Question 1

What types of residential outdoor lighting do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Lights Over Atlanta designs and installs every major style of residential outdoor lighting: architectural uplights and downlights, landscape and garden accents, pathway and driveway illumination, deck-, patio- and pool-area lights, security lights, elegant moonlighting, permanent café-string lighting, plus color-changing and holiday displays—all built with energy-efficient, long-lasting LEDs.

Every home and homeowner is different, so we design and install a custom mix of fixtures for each project. Most projects include a variety of the following features:

1) Architectural & façade lighting – low-voltage uplights and downlights that sculpt brick, stone, columns, and dormers.

2) Landscape lighting – in-ground well lights and spots that highlight trees, gardens, and water features.

3) Path, walkway & driveway lighting – shielded LED path lights that guide guests safely from curb to front door.

4) Deck, patio & outdoor-living lighting – step lights, railing sconces, and recessed fixtures that make entertaining areas glow after dark.

5) Pool & water feature lighting – sealed luminaires that show off rippling water while meeting safety codes.

6) Security lighting – targeted lights that deter intruders without blinding glare.

7) Moonlighting – high-mounted tree fixtures that wash yards in a soft, natural “full-moon” glow.

8) Permanent string and soffit lighting – café strands, bistro bulbs, and color-changing LEDs that add instant charm year-round.

All systems are engineered with high-quality LED fixtures, professionally installed, and backed by lifetime warranties and optional maintenance plans. Whether you need subtle garden accents or a dramatic entry makeover, our team handles the design, permitting, installation, and long-term care—giving you a turnkey, worry-free lighting experience.

Question 2

Do you quote Christmas light installation price per foot of roofline, hourly rates, or is it more of a custom package?

Accepted Answer

As a premier Christmas light installation Atlanta service, Lights Over Atlanta doesn't quote by foot or hour; every display is a custom package designed specifically for you. After a free design consultation, you receive an all-inclusive proposal covering design, premium LED materials, professional installation, in-season maintenance, takedown, and storage.

Atlanta outdoor lighting company Lights Over Atlanta approaches Christmas light installation Atlanta projects the same way it handles its award-winning residential outdoor lighting design—completely custom.

Rather than charging an impersonal per-foot figure or unpredictable hourly rate, our holiday lighting installer Atlanta team begins with a complimentary on-site design consultation. We review your rooflines, trees, and architectural features, listen to the look you want, and then build a custom-price package that wraps every detail into one number you can trust.

Your proposal lists the exact LED strands, wreaths, garlands, timers, and clips we will supply, the labor to safely install them, and the services that follow including post-holiday takedown and secure off-site storage until next year.

Because the scope and material count change from a cozy cottage to a sprawling estate or commercial streetscape, the investment can vary widely. Bundling everything protects you from add-on fees and lets you tailor the display to both vision and budget. Just as with our year-round landscape lighting installations, you’ll receive energy-efficient LEDs, licensed and insured electricians, and a satisfaction guarantee backed by perfect 5-star reviews. The result is a brilliant, stress-free holiday showcase without climbing a ladder or crunching linear-foot math.

Question 3

Can you replace existing exit and emergency signs without rewiring everything?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As an Atlanta outdoor lighting company and licensed contractor, Lights Over Atlanta can often replace exit signs and emergency lights using your existing wiring. We match the voltage and circuit, swap the fixture, and test battery backup. Rewiring is only needed when wiring is damaged or unsafe.

You can usually replace existing exit signs and emergency lights without rewiring everything. Most units are powered from normal building circuits, even when they have an internal battery for emergency operation.

On a typical replacement, Lights Over Atlanta verifies the circuit voltage, checks the junction box and mounting style, then swaps the fixture and tests charge and emergency mode. If you want an efficiency upgrade, we can convert existing fixtures to LED where appropriate, which helps cut service calls and keeps light output crisp.

You will only need new wiring when the existing conductors are damaged, unsafe, or not compatible with the new fixture, or when an inspection calls for a correction. That is where working with a licensed general electrical and low voltage contractor matters.

If you are planning broader improvements, we can bundle exit and emergency work into Commercial Lighting Installation, LED Retrofit and Conversion, or ongoing Lighting Maintenance, along with parking lot lighting and warehouse lighting support, so your property stays consistent and supports compliance expectations with less downtime.

Question 4

Why should I use LED lights instead of incandescent or halogen bulbs?

Accepted Answer

LED lighting uses up to 80% less electricity than incandescent or halogen bulbs, lasts tens of thousands of hours longer, and runs cool to the touch. Lights Over Atlanta installs professional-grade LEDs on every project, and every LED bulb we install carries a five-year warranty. You get brighter, more reliable light, lower energy bills, and the flexibility to add color-changing features your old bulbs could never produce.

Upgrading to LED is one of the smartest moves a property owner can make, and it is the only type of lighting Lights Over Atlanta installs on new projects today.

Energy is the most obvious win. Professional-grade LED bulbs use 50% to 80% less electricity than the halogen and incandescent fixtures they replace, and that savings shows up on your power bill every month. LEDs also last dramatically longer. Where a traditional bulb might burn out in a season or two, our LEDs are rated for tens of thousands of hours of use, which is why we are confident standing behind them with a five-year warranty.

Heat and safety also matter, especially around landscaping and pets. Halogen bulbs can run hot enough to attract ants, scorch nearby greenery, and pose a burn hazard if anyone touches a fixture. LEDs stay cool to the touch, so they are kinder to your plants, safer for kids and pets, and far more reliable in Georgia heat and humidity.

LEDs also unlock features that older bulbs simply cannot deliver. Color-changing LED systems let you celebrate holidays, support causes, or shift the mood of your outdoor space from a single remote, which has helped us become a leading color-changing lighting installer across Metro Atlanta. The light quality itself is also closer to natural daylight, with crisp output that can be tuned warmer or cooler to match the look of your property.

If you have a legacy halogen or incandescent system you want converted, we can handle a full LED conversion on your existing fixtures or design a fresh system from scratch. Call us at (470) 870-0606 or request a free quote to get started.

Question 5

How much does residential landscape lighting cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a lighting project depends on the size of the property and the difficulty to apply lighting to your home or business. Lights Over Atlanta designs each system to your home and goals, then provides a clear proposal so you can choose the look, coverage, and budget that fit.

Residential landscape lighting cost is driven by your property size, the scope of your project, and how complex it is to light it well.

The main cost factors include the number of lighting zones, fixture types (walkways, steps, trees, and façade accents), transformer and wiring layout, and obstacles like slopes, roots, or hardscape.

With Lights Over Atlanta’s Residential Accent service, you get a custom design consult, meticulous installation with completely hidden wiring, and tested fixtures with LED bulbs that carry a lifetime warranty.

Your project starts with a free phone consultation and a clear proposal. We are insured, offer financing, and you can add Lighting Maintenance to keep your landscape lighting looking its best.

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