Paths + approaches
Use carefully placed, shielded fixtures to bring walking routes into the plan. Discuss edges, glare, and the view as you approach.
Landscape lighting installation · Northern Virginia
Your yard.
A whole new evening.
A welcoming path. A comfortable patio.
A garden worth another look.
We design and install landscape lighting around the way you use your home. Bring paths, steps, outdoor living spaces, and selected garden details into the evening with thoughtfully placed light.
Fairfax · Loudoun · Arlington · Prince William
Virginia electrical and HVAC contractor license 2705181607
Lighting in layersRoutes, spaces, and details
Practical controlsFit the light to your routine
The complete systemPower, wiring, and fixtures
Licensed electrical workA local installation team
Give every light a reason
Follow the path.
Enjoy what surrounds it.
Landscape lighting works best when it has a purpose. Help someone find the steps. Make dinner on the patio more inviting. Draw attention to a texture or planting you love.
We start with those goals, then work through the placement, equipment, wiring, and controls.
Steps + hardscape
Give steps, landings, retaining walls, and changes in level specific attention. The right installation depends on the surface and access.
Patios + outdoor living
Plan light for dining, relaxing, and getting around. Discuss deck or pergola fixtures, mounting, and a comfortable operating routine.
Gardens + focal points
Choose a few planting or architectural details to highlight. Consider the view from inside, future growth, and where light should stop.
The landscape lighting studio
One garden.
More than one evening.
Try a starting combination, then switch individual layers on or off. These illustrations help you explore a direction and build a brief for your project.
Three lighting layers in the starting example.
Your landscape project brief
Your evening, in layers.
Use these ideas to start the conversation. The actual fixtures, output, and layout follow a review of your property.
This starts with an example lighting mix. Make it yours before copying. Your choices stay on the page and are not sent automatically.
A welcoming result starts with the details
Thoughtful light.
Room for the night.
We consider aiming, shielding, nearby windows, reflective surfaces, and the hours the lights are needed. Warmer light may suit the setting, while an appropriate output helps keep attention on the space.
Our planning considers DarkSky and IES principles for responsible outdoor lighting.
Tell us how you want to use it
More dinners outside?
A better walk to the door?
Bring the practical goals along with the look you like. Photos of your yard, an existing lighting system, and a few examples of your preferred style make a useful starting point.
Start the conversation
The work behind the glow
Plan the whole
lighting system.
The fixture is only part of the project. Power, cable routes, connections, and controls all need to suit the equipment and the landscape.
Power + capacity
We review the supply and, for systems that use a transformer, its suitability and capacity. An expansion starts with the equipment already in place.
Routes + connections
We consider cable length, voltage drop, weather exposure, access, and suitable connections. We also identify any trenching or surface work in the scope.
Controls + handoff
Discuss dusk-based operation, a chosen off time, or compatible smart controls. We test the setup and explain everyday operation and any product-specific needs.
The exact electrical design follows the selected products, manufacturer instructions, site conditions, and applicable requirements.
A clear path from idea to installation
Start with the yard.
Finish with the details.
We turn your goals into a defined installation scope. An existing system refresh and a new landscape project can take different paths.
Walk + listen
Discuss routes, outdoor routines, planting, favorite views, and the areas you prefer to keep dark.
Plan + quote
Review fixtures, power, wiring routes, controls, access, and any landscape or finish work. Confirm what the proposal includes.
Install + test
Install the agreed equipment, check electrical operation, and set the controls around the selected routine.
Aim + explain
Review aiming and everyday use. Discuss whether an after-dark adjustment visit and future maintenance are included or quoted separately.
Financing is available upon request. Ask about current eligibility and written terms. Explore our veteran and military discount program.
Already have landscape lights?
Keep the effect.
Fix what has changed.
Landscapes grow. Fixtures move. Connections and controls need attention. Tell us what you are seeing so we can discuss a repair or refresh.
Request help with my systemOne light or a whole group is out.
Share which lights are affected and whether the problem changes with the schedule or weather. We assess the cause before recommending replacement.
The light is blocked or aimed poorly.
Plant growth, debris, and shifted fixtures can change the original effect. A review can identify cleaning, repositioning, or layout changes to discuss.
The yard or your routine has changed.
A new patio, altered planting, or different evening routine may call for revised fixtures, operating hours, or an expansion of a suitable system.
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Let’s see what your yard could become
Bring your ideas.
We’ll help build the plan.
Request a free landscape-lighting installation estimate. Share your goals, photos, and any details about the existing system.
Request landscape lighting help
Open the form in a new tab ↗Choose the appropriate service type, then Electrical → Lighting. Describe your landscape-lighting project in the additional-information field, or paste your lighting brief. Diagnostic and repair visits may carry separate charges; confirm them when scheduling.
We will follow up to discuss your project. Submitting a request does not confirm an appointment.
Answers before you begin
Landscape lighting,
made clearer.
Design, wiring, controls, maintenance, and project costs.
What is included in landscape lighting installation?
We discuss how you use the property, choose the areas to light, and review fixtures, controls, power, and cable routes. The proposal defines the equipment, installation, access, testing, and any other work included. Final placement and output depend on your landscape and the selected system.
Where should I start with landscape lighting?
Start with the walking routes, steps, entrances, and outdoor spaces you use. Then choose a few garden or architectural details you want to enjoy after dark. The scene on this page helps you explore those layers; it is not a measured design for your yard.
Is landscape lighting the same as security lighting?
They can overlap, but the priorities differ. Landscape lighting focuses on outdoor spaces, routes, planting, and the appearance of the property. Security lighting often emphasizes entrances, approaches, and control behavior. We can discuss both within a coordinated project without treating lighting as a guarantee of security.
Do I need low-voltage or line-voltage landscape lighting?
It depends on the fixtures and application. Many landscape systems use a transformer to supply low-voltage lights; other outdoor fixtures use line-voltage power. We select compatible equipment and review the power source, installation requirements, and operating needs for your project.
Can you add lights to my existing landscape system?
Often, but the system needs a review first. We check the existing fixtures, transformer where used, cable routes, connections, and controls. Available capacity and product compatibility help determine whether we can expand the system or should replace selected components.
Will you need to dig up my yard?
New cable routes may require work in planting beds, turf, or other surfaces. Access across patios, driveways, and retaining walls can affect the scope. We discuss the proposed routes and who is responsible for landscape or surface restoration before installation.
How many fixtures will my yard need?
There is no reliable fixture count based on yard size alone. The areas you want to use, beam patterns, mounting positions, output, planting, and surrounding surfaces all matter. We develop the layout around the property and your goals rather than a fixed spacing rule.
Can the lights turn on at sunset and switch off later?
Yes, with suitable controls. Depending on the system, a timer, photocell, astronomical schedule, or compatible smart control can support the operating routine you want. We confirm the actual features, seasonal behavior, and manual control for the selected product.
Can I control landscape lighting from my phone?
Some systems support app control or smart-home integration. Compatibility, Wi-Fi or other network coverage, accounts, and separate-zone control depend on the products. We review those details before promising that an existing or new system will work with your platform.
Why are some of my landscape lights dim or not working?
Possible causes include failed lamps or fixtures, damaged connections or cable, control settings, transformer issues, or unsuitable voltage at a fixture. Share whether the problem affects one light, a group, or the whole system. We assess the cause before recommending repairs.
How much maintenance does landscape lighting need?
Expect periodic attention. Dirt and debris can collect, plants can grow into the light, fixtures can shift, and schedules may need adjustment. We can discuss cleaning, re-aiming, connection checks, and product-specific maintenance as a separate service scope.
How much does landscape lighting cost to install and run?
Installation cost depends on the fixtures, system, cable routes, access, controls, and any restoration work. Operating cost depends on actual power draw, hours of use, and your electricity rate. Request a free installation estimate; diagnostic and repair visits may carry separate charges.
Where do you install landscape lighting in Northern Virginia?
PRO Electric plus HVAC serves Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William counties. Call 703-225-8222 or send an estimate request to discuss your location, landscape, and appointment availability.
One local team for the larger project
Make the connections.
Improve the whole space.
Serving Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William counties. Explore related lighting and electrical work, or bring us your complete project.
There’s more evening
in your backyard.
Let’s make a lighting plan for the way you want to enjoy it.