Frequently Asked Questions

After your 50% deposit is received, most residential lighting installations are scheduled within two weeks. Commercial projects may follow a slightly different timeline depending on scope and materials. During peak seasons, especially late fall when Christmas lighting demand is highest, scheduling may take a bit longer. Our team will confirm your installation date as soon as your project enters the queue.

We can highlight your stone facade and columns with precision-aimed, louvered LED fixtures that graze the masonry while shielding bedrooms from glare. By selecting tight beam spreads, strategic fixture placement, and optional dimming controls, we accent the architecture, not your windows, night after night.

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.

Absolutely. Lights Over Atlanta can install discreet, low-voltage LED fixtures that default to elegant warm-white, then let you switch instantly to any team or holiday palette with a handheld remote. You’ll enjoy year-round curb appeal plus hassle-free color celebrations at the tap of a button.

An Atlanta outdoor lighting company like Lights Over Atlanta highlights focal points by layering low-voltage LED fixtures: uplights at tree bases to sculpt trunks and canopies, grazing lights across stone or brick to reveal texture, and subtle path or wash lights to frame beds and hardscape while eliminating dark gaps.

Start with what you want to see, not how many fixtures you can buy. Focus soft LED accents on architecture and trees, keep paths safely lit, and leave pockets of shadow for drama. The lighting designers and technicians at Lights Over Atlanta can draft a balanced, elegant plan just for you.

Professionally installed outdoor lighting from Lights Over Atlanta delivers brighter, more consistent, and far more durable results than solar stakes or big-box DIY kits. Our systems use commercial-grade brass and copper fixtures, professional-grade LED bulbs, hidden low-voltage wiring, and timed or photocell controls that work reliably year-round. Store-bought solar lights are a budget-friendly accent, but they typically fade, fail, or look misaligned within a season or two and cannot match the design intent or longevity of a custom system.

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.

Mount into mortar joints, use proper anchors and a weatherproof backplate, hide wiring through inconspicuous conduit, and seal holes; or hire Lights Over Atlanta—the Atlanta outdoor lighting company—to safely core-drill, mortar-patch, and position low-voltage LED fixtures so your stone façade stays pristine.

Soffit lighting is exterior lighting set into the soffit, the finished underside of your roof’s overhang, to wash the walls of your home in even, downward light. The fixtures are usually recessed cans or low-profile LED lights mounted up under the eaves, so the light source stays hidden and only the glow shows. The result is clean, architectural illumination that highlights your home’s features, improves safety around entries and walkways, and boosts curb appeal after dark.

Uplighting, downlighting, and grazing are three core techniques Lights Over Atlanta uses to bring out the character of your home and landscape. Uplighting shines from the ground up to dramatize trees, columns, and architectural features. Downlighting shines from above to mimic natural moonlight on patios, paths, and gardens. Grazing places fixtures close to a textured wall to wash light sideways across stone, brick, or wood for a sculpted, dimensional effect.

Stick with warm-white LEDs in the 2,700–3,000-Kelvin range. This color temperature delivers the soft, golden glow of an old-fashioned porch bulb, flattering brick, stone, and greenery while instantly making guests feel at home. Cooler lamps can look harsh or commercial and rob your yard of warmth.

Lights Over Atlanta uses a clear five-step process: a quick scheduling call, an on-site design consultation, a custom proposal, and professional installation. After your contract is signed and a 50% deposit is received, most installations are completed within two weeks. Final payment is due once your installation is finished.

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.

Uplighting aims beams upward from ground-level fixtures to dramatize walls, trees, and columns. Downlighting does the opposite—mounting lights overhead to wash patios, paths, and plantings with soft “moonlight.” Cross-lighting uses two or more fixtures aimed from different sides so features are illuminated evenly, reducing harsh shadows and revealing texture.

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.

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.

Typically you’ll place a 50% deposit to secure materials and scheduling, then pay the remaining balance after completion of the project. You also have the option to finance the entire project with our financing partner’s monthly plan.

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.

For commercial properties, Lights Over Atlanta installs layered accent systems: façade and soffit architectural lighting, landscape and garden lighting, walkway and entrance lighting, signage/monument lighting, patio and permanent string lights, and parking lot/area lighting. We also offer color-changing RGB event lighting and LED upgrades for long-lasting, low-maintenance performance.

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 specializes in professionally hard-wired, low-voltage LED systems—not standalone battery sconces. Our fixtures tie into a weather-proof transformer so they shine every night and can be controlled by remote or timer.

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.

Lights Over Atlanta focuses its maintenance and warranty support on systems we design and install. For existing systems installed by another company, we do not take over routine maintenance, but we can evaluate the system and recommend the best path forward. In most cases, that means a redesigned or replacement system rather than patching previous work.

Your color changing lights come with a handheld remote that lets you select colors, adjust brightness, and switch between static and dynamic lighting modes. Most settings take effect instantly with the press of a button. For a full walkthrough with step-by-step visuals, visit our color remote guide linked below.

Lights Over Atlanta starts by walking your property and then mapping architecture, key plants, and traffic paths. Designers layer light—accent, task, safety—then choose beam spread and lumen output for each goal. Fixture positions are test-lit on site to fine-tune angles, avoid glare, and hide hardware.

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.

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.

Professional-grade outdoor LED bulbs typically last 50,000 to 100,000 hours, which translates to 15 to 25 years or more of nightly use in a residential lighting system. That kind of longevity is one of the biggest reasons LEDs have replaced halogen and incandescent fixtures for serious outdoor 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%.

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.

Yes. Even if there’s no power at the spot today, our licensed team runs new wiring or low-voltage cabling, installs a weather-proof transformer, then mounts the fixture— all without you lifting a finger. We design, permit, install, and test the lighting system end-to-end.

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’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.

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.

A 100-watt incandescent throws about 1,600 lumens. Our LED landscape fixtures achieve that brightness with only 15–20 watts—or we layer several 400-800-lumen accent lights aimed at trees, walls and paths. You’ll see the same or better illumination across your yard while using roughly 80 % less energy.

Start with a few simple checks. Make sure your timer is set correctly and that no breakers have tripped. Look for any fixtures that may have been knocked out of position by landscaping, weather, or foot traffic. If the issue persists after those basic steps, give us a call and we will schedule a maintenance visit to diagnose and fix the problem.

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.

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.

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.

Give Lights Over Atlanta a call at (470) 870-0606 as soon as you notice an issue with your lighting system, whether it is a dim bulb, a misaligned fixture, or a timer that is not behaving. Most maintenance requests are completed within two to ten business days, though timing can vary during peak demand. We service only the systems we design and install, and many common repairs fall under our lifetime warranty on LED bulbs and transformers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Lights Over Atlanta provides interior LED upgrades for commercial properties including hallways, lobbies, stairwells, and other common areas. You get a clean retrofit that improves safety and visibility, lowers energy use, and cuts maintenance calls. We can also bundle exterior and site lighting for one cohesive plan.

Yes. Lights Over Atlanta is a licensed general electrical and low-voltage contractor, so we can install and upgrade line-voltage outdoor lighting, including common 120V and 277V systems for parking lots, wall packs, and other commercial fixtures. For most homes, we install and maintain only outdoor 12V low-voltage landscape lighting.

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-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.

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.

Commercial parking lot lighting helps reduce after-dark liability by making hazards visible. Even, glare-controlled light lets drivers see lane lines, curbs, and pedestrians, while bright crosswalks and entrances reduce slips, trips, and fender-benders. Consistent lighting also supports cameras and discourages unwanted activity, especially with routine maintenance.

The most common causes of parking lot pole lights going out are failed lamps or LED drivers, bad ballasts in older HID fixtures, photocell or timer problems, water intrusion and corrosion, loose wiring in the pole base, and tripped breakers from power surges. A quick site check finds the true failure point.

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.

Yes. Lights Over Atlanta is a full-service Atlanta outdoor lighting company that provides lighting design and outdoor lighting installation in Atlanta, not install-only labor. You start with a consultation and custom plan, then our team installs, tests, and supports your system with on-call maintenance. Holiday jobs include removal and storage.

Yes, we provide the fixtures and we install them. After your design is approved, our warehouse supplies the LED lights and materials, and our trained crews handle the full lighting installation Atlanta homeowners and businesses want.

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.

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.