How is wiring for outdoor lighting safely installed underground or on structures?
Quick Answer
At Lights Over Atlanta, we call 811 to have underground utilities marked before we trench. We bury direct-burial landscape cable at least six inches deep in lawns, and on the house we tuck wiring into gutters and other architectural features. Either way, the finished wiring stays out of sight.
Detailed Answer
How deep to bury landscape lighting wire, and whether it needs burying at all, depends on where the wire runs.
For many projects, wiring can be artfully hidden within gutters and other architectural elements without any digging or disturbance of the property.
If trenching is necessary, our crew calls 811 to mark existing utilities. We then pull UL-listed, direct-burial wire through a narrow slit. Per National Electrical Code guidance, the cable rests at least six inches below grade in lawns and is back-filled so your turf quickly grows over it.
At the right landscape lighting wire depth, there’s nothing to trip over and nothing for the mower to snag.
Once your lighting is in, our maintenance plans include a yearly cleaning and aiming visit. Tell us about your yard, and we’ll talk through where your wiring will run. Contact us today for a free quote.