Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
How much does outdoor lighting cost?
The short answer is, it depends on your budget. I generally tell people to allow for about up to 5% of the property value for an outdoor lighting budget.
Will the installation of my lighting system disturb my yard?
Not if you hire the right installer. At Gilea Landscape Lighting we take pride in our work so nothing will be disturbed.
Of course you can! There's always room for additional fixtures because we properly size your transformer in case the homeowner wants to add additional fixtures in the future.
At this point there isn’t much point of installing halogen lighting. It requires way more energy and is generally more expensive to install. LED fixtures are a little more expensive but you more than make up for that with the energy savings and the hassle you’ll avoid by not having to re-lamp fixtures every 6 months.
Why do I need a maintenance plan?
Because your outdoor lighting is…well, outside, it has to withstand much harsher conditions than other home upgrades. Weather, foot traffic, lawn maintenance, etc. all factor heavily into how well your landscape lighting holds up over time. A maintenance plan will ensure that your fixtures are always aimed where they need to be and that the proper voltage is maintained to ensure that you get the maximum life out of your lumieres.
Why are the lights so expensive?
The difference between the lighting products I use and the ones you can buy in your big-box store is quality. The quality of the materials used, design, effect, and warranty are the big factors.
Quality lighting products also generally put out more light, meaning fewer fixtures are required for the same amount of illumination.