Scaffolding would be convenient, and you don't need an electrician to replace a fixture.

:) okay. Thank you

I agree having scaffolding is the answer. But the question I have is how does a person go about changing light bulbs?

Sheesh. Google: how change high lightbulbs

Now, will you be asking how to dust the fixture? lol

Depending on the surface below, why couldn't he just use an extension ladder and lean it against the exposed beam? Home Depot has extension ladders up to 40' long.

And have a place to store that $450+ ladder... OR Google as suggested above.

Why the personal attack? Do you think it's reasonable to spend $450--$700 for an extension ladder to be used to change a light bulb?

Why do you think it is OK to launch a personal and nasty attack when a reasonable point was made?

Not an electrician but whew I wouldn’t want to be up on any ladder that high!

Me? I don’t think your sarcasm is productive. I’ve dealt with you before.

@Stax: "Do you think it's reasonable to spend $450--$700 for an extension ladder to be used to change a light bulb?"

The OP asked how an electrician would reach the fixture. I pointed out that an electrician could use an extension ladder for this. The OP did NOT ask how to change a light bulb. And everyone knows that it takes three people to change a light bulb: one to hold the bulb and two to turn the ladder.

Oh criminey.... the fourth post asked:

"I agree having scaffolding is the answer. But the question I have is how does a person go about changing light bulbs?"

To which I answered: "Sheesh. Google: how change high lightbulbs

So you think an electrician getting this job needs to run down to Home Depot and spend $450 plus on a ladder?

I’m transcribing this for my DH, electrician:

He said if this were his job, and the painters were fine with him using their scaffolding (it wouldn’t take him long), he’d charge less for not having to bring and set up his own. Otherwise, he’d use his own scaffolding. He would not use a ladder for this particular job.

Agree completely!

Update- We took the chandelier down completely and threw it in the garbage can! What a relief