A blown bulb in a ceiling spotlight, a bathroom halogen that has gone weak or begun to flicker, and the fitting sits too high to reach without a ladder — know the feeling? It looks minor, but with 3-metre ceilings, recessed fittings or halogen lamps, calling a handyman is often easier than balancing on a stool. We cover all of Warsaw: Srodmiescie, Bemowo, Kabaty — and we come equipped with a range of bulbs and a proper ladder.

How much does it cost and what affects the price

The price is based on how many bulbs need changing, what kind of fitting you have and how high the ceiling is. A simple unscrew-and-fit job is one situation. If the bulb is a halogen set into a suspended ceiling or the shade has to come apart, the work takes longer. The client provides the bulbs, though we can advise on the right type and base. Up-to-date prices for all electrical services are listed in the table below.

What we do

• Change blown bulbs of all kinds: LED, halogen, fluorescent, incandescent.
• Change bulbs in recessed spotlights in suspended and stretch ceilings.
• Change halogens in bathrooms, kitchens and hallways.
• Change bulbs in chandeliers, wall lights and floor lamps — when access is awkward or the fitting is mounted high.
• Choose the right base and wattage (GU10, GU5.3, E27, E14, G9, G4).
• Inspect the lamp holder and contacts — if a bulb keeps failing, the holder itself may be at fault.

How the replacement works — step by step

1. We switch off the lighting circuit at the consumer unit — safety comes first.
2. Set up the ladder and make sure access to the fitting is stable.
3. Take out the old bulb: unscrew it, release it from spring clips or remove the shade.
4. Check the lamp holder for melting or oxidised contacts.
5. Install the new bulb and make sure it sits securely.
6. Turn the breaker back on and test — the bulb should shine steadily without flickering.
7. If several bulbs need replacing, we go through each point one by one.

Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)

• Changing a bulb without turning off the breaker — with halogens this is risky; they heat up a lot and there is a danger of electric shock.
• Touching the bulb glass with bare fingers — especially important with halogens: grease marks can sharply reduce lifespan.
• Buying the wrong base — GU10 and GU5.3 look alike but do not fit each other.
• Installing a bulb with higher wattage than the fixture allows — this can overheat the shade and stain the ceiling.
• Trying to reach the ceiling from a stool or chair — even falls from 1.5 metres lead to injuries.
• Skipping the transformer check when changing from halogen to LED — the old transformer may not suit the LEDs, which then start flickering.

Warning: electrical work, even something as basic as changing a bulb, means dealing with live fittings and working at height. Halogens reach 250 °C. Don’t take chances — call a professional, especially when there are many fittings or the ceilings are high.

What to prepare before the technician arrives

• Check which bulbs need changing — count them.
• If you know the base type (GU10, E27, etc.) — tell us beforehand.
• If you are not sure — take a photo of the fitting and send it over.
• Buy the bulbs in advance — or ask the technician to source and bring them (additional charge).
• Make sure there is access to the consumer unit.
• Clear fragile items from under the fittings — the ladder needs room.
• If the ceilings are above 3 m — tell us; different equipment may be needed.
• Send access details: intercom code, parking information.

A real case from Warsaw

A client in Srodmiescie asked us to change 12 halogen GU10 bulbs in recessed spotlights in the kitchen and hallway. The ceilings were stretch, 2.7 m high. Half the bulbs were blown; the rest were only giving off a weak light. During inspection we found that two lamp holders had scorched contacts — the bulb would fit in but would not come on. The technician replaced all 12 with LED GU10 bulbs (same brightness, half the energy consumption) and cleaned the contacts in the two faulty holders. The entire job took 40 minutes. The client said the kitchen looked clearly brighter and the electricity bill for the month went down. Conclusion: if halogens keep blowing, moving to LED pays back fast (compatible with Legrand, Schneider Electric, ABB and similar).

Frequently asked questions

Book a bulb replacement

We change bulbs and halogens across Warsaw — in flats, offices and commercial premises. We bring our own ladder and work safely. Contact us — we’ll handle it in one visit.