Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Lighting

Projects for single-family homes in Loudoun County and Fairfax County typically range from $3,000 to $30,000. The budget depends on the number and type of fixtures needed, as well as the technology and materials selected—such as brass, stainless steel, aluminum, or integrated color-changing options. Costs also vary depending on how many of your home’s architectural and landscape features you’d like to highlight in your custom outdoor lighting design.

Timelines vary depending on the scope of your project. Smaller projects such as those with a dozen facade and path lights can be completed in a single day. Larger projects with dozens of fixtures also tend to entail the complexity of 2nd story fixture placement, moonlighting from trees or very long lighting runs and these may take several days. We will review the specifics during the design presentation.

We cover Loudoun County, including Aldie, Ashburn, Broadlands, Brambleton, Leesburg, Lansdowne, Lovettsville, Lowes Island, Middleburg, Purcellville, Round Hill and Sterling, and Fairfax County, including Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Great Falls, Herndon, McLean, Oakton, Reston and Vienna. We sometime venture into Washington DC or out to Lake Anna as well.

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Yes. Loudoun Lighting provides maintenance and repair for outdoor lighting systems, even if we weren’t the original installer. Our team can inspect fixtures, troubleshoot issues, replace worn components, and upgrade older systems to ensure your landscape and architectural lighting continues looking beautiful and working efficiently year-round.

Investing in outdoor lighting offers multiple benefits, including enhanced beautification, increased safety and security, and better use and enjoyment of your outdoor spaces. A lesser-known advantage is that outdoor lighting can make your indoor spaces feel larger by illuminating exterior areas like your backyard tree line, increasing the perceived field of vision from inside your home. This can create the feeling of a more expansive indoor environment.

Loudoun Lighting offers hassle-free, “set it and forget it” outdoor lighting control systems. You can choose from traditional timers, photocell-controlled systems, or smart lighting systems integrated with mobile apps, ensuring seamless synchronization with your home’s existing lighting and lifestyle preferences.

No, professionally designed outdoor lighting systems should not intrude into your home’s interior. Our designers carefully position fixtures to showcase outdoor features without allowing light to penetrate inside. We use adjustable glare guards and consider viewing angles from both the street and inside the home. In rare cases, minor light intrusion can occur, but we minimize this through precise fixture placement.

We use only professional-grade outdoor lighting products, including solid brass, copper, and stainless steel fixtures from trusted brands like AMP, Hinkley, Garden Light, and FX Luminaire. Our low-voltage, LED systems are energy-efficient and designed to last. We also offer options for color-changing lighting, smart home integration, and fixtures that are Made in the USA.

Loudoun Lighting specializes in customized, high-end outdoor lighting solutions that enhance curb appeal, increase safety, and make your home stand out. We provide a straightforward 3-year warranty on all materials and workmanship, including accidental damage coverage. Unlike other companies, we don’t pressure clients into costly subscription maintenance plans, ensuring honest, value-driven service.

This depends on your Homeowners Association (HOA). Most HOAs are flexible with outdoor lighting fixtures and do not impose strict restrictions on traditional designs. However, we are happy to coordinate with your HOA for approvals if needed, ensuring full compliance with community guidelines.

In most cases, annual service contracts are unnecessary. High-quality outdoor lighting systems typically require minimal maintenance, such as pruning shrubs, cleaning fixture lenses, and adjusting fixture angles. We’re happy to teach you how to handle basic upkeep or provide service on an as-needed basis. Unlike other companies, we don’t lock clients into expensive subscription plans, which are often priced at 5–10% of the original system cost.

The installation process begins with a design consultation where we assess your home, outdoor spaces, and lighting goals. After finalizing the custom lighting plan, we schedule the installation. Smaller projects, such as a dozen façade and path lights, can often be completed in a single day. Larger projects, involving dozens of fixtures, second-story placements, moonlighting from trees, or long wiring runs, may take several days. During the design phase, we’ll provide a detailed timeline and keep you updated throughout the installation process.