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Illumination Concepts

Outdoor Lighting Plan and Installation, Outdoor Lighting Repair, Designer - Landscape,

About us

Illumination Concepts specialize in creating visual artistry through LED outdoor lighting or low volt outdoor lighting. Our architectural and structural lighting designs are unsurpassed in quality and excellence with over 28 years of experience. Based in Austin, Texas, our ambiance lighting and landscape lighting designs can turn any Landscape into a work of art. Experience the finest that LED ourdoor lighting or low voltage landscape lighting has to offer - in a place where you feel most comfortable, your own home.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
21 years of experience

Services we offer

Creating a customized landscape lighting design and installation for both residential or commercial needs. Using only the highest quality LED fixtures, bulbs and transformers. Super Service Award every year since 2011. Maintenance program available on all our systems.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.042 Reviews
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Tim N.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
very good and as expected.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"[Member Name Removed], it was great to work with you. We sincerely appreciate your business."

Christina T.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Chris and team are very trustworthy and responsive, and I'm really very happy with the service. Highly reccomended and would hire again with any lighting needs.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Thank you for your business and taking the time to write this review. We hope you enjoy the lighting for years to come."

ROBIN R.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
I live on a street without lights and I needed lights so friends could get from the front door to the driveway.
I got an estimate quickly.  Agreed on the price and a date was set up.  They came when they said they would.  Did a nice clean job. 
 They put lights in some of my big trees that give just enough light for people to find their way.  
It was exactly what I wanted- light, but not too bright.  
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Thank you for your review and kind words. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying your new lighting system."

Christopher B.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Thank you for the review and feedback"

Clay D.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Nick and his crew did a fantastic job. They did what they said they would do, when they said they would do it, and for the price quoted.
The price was not cheap, but it seemed fair, and you get what you pay for. This lighting system will be a great enhancement to our property for years to come.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"[Member name removed], I want to thank you very much for your review. With the maintenance program we have established, you will have a beautiful and long lasting led lighting system for many years to come. Nick Tennis Illumination Concepts"

Kim Y.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

The owner of Illumination Concepts is a true professional in every sense demonstrating knowledge, creativity, excellent communication skills and level of commitment to his work.  It is rare to find such a business owner with all of these qualities.  I have had quite a lot of experience with contractors and landscapers and never had such a positive experience.   I gladly paid the fees because the landscape lights look absolutely gorgeous and I believe it improved the look and the value of our property.   I highly recommend Illumination Concepts.  


Response from Illumination Concepts
"[Member Name Removed] Thank you so very much that you took the time to give me such a wonderful review. Your lighting looks terrific and we will have you on a maintenance program that will keep it looking that way for many years to come. We appreciate your trust so very much, Nick Tennis Illumination Concepts 512-963-3121"

David H.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
Nick Tennis (owner) came by and we discussed what i wanted in terms of the exterior lighting of my home.  He scheduled an appointment to come by and do the job.  This project needed the services of a good electrician and Nick recommended one and also handled that service as well in the project.  Then on the same day he and his assistant performed agree upon tasks of installing the entire lighting system.  After the lights were fine-tuned or pointing just right to get the right effect on the house (done at night), it really looks great and makes my home look great too of course.  Nick did what he said and also to my approval.  Nick knows the art of lighting and also the current technology of the hardware so it made me feel like I was in good hands.  I would recommend him to anyone.  I would use him again.  It is obvious that Nick cares about his quality of work and wants the customer to be happy......and I am.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"[Member Name Removed] I want to thank you so much for your very kind review but most importantly I am so glad that you are happy with the end result. Best regards, Nick Tennis Illumination Concepts, Inc"

Michael H.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Nick was very professional in all manner of our interaction.  He was prompt, responsive, detailed and very thorough.  He spent the time to listen to our ideas and wishes and then came back with an incredible plan that he then executed with perfection.  We LOVE the effect and the change it has made to curb appeal to our home.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"[removed member name], thank you very much for the kind words. It was a pleasure helping you guys get the kind of illumination effect you were hoping for."

Okay O.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were on time, professional, and did an outstanding job!  I would highly recommend their services to others.  They also did a great job in the clean up afterwards.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Thank you very much [member name removed] for taking the time out of your hectic schedule to send this review. We greatly appreciate it. We have installed a great quality lighting system that will last and let you enjoy your lighting for many years to come."

Charles T.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Nick and team were an absolute pleasure to work with at every stage of our project.  He had great ideas for our property, fair and accurate pricing proposals, and they delivered exactly what they promised on-time and on-budget.  He is obsessed with making sure his customers are thrilled, and unstoppably persistent until that goal is achieved. I can't recommend Nick highly enough, and wouldn't consider anyone else if we had more lighting work to be done.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Thank you very much for your review. It is greatly appreciated. We will be here to take care of your lighting system and keep it running smoothly for many years to come. Best regards, Nick"

Leslie E.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Nick and his crew were professional from start to finish. I cannot recommend Illuminations enough! 
The job was finished right on schedule and Nick came over at night when the lights first came on to make sure everything was exactly as I wanted it.
The lighting was SO much more beautiful than I had imagined! 
I feel very safe now that my yard has soft lighting, and as well the trees and bushes that were accented are spectacular! 
As a matter of fact, I just contacted Illuminations so that they can come and add the lights that were in the original estimate! 
A friend that saw my yard has already contracted Illuminations to come and add lights to his yard.
If you are thinking about getting lights in your yard, do NOT contact a landscaping company "that also does lighting".
I initially had hired a landscaper to put in a few lights and compared to Illuminations, the work the landscaper did looks sub-par compared to my new lighting Nick put in ( luckily, he was happy to fix the lighting the previous contractor had done so now everything looks great).
Nick Tennis and Illuminations gets my highest recommendation?.. if only all the contractors I have worked with were as great as this company!
Response from Illumination Concepts
"[member name removed] I want to thank you for your very kind comments. It was a pleasure working with you then and we look forward to working with you again. We want you to be as satisfied with your lighting 5 years from now as you are today. Best regards, Nick Tennis Illumination Concepts"

Dennis W.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Went well, just make sure to ask what phase 1 includes , when the price is quoted.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Thank you for the positive review. It is greatly appreciated. I look forward to helping you with your next lighting project later this week."

Robin B.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Mr. Tennis arrived and we discussed what I would like to accomplish with my lighting.  I have a beautiful oak tree in my back yard and wanted to light it softly.  I also had very dark areas that needed soft illumination.  I wanted to add the lighting but also wanted to be considerate of my neighbor and not lights shining into his home all night.  Nick was able to do exactly as I had asked and it only took him 1 day.  He waited until dark and returned to my house and made sure the lights were in the right location and that I was happy.  Nick also anticipated future lighting and added enough wiring to handle the additions.  I truly appreciate the kind of service I was given.  Not only is Nick pleasant and friendly but he is good at what he does!  I look forward to using him again in the future.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Thank you [member name removed]. We greatly appreciate your trust and your business. Nick Tennis Illumination Concepts"

Patrick C.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

I wish Angie had an "A+"  selection, as this is what I would liked to have chosen for a rating for Illumination Concepts. Nick, the owner is a true professional, and knowledgeable about landscape lighting - he made several suggestions after we told him what we wanted and gave us ideas we had not considered. He also is a gentleman,  and responded to our calls whenever we had questions or concerns. He warrants his work and offered a yearly  maintenance package which was very reasonable. He is the one you talk to about the job and the one who puts it in - no subcontracting.  If any members would like to Email me I would gladly give them my address so they could see the truly beautiful job done by Illumination Concepts. I plan on adding more lighting by Illumination Concepts after I build a pool.  Patrick

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Aroon M.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

We contacted Nick Tennis, owner of Illumination Concepts, after observing the high praise he received, from previous clients, on Angie's List. When we spoke to him we were very impressed with his approach, which was to highlight the existing environment (trees, color of the stone, foot print and façade of the home, etc.) to give an artistic flair to the finished product. At no point did we feel that we were being talked into buying more than what we needed. We were offered a range of options (products and pricing) and the technical differences were explained in terms that we could understand. The quote was submitted in a timely manner and there were no surprises. The scheduling was accommodated to suit our needs and work started as scheduled. Eduardo (who installed the lights and the wiring) was very conscientious and meticulous; Nick inspected his work regularly. The work was finished on time. When the lights were turned on after dusk, we were very pleased with what we saw. The lighting has further enhanced the curb appeal of our home. Nick was at our home to make sure that we were happy with what we saw.

We plan on engaging Illumination Concepts for additional work around our yard.



DEBORAH B.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Nick is great.  Installed lighting system several years ago.  Came back to take care of issues and replaced items under warranty with no cost to me.  Very professional, responsive and stand by their work. 
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Thank you [Member name removed]. We want to make sure everything is working perfectly to protect your initial investment for many years to come. Best regards, Nick Tennis Illumination Concepts"

Wendy W.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Nick and his team were fantastic.  He has an incredible eye for design and created an artful yet functional lighting system for our property.  He completed the extensive project on time and on budget.  We are thrilled with the result!  We've had many friends and neighbors offer compliments.  We definitely would recommend Illumination Concepts!
Response from Illumination Concepts
"[member name removed], Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to installing your back yard lighting this coming week. Your business and comments are greatly appreciated. We hope to have you as long term clients for many years to come. Best to the family, Nick & Sharel"

SCOTT B.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Working with Nick was extremely easy - a quick consultation in which he grasped immediately what we wanted, a 2 day, quietly done installation process that happened shortly after, and a quick followup to correct one small placement that was off. Our backyard is now lit just enough to be magical all year long. 
Illumination Concepts did an excellent, quick job with high quality materials. Would love to recommend them to others.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"[member name removed], Thank you very much for your trust. We really enjoyed working with you. I'm glad you feel like we gave you exactly what you were hoping to achieve. Please don't hesitate to call about any issues or just questions. Your continued satisfaction with your lighting is most important to us. Best regards, Nick"

Leslie P.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The did a good job. They were professional. It was the first time I had used this company and I would use them again in the future.
Response from Illumination Concepts
"Hi (removed member name) , I apologize for going so long to thank you for your very kind review. It is greatly appreciated. As always, please don't hesitate to call us for any maintenance issues on your lighting system. We want your investment to last for many years to come. Your business is greatly appreciated"

Leanne H.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Our system had not had regular service for about a year due lack of response and inadequate maintenance service by a different contractor.
Nick was thorough and detailed. He explained what our options were for maintenance. He provided a thorough estimate and allowed us to select what services we wanted to proceed with. Nick did not pressure us into any options. He provide use with education on what his maintenance service includes and the frequency. Nick and his worker, were punctual and as they identified additional issues, we were able to have those addressed and corrected all in the same visit. Nick does exactly what he promises. 
After dark, we went out to review the lights. They look great! We will continue to have Nick come to maintain our system.

Joe C.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
It went very well, no complaints, will use him again when we finish back yard.

Very responsive to initial inquiry, unlike two other firms we contacted. Provided detail overview of products to be used and preliminary sketch of where lights would be installed. Took less than a week with no problems.

Also connected some entry lights leading up tp porch.

Followed up to make sure we were satisfied.

Overall very pleased and would recommend.

Judy F.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
I am very pleased with all aspects of the installation.  Nick is very pleasant and courteous.  I find myself looking out and admiring the lighting whenever I am up late and night as well as leaving window treatments open to backyard to enjoy the effect.

Gina F.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
As stated above, the job could not have been smoother and kinder and more professional. It's so rare to work with someone who takes such pride in their work and loves what they do. This was so evident in Nick's enthusiasm. It made the job twice as fun to work with someone was just as excited as I was to see the final result. He still calls and checks in to make sure I'm happy with the work.

I would hire Nick and Illumination Concepts again without a doubt.

I am so grateful to Angie's List for finding him.

Tell Nick that Gina sent you!!

Judie M.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I needed a new company to work on my lights outside and decided to try Illumination Concepts. Mr. Tennis returned my call the same day and was here that afternoon to see what needed to be done. Within two days he had his man here to complete the work and Mr. Tennis was here to make sure everything pleased me. I was so impressed with  the company that he is installing new lights around the fountain in my back yard.

Kevin H.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Nick tops out on any scale: 5 out of 5 stars, Net Promoter Score of 10, or a good old fashioned A+. We wanted to light up the exterior of our house and thought we might also want some landscape lighting in front. We knew we needed design help. Nick proposed a simple and elegant plan for the house which turned out to be the perfect solution for highlighting the interesting architectural details.
He then suggested some landscape lighting on a trial basis, which we also loved. I enjoy looking out the front windows at the lighted trees and palmetto and I find myself wandering out at night just to admire the view from the street. Professional, prompt and fun to work with - you won't regret going with Nick and Illumination Concepts.
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FAQ

Illumination Concepts is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Illumination Concepts accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Illumination Concepts offers free project estimates.

No, Illumination Concepts does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Illumination Concepts does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Illumination Concepts offers emergency services.

No, Illumination Concepts does not offer warranties.