Commercial Accent
Can you design a full exterior lighting plan for a commercial property?
Absolutely. Lights Over Atlanta’s certified designers create turnkey commercial exterior lighting plans—covering a detailed site walk, custom LED layout, code-compliant installation, and proactive maintenance—to enhance safety, brand visibility, and energy savings for office parks, restaurants, retail storefronts, and more across metro Atlanta.
Commercial outdoor lighting Atlanta businesses trust begins with a thoughtful plan. During your free…Read Full Answer
How can outdoor lighting improve guest experience and ambience at my restaurant?
Thoughtful outdoor lighting turns a restaurant into an inviting destination. Architectural uplights, warm patio string lights, and well-lit walkways guide guests safely, flatter décor, and encourage lingering. Professional LED designs set mood, boost curb appeal, and even lower energy costs—elevating overall guest experience night after night.
Commercial outdoor lighting should do more than shine; it should shape emotion. At Lights Over Atlan…Read Full Answer
What types of retail properties do you serve (malls, centers, stand‑alone stores) for Christmas and accent lighting?
Lights Over Atlanta brings professional Christmas displays and year-round accent lighting to every kind of retail environment—from strip malls and open-air lifestyle centers to stand-alone boutiques, restaurants, and big-box stores. If your property sells, serves, or entertains shoppers, our design team can make it shine.
Lights Over Atlanta delivers turnkey Christmas light installation retailers love, as well as permane…Read Full Answer
Commercial Christmas
Can you create seasonal lighting for my commercial property?
Yes—Lights Over Atlanta designs, installs, and maintains custom holiday and color-change seasonal lighting for commercial properties. From dazzling Christmas displays to patriotic red-white-blue accents, our Atlanta outdoor lighting company tailors energy-efficient LED solutions that wow guests, boost brand visibility, and keep your building safe and festive—without you lifting a finger.
Commercial outdoor lighting Atlanta businesses rely on should flex with the calendar, and that’s exa…Read Full Answer
How much does professional Christmas lighting typically cost for a small shopping center or restaurant row, and can that budget be shared among multiple tenants?
There isn’t a standard price for Christmas lighting on a small shopping center or restaurant row because Lights Over Atlanta custom-designs every commercial display—but it’s easy for owners and tenants to pool their budget, and a custom quote only takes a few minutes once they review your site and goals.
Professional Christmas lighting for a small shopping center or restaurant row is always priced on a…Read Full Answer
HOA & Community
As an HOA board, how can upgraded entrance and monument lighting help boost our neighborhood’s curb appeal and overall property values?
HOA neighborhood lighting upgrades at the entrance and monument instantly elevate curb appeal, signal a well-managed community, and improve nighttime security. Professional LED fixtures create a brighter, balanced entry that makes every home look more valuable, helping listings sell faster and at higher prices while reducing energy and maintenance costs.
Lights Over Atlanta specializes in HOA neighborhood lighting solutions that make an unforgettable fi…Read Full Answer
Can you design a lighting plan that covers our clubhouse, pool area, and walking paths so residents feel safe using the amenities at night?
As Atlanta’s premier outdoor lighting company, Lights Over Atlanta will create a cohesive LED plan that blankets your clubhouse, pool deck, and walking paths with warm, even illumination. Residents will enjoy safer steps, inviting ambiance, and energy-saving fixtures, all backed by our full-service design-build-maintain approach.
Lights Over Atlanta starts every HOA neighborhood lighting solution a consultation. Our certified la…Read Full Answer
Do you offer holiday lighting packages for HOAs and property managers that include installation, maintenance, and takedown?
Yes. Our turnkey HOA and property-management holiday lighting packages cover everything—custom design, commercial-grade LED products, safe installation, proactive in-season service, and scheduled takedown with off-site storage—so your Atlanta neighborhood sparkles brightly all season while you stay worry-free and budget-predictable.
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What does a typical community entrance or boulevard lighting project cost, and how do you help HOAs phase the work within a fixed annual budget?
There isn’t a “typical” price for community entrance or boulevard lighting because every property is custom. Once we know more about your layout and vision, our team will build a custom quote tailored just for you.
Community entrance and boulevard lighting is always priced on a project-by-project basis. Instead of…Read Full Answer
Residential Christmas
Do you offer permanent Christmas lights installation so we can have year-round, color-changing lights without rehanging them every year?
Yes—our Atlanta outdoor lighting company offers both temporary Christmas light installations as well as permanent color-change accent lighting. We mount low-profile, color-changing LED fixtures along your property, then program them so you can dial up any hue with a remote..
Our Christmas string lights and greenery are temporary, which means we’ll store everything for…Read Full Answer
How long can you safely leave exterior Christmas lights on each night, and do you set timers or smart controls so they turn off automatically?
You can safely keep your exterior Christmas lights glowing from dusk until dawn each night. Modern LED strands stay cool and energy-efficient, but Lights Over Atlanta always programs a weather-rated timer so your holiday display turns itself off automatically and restarts tomorrow evening.
Lights Over Atlanta designs displays that are safe enough to shine all night long. Modern UL-listed…Read Full Answer
If we start small the first year, can we add more holiday lighting elements over time? What other elements do you offer?
Absolutely. We treat your holiday lighting as a modular, growing display. We’ll store and label your first-year lights, then easily layer on new features each season—no ladders for you. Popular add-ons include roofline and gable outlines, tree and shrub wraps, wreaths, garlands, and more.
Lights Over Atlanta designs every project with future growth in mind. Our certified designers plan p…Read Full Answer
Technical & Maintenance
Do you offer smart controls or app-based systems so we can adjust schedules, dimming levels, and colors for our outdoor lighting from our phones?
We don’t use phone-connected control systems for our outdoor lighting, but we do provide smart-style convenience with programmable timers and easy-to-use remote controls for scheduling, dimming, and color changes.
We don’t tie your outdoor lighting into a phone-based or connected control system. Instead, we focus…Read Full Answer
How do you decide how many light fixtures we need?
Lights Over Atlanta decides fixture count through an on-site design consultation. Our certified designers walk your property, note architecture, plantings, paths, and dark spots, then apply Gestalt design principles and LED lumen output to layer light where it matters. The result: only the fixtures needed for beauty, safety, and budget.
We never guess at fixture counts. During your free consultation, a certified designer studies how yo…Read Full Answer
How does outdoor security lighting help protect my property?
Professionally designed outdoor security lighting floods dark corners, startles intruders, and guides family and guests safely to doors. Layered, energy-efficient LEDs from Atlanta’s leading outdoor lighting company make your home easy to monitor on camera, lower liability risks, and boost curb appeal—all without you lifting a finger.
Darkness invites trouble. A strategic outdoor security lighting plan flips the script. Deterrence: B…Read Full Answer
How much energy savings can we expect if we convert an older halogen or incandescent system to LED exterior lighting?
Yes. Lights Over Atlanta now designs every new residential, commercial and holiday project with high-efficiency LED fixtures. Converting a legacy halogen or incandescent setup to our LED exterior lighting typically trims energy use by 50–80%.
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How often should we schedule outdoor lighting maintenance like fixture cleaning, angle adjustments, and lens cleaning to keep everything looking its best?
Plan to service your outdoor lighting once a year. Those visits include fixture, lens, and bulb cleaning, angle adjustments, and quick wire checks. Call us between visits if you notice a dim bulb or storm damage so issues never linger.
Most Atlanta outdoor lighting experts, including Lights Over Atlanta, recommend a annual maintenance…Read Full Answer
If another company installed our outdoor lights, can Lights Over Atlanta take over maintenance and make repairs?
Lights Over Atlanta does not take over maintenance or repairs for lighting systems installed by other companies, but we do offer ongoing maintenance plans and warranty options for systems we design and install.
We focus our service and support on systems we’ve designed and installed, and for those we offer ong…Read Full Answer
If we’ve had problems with shoddy work from previous vendors, can you diagnose and correct those issues while bringing everything up to your design and safety standards?
We’re happy to evaluate problems caused by previous vendors, but instead of simply patching their work, we’ll diagnose what’s wrong and usually recommend a redesigned or replacement system that meets our design and safety standards—and that we can fully warranty and maintain.
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Is low voltage lighting safe for children and pets?
Yes. Professionally installed low-voltage LED systems from Lights Over Atlanta operate at a safe 12 volts, stay cool to the touch, and feature buried, weather-tight wiring. That dramatically lowers shock, burn, and trip hazards, so children, pets, and landscaping can explore the yard worry-free.
Low-voltage landscape lighting is designed with safety first. Instead of the 120-volt current that r…Read Full Answer
What does the typical project timeline look like from initial consultation to installation?
Most Atlanta outdoor lighting projects follow five smooth steps: 1) free phone consultation, 2) detailed proposal, contract and 50 % deposit, 3) scheduling and prep, 4) installation—usually scheduled within two weeks and completed in a day, 5) hand-off.
Lights Over Atlanta uses a five-step timeline that respects your schedule and delivers wow-worthy re…Read Full Answer
What is an LED lighting conversion and why should I consider it?
An LED lighting conversion replaces your outdated halogen or incandescent landscape fixtures with modern, low-voltage LEDs. The upgrade slashes energy use by up to 80 percent, lengthens bulb life to decades, cuts maintenance calls, and delivers brighter, cleaner light—saving you money while making your Atlanta property look spectacular every night.
Upgrading to LEDs is more than a bulb swap; Lights Over Atlanta—the Atlanta outdoor lighting company…Read Full Answer
What is permanent outdoor lighting and how is it different from seasonal lighting?
Permanent outdoor lighting is a hard-wired, weather-proof LED system that stays in place year-round to highlight your property’s architecture, landscape, and safety zones. Seasonal lighting is temporary décor—such as Christmas roofline lights and garlands—installed for a few weeks, then professionally removed and stored. One is built to last; the other celebrates specific occasions, neither require you to lift a finger.
At Lights Over Atlanta, permanent outdoor lighting means a custom-engineered, high or low-voltage LE…Read Full Answer
Why does my outdoor lighting system need regular maintenance?
Your lighting lives outdoors 24/7, so dirt, pollen, storms, and growing roots will slowly dim bulbs, shift fixtures, or damage wiring. Quick, scheduled maintenance keeps every LED bright, protects family safety, prevents costly repairs, and upholds the lifetime warranty you receive from Lights Over Atlanta.
Outdoor fixtures live in a harsh world. Georgia’s red clay splashes on lenses. Oak pollen coats fixt…Read Full Answer
Why should I hire a dedicated lighting specialist instead of a general electrician or handyman?
A dedicated lighting specialist like Lights Over Atlanta blends artistic design with code-compliant installation, high-end LED fixtures, and lifetime service. You gain a custom lighting plan that boosts curb appeal, safety, and energy savings—benefits a general electrician or handyman simply isn’t equipped to deliver or stand behind.
Lighting is part art, part engineering. When you call a licensed Atlanta outdoor lighting company li…Read Full Answer
Will LED lighting be brighter or harsher than my current lights?
Not at all—we use LED fixtures that can be dialed to the same or softer glow than your current bulbs. Our designers match color temperature, wattage and beam spread so you enjoy crisp, comfortable light without the harsh glare.
Lights Over Atlanta uses next-generation LED fixtures that are bright when you need them, but never…Read Full Answer
Will LED lighting reduce maintenance in a high-ceiling warehouse compared to traditional lighting?
Yes. As an Atlanta outdoor lighting company that retrofits commercial sites with LED, we see maintenance in high-ceiling warehouses drop by up to 75%. Solid-state LEDs run 50,000-100,000 hours, resist vibration, and keep output consistent, so you climb lifts far less often than with metal-halide or fluorescent fixtures.
LED outdoor lighting conversion Atlanta experts at Lights Over Atlanta apply the same long-life, low…Read Full Answer
High Voltage
Do you handle photocells and controls for parking lot lighting?
Yes. We supply, program, and maintain photocells, astronomic timers, and smart control systems for parking-lot lighting. Whether you need dusk-to-dawn automation, zone dimming, or remote monitoring, our licensed team installs and services the components alongside our energy-efficient LED fixtures, keeping your lot bright, code-compliant, and worry-free.
Reliable controls are the backbone of safe, energy-smart parking lot lighting. As Atlanta’s premier…Read Full Answer
What is high bay lighting, and when does a warehouse need it?
High-bay lighting uses powerful, wide-beam fixtures mounted 20–45 feet above the floor to blanket tall interiors—warehouses, factories, gymnasiums—in bright, shadow-free light. A warehouse needs high-bay luminaires once ceiling height tops roughly 20 feet or work tasks demand consistent, glare-free visibility for safety, accuracy, and energy efficiency.
High-bay lighting is the heavyweight of industrial illumination. Mounted 20–45 feet overhead, each f…Read Full Answer
What is the difference between high-voltage and low-voltage lighting and why does it matter?
High-voltage (120-volt) lighting ties straight into your main service panel, whereas low-voltage (12-volt) lighting is fed through a transformer. Low-voltage matters because it is safer around people and pets, costs less to run, offers more flexible fixture placement, and helps you meet electrical codes on your Atlanta property.
Lights Over Atlanta designs most residential landscape systems in energy-saving low voltage as part…Read Full Answer
What’s the difference between UFO (round) high bays and linear high bays for warehouse lighting?
UFO high-bay fixtures are compact, round LEDs that pour a tight beam straight down from very high ceilings. Linear high bays are long, strip-style luminaires that throw a wider, rectangular pattern along aisles and shelving. Pick UFOs for open floors; choose linears for even coverage between racks.
UFO high bays are small, circular discs that hang from a single hook. Their lens produces a tight, s…Read Full Answer
LED Conversion
Can you retrofit existing parking lot pole lights to LED without replacing the poles?
Yes. Lights Over Atlanta can retrofit your existing parking-lot poles with high-efficiency LED fixtures, so you keep the poles you already own. Our technicians remove old HID heads, install purpose-built LED luminaires or retrofit kits, match drivers to existing wiring, and bring everything up to code—saving you time, money, and disruption.
Upgrading your lot lighting doesn’t require tearing out sturdy steel poles. We specialize in LED out…Read Full Answer
What areas of a commercial property are best candidates for LED retrofits?
Prime retrofit zones include high-burn fixtures that run all night: parking-lot poles, wall packs around doors, canopy lights, monument signage, façade accent uplights, pathway bollards, and landscape spotlights. Swapping these to LEDs slashes energy costs, boosts safety, and refreshes your brand curb appeal.
Commercial outdoor lighting Atlanta spaces shine brightest—and earn the fastest payback—when you beg…Read Full Answer
Residential Accent
Can you enhance both front‑yard curb appeal and backyard living spaces in Marietta homes?
As an Atlanta outdoor lighting company, Lights Over Atlanta tailors LED architectural landscape lighting that boosts your Marietta home’s curb appeal out front and turns your backyard into an inviting living room after dark—think dramatic façade uplights, safe walkway lights, plus moonlit patios, string-lit decks, and pool illumination.
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What types of residential outdoor lighting do you offer?
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 floods, 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 pr…Read Full Answer
Will outdoor lighting increase my home’s value or curb appeal?
Yes. When a reputable outdoor lighting company like Lights Over Atlanta adds custom LED fixtures to highlight architecture, gardens and walkways, buyers see a cared-for, safer home—and they pay for it. Industry surveys show quality landscape lighting recoups most of its cost and reliably heightens curb appeal night and day.
First impressions happen after sunset, too. A tailored residential outdoor lighting design from Ligh…Read Full Answer
Service Areas
Can you remove or redo an outdoor lighting system installed by another company in Canton?
Yes. Our Atlanta outdoor lighting company can remove and completely redesign systems originally installed by another contractor—even on homes in Canton. We swap outdated and costly incandescent lights for energy-saving LEDs, and deliver a fresh, warranty-backed lighting plan that looks and performs better than new.
Maybe you inherited a patchwork of landscape lights that burn out every season or a previous contrac…Read Full Answer
Is there a travel fee for projects in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw is home base for Lights Over Atlanta and we do not charge any travel fee for projects there. Your consultation and proposal is complimentary, and you only pay for the lighting design, materials, and installation that you approve.
Located right on North Roberts Road in Kennesaw, Lights Over Atlanta is already in your neighborhood…Read Full Answer
What areas of Metro Atlanta do you serve for outdoor lighting projects?
Lights Over Atlanta covers the entire Metro Atlanta area and much of North Georgia. We routinely handle outdoor lighting projects in Atlanta, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Woodstock, Canton, Smyrna, Vinings, Dallas, and surrounding communities.
Lights Over Atlanta is an Atlanta outdoor lighting company with more than 30 years of know-how. We d…Read Full Answer
How long does it take to install my lights?
Install timing often depends on the job – a typical 10-30 light job will take about a day.
I paid my 50% deposit, when can I expect my install?
After your 50% deposit is paid, lights are typically installed within 2 weeks, but it could take longer during time of high demand.
How do I use my remote for color changing lights?
Follow this link to find a guide and instructional video for our color change light remote.
How do I use my timer?
Follow this link to find guides for both Christmas and accent light timers.
What can I do if my lights aren't working?
Our office staff is ready to help. Give us a call at (470) 870-0606 to submit a maintenance request.
What is covered by the warranty?
We provide an industry leading comprehensive warranty package. Give us a call at (470) 870-0606 and ask to speak with a sales representatives for details about your warranty.
Do you work on existing systems?
We do very limited work on existing systems. Give us a call at (470) 870-0606 to discuss your current lighting system.
Will my electricity bill increase?
In most cases, keeping your lights on all night will only raise your bill by approximately $5 per year.
What types of payment do you take?
We take all major credit cards, checks, and we offer financing.
What if I need to reschedule my install or initial meeting?
We understand life happens, we do our best to accommodate our clients. Give us a call at (470) 870-0606 if you need to reschedule.
Do you provide electrical work?
No, but we will work with an electrician of your choice to make sure your project is successful.
Do I need to be home during install?
No, you do not need to be home unless we need access to the inside of your home to complete the installation.
Is the wiring hidden?
Yes, the wiring is completely hidden. We install your lighting meticulously and professionally to make it look like it has always been there with no visible wires.
I’m interested in having landscape lighting installed. What is the process?
After the initial contact, our scheduling department will reach out to set up your consultation. During your consultation, our design experts will listen to your lighting priorities and devise a plan to suit your needs. After a contract is signed, we require a 50% deposit of the agreed installation. Our warehouse and production team take it from there to supply the necessary materials and schedule your installation. Most installations are completed within 2 weeks of the signed contract. Final payment is due when the installation is completed.
What should I do if I have a problem and how long do repairs take?
Give us a call at (470) 870-0606 if you are experiencing a problem with your lighting system. The time to repair can vary based on demand, but most maintenance requests are completed in 2 – 7 business days or sooner.
Why is Lights Over Atlanta the best outdoor lighting company for me?
There are many reasons to choose Lights Over Atlanta for your outdoor lighting needs including:
Our commitment to excellence and our ever growing satisfied clientele is what propels us to the forefront of the landscape lighting installation industry. Everything we do begins with our stellar team who believe our client satisfaction is a top priority.
How much does landscape lighting cost?
The cost of a lighting project depends on the size of the property and the difficulty to apply lighting to your home or business. Generally, our prices range from several thousand dollars to tens of thousands for large scale commercial and / or city projects. We are usually middle of the road when it comes to pricing against another outdoor lighting company.
How is my landscape lighting design created?
We will consult with you to craft a design that will work best. After determining a project or site’s specifications we will draft a proposal and present it for review. We also pride ourselves to work within budgets by being flexible and sensitive to specific needs. Once the design and proposal are approved we can then begin to schedule a date of installation.
