Upgrades: Advantages of Professional vs. In-House Installation
Know when to trust the professionals for your lighting system upgrades
Upgrading your facility’s lighting system to LEDs is a significant investment that impacts your energy savings, employee productivity, and overall operational efficiency. While it may seem like a cost-effective solution to have in-house staff handle the installation, the reality is that lighting upgrades require expertise and specialized knowledge.
In-house teams often lack the skills needed to navigate technical challenges, and that can lead to inconsistent lighting, code violations, and potentially costly rework. Professional installation by Earth Savers ensures a seamless upgrade, compliance with regulations, and a lighting system that performs optimally for years to come.
Why Choose Professional LED Installation?
Hiring professional installers like Earth Savers goes beyond getting the job done. It’s about doing it right the first time — with minimal disruption to your organization and maximum return on investment.
Our team brings industry-leading expertise that ensures your system is designed, installed, and optimized for long-term efficiency and performance. We handle everything from sourcing the best LED products to ensuring code compliance, so you can focus on running your business and avoid costly rework.
The True Cost of In-House Installation
Choosing an in-house team for your lighting upgrades saves money upfront, but the hidden costs can add up quickly.
Inexperience can lead to improper installation methods that aren’t easy to catch until the project is complete. We know this because we’ve helped countless clients solve these issues after they attempted to tackle lighting system retrofits and upgrades independently.
Common hidden costs from in-house lighting system installations
These are the most common hidden costs our clients have encountered when in-house teams handle lighting system upgrades.
- Improper Installation: After everything is installed, our clients bring us in to remedy issues like uneven light colors or brightness and incompatibility with dimming systems.
- Inefficient Use of Time: Training in-house teams to do the work and navigate the project as a whole adds to the overall cost. At the same time, your team is learning new skills and processes that they’ll likely never need to use again after the installation.
- Code Violations: In-house installers may know how to get lights and fixtures mounted and wired, but they may not be aware of all structural and electrical codes that impact system installation details.
- Insurance Liabilities: In-house teams are usually not insured for the specialized work required, and that puts facilities at risk for potential liabilities. Additionally, lighting systems must meet insurance requirements that vary depending on several factors.
- Missed Rebates and Incentives: In-house teams may miss valuable energy rebates and incentives that vary by region. Nationally experienced lighting system installers navigate state-level cost savings often and know how the processes work.
These issues often require costly fixes and lost time. Earth Savers professionals bring the right tools, knowledge, and insurance coverage to ensure peace of mind and project success.
Experience the Earth Savers difference — contact us today for a free consultation.
Maximize Efficiency, Minimize Risk
At Earth Savers, we understand the intricacies of lighting system upgrades. Our trained and certified installers take a comprehensive approach to every project so your new system integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure. We minimize installation time to reduce disruptions, provide expert guidance on selecting energy-efficient products, and ensure your lighting meets all relevant regulations.
Our work is backed by insurance so your business is safe from unforeseen issues, and we often complete projects at the same or lower cost than your internal team — without the risks.
