Outdoor Lighting Installation in Clarendon, Virginia

A complete system runs on a 12-volt transformer stepped down from standard household power, distributing safe, low-draw current through buried or concealed wiring to path lights, wall-wash or uplight fixtures on trees and facades, and recessed step lights. On a Clarendon property, that typically means a walkway run, a few tree or wall accents, and step lighting on any exterior stairs, all controlled by a timer or photocell so it operates without daily attention.

That's the standard we build to. We use fixtures and connections rated for outdoor exposure and freeze-thaw cycles, and we bury or route wiring so it isn't sitting exposed where mulching, edging, or frost heave can damage it. A system installed correctly the first time doesn't need a spring repair visit.

It depends on lot layout and fixture count, not a fixed number. A narrow Lyon Village lot with a single front walk may run on one transformer; a sloped Ashton Heights property with a retaining wall, rear patio, and multiple entries may need two zones to avoid voltage drop dimming fixtures at the end of a long run. We size transformers to the actual load during the site walk, not off a generic package.

Yes. Clarendon's tree canopy is part of what makes these blocks distinct, and we route wiring and stake fixtures to avoid trenching through major root zones. Uplighting a mature tree is typically a matter of careful fixture placement, not disruptive digging. Our crews work Clarendon regularly, so scheduling is usually available within the week outside the spring rush — and every visit ends with before-and-after photos of the finished work.

We program timers or photocell sensors as part of the install so the system turns on at dusk and off on a set schedule automatically. No app required, no nightly switch-flipping — it runs on its own once we've set it. Our crews work Clarendon regularly, so scheduling is usually available within the week outside the spring rush — and every visit ends with before-and-after photos of the finished work.

We stand behind the install. If a fixture, connection, or transformer isn't performing as installed, call (703) 650-5655 and we'll address it. Discipline in the install is what prevents most callbacks in the first place. Our crews work Clarendon regularly, so scheduling is usually available within the week outside the spring rush — and every visit ends with before-and-after photos of the finished work.

Most low-voltage landscape lighting projects run $2,500–$7,500, with a typical front-yard system of 12–20 fixtures landing around $3,500–$5,000 installed. Per-fixture pricing runs roughly $100–$200 depending on fixture type and wire-run length. Whole-property systems with multiple transformer zones can run $10,000 or more. Serving Clarendon and all of Arlington.