Installation
Outdoor Lighting Installation in Orange County
Orange County Night Lights has installed outdoor lighting across Orange County since 2002 from our shop at 15561 Product Ln, Ste D9, Huntington Beach. We are a licensed C-7 low-voltage contractor, CSLB #901505, and our own crew does every install, with no subcontractors.
Services
What we install
One team plans and installs every part of the outdoor lighting, so the front, back and entertaining areas work as one system.
Landscape lighting
Layered uplighting, wash and accent lighting planned around the architecture and planting.
Tree uplighting
Uplighting and moonlighting for trees, palms and garden beds.
Path and driveway lights
Low, glare-free light for walkways, driveways and entries.
Architectural and facade lighting
Grazing and washing walls, columns and stone to show the home after dark.
Deck and patio lighting
Step, rail and hardscape lighting for outdoor living areas.
Permanent string lights
Café and bistro lights on poles and cable over patios, pools and pergolas.
HOA lighting
Common areas, entries and monuments for associations.
Commercial lighting
Landscape and site lighting for offices, retail and other commercial properties.
Process
How installation works
- 01
Evening walkthrough
We meet at the property at dusk so we can see how the yard and house read after dark.
- 02
Live demo
We set real fixtures on the property so you see the effect before you commit.
- 03
Fixed written quote
You get a written quote with a fixed price for the scope we agreed on.
- 04
Clean trenching
Wire is buried and hidden, and planting and hardscape are left tidy.
- 05
Transformer sizing
The transformer is sized for the load and tested before we finish.
- 06
Final aiming after dark
We come back after dark to aim each fixture once the system is running.
- 07
Ongoing service
We stay available for adjustments, maintenance and repairs.
Materials
Built for coastal Orange County
Salt air corrodes aluminum, so we install solid brass fixtures from FX Luminaire, SPJ, WAC Lighting and Unique Lighting. Every connection is sealed and waterproofed so moisture stays out of the wire. Brass fixtures carry a lifetime warranty, and drop-in LED lamps carry a 2-year warranty.
DIY or pro
DIY vs. professional installation
A DIY kit can work for a few path lights. A whole-property system needs a correctly sized transformer, planning for voltage drop across long wire runs, and wire buried where it will not be cut or exposed. In California, contractors installing this work need a C-7 license. Read our DIY vs. professional landscape lighting guide.
Pricing
Cost
Most projects fall between $3,500 and $8,500, depending on fixture count and property size. See the landscape lighting cost guide for Orange County.
Coverage
Areas we serve
We install outdoor lighting in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Yorba Linda and the rest of Orange County — see all areas we serve.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- How long does installation take?
- It depends on the size of the property, and we give you a schedule with your quote.
- Do you need a permit?
- Most low-voltage landscape lighting does not need a permit, but some line-voltage work, commercial projects and HOA communities have their own requirements. We confirm what applies to your property before work starts and handle HOA submittals when needed.
- Can you add to an existing system?
- Yes. We check the existing transformer, wire and fixtures first, then add new zones or fixtures where the system has capacity, or upgrade the transformer when it does not.
- Do you service systems you didn't install?
- Yes. We repair and maintain systems installed by other companies, including re-aiming, re-lamping, wire repair and transformer service.
Schedule a Consultation
Schedule your consultation
We bring real fixtures to your property, show you the result, and deliver a fixed quote. No pressure.
Orange County since 2002 · Local crew · No obligation