Can you install pendant lights I've already bought?

Yes, that's how most of these jobs start. Bring us the fittings and we'll check they're suitable for the position and the ceiling before we install them. If something won't work safely we'll say so before you're committed.

How high should pendants hang over a kitchen island?

As a general rule the bottom of the pendant sits somewhere around 70 to 80cm above the benchtop, but it depends on your ceiling height, the fitting and how tall the household is. We set the height with you on site rather than guessing.

Do I need a new circuit for feature lighting?

Usually not. Most feature lighting can run off the existing lighting circuit. If we're adding a lot of fittings or your board is already at capacity we'll check it first and let you know before any work starts.

Can feature lighting be dimmed?

In most cases yes, as long as the fitting and globe are dimmable and we install a compatible dimmer. We match the two together so you get a smooth range rather than flicker at the low end.

Will you need to cut into my ceiling?

Only where a new point is needed. We keep any openings as small as possible and position them where the fitting will cover them. We'll walk you through what's involved before starting.

Class Above Electrical

Feature Lighting Installation Ferntree Gully

Pendants over the island, strip lighting under the cabinets, a wall light that finally makes the hallway work. We install feature lighting for homes across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

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Pendant feature lighting above a kitchen bench

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You've Picked the Lights, Now They Need to Go In Properly

Most people come to us with the fittings already chosen. What they don't have is a power point in the ceiling where the pendant needs to hang, or a switch that controls it separately from the rest of the room.

Feature lighting lives or dies on placement. Pendants hung slightly off centre over an island are obvious forever, and strip lighting installed without thinking about where you stand casts a shadow straight onto the bench.

The work usually involves one or more of:

Adding a new ceiling point where there isn't one
Splitting a feature light onto its own switch or dimmer
Setting drop heights and spacing over an island or table
Concealing strip lighting so you see the light, not the fitting

Getting that right is the difference between a light you notice and a room that just feels good to be in.

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Lighting That Finishes the Room

We install pendants, wall lights, strip lighting and statement fittings, and we take care of the wiring and switching behind them so the result looks considered rather than added on.

If you're not sure on spacing or drop height, we'll mark it up with you before anything is fixed. It takes ten minutes and it's the part people are most glad we did.

We work on fittings you've supplied or help you choose something that suits the space and the switching you already have.

What we do:

Plan positions, spacing and drop heights with you on site
Run new ceiling and wall points where needed
Put feature lighting on its own switch or dimmer
Install and level every fitting
Test, clean up and leave the room ready to use

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Recent Feature Lighting Jobs in Our Reviews

Madison LHome Owner
Jessie and his team were supper professional and did a great job installing our pendants! Thanks so much
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Lisa BHome Owner
Jessie did a fabulous job when he came out to put new power points in and pendant lights above the breakfast bar. He is reliable, leaves the place spotless and does a super neat job. We won’t hesitate to have him back again for further jobs.
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Jackie BHome Owner
Did a wonderful job of installing lights and fans in our outdoor area. I am happy I listened to his advice and went with black not silver… can’t thank you enough
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Eric YHome Owner
Fantastic experience with Class Above Electrical! They were punctual, highly responsive, and offered great service while installing our downlights/sconces. Their pricing was completely fair and accurate. I’ll definitely be hiring them again!
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Greg PHome Owner
Had Jessie from Class Above Electrical come out to install some new lights and a split system, and couldn’t recommend them enough. Turned up when they said they would, got stuck into it straight away, and left everything spotless after, no mess, no dramas.
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Brooke KHome Owner
Such a great experience from start to finish. Friendly and knowledgeable. Work was done efficiently and well. Will definitely use you guys again.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, that's how most of these jobs start. Bring us the fittings and we'll check they're suitable for the position and the ceiling before we install them. If something won't work safely we'll say so before you're committed.
As a general rule the bottom of the pendant sits somewhere around 70 to 80cm above the benchtop, but it depends on your ceiling height, the fitting and how tall the household is. We set the height with you on site rather than guessing.
Usually not. Most feature lighting can run off the existing lighting circuit. If we're adding a lot of fittings or your board is already at capacity we'll check it first and let you know before any work starts.
In most cases yes, as long as the fitting and globe are dimmable and we install a compatible dimmer. We match the two together so you get a smooth range rather than flicker at the low end.
Only where a new point is needed. We keep any openings as small as possible and position them where the fitting will cover them. We'll walk you through what's involved before starting.