Outdoor Home Lighting Installation
At Masterfix, we understand that you put a lot of time and energy into your home’s well-being. From consistent yardwork to meticulous improvements, you want your home to be a reflection of your values as a homeowner. Outdoor lighting can amplify the charm of your home after the sun goes down, while also reducing safety hazards and increasing security.
If you have been considering the addition of outdoor lighting, whether to increase your home’s curb appeal or enhance safety around your property, let the experts at Masterfix handle your installation.
Need help with outdoor lighting installation? Let our electrical experts give your home the curb appeal it deserves! Call us today at (313) 900-3211 or contact us online to schedule your appointment!
Why Hire a Professional for Your Outdoor Lighting Needs?
While it is possible to install your own outdoor lighting, you probably won’t be able to achieve heightened levels of artistry and effect without hiring a professional. Our expert electricians will consider your home’s unique architecture when mapping out a plan for your outdoor lighting setup.
Whether hardwiring well lights to illuminate tree canopies, adding floodlights to emphasize garden fountains, or installing tree-mounted downlights to evoke a mood-setting glow across your patio, we can recommend the right fixtures, bulbs, and installation locations to maximize your property’s nighttime appeal. Let our careful designers and skilled installation professionals create a unique atmosphere outside your home.
Benefits of Outdoor Lighting for Your Home
Outdoor lighting can serve to enhance your home in a variety of ways, such as:
Improving curb appeal
Let our team of experienced lighting designers and installation professionals create a personalized outdoor lighting setup for your home. Call Masterfix at (313) 900-3211 or contact us online today to get started!
Solar-Powered vs. Wired Landscape Lighting
Once you’ve decided to add outdoor lighting to your home, you will need to decide between solar-powered lights or a traditionally wired lighting setup. The experts at Masterfix are happy to discuss the pros and cons of each, while addressing any other questions you may have.
Here are a few of the main differences between solar-powered lights & wired lighting:
Long-term vs. short-term cost: While solar lighting setups may cost more initially, you will most likely recoup these costs in the long run by saving on your electric bill. Wired landscaping is typically more cost-efficient to install, but can increase your energy bill. Speak with one of our technicians today about low voltage lighting options, as well as the use of a timer system.
Complexity of installation: While solar lights can easily be placed around your property without help, wired outdoor lighting should be professionally installed, as faulty installation can lead to costly problems down the road.
Outdoor lighting maintenance: Wired outdoor lighting setups may need to be checked occasionally by a professional electrician to ensure they are working properly. Most solar lighting installations can be maintained by homeowners, whether they just need to be cleaned or re-inserted into the ground.
Overall aesthetic: While fixture styles differ, you can also tell the difference between solar and wired light through the actual light output. Solar light tends to have a bluish tint, while wired lights are bright white.
The cost-benefits of choosing solar-powered lights may seem clear, but there are a few caveats to using solar-powered outdoor lighting. Solar-powered lights require direct sunlight throughout the day – lack of sunlight results in a duller glow after dark. Dirt and dust can block sunlight, so the bulbs will need to be cleaned regularly. The inconsistencies in light production could be off-putting for homeowners who desire a continuous and consistent outdoor lighting appearance.