Commercial LED Lighting Retrofits | Offices, Retail & Warehouses Across DFW
LED upgrades for interior, warehouse, parking lot, and exterior lighting, from father-and-son master electricians serving the DFW Metroplex since 2009. Texas-licensed electrical contractor, TECL #33192.
Old Lighting Costs You Twice: on the Power Bill and the Lift Rental
Fluorescent tubes that flicker, metal halide fixtures that take minutes to come back on, parking lot poles with half the heads out. Older commercial lighting uses more electricity than it needs to, and it fails often enough that someone is always climbing a ladder or renting a lift.
An LED retrofit cuts lighting energy use, gives you better light, and stretches the time between replacements. For buildings with high ceilings or tall poles, fewer replacements can matter as much as the power savings.
Epic Electrical handles commercial electrical work across DFW. For lighting retrofits, that means choosing the right retrofit method for each fixture, checking what controls the energy code may require, and giving you a written quote with no hidden costs. No upsells.
Lighting We Retrofit to LED
Office & Retail Interiors
Fluorescent troffers and can lights convert to LED panels, retrofit kits, or new fixtures. Better color and even light make offices more comfortable and help merchandise look right on retail shelves.
Warehouse & High-Bay Lighting
LED high-bays replace metal halide and fluorescent fixtures in warehouses, shops, and gyms. They turn on instantly after an outage and last far longer, which saves on lift rentals. See our warehouse and industrial electrical services for more.
Parking Lot & Pole Lighting
Dark parking lots make customers, tenants, and employees feel unsafe. We retrofit or replace pole heads and repair the wiring and photocells that keep them from turning on. See our outdoor lighting work for more.
Wall Packs, Canopies & Building Exteriors
Wall packs, entry canopies, signage, and facade lighting all convert well to LED, and they're often the fixtures that burn out first.
Lighting Controls & Sensors
Occupancy sensors, daylight sensors, and timers make sure lights are on only when someone needs them. When a lighting system is substantially replaced, the energy code can require controls like these, so we check what applies before we quote.
Emergency & Exit Lighting
A retrofit is a good time to replace aging exit signs and emergency fixtures with LED units, so they're ready when the power goes out.
Churches, Multifamily & Common Areas
Sanctuaries, fellowship halls, apartment breezeways, and stairwells often run lights for long hours. Those are some of the fastest places for an LED upgrade to pay off.
Three Ways to Retrofit: Which One Fits Your Fixtures?
Not every LED retrofit means new fixtures. The right method depends on the condition of what you have and how long you plan to stay in the building.
| Method | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Plug-and-play LED tubes | LED tubes work with the existing fluorescent ballast | Quick, low-cost upgrades, but the old ballast remains a failure point |
| Ballast-bypass tubes or retrofit kits | The ballast is removed and the fixture is rewired to run the LED directly | Fixtures in good shape where you want to eliminate ballast replacements |
| New LED fixtures | The old fixture is replaced with a purpose-built LED fixture | Worn fixtures, high-bay and exterior lighting, and long-term owners |
⚠️ Mixing methods is fine. Guessing is not. Most buildings end up with a mix: kits in offices, new fixtures in the warehouse and parking lot. We walk the building and recommend a method fixture by fixture, so you don't pay for new fixtures where a kit would do, or install tubes into ballasts that are about to fail.
What Goes Into an LED Retrofit Plan
Before We Quote, We'll Review:
- A fixture count by area, with the existing lamp and fixture type
- The right retrofit method for each fixture group
- Light levels for how each space is actually used
- Which controls and sensors may be required, and which just save money
- Exterior poles, wall packs, and photocells that aren't working
- A schedule that keeps your business open while the work is done
Utility efficiency programs sometimes help offset the cost of commercial LED upgrades. Programs change, so ask us and we'll point you to what's currently available. For homes, see our residential indoor lighting services.
How an LED Retrofit Works With Epic Electrical
1. Lighting Walkthrough
We walk the building inside and out, count fixtures, and note what's failing. You get a straight answer on what's worth upgrading now and what can wait.
2. Written Quote, No Hidden Costs
You get a written quote that spells out each area, the retrofit method, and any controls. If a cheaper method makes sense for part of the building, we'll say so.
3. Permits & Inspection
When a permit is required, we pull and manage it and handle the electrical inspection.
4. Work Scheduled Around Your Business
We work area by area, after hours if needed, so your offices, store, or warehouse stays usable.
5. Everything Works as It Should
Before we leave, we test every fixture and control, walk you through what changed, and haul away the old lamps and fixtures.
Why DFW Businesses Call Epic Electrical
- Father-and-son master electricians, a third-generation electrical family
- Serving North Richland Hills and the DFW Metroplex since 2009
- Texas-licensed electrical contractor, TECL #33192
- Commercial experience across offices, lease spaces, retail, restaurants, and industrial
- Electrical permits pulled and managed by us
- No upsells and no jargon. We give you options, not pressure
We also work with medical and dental offices, restaurants and commercial kitchens, warehouses and industrial facilities, and commercial EV charging. See all of our commercial electrical services.
Commercial LED Retrofit Service Area
We retrofit lighting for offices, retail, warehouses, churches, and multifamily properties throughout the DFW Metroplex, including:
Not sure if we cover your area? View our full service area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial LED Retrofits
How much can an LED retrofit save?
LED fixtures typically use far less electricity than the fluorescent, metal halide, or high-pressure sodium lighting they replace, and they last much longer. Actual savings depend on your existing fixtures, how many hours the lights run, and whether controls are added. We can estimate it for your building during the walkthrough.
Should I use LED tubes or replace the fixtures?
It depends on the fixtures. Plug-and-play tubes are fast and inexpensive but keep the old ballast. Ballast-bypass tubes and retrofit kits remove the ballast. New fixtures make the most sense where the old ones are worn out, and for high-bay and exterior lighting. We recommend a method fixture by fixture.
Does a lighting retrofit require occupancy sensors?
Sometimes. When a lighting system is substantially replaced, the energy code can require controls such as occupancy or daylight sensors. Requirements vary with the scope and the city, so we check what applies before we quote.
Can you fix parking lot lights that will not turn on?
Yes. Common causes are failed photocells, timers, or bad wiring in the poles. We troubleshoot the circuit, repair what is broken, and can retrofit the heads to LED at the same time.
Can the retrofit be done without closing my business?
Usually. We work area by area and can schedule after hours so your space stays open.
Are there rebates for commercial LED upgrades?
Utility efficiency programs sometimes offer incentives for commercial lighting upgrades, but programs and funding change. Ask during your walkthrough and we will point you to what is currently available.
Is Epic Electrical licensed for commercial work in Texas?
Yes. Epic Electrical is a Texas-licensed electrical contractor, TECL #33192, run by father-and-son master electricians who have served the DFW Metroplex since 2009.
Ready to Upgrade Your Building to LED?
Start with an honest lighting walkthrough. We'll tell you what's worth upgrading, what isn't, and give you a written quote with no hidden costs. Epic Electrical has served DFW since 2009. TECL #33192.
Call (682) 478-6088Or request a quote online: epicelectrical.com/contact-us