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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?

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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.

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We don’t tie your outdoor lighting into a phone-based or connected control system. Instead, we focus…Read Full Answer

How does outdoor security lighting help protect my property?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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Most Atlanta outdoor lighting experts, including Lights Over Atlanta, recommend a annual maintenance…Read Full Answer

Is low voltage lighting safe for children and pets?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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What is permanent outdoor lighting and how is it different from seasonal lighting?

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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.

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Why does my outdoor lighting system need regular maintenance?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Lights Over Atlanta uses next-generation LED fixtures that are bright when you need them, but never…Read Full Answer