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Outdoor Lighting Installation in Santa Fe, NM
Outdoor lighting makes a property safer to walk, harder to break into and better to look at after dark. Our outdoor lighting installation in Santa Fe covers security floodlights, portal and patio lighting, path and landscape lights and the weatherproof outlets and switches that go with them. We install across Santa Fe County using fixtures rated for sun, wind and dust.
Outdoor Lighting Installation in Santa Fe: what's included
- LED landscape and pathway lighting
- Motion and dusk-to-dawn security lights
- Patio, portal and pergola lighting
- Weatherproof GFCI outdoor outlets
- Timers, photocells and smart controls
- Power for gates, fountains and sheds
Landscape and pathway lighting in Santa Fe
Low-voltage LED landscape lighting marks paths, steps and driveways and shows off trees, walls and xeriscape planting. We size the transformer, bury the cable and aim each fixture so the light lands on the ground, not in your eyes or the neighbor's window.
Security and motion lighting
Motion-activated floodlights at garages, side yards and back doors are among the cheapest security upgrades there are. We mount them at the right height, aim the sensor so passing cars don't trigger it and wire them to a switch so you keep manual control.
Patio, portal and outdoor living power
Covered patios and portals need damp or wet rated fixtures, fan-rated boxes and GFCI-protected outlets. We also run power for outdoor kitchens, string lights, fountains and gate openers.
Good reasons to add outdoor lighting in Santa Fe
- Dark steps, paths or driveway edges
- No light at side gates or the back door
- A patio or portal you can't use after sunset
- Extension cords running across the yard
- Old fixtures that are sun-cracked or full of dust
Electrical work in Santa Fe and Santa Fe County
Freeze-thaw cycles, snow load and strong high-altitude sun are tough on exterior electrical gear in Santa Fe. We bury cable at the proper depth, use fittings rated for wet locations and mount equipment where sliding snow won't tear it off the wall.
Electric service in Santa Fe County is typically provided by PNM, depending on your address. When a job involves the meter or the service wires, we coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with them. We provide outdoor lighting installation throughout Santa Fe, including the Plaza and Downtown, the Railyard District, Canyon Road, South Capitol, Casa Solana, the Southside, Tierra Contenta, Agua Fria, Museum Hill, Las Campanas and Eldorado. We also cover nearby Tesuque, Glorieta, Lamy and Pecos.
How it works
- Call (888) 633-7804Tell us what's happening at your Santa Fe property. Emergencies are dispatched straight away. Everything else gets a time that suits you.
- Get a price firstThe electrician looks at the job, explains what's needed in plain language and gives you the price before starting.
- We do the workWiring is installed to current electrical code, with materials chosen for the location and the load.
- Tested and explainedEverything is tested, the panel is labeled where it applies, and the work area is left clean.
Outdoor Lighting Installation FAQ for Santa Fe
How much does outdoor lighting installation cost in Santa Fe?
It depends on the number of fixtures, the trenching needed and whether power is already nearby. We walk the property and price the complete layout.
Is low-voltage lighting better than line voltage?
For paths and gardens, low-voltage LED is safer, cheaper to run and easier to adjust later. Floodlights and building-mounted fixtures usually run on line voltage.
Will outdoor lights bother the neighbors or wash out the night sky?
Not if they're shielded and aimed down. We use fully shielded, warm-color fixtures where possible, which also suits New Mexico's night sky protection rules.
Can the lights come on automatically?
Yes. Photocells, timers and smart switches turn them on at dusk and off whenever you choose.
What customers say
They ran the circuit and set the disconnect before the spa was delivered, then came back to hook it up. Smooth from start to finish.
Had three ceiling fans installed where there were only lights before. No wobble, quiet and they hauled away all the boxes.
Swapped all our two-prong outlets and added GFCIs in the kitchen and bathrooms. Quick, tidy and fairly priced.
Serving Santa Fe, NM
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Outdoor Lighting Installation in Santa Fe
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