Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting Services
Design, install, repair, and upgrade low-voltage landscape lighting systems in the Rochester, MI area and Oakland County.
More: Upgrades & Options • Lighting guide • Parts & accessories
Standard
Voltage discipline
We design layouts and cable runs to prevent voltage drop so brightness stays consistent across the property.
Reliability
Waterproof integrity
Corrosion is the enemy. We use superior splice connections and clean routing so systems last in Michigan weather.
Control
Simple, serviceable smart control
When desired, we add reliable transformer control and a connectivity foundation so scenes and schedules stay easy.
Smart Link (connectivity) • Smart Socket (schedules) • Smart control hub
How it works
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Design
We plan fixture placement, cable routing, and transformer sizing for even brightness and long-term serviceability.
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Install
We trench cleanly, splice correctly, and protect cable paths so the system is durable and maintainable.
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Aim + tune
We balance taps, aim fixtures, and verify scenes/schedules so the result looks premium, not “DIY.”
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Maintain + upgrade
We troubleshoot outages, fix voltage drop, and modernize control when you want new capabilities.
Lighting that lasts. Control that works.
Landscape lighting should enhance your home’s security and beauty, not create maintenance headaches. We design and install high-performance LED systems built to withstand Michigan winters.
- Voltage discipline: we engineer cable/tap/layout to prevent voltage drop, so LED fixtures and LED lamps/modules (including Bluetooth extenders and Wi‑Fi/RGBW options) run at their intended voltage and stay consistent across the property.
- Waterproof integrity: we use superior splice connections (often King Innovation) and serviceable hubs to prevent corrosion — a leading cause of outages, flicker, and intermittent failures.
- Connected control: Brilliance Smart Socket transformer control + the Smart Link foundation for select deployments, so control stays simple and reliable.
Smart Socket 3.0 • Smart Link foundation
Modern LEDs are electronics, not the “dimmer bulb” behavior of the halogen era. Low operating voltage often means unreliable performance (flicker, color shift, dropouts), not just “slightly dimmer.” Our standard is to fix voltage first so the system stays predictable.
More: wire gauge & voltage drop • waterproof splices.
Fixture notes: Alliance Outdoor Lighting fixtures for durability; Brilliance Chameleon RGBW Wi‑Fi lamps/modules when color control and scenes are desired.
Materials & fixtures (examples)
We standardize on dependable cable, waterproof splices, and correctly sized transformers so systems stay bright, controllable, and serviceable over time.
What we do
- Design lighting layouts that look premium and feel safe.
- Install new low-voltage systems built for Michigan weather.
- Repair & Replace fixtures, transformers, splices, and damaged wiring.
- Upgrade & Modernize legacy systems to efficient LED, better control, and cleaner wiring.
- Modify layouts after landscape changes, new patios, or planting growth.
Fast help
Most lighting problems are transformer sizing, voltage drop, corrosion, or damaged cable/splices.
Book Lighting Service Request a Free InspectionDesign & Installation
- Custom layouts (path, uplight, accent, and safety)
- Contractor-grade fixtures + clean wiring
- Transformer sizing + multi-tap balancing
- Night aiming + documentation for easy service
Lighting Repairs
- Lights out / intermittent
- Voltage drop (dim fixtures at the end)
- Corroded splices & water intrusion
- Critter damage and cut cable
Upgrades & Modernization
- LED conversions
- Transformer upgrades
- Layout improvements
- RGBW scenes and WiFi control
Cornerstone guide
We are building the definitive local resource for low-voltage lighting in Southeast Michigan.
Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting: Design, Wiring, MaintenanceFAQs
Why do lights go out after a few seasons?
The most common causes are corrosion at splices, voltage drop on long runs, and undersized transformers. Our standard focuses on waterproof integrity and voltage discipline.
Can you upgrade an existing system without replacing everything?
Often, yes. We can replace failed fixtures, repair cable runs, rework splices, and upgrade transformers/control while keeping what still performs well.
Do you offer smart control?
Yes. When desired, we add transformer control and a connectivity foundation so schedules and scenes are easier to manage.
What affects lighting pricing?
Fixture count, fixture type, layout complexity, trenching conditions, and whether the system needs rewiring or transformer upgrades. We scope this during an inspection.
What’s the most important “maintenance” item?
Keeping splices and hubs clean, dry, and serviceable. A small corrosion issue can cascade into dim or intermittent zones.