Landscape Lighting Installation
Landscape Lighting That Makes Your Property Safer and More Beautiful After Dark
Landscape lighting makes a property safer to walk after dark and shows off the architecture, trees and stonework at night. We design and install low-voltage systems with solid brass and copper fixtures that hold up well in New England weather.
We're happy to walk the property with you in the evening and talk through what lighting could do.
Fixtures Built for New England Winters
Outdoor fixtures face freeze and thaw cycles, road salt and constant moisture. We use solid brass and copper because they handle those conditions well and weather to a finish that many homeowners grow to like even more than the original. When a lamp eventually fails, it can be replaced on its own rather than replacing the whole fixture.
We take the same care with wiring and connections. Well-made, sealed connections underground are what keep a system running reliably year after year.
Thoughtful Design
Good lighting isn't about the number of fixtures. A few well-placed uplights on the right trees, enough path lighting to make steps safe, and darker areas left dark so the lit features stand out. The result feels natural rather than evenly lit.
What We Install
- Path and walkway lighting for safe footing along walks, steps and driveway edges
- Uplighting on specimen trees, stonework and architectural features
- Step and wall lighting built into hardscape during construction
- Downlighting mounted in trees for a soft, natural light across a lawn or patio
- Accent lighting for beds, water features and outdoor living areas
Plan It During Construction
Running wire through an existing patio or driveway means cutting into it, while running a sleeve during construction costs very little. If lighting is even a possibility, it's worth including in the plan while the hardscape is being built.
Keeping It Looking Right
Low-voltage systems need occasional attention. Fixtures shift as soil settles, plants grow over them, lamps eventually fail, and timers need adjusting as daylight changes through the year. An annual check keeps the system looking the way it did when it was installed, and we're happy to include it in your landscape maintenance.
Common Questions
Is landscape lighting expensive to run?
No. Modern LED systems draw very little power, and the transformer runs only during the hours you set. A typical residential system costs a few dollars a month.
Can lighting be added to an existing landscape?
Yes. Most of the work is running shallow lines through beds and lawn, which is straightforward. Crossing an existing patio or driveway is the part that adds cost.
How long do the fixtures last?
Quality brass and copper fixtures routinely last well over a decade outdoors.
Will it bother the neighbors?
Not when it's aimed properly. We shield fixtures and point them at what they're meant to light, rather than toward a property line or up into the sky.