Question 1

Can you retrofit existing parking lot pole lights to LED without replacing the poles?

Accepted Answer

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 outdoor lighting conversion across the greater Atlanta area for commercial and HOA properties, and many projects we complete reuse the original poles and underground wiring.

First, a certified technician inspects each pole for structural soundness and checks voltage, grounding, and fixture-mounting patterns. If the pole passes, we simply swap the outdated metal-halide or high-pressure-sodium heads for full-cutoff LED luminaires—or, when budget requires, insert an LED retrofit kit into the existing housing. We supply new drivers, photocells, or smart timers matched to your circuit so the system meets current energy and dark-sky guidelines. Because LEDs draw up to 70% less power and last 50,000+ hours, you’ll enjoy dramatic utility and maintenance savings without the capital expense of new poles or trenching.

The process is fast and turnkey. Every fixture carries a lifetime warranty, and our outdoor lighting maintenance program keeps your lot safely illuminated year-round.

With Lights Over Atlanta handling design, installation, and future service, you get brighter, safer, and more inviting parking without the hassle.

Question 2

What areas of a commercial property are best candidates for LED retrofits?

Accepted Answer

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 begin your LED conversion with the fixtures that use the most power or affect customer safety.

Start at the curb. Parking-lot pole lights, garage fixtures, and canopy lights over drive-thru lanes burn dusk-to-dawn, so switching them to high-output LEDs can cut utility bills by up to 70% while delivering clearer, uniform light that helps cameras capture detail. Next, look at wall packs and doorway sconces that guide guests to your entry. Modern LED wall fixtures give instant-on security with no buzz or warm-up delay.

Your brand touchpoints come next. Monument signs, channel letters, and window display lights sell for you every night; retrofitting these with narrow-beam LEDs keeps colors true and draws the eye from the street. Follow the path farther in: walkway bollards, stair lights, and landscape uplights around trees and architectural columns create a welcoming mood and reduce trip hazards.

Lights Over Atlanta’s certified team handles every step so you enjoy a turnkey, warranty-backed upgrade. So you gain lower overhead, greater safety, and a property that looks as polished at 10 p.m. as it does at noon.

LED Conversion

Can you retrofit existing parking lot pole lights to LED without replacing the poles?

What areas of a commercial property are best candidates for LED retrofits?