Landscape Lighting Installation
IMPROVE YOUR PROPERTY WITH Landscape lighting
We turn ordinary yards into spaces people actually want to spend their evenings in. Well-placed landscape lighting does more than look good after dark: it extends the hours you get to use your patio, makes your walkways safer to navigate, and puts your gardens, retaining walls, and architectural features on display long after the sun goes down. At Mountain View Landscaping, we design and install lighting systems that fit the way you already use your property, not a generic fixture package dropped in without a plan.
Low Voltage or Line Voltage: What’s Right for Your Property?
Most residential landscape lighting we install runs on a low-voltage system (12V or 24V), and for good reason. Low-voltage fixtures are safer to work around, cost less to run, and give us far more flexibility to add, move, or rearrange lights later if your landscaping changes. The tradeoff is distance: low-voltage runs lose some power over long wire lengths, so larger properties sometimes need more than one transformer.
Line-voltage (120V) fixtures put out more light and can travel farther from the power source without a drop in brightness, which makes them useful for larger commercial-style installations or spot situations where you need serious output. They also come with more risk: line-voltage wiring in wet soil requires careful sealing and proper grounding, and installation should always be left to someone experienced with outdoor electrical work. For nearly every residential project in our service area, we recommend a low-voltage design, then reserve line voltage for the rare case where a specific fixture truly needs it.
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Fixture Types We Install
We offer a full collection of outdoor garden and patio lighting fixtures, matched to the specific job each part of your property needs to do.
Pathway and Step Lights
Illuminate paths and steps with energy-efficient pathway lighting, giving you a safe, well-defined route through the garden after dark.
Spotlights and Uplights
Show off the landscape elements you’re proudest of, whether that’s a mature tree, a stone retaining wall, or a sculptural garden feature, with directional spotlights and uplights.
Floodlights and Security Lights
Keep the property well-lit and visible with bright, reliable floodlights positioned at entries, driveways, and dark corners of the yard.
Deck and Patio Lights
Extend your outdoor seating area into the evening with deck and patio lighting built to hold up through wet coastal winters.
Let Us Design Your Lighting Plan
From designing a layout to running the wiring to setting every fixture in place, we handle the entire process so you get a finished result without the guesswork. We serve homeowners across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Langley, Abbotsford, and Mission, and we back every project with our 20+ years of experience and $5M in general liability coverage. Call or text us at 604-763-7038, or fill in the form on the right to talk through your property and get a fixed-price quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a landscape lighting installation take?
Most residential projects take one to two days, depending on the number of fixtures and how much wiring needs to be run through the yard.
Will landscape lighting increase my energy bill?
Low-voltage LED fixtures, which we use on nearly every project, draw very little power, so most homeowners see only a small change in their electricity bill.
Can I add more lights to my system later?
Yes. Low-voltage systems are designed to be flexible, so we can add fixtures or extend a run once your original layout is in place.
Do landscape lights need much maintenance?
Outdoor fixtures hold up well in our coastal climate, but we recommend a periodic check of connections and lenses, especially after winter storms, to keep everything working properly.
Can lighting be added around an existing retaining wall or patio?
Yes. Uplights and step lights work especially well with retaining walls, stairs, and patios we’ve already built, and we can also retrofit lighting onto hardscaping installed by someone else.
Do I need a permit for landscape lighting in the Lower Mainland?
Most low-voltage residential lighting does not require a permit, though we can advise on your specific project if line-voltage work or electrical panel changes are involved.
What happens if a fixture stops working?
Give us a call. Most issues come down to a loose connection or a bulb that needs replacing, and we can troubleshoot the system or come out to fix it directly.
