EMS Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation Calgary | LED Upgrades & Signage
Is your property suffering from dim, flickering, or outdated lighting? Whether you’re a homeowner looking to slash your utility bills or a business owner wanting to make your brand shine, Electrical Maintenance Service Inc. provides comprehensive lighting solutions across Calgary. From energy-efficient LED retrofits to high-reach commercial signage repair, our master electricians ensure your space is bright, safe, and professional.
Our Core Lighting Specializations:
- Commercial LED Retrofitting: Reduce energy consumption by up to 60% with modern fixtures.
- Business Signage Repair: 24/7 service for backlit signs, channel letters, and neon-to-LED conversions.
- High-Reach Maintenance: Using our private bucket truck fleet for parking lot and pylon lights.
- Residential Upgrades: Custom indoor pot lights, smart dimmers, and outdoor security lighting.
- Troubleshooting: Rapid repair for failing ballasts, flickering lamps, and faulty sensors.
Commercial LED Lighting Upgrades & Retrofits
Switching to LED isn’t just about brightness; it’s about the bottom line. We help Calgary businesses navigate Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) financing and local rebates to make the switch affordable.
- Warehouse & Industrial High-Bays: Massive energy savings and improved worker safety with motion-sensor LEDs.
- Retail & Office Lighting: Enhance your customer experience with high-CRI (Color Rendering Index) lighting that makes products pop.
- Parking Lot & Exterior LED: Eliminate dark spots and reduce maintenance costs with long-lasting, weather-resistant exterior fixtures.
Business Signage Installation & Repair
Your signage is your 24/7 silent salesman. If your sign is dark or flickering, you’re losing customers. We provide expert electrical service for:
- Illuminated Sign Repair: Troubleshooting power supplies, transformers, and LED modules in fascia signs.
- Signage LED Conversions: Stop replacing expensive fluorescent tubes. We can retrofit your existing sign box with high-efficiency LEDs.
- High-Reach Access: Our private bucket trucks reach up to 35 feet, allowing us to service pylon signs and building-mounted logos without the cost of a rental crane.
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting Repairs
From loose connections to failing controls, we handle all levels of lighting troubleshooting:
- Safety Diagnosis: We test circuits and ballasts to find the root cause of flickering or dead zones.
- Smart Control Integration: Installing timers, photocells, and motion sensors to automate your lighting.
- Ballast & Driver Replacement: Fast replacement of industrial ballasts to get your facility back to 100% brightness.
Why Choose EMS Inc. for Lighting in Calgary?
- Private Aerial Fleet: We own our bucket trucks. No rental markups and faster response times for your high-reach lighting.
- Permit Management: We handle all City of Calgary electrical permits for new signage and major retrofits.
- Alberta Code Compliance: Every installation meets the latest 2024 Alberta Electrical Code standards for safety and efficiency.
Lighting & LED Upgrade Cost Guide (2026)
| Service Type | Cost Range | Energy Savings |
| Commercial LED Retrofit (Per Fixture) | Quote-Based | 40% – 70% |
| Signage Power Supply Repair | Quote-Based | – |
| High-Reach Parking Lot Light Repair | Quote-Based | – |
| Residential Pot Light Install (Set of 6) | Quote-Based | 80% (vs Halogen) |
| Motion Sensor & Timer Install | Quote-Based | 15% – 25% |
Financing available through CEIP for eligible commercial properties in Calgary.
FAQ: Lighting & Signage
How much can I save by switching my Calgary business to LED?
Most businesses see a 40% to 60% reduction in their lighting-related electricity costs. With local rebates and CEIP financing, the “payback period” is often less than 24 months.
Do you provide bucket truck service for sign repair in Airdrie or Okotoks?
Yes. Our aerial fleet serves the entire surrounding area, including Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, and Cochrane.
Does a new business sign require an electrical permit in Calgary?
Yes. Any new illuminated signage or change to existing sign wiring requires a permit. We handle the entire application and inspection process for you.
Can you fix a sign that has half the letters burnt out?
Absolutely. This is usually a failing power supply or a broken LED series. We can typically repair these on the first visit with our stocked service vans.
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