The Limelight Landscape Lighting Process
At Limelight, we believe that landscape lighting is about more than just illumination—it’s about creating an ambiance that enhances your home’s beauty, safety, and security. We make the process of working with us as smooth and stress-free as possible, from the initial contact to the final installation. Here’s what you can expect when you partner with us to transform your outdoor space.
Step 1: Initial estimate
Getting started is easy! You can call, email, or even text us to schedule your first appointment. During this initial contact, we’ll collect some basic details, including your name, address, phone number, and email. This information allows us to send you a customized design and estimate. Throughout the entire project, we prioritize clear communication so you know exactly what to expect.
Step 2: Design consultation
The consultation is where we get to know your property and your vision. We’ll walk your yard together, taking note of key areas to illuminate—whether for aesthetics, safety around decks and steps, or added security. By discussing your preferences, we can align your vision with our expertise to create a custom lighting design. We’ll also take photos for the design phase and discuss budget expectations to ensure we craft the best plan within your desired investment range. This step typically takes less than an hour.
Step 3: Design & Estimate
After our consultation, our design team carefully reviews photos and aerial images of your property to create a detailed lighting plan. Our written design will include:
- Lighting system options – We offer aluminum, brass, and copper lighting systems, each with unique benefits and aesthetic appeal.
- Fixture recommendations – We’ll provide descriptions and photos of the fixtures best suited for your space, balancing performance and budget.
- Aerial sitemap – Where possible, we’ll include an aerial image with estimated fixture placement to ensure designers, homeowners, and installers are aligned.
- Detailed placement images – A visual representation of where each fixture will be placed and how the light will be directed, helping you picture the final result.
Our estimate will clearly break down the costs of fixtures, labor, materials, and any additional features so you understand exactly what you’re investing in.
Step 4: Installation
The installation process is where our plan truly comes alive. Our team can install most systems in one business day and in many cases, does not require the homeowner to be on site. We take the time to trench lines underground (not just cover wires with mulch) and we use the strongest wire connections in the industry to ensure many years of trouble-free enjoyment. Our install crews will leave your yard looking better than we found it and all you will be left with is a beautiful landscape lighting system.
Step 5: Maintenance
Like any other part of your home, your outdoor lighting system will require occasional maintenance. Limelight offers 1 year of free maintenance for any system we install. After that first year, we offer yearly maintenance packages to ensure your system is running like new. Our maintenance packages include:
- Inspection of fixture placement and recommend possible enhancements as landscaping may change over time.
- Straighten and adjust fixtures.
- Rebury exposed wire due to erosion, root growth or foot traffic.
- Identify possible wire breaks and repair them.
- Clean lenses where mulch and debris have accumulated.
- Trim and remove landscape overgrowth that may be limiting fixture’s output.
- Check proper voltage output at the transformer and ensure proper wire connections.
- Clean debris and insects from outdoor transformers.
- Check and reset automatic timing and operational controls.
Our goal is to make your experience as easy as possible while delivering elegant outdoor lighting. If you’re ready to enhance your home’s beauty, safety, and functionality, contact us today to schedule your consultation!