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Landscape Lighting Designers Plus
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Craig was great. He didn't try to up sell me on lights. In fact, he listened to what I wanted and then gave his assessment and tweaked my idea to something more grand. The end result was amazing and regal."
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Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation, Inc.
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Atlantic Lighting office staff and Ian were a pleasure to work with! The quality of work, product and service that the team provided was worth the investment. The project was done when scheduled and within the budget. Only wish we had done the project 5 years ago."
Response time2 days
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
CainElectric
New to Angi

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

With years of hands-on experience in the electrical field, I bring both technical expertise and project leadership to every job I take on. As a licensed journeyman electrician and electrical project manager, I specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality electrical solutions for residential and commercial clients.\n\nFrom troubleshooting and repairs to full-scale installations and project oversight, I take pride in doing the job right the first time. My approach is built on reliability, clear communication, and attention to detail—ensuring every project is completed on time, up to code, and to your satisfaction.\n\nWhether you need a small fix or a full electrical upgrade, you can count on professionalism, transparency, and quality workmanship every step of the way.

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Landscape Lighting Designers Plus
4.1(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Instead of just lighting the driveway he designed the lighting plan, picking particular trees to light to illuminate an aesthetic path up to the house.  The result is wonderful!  The lights on the walkway to the and deck are carefully positioned and the entire effect is wonderful.  I plan to have him back to do lights in the backyard as well.
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Bayside Electric Co
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall it went okay. They came out and ran the line. Turned out the wrong gauge wire was run. Tony came back out and corrected the problem at no additional cost. Work was great as usual."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Miller & Groom INC
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"I had purchased a 2-hour Big Deal from Miller & Groom back in June 2013, and it had gone well. So, when I needed some additional electrical work done, I called them again. This time, I had an exterior outlet that wasn?t working at a rental property. To make the visit worthwhile, I also wanted to address a longstanding issue of a lack of a switch to control the laundry room light, both in this rental property and in a second nearby rental property. In both laundry rooms, you had to walk into a dark room and then feel around for the pull cord hanging down from the bulb in the ceiling. I called at the end of October to make the appointment for 11 Nov 2013 at 0800. Miller & Groom showed up on time and installed the laundry room switches and wiring without incident. They also determined that the non-working exterior outlet was on the same circuit as two bathrooms with GFCI outlets. Resetting the bathroom outlets got the exterior outlet working again. The electrician also told me that the exterior light near the outlet looked pretty rusty and should probably be replaced. I paid $85.35 and $83.17 for the work at the two properties. Later that evening, the tenant with the outlet problem called me to say that when he had plugged in a floor lamp in a bedroom, sparks flew and the lamp got fried. So the next morning, on 12 Nov, I called Miller and Groom before 0800 to describe the problem and set up an appointment for them to check it out. The electrician said that he could come 13 Nov in the afternoon, but he would have to call me back with a firmer time. He left a message on my machine at 1430 for a 1600 appointment on 13 Nov. On 13 Nov I went to the rental to wait for the 1600 appointment. Fifteen minutes after the scheduled appointment, I used my emergency car cellphone to call my home answering machine and heard a recent message from the electrician, saying that they would have to reschedule. The message explained that someone on their team had been exposed to fluoride on a commercial job, and required testing and lots of paperwork. The electrician proposed rescheduling for 14 Nov from 0700-0800. I returned the call and left a message saying that that new time was ok with me. On 14 Nov at 0700, the electrician showed up and replaced the bedroom outlet. He said that he suspected that the tenant?s floor lamp may have been the cause of the problem. I was concerned that sparks flying was a safety and liability risk for me, and asked if there was something I could do to reduce the risk. The electrician recommended installing an arc-fault circuit breaker. He said that the codes in force when the house was built (in the 1980?s) didn?t require these, but house built today would have them. He estimated it would cost about $750 to upgrade. I asked if he could install on a Saturday; he said that the soonest would be 23 Nov, and that he would email me a proposal. I received the proposal the next morning at 0755 with an offer to do the work on 23 Nov. I asked if they could also install a new exterior light, which I would provide, as they had recommended. They agreed to do that at no extra cost. I printed, signed, scanned, and emailed back the proposal. On Saturday, 23 Nov, the electrician showed up at 0900. He upgraded the panel with an arc-fault circuit breaker and installed the exterior light. It?s been several months, and the tenant hasn?t complained about any more electrical problems since then.
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Mark's Lawn & Landscape LLC
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Mark's office responded to my Sunday email the same day and promptly scheduled an appointment. Mark came out to look at the layout of the backyard and the way water flows through the yard. We discussed solutions for the problem area around the back sliding door and the heat pump unit. I felt that Mark gave the project a lot of consideration and came up with a solution that not only took care of the water drainage problem but was also enhanced the look of the yard."
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Lighting questions, answered by experts

Modern outdoor light fixtures are waterproof and weather resistant, and, provided they’re installed correctly and by a professional, the fixture and wiring can last for 20 to 30 years or more. The lifespan will depend largely on the quality of the fixture. The lifespan of the bulb will depend on the type of light you install:

  • CFL bulb (for sustained use): 15,000 hours

  • Halogen bulb (mostly for security): 2,000 hours

  • HID bulbs (for security): 12,000 hours

  • Incandescent bulb: 1,000 hours

  • LED bulb: 50,000 hours

There are a number of reasons that landscape lights burn out, including an incorrectly installed transformer, inconsistent voltage, and burned-out or faulty bulbs. Troubleshoot landscape lighting problems by first determining whether it’s a system-wide problem or an issue with just one light, which will help you get to the bottom of your outdoor lighting woes.

While most general electricians can repair lamps and light fixtures, it is often better to hire a lamp repair specialist. Many electricians prefer larger jobs, such as fixing electrical systems or relocating fixtures, and may not offer lamp repair services due to the small scale of the work. Additionally, some lamps, particularly antique models, require dedicated expertise that a general electrician might not have. A lamp repair specialist will be familiar with various types of fixtures and can provide a more dedicated service. If you have already hired an electrician for a larger project, you can ask them to look at your lamp, but for a standalone repair, a specialist is typically the best option.

High-quality landscape lights that are hardwired and properly maintained can last for 10 to 25 years or more. You’ll usually get a longer lifespan from soffit lights and wall-mounted lights that aren’t directly exposed to the elements or prone to damage from foot traffic or vehicle traffic. Solar-powered and battery-powered lights often won’t last as long, but you can still expect a lifespan of five to 15 years.

While wet-rated and damp-rated lighting is designed to handle contact with moisture, there’s a difference between the two. Wet-rated lighting is safety-rated to be placed in areas with direct exposure to water, including your shower. Fixtures classed as wet-rated are made with waterproof seals to protect the filament and other electrical components from water and moisture. 

Damp-rated fixtures can be used in places with some moisture contact, but not direct exposure. They don’t have the same waterproof seals used in wet-rated fixtures. Damp-rated lighting can be used on your bathroom ceiling or along a wall outside of your shower.

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