Landscape lighting design and installation isn’t just something we do, it is something we love. Let’s take your garden, which already brings you so much joy, and make it better. You’ll enjoy it for more hours and see it in new ways.
When you invest in outdoor lighting it pays dividends every day (well, actually night).
Well designed landscape lighting, properly installed, will last for decades with minimal maintenance. Your property will be safer and more beautiful. Contact our landscape lighting designer, Ben Bowen, for a free consultation. Within a week you can have an outdoor LED lighting proposal and a price for your new landscape lighting.
Want to upgrade or repair your existing landscape lighting system? We do that too. Ross NW Watergardens even offers extended service programs that extend your warranty and keep your system working like new.
4 Reasons To Install Low Voltage Landscape Lights
Low voltage lighting systems can be installed by a licensed landscape contractor (including us!) These systems are simple and safe, so no electrician is needed.
LED bulbs are standard. This means landscape lighting is extremely efficient, with most fixtures using 3-5 watts. And LED bulbs are very long-lasting, so you may never even have to change the bulbs. Use this calculator to find out how much an LED system will save you.
Landscape lighting requires minimal digging. So we can install a system in your mature landscape and not do any damage! Repairs are rarely needed, but are simple to tackle when they are.
Smart transformers mean never having to reprogram your controller. They automatically turn on and off when you want them to, and can even adjust daily to sunset and sunrise. We install several smart transformers, including Haven and FX-Luminaire.
LED Low Voltage Lighting Principles
(more on our lighting design philosophy here)
Restraint. Too many lights and your yard will look like a night game at PSU. The idea is highlight focal points in a variety of ways. Up lighting, back lighting, spot lighting, path lights, wash lights, and even under water lights all have a place. But we will never install even one more light than you need- we can always add more if needed.
Quality. Low voltage lighting fixtures from "Big Box" stores can look good- for a little while. However, the plastic parts of these fixtures quickly get brittle and break. The wiring corrodes. The metal oxidizes and looks old. Yes, you will still have a lighting system in 3 years- but it will be ugly. We install quality brass, copper, and steel fixtures with long warranties and great reputations. The brass and copper lights acquire a patina and actually look better with age. (More on buying landscape lighting fixtures here.)
Simplicity. For most people, the best landscape lighting system is one they can set and forget. Features like color-changing and zoning are usually not worth the trouble.
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting FAQ
What kinds of fixtures are available?
There are dozens of manufacturers who have lights available here in Portland. And each one of them carries a wide range of fixture varieties and styles, ranging from traditional to contemporary to Asian-inspired to modern. We install fixtures from AMP, Cast, Unique, Kichler, Nightscaping, In-Lite, Hinkley, Encore, and more. Many of Portland’s outdoor lighting companies exclusively work with one manufacturer, or have their own “private label” fixtures. We focus on the finding the right fixture for you and your home, and as long as it is high quality we don’t care who makes it!
Is there a warranty on my landscape lighting system?
Our warranty is one year. So, during the first year repairs and replacements cost you nothing. LED landscape lighting fixtures are so reliable that we replace less than 5 out of every 1000 installed!
Do you offer ongoing service contracts?
Yes, we have customized maintenance programs to keep your system running well. Our technician will check on the system and make sure all your fixtures are working, lenses are clear, and lights are aimed properly. Some of our programs also extend the warranty, so that your system is truly worry free.
How much does low voltage lighting cost?
The average system we install has 7-15 fixtures and costs between $275 and $475+ per fixture. The fixtures chosen and difficulty of the installation are the main factors that affect the price.
Does low voltage lighting have security or safety benefits?
Yes. A well lit path or steps is less of a trip hazard. Illuminated front yards are less inviting to prowlers, burglars, or other baddies.