Landscaping
Landscape Lighting
Your yard after dark, done right. Warm, low-voltage LED lighting that makes paths safe, steps visible and the whole property look incredible.
Good lighting changes the whole property: safer paths and steps, a patio you can use after sunset and a house that stands out on the street. Bad lighting looks like a runway or glares in your eyes. Groundwork Landscaping designs low-voltage LED systems that light what matters, hide the fixtures and run themselves.
What's included
- A lighting plan for paths, steps, patios, trees, walls and the front of the house.
- Low-voltage LED fixtures that use little power and last for years.
- A transformer with a timer or photocell, so lights come on at dusk.
- Buried, direct-burial cable, with connections made to stay dry.
- Step and wall lights built into new hardscaping, when we're building it.
- Night adjustment of every fixture's aim and brightness.
How a lighting job runs
- Plan the look. What to highlight, what to keep dark and where light is needed for safety.
- Install. Transformer mounted, cable run, fixtures placed and wired.
- Aim at night. We come back after dark to aim and fine-tune every light.
- Set the schedule. On at dusk, off when you want, automatically.
Light it with the build
Lighting is easiest to add while a patio, retaining wall or steps are being built, so cable runs under the stone. New outdoor outlets or line-voltage work are done by a licensed electrical contractor.
What affects the cost of landscape lighting
Lighting is priced mostly on the number and type of fixtures and the size of the transformer they need. Long cable runs, lighting built into walls and steps, and higher-end fixtures add to the cost. Adding a new outdoor outlet is a separate job for a licensed electrical contractor, and a bigger system can be built in phases.
Landscape Lighting questions
Is low-voltage lighting safe?
Yes. The transformer steps power down to low voltage, so the cable in the garden is safe to bury and work around. It plugs into a proper outdoor outlet.
How much power do LED landscape lights use?
Very little. A typical home system uses about as much as a few old incandescent bulbs.
Can you add lights to my existing patio?
Often, yes. Cable can be run along edges and under caps, and fixtures can be added around the patio. Building them in is easiest.
Do I need an electrician?
The low-voltage system doesn't, but adding a new outdoor outlet or any line-voltage work does need a licensed electrical contractor.
Will the lights bother my neighbours?
Not if they're aimed and shielded properly. We point light down and away from windows, which also looks better.
How long do LED landscape lights last?
Good LED fixtures typically last many years. Quality fixtures with solid metal bodies and sealed connections hold up far better than cheap plastic ones.
Can I control the lights from my phone?
Many transformers can be added to a smart outlet or have built-in app control, so you can change schedules or zones from your phone.
Can lights be added later as the garden grows?
Yes. A properly sized transformer leaves room to add fixtures as plants mature or new areas are built.
Where we offer landscape lighting
We provide landscape lighting for homes and businesses in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
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