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Enhanced Outdoor Lighting and Design offers various outdoor lighting services to customers in Austin, San Antonio, and the surrounding areas. We’ve received many five-star reviews from clients, and in 2017, we received the Kitchler Lighting Western Region Contractor of the Year award. We also maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. As a local business with Austin and San Antonio locations, we are intimately familiar with the architecture and landscapes of these areas and can create outdoor lighting designs that complement them. You can view some of our completed projects on our portfolio page.
Here, you’ll find brief overviews of our services to enhance your Texas landscape with outdoor lighting.
Contact us to transform your landscape with gorgeous outdoor lighting.
Landscape Lighting
The improved look of your home with Landscape Lighting and Design with our LED landscape lighting will amaze you. You have invested a great deal of time and money into the landscaping of your home, and you should showcase your work with exterior lighting so beautiful trees, shrubs, and flower beds are visible even after the Texas sun goes down.
Outdoor lighting around your landscaping in the front yard increases curb appeal. This is important whether you plan to sell your home anytime soon or not. Everyone wants to live in a beautiful home.
LED Lighting
What is LED?
According to energystar.gov, LEDs are “directional” light sources, which means they emit light in a specific direction, unlike incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs, which emit light and heat in all directions. For this reason, low voltage LED lighting is able to use light and energy more efficiently in many applications.
The use of LED lighting can be considered for all of your outdoor lighting needs.
Security Lighting
Outdoor Security lighting doesn’t only have to be about protecting your home; it can also add beauty to your landscape. The designers at Enhanced Outdoor Lighting and Design can create security lighting that complements your landscape. Please note that outdoor security lighting works best when combined with security systems and other safety measures. We use durable and energy-efficient LED lights for outdoor security lighting.
Patio Lighting
Patios offer a wonderful respite from the intense Texas sun and a great place to entertain guests. With patio lighting, you can enjoy the comfort of your patio long after the sun has set. Our LED lighting designs can showcase your patio’s architecture. Whether you want outdoor lighting on a small part or the entire structure of your patio, we can make it happen.
Garden Lighting
Garden lighting lets you share the beauty of your garden in the dark. Our expert designers will create a garden lighting design that illuminates your plants and highlights their colors, layers, and textures. Our team will use light fixtures that celebrate the beauty of your garden. We are able to incorporate features of your landscape in your garden lighting, such as pathways, natural stone structures, and boulders. Our garden fixtures are durable and energy efficient.
Garage Lighting
Garage door lighting offers visual appeal and practical benefits for your Austin or San Antonio home. When backing out of your garage, these lights can illuminate potential hazards, such as people, animals, and other obstructions. They can also help you find your way to and from your garage door when walking at night. Garage lighting can also enhance the aesthetic of your garage, showcasing the beauty of materials such as stone or brickwork.
We design, install, service, and repair outdoor garage lighting.
Permanent Christmas Lights
Many people make Christmas lights an annual tradition. However, climbing up the ladder to hang them can be hazardous. Our permanent Christmas lights are a safer, more convenient alternative. These permanent Christmas lights offer brilliant, beautiful lighting that will make your house shine throughout the holiday season. They also offer the convenience of smart device control, so you can change the lighting without leaving the comfort of your home.
Our team can install your permanent Christmas lights to bring beauty and convenience to your home.
Driveway Lighting
At night, driveway lighting can transform your driveway into a welcoming beacon of light, greeting family and visitors. It helps indicate the edges of your driveway so visitors can easily park their cars.
We can install the following types of lights for your driveway:
- Transit lighting
- Post lighting
- Path lighting
We design, install, service, and repair driveway lights.
Pathway Lights
Pathway lights can add a stunning combination of form and function. Beautifully illuminated pathways beckon residents and guests alike to your home while drawing attention to tripping hazards, such as misplaced toys or elevation changes. Path lighting excels at showing the patterns and designs of walkways.
Pool Lighting
Texas is an incredible place for a refreshing swim after sunset. Our gorgeous pool lighting can turn your swimming pool area into a peaceful nighttime oasis. Even if you don’t plan on swimming at night, your illuminated poolside can make a wonderful gathering place. With pool lighting, the edges of pools can be illuminated, helping to prevent people from accidentally falling in at night. Given the dangers of water and electricity, it is important to leave your pool light installation, maintenance, and repairs in the hands of qualified professionals, such as the experts at Enhanced Outdoor Lighting & Design.
Fence and Post Lighting
Fence and post lighting offer visibility and aesthetic value. This type of lighting can make navigating your property easier while illuminating your property line fence.
We can install these lights in several locations, such as along a perimeter fence, pool fence, or deck fence.
Our talented designers can add fence and post lighting to complement your property’s architecture. This lighting can highlight the texture and design of your fences and posts.
Along with designing your fence and post lighting, we also install, service, and repair it.
F.A.Q.s
While there are no guarantees, outdoor lighting can be a selling point and may increase the value of your home.
Several factors account for the cost of professional outdoor lighting. It is important to note that the costs associated with outdoor lighting can vary. Below are some of the factors that impact pricing.
-Design
The work of a designer who plans the outdoor lighting layout will be factored into the overall cost. Some designs will call for more lights than others.
-Quality Lights
Outdoor lights need to be durable enough to withstand the elements.
-Electrical Parts
An outdoor lighting system has wiring, transformers, and other electrical components that must be added to work correctly.
-Cost of Labor
Labor fees are another part of the overall cost of professional outdoor lighting. In addition to setting the lights up, workers may have to dig to bury cables, install control systems, and set up electrical connections.
Certain outdoor lights have a DarkSky certification. These lights help reduce light pollution.
According to DarkSky.org, to be part of the DarkSky Approved program, the lights must:
-Restrict the amount of upward-directed light
-Avoid glare
-Avoid over-lighting
-Utilize dimming and other appropriate lighting controls
-Minimize short-wavelength (bluish) light in the nighttime environment
Yes, if implemented correctly. However, there are no guarantees. Lighting needs to be used alongside security systems and other safety measures.
Different color ranges work best depending on the situation. Residential and commercial outdoor lights generally fall in the 2000K to 6500K range. Please note that you should work with an outdoor lighting professional for the best results.
LED lights are generally more durable than conventional lighting.
To determine the best outdoor lights for your situation, think about what you are trying to accomplish, then work with an outdoor lighting professional to select the best ones for your needs. You must choose outdoor lights that are durable enough to withstand the conditions where they are installed.
Having your outdoor lighting serviced every six months is ideal, and an annual service is the minimum. In addition to professional outdoor lighting services, you can take several steps to maintain your professional lighting between services.
Please be aware that the following list is not exhaustive.
Regularly Inspect your Outdoor Lighting
It is a good idea to check your outdoor lighting regularly. Look for signs of damage, such as loose wires, water intrusion, or cracked casings. Given the hazards of working with electricity, you’ll want to leave repairs to outdoor lighting professionals. It is important to be proactive about fixing issues, as damaged light fixtures can be dangerous.
Clean Fixture Lenses Regularly
Dirty lenses reduce the efficiency of your light’s output. If you don’t know how to clean your lenses, have an outdoor lighting professional do it. If you clean the lens, turn off the corresponding circuit breaker and ensure the light is turned off at the switch.
Trim Vegetation Blocking the Fixtures
If plants or branches obstruct your fixtures, it can prevent your outdoor lights from doing their job. You may need to trim vegetation that blocks the light’s beam.
Routinely Check and Test Bulbs
Routinely check your bulbs to make sure they are working correctly. When you depend on an outdoor light to find your way, you don’t want to wait to change the bulbs.
Regularly Inspect Wires
It is essential to regularly inspect your wires to determine if any are exposed or damaged. Given the risk of electric shock, exposed wires are dangerous, and they can also cause your lights to malfunction. Frayed or damaged wires should be replaced as soon as possible. Due to the risk of working with electricity, this job must be left to outdoor lighting professionals.
While all lights are somewhat attractive to bugs, certain lights attract bugs less.
Bugs are far less attracted to LED lights than conventional lights. Warm-colored LED lights are the least attractive to bugs, followed by cool-colored LED lights.
With the number of outdoor lighting contractors available, making the right selection can seem overwhelming. By researching the company, its reviews, warranties, previous projects, credentials, and more, and not being afraid to ask questions, you can find the right one for you. Finding a skilled company is vital since incorrectly handled lighting can be dangerous and cause electrical fires.
Yes! It’s a smart idea for an electrician to install outdoor lights for several reasons. Working with electricity is dangerous, and incorrectly installed outdoor lighting can pose a fire and shock hazard. When a reputable electrician installs your lights, there’s a better chance of them being set up correctly.
Contact us for expert outdoor lighting installation.
