Landscape Lighting Installations

Illuminate Your Nights - Bring Your Yard to Life After Sunset!

We Design & Install LED Landscape Lighting Systems

Landscape lighting can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of your property as the sun sets and your landscape goes dark.  Properly planned out and installed landscape lighting doesn’t just dramatically improve appearances it can also provide more security and it can also improve the safety around your property as well.  Thanks to modern smart technology, you can control every aspect of your landscape lighting from your mobile device including brightness, color temperature, and even the color for seasonal ambiance.

Rodrigo’s Landscaping is a landscaping contractor based out of Clayton, North Carolina and serving Wake County, including: Apex, Cary, Clayton, Garner, Knightdale, Raleigh, and Rolesville.  We specialize in designing and installing LED landscape lighting systems for residential and commercial properties.  Whether you want to illuminate your driveway, enjoy your backyard patio at night, draw attention to some specific gardens or water features, or to make a safe evening pathway on a commercial property, our team of landscape lighting specialists can come up with a fantastic lighting solution for your property.

Landscape Lighting Installations We Offer

  • Smart LED Landscape lighting
  • Driveway lighting installations
  • Garden lighting installations
  • Pool deck lighting installations
  • Deck and patio lighting installations
  • Upgrading existing landscape lighting to LED lighting
  • Garden spotlight installations
  • Outdoor security lighting

Our Landscape Lighting Design Process

Our ultimate goal when designing your landscape lighting system is to accentuate your landscaping and create the right ambiance that you're after.  Our design process involves choosing the types of lights and the fixtures to be used, determining the exact placement and orientation of the lights, selecting the appropriate lighting levels and color temperature to create the desired visual effect, and lastly what type of control system to use.

Here are the steps involved in our landscape lighting design process:

  1. Identify the goals and objectives: Before starting the design process, it's important to identify the purpose of the lighting. Is it for security, a dynamic night time look, or both? What specific features in your landscape do you really want the lighting to highlight or accentuate?
  2. Survey the site: Next, we walk around the site and take note of the existing features, such as trees, shrubs, pathways, and structures. We need to consider how these features will be affected by the lighting and how they can be used to enhance the overall design.
  3. Choose the types of lights and fixtures: There are many different types of landscape lighting fixtures to choose from, including spotlights, path lights, and floodlights.  We need to consider the style and theme of the landscape, as well as the type of bulbs and controls that will be used.
  4. Determine the placement and orientation of the lights: We will decide where the lights will be placed and how they will be oriented. We'll need to consider the height and angle of the lights, as well as the distances between the fixtures to ensure we get the best coverage.  As your landscape matures, we may even need to readjust them in the future, so this must be considered as well.
  5. Select the lighting levels and color temperature: We need to consider the desired ambiance and mood of the space, and choose the appropriate lighting levels and color temperature to create the desired effect.
  6. Test the lighting: Before finalizing the design, it's important we test the lighting to ensure it creates the desired effect. This may involve adjusting the placement or orientation of the fixtures, or adjusting the lighting levels and color temperature.
  7. Install and maintain the lighting: Finally, once the design is complete, the lighting fixtures can be installed and properly maintained to ensure they function properly and look their best. This may involve cleaning and replacing bulbs and fixtures as needed.

The biggest deciding factor with your new landscape lighting is going to be your overall budget.  We have no intention of showing you something or presenting ideas you can't afford, we can work with your budget to come up with a beautiful landscape lighting scheme you and your family can enjoy.

If you'd like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss your landscape lighting ideas we'd be happy to meet with you.  Please call (984) 777-0324 or fill out our online form and we'll get right back to you.

How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost?

Landscaping lighting systems vary from basic systems to much more detailed and complex lighting systems for large properties with extensive landscaping.

Basic Landscape Lighting

$3500 - $6500

This would be for a basic landscaping lighting system to light up a deck or backyard patio.

Mid-Range Landscape Lighting

$6500 - $12,000

This would be for a mid-range lighting system for a larger backyard patio, deck, and driveway or pathways.

Complex Outdoor Lighting

$12,000 - $30,000+

This would be for a larger project with many different styles of fixtures and extensive electrical upgrades.

Landscape Lighting Systems Can Include

There are several methods of landscape lighting that we can incorporate into your outdoor lighting system, including:

Path lighting: Lights that are installed along walkways or paths to provide visibility and safety.  They set an inviting tone as you or your guests navigate your property when the sun sets.

Spotlighting: Lights that are installed to highlight specific features, such as trees, sculptures, or architectural details.

Floodlighting: Lights that are installed to illuminate large areas, such as decks or patios.

Up lighting: Lights that are installed on the ground and pointed upwards to highlight trees or other vertical elements.

Downlighting: Lights that are installed on trees or other structures and pointed downwards to illuminate the ground below.

Accent lighting: Lights that are installed to add visual interest or create ambiance, such as string lights or LED strip lighting.

Step lighting: Lights that are installed along stairways or steps to provide visibility and safety.

Wall lighting: Lights that are installed on walls or other structures to provide illumination and add visual interest.

Deck lighting: Lights that are installed on decks or patios to provide illumination and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Submersible lighting: Lights that are designed to be submerged in water, such as pond or pool lights or for a water feature like a fountain or waterfall.

By using a combination of these types of lighting, you can create a cohesive and functional lighting design for your landscape.

These prices are only ball park figures to give you a rough idea as to what you should expect to pay for landscape lighting design and installation.  Your particular landscape lighting project may vary depending on the size of your property, the specific lighting fixtures chosen, the electrical work required, and the overall scope of work.  If you need a firm price please request a consultation so we can view your potential project, listen to your ideas, and determine the actual scope of work required to complete your landscape lighting system.

Our Clients Love Us!

Here's What They Say

Heather King
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Heather King
February 18, 2024

In a world of where contractor woes are a common complaint, it's a relief to find someone like Rodrigo. He is hard working, organized, a good listener, and attentive to detail. Beyond that, he has a great eye and can visualize a landscape that looks amazing and then make it happen. His team members have the same skills, and are able to help you see the how the technical aspects of the work come together with your plan. Our garden patio update and sod look perfect with our mid-century modernist house. Clean lines and a modern but natural look.

Jon Alley
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Jon Alley
November 15, 2023

I emailed the company from the website asking for an estimate. I was quickly contacted to discuss the project. Rodrigo was able to provide a rough estimate based on measurements and a sketch of what I was wanting. He then setup a time to come to the site to verify/confirm the project. The estimate provided over the phone was very close to the “real” estimate…no hidden fees or charges. If you’re looking for a professional that is prompt, responsive, and provides a great product, make sure you give Rodrigo’s a call.

Mauricio Garcia
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Mauricio Garcia
October 29, 2023

Beautiful work done on my new pathway to my backyard! Will be repeating customer for other projects !

Sriram Srinivasan
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Sriram Srinivasan
October 5, 2023

I had happened to reach out to Rodrigo for a free estimate and scope of work for a job in my backyard. Rodrigo was very punctual, responsive, and always followed up. He had got the scope of work and proposal on time. He is the guy you could trust. I couldn't do a project with him due to unavoidable reasons at the last minute but came here to leave a review about his professionalism!!!!

Edyta C
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Edyta C
June 17, 2023

Highly recommend Rodrigo’s Landscaping to anybody who is looking to get a professional work done. They did an amazing job making a concrete retaining wall for us. They worked very fast and finished the job in just 2 days. Very happy with the results. Also, they followed the contract and executed everything in the way we asked them to. Would use them again in the future.

Mahesh Muppavarapu
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Mahesh Muppavarapu
April 28, 2023

For the past 2 years, I have been searching for a good hardscaping company which can help transform my backyard / frontyard. Many contractors would come and take a look and would either not send the quote or never understood what I was looking for from landscaping design standpoint. I contacted Rodrigo through FB and he came the next day(I believe Sunday) to take a look and gave me a quote in couple of days. Rodrigo is thorough and easy to work with. He will make sure you are satisfied with the design and outcome of the project. He is there at every stage of the project, continuously monitoring the progress and answer any questions I had at each stage. His team works really well and does a thorough job. At times, I raised concerns that the work is not as expected and his team took the inputs/feedback and made corrections and completed the work to satisfaction. All in all, Rodrigo’s Landscaping team did a fantastic job with my backyard / frontyard. I would highly recommend them for any major project you want to get done. You will not be disappointed.

Lori Kittle
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Lori Kittle
March 15, 2023

We used Rodrigo’s Landscaping for pavers around our pool area. They were very knowledgeable, professional and responsive to our many questions. The pavers we had completed came out beautifully and we will use this company again for future landscaping needs.

Justin Hyde
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Justin Hyde
March 4, 2023

This is the second project that Rodrigo and his crew did for us. There’s a reason that we are a repeat customer and will continue to go to this business for any landscaping needs. Rodrigo himself is very professional, personable, and most importantly a trustworthy individual. He is super responsive and very accommodating to our schedule. His crew does a fantastic job with no corners cut. I highly recommend working with Rodrigo.

mike spriggs
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mike spriggs
November 1, 2022

Rodrigo’s Landscaping really is the best landscape company to work with. Rodrigo, does a fine job communicating during each phase of the project. Rodrigo , showed exceptional communication, and his TEAM! WOW watch his crew work for a day and you will see they're extremely skilled at what they do. I highly recommend Rodrigos landscaping !

Valerie Willis
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Valerie Willis
October 30, 2022

I've used Rodrigo Landscaping for three major projects at my residence; Cedar Mulch and tree & leaf removal that accumulated for 15yrs. I was impress with his professionalism i hired him again to install three 9ft green giant trees and cut down a few trees to allow the new trees to fully grown. The 3rd project was aerate and reseeding my one acre yard. He had an interesting service I had not had for the 20yrs I've owned my home. It was called removal of the dirt buds left by the aeration machine. In summary, he has always kept to his commitment of our landscape contracts and I respect and appreciate his style of running a landscape business. He's a rare gem and I plan to use him again!

Maureen Anoba
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Maureen Anoba
July 22, 2022

Absolutely did a fantastic job on landscaping our backyard- price was fair and work done as scheduled and on time! Highly recommend!

Paul Ingham
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Paul Ingham
June 5, 2022

Rodrigo and his crew did a marvelous job. First of all Rodrigo responded to our request for a Landscape design and quote the same day. He was on time, very professional and created a landscape design by the next day at a very competitive price. He explained exactly what they would be doing and how long it would take to complete the job. One week later his crew showed up and completed the project that day. They left the site in perfect condition and Rodrigo came by to make sure we were satisfied with the work. I would recommend Rodrigo's Landscaping to anyone. He honest, creative, professional, knowledgeable, reasonable and on time.

Hunter Shepherd
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Hunter Shepherd
December 1, 2021

We recently hired Rodrigo to regrade our front and back yard, install zoysia sod, create mulch beds with steel borders, add a french drain, and lay stone paths. Rodrigo was professional and delivered on our vision. His team completed the work within a couple of days of starting. We couldn’t be happier with our choice! If you want a job well done I would highly recommend Rodrigo’s Landscaping. The pictures speak for themselves

Sagesse09
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Sagesse09
October 13, 2021

Rodrigo did such a great job with my yard! I was so frustrated at the way my yard was being kept so I hired Rodrigo's Landscaping. My yard looks great now! Here is a before and after of one of the areas they worked on for me.

Heidi Connell
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Heidi Connell
July 22, 2021

Rodrigo went above and beyond any expectations and visions we had for our yard. Very hard working, detail oriented and professional. He most definitely has our business from here on out. We’ve received many compliments from neighbors and friends. We recommend him to anyone with a project on their hands! You will not be disappointed with any aspect of working with him!

Tracy Hudson
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Tracy Hudson
April 23, 2021

Rodrigo unexpectedly stopped by and offered to spread a pile of mulch we had sitting in our driveway. We ended up hiring him to weed our landscaping and spread the mulch. He was fast, priced fairly, and detail oriented! We plan to use him for lawn maintenance throughout the upcoming summer.

A Jones
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A Jones
April 19, 2021

Rodrigo was professionally sound throughout and did a great job!!

Sharae Smith
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Sharae Smith
March 7, 2021

Very professional, thorough and knowledgeable. I was more than pleased with his services.

Mike
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Mike
February 25, 2021

Amazing customer service worked alone today and still completed a job for 3 people by himself great customer service takes pride In his work 5 stars for sure will recommend to everyone i know

Kelly Irons
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Kelly Irons
February 24, 2021

Great experience from website to work completion. Definitely recommend contacting for any work you need done.

Cheryl Copeland
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Cheryl Copeland
February 18, 2021

I was very pleased with the work that Rodrigo provided on such short notice. He is a very polite and hardworking and makes sure that every detail of the work requested was done correctly. I was very satisfied with the appearance of the yard after completion.

Robert Lacey
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Robert Lacey
February 13, 2021

Excellent customer service this guy is the best

Sabirah Fleming
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Sabirah Fleming
January 30, 2021

Great service, Great Price & Definitely recommend; You will not be disappointed 👌🏽

Jenifer Castellano
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Jenifer Castellano
January 15, 2021

By far one of the best landscaping services in Raleigh!

Joseph Upshaw
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Joseph Upshaw
January 15, 2021

Excellent customer service!!! Very kind, knowledgeable, honest, and extremely hard working, will use again and will recommend to others

Sara Rios
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Sara Rios
January 14, 2021

This was absolutely the best service I’ve ever had, kind, patient and paid close attention to detail, not to mention you can’t beat the price! highly recommend.

Alan Segura
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Alan Segura
January 14, 2021

Very professional and very educated. Best prices you’ll find in a 100 mile radius for sure!! Rodrigo did a lot of work for me this past week and I am so happy it turned out even better than expected. give this man a call & you’ll save a ton of money and headaches!!

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