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Free Outdoor Lighting Designer
Pick your coverage scope for an instant installed-cost range.
The Short Answer
A professionally installed low-voltage landscape lighting system for a typical Northern Virginia home starts at $3,500, with most projects landing near $5,000 for 12-20 fixtures. This tool estimates your range by coverage scope.
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Outdoor Lighting Designer
Pick your coverage scope for an instant installed-cost range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Free Outdoor Lighting Designer FAQs
How many fixtures does a typical home need?
Most projects use 12-20 fixtures to cover a front walkway, entry, and accent trees; smaller homes may need as few as 8, larger properties 20-30 for full front-and-back coverage.
Why low-voltage instead of standard line-voltage lighting?
Low-voltage (12-volt) systems are safer to install outdoors, cheaper to run, and far more flexible to add fixtures to later than line-voltage wiring.
What does fixture-only pricing look like?
Starting at $150 installed per light, depending on fixture type (path, uplight, or wash) and how far the wire run is from the transformer.
Can lighting be added to an existing landscape?
Yes — outdoor lighting is one of the easiest upgrades to retrofit onto an already-established yard without disturbing existing plantings.
Do I need to sign a contract to use the Free Outdoor Lighting Designer?
No. It is a free planning tool with no obligation — use it as many times as you like, and nothing is booked until you tell us to book it.
How is my result different from a final quote?
Your result is a planning estimate. We confirm exact pricing with a free on-site visit and send a written, line-item quote within 24-48 hours.
Why do you ask for my contact info before showing the result?
So we can save your estimate and text or email it to you. We never ask for payment information, and you can always call or text (703) 650-5655 directly instead.
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