Professional Landscape Lighting for Capital Region Homes
McCauley Electrical installs professional landscape lighting for Capital Region homeowners. Good landscape lighting does two things: it makes your property look dramatically better at night, and it increases safety on walkways, driveways, and stairs. Bad landscape lighting looks like a runway at an airport.
We design and install low-voltage landscape lighting systems that actually complement the architecture and landscape rather than fighting it. Every job starts with a walk of your property to understand what you want to highlight.
What a Landscape Lighting Installation Includes
We use brass and copper fixtures for longevity. Plastic and low-end aluminum fixtures look bad within 2 years. Quality fixtures last 15-20 years with minimal maintenance.
A typical professional landscape lighting install covers:
Our Landscape Lighting Process
1. Free On-Site Consultation
We walk your property, discuss what you want to highlight, and explain options.
2. Lighting Design
We lay out fixture placement, types, and a cable routing plan.
3. Written Estimate
Detailed quote with fixture counts, costs, and timeline.
4. Installation
Most residential installs complete in 1-3 days depending on size.
5. Aiming and Adjustment
We come back at night to aim fixtures and adjust any that need tweaking.
6. Walkthrough
Show you how the timer and controls work, explain basic maintenance.
How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost?
Most residential landscape lighting installs in the Capital Region run between $2,500 and $10,000 depending on property size and fixture count. A typical install breaks down roughly as:
Cost factors:
- Fixture count and quality. Brass and copper fixtures cost more but last far longer.
- Property size and cable run length.
- Transformer size. Larger installs need multiple transformers.
- Smart controls. Timer and photocell basic. App-controlled systems add cost.
- Design complexity. Simple path lighting is cheaper than a full architectural plan.
Commercial landscape lighting for businesses and municipalities prices differently. We provide written estimates for all scopes.
What Landscape Lighting Can Do
A proper landscape lighting plan uses light the way a painter uses color, with intent and restraint. Common applications:
The best landscape lighting designs use multiple fixture types and lighting angles. A yard lit only with pathway lights looks flat. A yard with layered uplighting, downlighting, and accent lighting has depth and drama.
Landscape Lighting Questions We Hear Most
Quality brass and copper fixtures last 15-20 years with minimal maintenance. LED bulbs last 20,000-50,000 hours. Cheap plastic or thin aluminum fixtures fail in 2-3 seasons from weather and UV.
Why Customers Choose McCauley for Landscape Lighting
What truly sets them apart is that they genuinely care. While they are busy, they have always been responsive and have built a great relationship with us over the years. They are flexible, do high-quality work, and have consistently been there when we needed them most. We highly recommend them.
Rik Cosgrave, Post Commander
It’s clear they take pride in their work, and it shows in both the results and the way they treat their customers. Whether you're upgrading service, adding fixtures, or troubleshooting a tricky issue, I wouldn’t hesitate to call McCauley Electrical again. A+ service from start to finish!