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Avatar for Fast Electric Service, LLC
Fast Electric Service, LLC
4.3(
441
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Outdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had Fast Electric Service install 4 ceiling fans in my home. The team was polite and professional throughout the engagement. They kept me informed of their progress and items that may be a concern (base of fan was smaller than old light fixture so some discoloration on the ceiling in one room) as they proceeded. They worked quickly (2.5 hours as I recall) but with a high degree of quality. All the fans are very well balanced without any wobble even on high speeds. They are all wired the same so the light is on the outside switch and the fan on the inside switch in all four rooms. I have absolutely no complaints or suggestions for improvement they did a fantastic job and I'd recommend them for an electrical projects you may have in your home. Great team, great service, and very reasonable price."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I've used Jon and his crew for 3 or 4 years now. He first installed an irrigation system for us and, more recently, landscape lighting. What I appreciate the most about Hutchins Landscaping is their subject matter expertise with their products and services. They really know what they're doing - and do things the "right way". They are also responsive despite being quite busy. If there is an issue with irrigation (cut line for example), they come out quickly to fix the problem. They also squeezed us in on a special request for additional backyard lighting that we wanted for our daughter's wedding that was forced to our house due to COVID-19. All in all, certainly recommend Hutchins Landscaping."
BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lemonade Landscaping
5.0(
41
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were everything we wanted and more. Job done quickly and beautifully. Highly recommend Alan to anyone needing landscaping done. He has already got another job from our neighbors and I expect more will be asking for his card."
From Rot to Rock: Custom Concrete Pavers Step Transformation
Before & after cleaning the pond
Retaining wall from back side
Driveway Defender: Retaining Wall Install
Courtyard grading and landscape

+159

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Lighting questions, answered by experts

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.

Flickering lights, intermittent outages, or physical damage to fixtures signal immediate repair to avoid electrical hazards.

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

Common outdoor lighting issues include faulty or exposed wiring, burnt-out or damaged bulbs, and broken or faulty fixtures. Regular maintenance can help prevent many of these problems.

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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