Professional Outdoor Lighting Services
Transform your property with expert outdoor lighting design and installation. From architectural facade lighting to waterfront dock illumination, Fireflies Landscape Lighting delivers stunning results that enhance your home's beauty, security, and value throughout the Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, and Charlotte regions.
What Are Outdoor Lighting Services?
Outdoor lighting services encompass the professional design, installation, and maintenance of exterior illumination systems for residential and commercial properties. This includes everything from subtle landscape accent lighting to dramatic architectural uplighting, security-focused pathway lights, and specialized waterfront dock illumination.
Unlike DIY solar lights or basic builder-grade fixtures, professional outdoor lighting uses low-voltage LED systems powered by transformers, allowing for precise control, energy efficiency, and the ability to create layered lighting effects that transform your property after dark.
At Fireflies Landscape Lighting, we offer 43 specialized outdoor lighting services across six categories: architectural, landscape, waterfront, safety, lifestyle, and specialty lighting. Each installation is custom-designed to complement your property's unique features while meeting your specific aesthetic and functional goals.
Our Complete Outdoor Lighting Services
From architectural facade lighting to underwater fishing lights, we offer comprehensive outdoor lighting solutions for every need.
Architectural Lighting
Highlight your home's architectural features with professional facade uplighting, column illumination, and dramatic entryway lighting.
- Facade Uplighting
- Column & Pillar Lighting
- Soffit Downlighting
- Entryway Lighting
- Hardscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Transform your gardens and trees into nighttime masterpieces with artistic lighting that creates depth, drama, and curb appeal.
- Tree Uplighting
- Moonlighting
- Garden Lighting
- Silhouette Lighting
Waterfront Lighting
Specialized lighting for Lake Norman and Lake Wylie properties including docks, boat lifts, and underwater fishing lights.
- Dock & Pier Lighting
- Underwater Fishing Lights
- Boat Lift Lighting
- Gangway Lighting
Safety & Security
Keep your family safe with strategic pathway lighting, step illumination, and security lighting that deters intruders.
- Pathway Lighting
- Step & Stair Lighting
- Driveway Lighting
- Security Lighting
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Create the perfect outdoor entertaining spaces with patio lighting, bistro string lights, and outdoor kitchen illumination.
- Bistro String Lighting
- Deck & Railing Lights
- Patio Lighting
- Color-Changing Systems
Specialty Services
Dark Sky compliant designs, LED retrofit upgrades, and ongoing maintenance to keep your lighting system performing perfectly.
- Dark Sky Compliant
- LED Retrofit
- Maintenance Plans
Benefits of Professional Outdoor Lighting
Investing in professional outdoor lighting delivers returns far beyond aesthetics.
Enhanced Curb Appeal
Transform your property's nighttime appearance and stand out in your neighborhood
Improved Security
Deter intruders and eliminate dark hiding spots around your home
Extended Living Space
Enjoy your outdoor areas well into the evening hours
Energy Efficient
LED technology uses 80% less energy than traditional lighting
Increased Home Value
Professional lighting can increase property value by 15-20%
Lifetime Warranty
We stand behind our work with industry-leading warranties
Areas We Serve
Professional outdoor lighting services for Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Charlotte, and surrounding communities.
Lake Norman
Waterfront lighting specialists serving Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. Duke Energy compliant dock lighting and marine-grade fixtures.
Explore Lake Norman servicesLake Wylie
Premier waterfront lighting for Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Clover. Steep grade specialists with marine-grade fixtures built for lake living.
Explore Lake Wylie servicesCharlotte
Historic home specialists serving Myers Park, Eastover, SouthPark, Ballantyne, and Charlotte's finest neighborhoods. Architectural lighting experts.
Explore Charlotte servicesOutdoor Lighting FAQs
Common questions about outdoor lighting services, answered by our experts.
What are the different types of outdoor lighting?
The main types of outdoor lighting include: architectural lighting (facade uplighting, column lights, entryway lighting), landscape lighting (tree uplighting, garden lights, moonlighting), pathway and safety lighting (walkway lights, step lights, driveway markers), waterfront lighting (dock lights, underwater fishing lights, boat lift lighting), and lifestyle lighting (patio lights, string lights, outdoor kitchen lighting). Each type serves different functional and aesthetic purposes for your property.
How much does outdoor lighting installation cost?
Professional outdoor lighting installation typically ranges from $2,500 to $15,000+ depending on the scope of the project. Basic pathway and accent lighting packages start around $2,500-$5,000, while comprehensive whole-property lighting designs with architectural highlights, landscape features, and smart controls can range from $8,000-$15,000 or more. We provide free estimates tailored to your specific property and goals.
What is the best outdoor lighting for security?
The best outdoor lighting for security combines motion-activated floodlights at entry points, consistent pathway lighting that eliminates hiding spots, strategic accent lighting around the perimeter, and timer or smart-controlled lights that simulate occupancy. A layered approach is most effective: bright task lighting at doors and driveways, ambient lighting across the landscape, and accent lighting to highlight architectural features while eliminating dark corners.
How long does outdoor lighting last?
Quality LED outdoor lighting fixtures typically last 15-25 years with proper installation and maintenance. LED bulbs themselves have a lifespan of 50,000+ hours (approximately 20+ years of evening use). The key factors affecting longevity are fixture quality (brass and copper outlast aluminum), proper installation techniques, and using the correct voltage transformers. We use premium fixtures and offer lifetime warranties on our installations.
Is LED outdoor lighting worth it?
Yes, LED outdoor lighting is absolutely worth the investment. LEDs use 80% less energy than halogen or incandescent bulbs, last 25 times longer, produce less heat (safer around plants), and provide better color rendering. While initial costs are slightly higher, LEDs pay for themselves within 2-3 years through energy savings and eliminated bulb replacement costs. They also run cooler, which extends transformer life and reduces fire risk.
What outdoor lighting works best for waterfront properties?
Waterfront properties require marine-grade fixtures made of solid brass, copper, or stainless steel to resist corrosion from humidity and salt exposure. For Lake Norman and Lake Wylie properties, we recommend dock lighting that complies with Duke Energy regulations, underwater fishing lights (green attracts baitfish), boat lift illumination for safety, and low-glare pathway lighting on steep grades. All fixtures should be IP68 rated for wet/submersible applications.
Can outdoor lighting be added to an existing landscape?
Absolutely. Outdoor lighting can be added to any existing landscape with minimal disruption. Low-voltage LED systems require only small trenches (2-4 inches deep) for wire burial, and we use careful techniques to preserve established plants and lawns. Most installations take 1-2 days for typical residential projects. Retrofit installations often enhance mature landscapes beautifully since established trees and gardens provide excellent lighting opportunities.
What is Dark Sky compliant lighting?
Dark Sky compliant lighting follows International Dark-Sky Association guidelines to minimize light pollution, reduce glare, and protect nighttime environments. These fixtures direct light downward where needed rather than spilling into the sky, use warm color temperatures (2700K or lower), and employ shielding to prevent horizontal light spread. This approach is better for wildlife, reduces energy waste, and is increasingly required in many communities.
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10+ Years Experience
Lake region lighting experts
Lifetime Warranty
We stand behind our work
Nighttime Demos
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Energy Efficient LEDs
80% less energy usage
Ready to Transform Your Property?
Contact Fireflies Landscape Lighting for a free consultation and see how professional outdoor lighting can enhance your home's beauty, security, and value.
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