Under Cabinet Lighting Rough-In Done Right

Under cabinet lighting is one of those upgrades that makes a real difference in a kitchen - but most people don't think about what goes into it before the lights actually show up. This is the rough-in stage, and it's honestly where the whole job either comes together or falls apart.

The wires are run, the boxes are set in the wall, and everything is positioned to land exactly where it needs to be once the fixtures go in. This part isn't glamorous. But skipping steps here or rushing through it is how you end up with sloppy trim work, exposed wiring, or worse - a safety issue hiding behind finished walls.

We take the rough-in seriously because clean electrical work starts before anyone can see it. Getting the boxes flush, routing the wire properly along the cabinet face, and making sure everything is mapped out correctly - that's what makes the finished result look effortless. The work that nobody sees is what makes the work everybody sees look good.

This kind of job sits right at the intersection of kitchen remodeling and electrical work. It takes both sides of that skill set to pull it off cleanly. Whether it's a full kitchen remodel or just an upgrade like this, the wiring has to be done with the finished product in mind from the very first step.