Who Installs Landscape Lighting?

While many home improvement projects can be done on your own, installing landscape lighting safely and effectively can be challenging for homeowners. You’ll need to consider tasks like burying wires without hitting existing cables or irrigation systems, setting up a low-voltage transformer, splicing wires, and preventing light pollution or common mistakes like creating hot spots in your yard.

Although hiring a professional to install your landscape lighting may be more expensive upfront than doing it yourself, it can save you time and money over time by ensuring you have a beautiful, safe, and efficient outdoor lighting system.

So, who should you hire for landscape lighting installation?

Landscaping Companies

Many landscaping companies include lighting installation among their available services in caring for your property. They will likely already be aware of existing irrigation lines, have the right equipment, and be familiar with your overall landscape design. However, they might not have expertise in design, necessarily, so the resulting lighting might be more functional than beautiful.

Electricians

Hiring a licensed electrician, especially for installing a low voltage transformer, can be another option. Some are skilled at installing outdoor lighting, and you’ll rest easy knowing all the electrical work is safe and up to code. As with landscaping companies, however, electricians might not be able to help you with designing and planning out your system.

Handyman Services

Not all handyman services include electrical work, but some do, especially if you’re just looking for a simple installation. If you decide to go this route, check to make sure they have experience with outdoor lighting and electrical work. For a more elaborate design, or if you want to incorporate different types of lights (e.g., uplights, downlights, underwater lights, moonlighting, etc.), handyman services are probably not the best choice.

Big Box Home Improvement Stores

If you buy your outdoor lighting fixtures from a big box home improvement store like Lowes or Home Depot, they will usually have installation services available as well. Many homeowners appreciate the convenience of this one-stop-shop approach. Although the quality of the subcontractors is generally good, that’s not always the case, and you do not get to choose which lighting professionals do the work at your home.

Specialized Landscape Lighting Companies

Some lighting companies, like Houston Lightscapes specialize in outdoor lighting design and installation. Working with this type of company gives you access to high quality lighting products and work as well as design capabilities. Since outdoor lighting is their focus, they understand how to:

• Design a one-of-a-kind lighting display unique to your home and style
• Work with all different types of lighting to get you the results you want 
• Quickly, safely, and efficiently install your outdoor lighting system
• Retrofit your standard lighting system to an energy-efficient LED system
• Provide maintenance to keep your system running at top efficiency  

Choosing the right professional for the job depends on whether you’re looking for a simple installation or an elegant, high quality light display. As you’re exploring your options, why not give Houston Lightscapes a call? The no-obligation consultation is completely free. We will meet with you to hear your vision for your property and then create your customized lighting design plan to completely transform your home. We provide high quality work, great customer service, and an outstanding maintenance program. Call us today to schedule your consultation!