[Quixote]

Originally Posted by Sensei

Grant Electric replaced the chandelier with can lights. Now table placement is not dictated by the imposing fixture.

We also eliminated the chandelier altogether with a set of track lighjts, selecting a style where the connection to the junction box was flexible rather than, say, centered on the track. The arrangement offers flexibility, light distributes better, and the artwork we have displayed on the walls of the dining room is not obscured in any way as a chandelier necessarily would.

[bark4me]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

One way is to move the box and just place a cover plate over the old box. The ceiling drywall finish is difficult to match by hand because the original finish is applied with a machine.

Another option is to install a ceiling hook where you want the fixture and use a swag chain.

A third option is to shop for offset chandeliers, or use a large ceiling medallion to hide the wires and cover the hole, especially if you are only offsetting the chandelier 12 inches. Some chandeliers come with large ceiling plates, where you can offset the chandelier without moving the junction box.

Yes. What he said

[Mr.Dizzy]

We just used Hayes for a very simple job (replacing a GFCI outlet) and we will not use them again. The work was fine, but they charged $195 just for the service call. $255 total to switch out the outlet seems rather overpriced. We get a lot of recommendations here -- this is the first disappointment.

[Arlington2]

We have used the swag solution multiple times. The pre-installed position never seems to be in the right place.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Mr.Dizzy

We just used Hayes for a very simple job (replacing a GFCI outlet) and we will not use them again. The work was fine, but they charged $195 just for the service call. $255 total to switch out the outlet seems rather overpriced. We get a lot of recommendations here -- this is the first disappointment.

Was the total cost $255 or was it $450 (195 + $255)? If it was $255, it was a little high, but not too bad. Next time, this is a very easy DIY.