Single-family new house construction building permits: 1  1997: 19 buildings, average cost: $85,400. 2  1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $80,500. 3  1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $109,500. 4  2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $110,800. 5  2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $136,000. 6  2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $117,700.
Lighting Strategy. Lighting a living room with a pleasing glow is achieved by placing the recessed lights approximately 2 feet away from the wall for an average 8 foot ceiling. As a result, the light illuminates the ceiling and wall area for a calm mood.
The cost of having recessed lights installed in your home will usually range from $150 to $200 per light. The cost of the lights themselves and the work required for an electrician to wire the ceiling will most affect the price.The cost can be lower if you are able to do the work yourself, and can be much higher if your ceiling is difficult for an electrician to access.ost of the Lights. Low-end recessed lights cost between $20 and $60 each. Higher-end, low-voltage recessed lighting can cost $75 to $150 or more per light.