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Artistic Illumination
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had landscape lighting in my backyard where the wires were cut accidentally. Carlos came out from Artistic Illumination and quickly fixed the problem, but he went over to each light, inspected the connections and replaced the ones that were initially installed cheaply. He was very thorough. I was impressed with the service."
Rancho Santa Fe
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+28

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis is extremely knowledgeable and professional with his work. He contacted me immediately to discuss my landscaping goals. He kept me updated with the project. He and his crew are very detailed in their work and show great pride. I would definitely hire Brothers Landscape for all my landscaping needs."
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+92

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dazzle Lighting Co
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dazzle lighting made sure that my backyard looked the best it could, and gave a professional opinion of what to do. I had ideas and they were professional with saying we could do that but it may not be the best choice for the space, and offered another opinion. I was not disappointed and was so thankful they did! They displayed some ideas and left demos so we were confident with our decision too. Never questioned what we were paying for and these guys always over delivered!"
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+9

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Luminous Quality Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very responsive. Very reasonable cost. Came out the same day. Assessed my landscape lighting problem. Offered a full range of alternatives. Finished the work immediately to my complete satisfaction and offered to do more if and when I chose. An honest, capable and qualified electrician whom I felt very comfortable having at my home."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mister Sparky Electric
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have the highest marks for this company and especially my electrician, Jeremiah From call for an appointment to finish of the job was about 3 1/2 hours. The estimate of $250 was cut to $115 if I joined their Mr Sparky club which gave me valuable discounts and a free yearly inspection $135. My initial call to another company gave me a $347 appointment fee. I am very pleased and once again super high marks to Jeremiah."
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Michael J Dove
4.7(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

"Had old fluorescent lights.  This company specializes in replacing those old lights with new LED lighting highlighted by a new, finished, more up to date look along with a crown moulding trim.
These guys KNEW what they were doing.  The job went perfectly and came out great. They had TWO rooms to do (kitchen and pantry) and finished in one day.  Left the house cleaner than it was when they started.  Couldn't be happier with the service and the finished product.  All in all, a wonderful experience.
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Michael J Dove
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+16

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Quality Built Construction
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I like QBC because I told them what my issues were and they gave me a solution and did not try to up sell me. They changed out all of my bulbs to LED, which will save me a ton of money, replaced broken fixtures and fixed some bad wiring. They did not try to sell me a whole new system. They spoke in language I could understand and were prompt, on site to do the work when they said they would. They also gave me a great review of the work they had done, walking the property. I have already asked them to come back for more work. And my landscape lighting looks pretty darn amazing!"
Backyard
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Outdoor Lighting
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Outdoor Lighting

+13

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Paul Marshall Electric
4.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul replaced a faulty GFI outlet on our patio that had been causing some problems with lighting in the kitchen and two bedrooms; he did a check of our electrical panel as well. We also needed some advice regarding 3 other electrical changes/projects in lighting. Paul had some great ideas which we will explore further with him--he has a great design sense; he also has a good resource for dry wall repair after light installation. We will be setting up further project appointments with him."
Recessed Lighting
Kitchen
Landscape
Deck and Porch lighting
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+51

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Dandy Landscape Construction
4.8(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Tom was very responsive from the beginning, he would immediately reach out when I had questions. As the job progressed and the landscape gave us some curve balls, both Tom and his team had solutions and worked with me to make sure that changes were to my liking. His workers cleaned up everyday and extremely skilled and considerate. If I ever have landscaping needs I would use him again and recommend him to friends and family."
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Travertine & landscape
Completion of Project
Large wooden deck supports
Large wooden deck complete with cover

+44

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Huizars Landscape & Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are extremely happy with the work done by Marco and his team. The work included demolition of old landscaping, concrete around pool, shallowing out of the pool and the old irrigation system, followed by installation of new plants, new concrete, new plaster, tile and coping around the pool, a new dog area, new fencing and new irrigation. Marco is very knowledgeable about all areas of this work. He is also an excellent designer. He and his team are punctual, professional and always clean up after each day’s work. He is very cost conscious and was very patient with us during the numerous changes we requested from the original plan. Only the pool work was subcontracted out but Marco oversaw that work as well. We could not be more happy with the results. He is perhaps a bit more expensive than other landscapers but it was well worth the money."
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FAQs for exterior lighting service projects in Encinitas, CA

Low-voltage landscape lighting costs about $120 per fixture to install. You may need to install a 12-volt transformer, too, to ensure the lighting system runs safely. For a six-fixture low-voltage landscape lighting setup, expect to pay around $1,000. A major reason people choose low-voltage landscape lighting is to reduce the risk of shock, making it safer to operate the outdoor lighting system.

Professional landscape lighting is typically worth the investment to improve your home’s curb appeal, safety, and security. Additionally, landscape lighting can add value to your home, creating a brightly-lit outdoor space that you can use after dark. According to the National Association of Realtors, landscaping lighting can add $2,500 to your home’s value. On average, this type of home improvement has a 50% return on investment.

There are tons of different types of landscape lighting available, including the choice between solar and wired, incandescent and LED, and a variety of colors. Specific types of lighting include:

  • Pathway lights: $50–$150 per fixture

  • String lights: $50–$150

  • Low-voltage lights: $90–$150 per fixture

  • Porch lights: $65–$250 per fixture

  • Floodlights: $75–$250 per fixture

  • Downlights: $100–$400 per fixture

  • Uplights: $100–$400 per fixture

  • Security lights: $ 350–$500 per fixture

  • Lamp posts: $400–$1,100 per lamp post

Landscape lighting costs about $4,000 on average, ranging from $2,000 to $6,000, depending on the amount of lighting, type of lights, and your location. Additional cost factors include any electrical work, excavation and trenching, and the current landscaping that the contractor has to work around. You can expect to pay an average of $100 for pathway and string lighting, and about $700 for lamp post lighting.

The five common types of landscape lighting are up-lighting, down-lighting, spotlights, built-in lighting, and pathway lighting.

  • Up-lighting casts light upwards from the ground, mostly for aesthetic purposes.

  • Down-lighting directs light onto the ground, lighting pathways, or outdoor space.

  • Spotlights cast direct, focused lighting in any direction.

  • Built-in lighting integrates lighting into an outdoor feature.

  • Pathway lighting illuminates walkways, increasing safety.

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