Landscape Lighting Installation in Calgary
Professional outdoor lighting systems designed to enhance safety curb appeal and nighttime usability
Highlight your homes architecture pathways and outdoor living spaces
Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Have you looked into your yard at night and just see your reflection in the window?
With some soft landscape accent lights you can open up the look of your homes exterior. View the new Kitchler Catalogue.PDF for some ideas.
New L.E.D. technology has brought operation costs way down, so leaving the lights on for some extra security is always a good idea. We can include outdoor landscape lighting with your construction project to ensure you enjoy your new landscape into the evening.
Safety + Security + Convenience
Programable digital timers come with all of our lighting packages. We can include a great lighting package in your landscape design plan.
Accent Lights
Path Lights
Step Lights
Landscape Lighting FAQs
Landscape Lighting Installation and Design FAQs for Calgary Homeowners
Do I need a permit for landscape lighting in Calgary?
Most low voltage landscape lighting systems do not require a building permit in Calgary, but any connections to electrical systems must meet local electrical code requirements and be undertaken by a licensed electrician. Permit and code requirements are confirmed during design and installation planning.
What are the benefits of installing landscape lighting?
Landscape lighting enhances safety, expands usable space into the evening, highlights architectural and landscape features, and can improve property value. In Calgary, longer summer evenings and earlier winter sunsets increase the utility of well designed lighting.
How long does a typical landscape lighting installation take?
Installation time depends on yard size, system complexity, and site access but many residential systems can be installed in one to two days once design decisions and materials are selected. Additional lighting zones or special features may require more time.
What types of landscape lighting options are available?
Common options include path lights, spot lights, step lights, deck and hardscape lighting, and accent fixtures. Each type serves different functional and aesthetic purposes. Fixture choice and placement are determined during design to match yard features.
Will landscape lighting increase energy use?
Modern LED landscape lighting systems use low voltage technology that is more energy efficient than older halogen bulbs and can reduce operating cost compared to traditional lighting. Calgary homeowners often pair lighting with timers or photo sensors to reduce unnecessary run time.
How do you prevent glare or light spill in a lighting design?
Proper landscape lighting design uses fixture placement and aiming techniques that focus light where it is needed and minimize glare or spill into neighboring properties. Calgary site conditions, such as lot orientation and adjacent sight lines, influence design decisions.
What maintenance does landscape lighting require?
Landscape lighting maintenance includes periodic cleaning of fixtures, checking connections, replacing bulbs as needed, and adjusting aims that may shift over time. Calgary’s seasonal conditions can affect fixture positions and require occasional service.
Can landscape lighting be integrated with smart home systems?
Yes, many modern landscape lighting systems can be connected to smart controls, timers, and sensors that allow remote scheduling and automation. Integration options are planned during design to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
How does landscape lighting impact safety?
Well designed lighting improves visibility on paths, steps, driveways, and outdoor living spaces, reducing risk of trips and falls. In Calgary’s shorter daylight months, proper lighting increases safe usability of outdoor spaces after dark.
What influences the cost of landscape lighting installation?
Cost is influenced by fixture types, number of lighting zones, transformer size, controller options, trenching needs, and site access. Calgary site conditions and design complexity also influence overall investment. Final pricing is provided after site evaluation and design selection.