Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Lighting and Installation

  • Investing in outdoor lighting offers multiple benefits, including enhanced beautification, increased safety and security, and better use and enjoyment of outdoor spaces. A lesser-known advantage is that outdoor lighting can make your indoor spaces feel larger by illuminating exterior areas like your backyard tree line, which increases the perceived field of vision from inside your home. This can create the feeling of a more expansive indoor environment.

  • At Loudoun Lighting, we provide hassle-free, “set it and forget it” outdoor lighting control systems. You can choose from traditional timers, photocell-controlled systems, or smart lighting systems integrated with mobile apps, ensuring seamless synchronization with your home’s existing lighting and lifestyle preferences.

  • No, professionally designed outdoor lighting systems should not intrude into your home’s interior. Our expert designers carefully position fixtures to showcase outdoor features without allowing light to penetrate your home. We use adjustable glare guards and consider viewing angles from both the street and inside the home. In rare cases, minor light intrusion can occur on dormer-style roofs, but we’ll minimize any potential issues through precise fixture placement.

  • We only use professional-grade outdoor lighting products, including solid brass, copper, and stainless steel fixtures from trusted brands like AMP, Hinkley, Garden Light, and FX Luminaire. Our low-voltage, LED lighting systems offer superior energy efficiency and excellent photometrics. Depending on your preferences, we source fixtures that are Made in the USA and offer options for color-changing lighting and smart home integration.

  • At Loudoun Lighting, we pride ourselves on delivering customized, high-end outdoor lighting solutions that boost curb appeal and generate compliments from your neighbors, while increasing the enjoyment of your outdoor spaces. We offer a straightforward 3-year warranty on ALL materials and workmanship, including "whoops" coverage for accidental damage. Unlike other companies, we don’t push unnecessary annual subscription maintenance plans, ensuring you receive honest, value-driven service.

  • This depends on your Homeowners Association (HOA). Most HOAs are flexible regarding outdoor lighting fixtures and do not impose strict regulations on traditional lighting designs. However, we are happy to work with your HOA for any necessary approvals, ensuring compliance with community guidelines.

  • The cost of a custom outdoor lighting system can vary significantly, with typical projects ranging from $2,000 to $30,000 for single-family homes. Factors influencing the budget include the number of fixtures, materials used (e.g., stainless steel, copper, aluminum, or brass), and the complexity of the design. We’ll provide a detailed estimate during your consultation to help you plan your investment.

  • The timeline for installing outdoor lighting systems depends on the project’s scope. Smaller projects, such as installing a dozen facade and path lights, can typically be completed within a day. Larger, more complex installations—such as second-story fixtures, moonlighting from trees, or long lighting runs—may take a week or longer. We’ll provide a detailed schedule during the design phase.

  • Yes, Loudoun Lighting offers maintenance services for low-voltage outdoor lighting systems, regardless of whether we performed the original installation. Our team is available to repair, clean, and maintain your lighting setup to ensure it continues to function perfectly.

  • In most cases, annual service contracts are unnecessary and not in the best interest of your wallet. Loudoun Lighting recommends an annual service call if and only if it’s needed. High-quality outdoor lighting systems typically require minimal maintenance, limited to shrub pruning, cleaning off the fixture lenses, and adjusting the angle of the fixture. We’re happy to teach you how to perform these tasks or offer an as-needed service call. We believe in transparent pricing and don’t lock you into expensive subscription plans, unlike other lighting companies who typically charge ~5-10% of the original system cost as an annual service contract that is required in order to get their full warranty.

  • We cover Loudoun County, including Aldie, Ashburn, Broadlands, Brambleton, Leesburg, Lansdowne, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Lowes Island, Middleburg, Purcellville, Round Hill and Sterling, and Fairfax County, including Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Great Falls, Herndon, McLean, Oakton, Reston and Vienna. We sometime venture into Washington DC or out to Lake Anna as well.


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