Landscape Lighting FAQ

It depends on property size, the number of fixtures and zones, fixture quality, wire runs, controls and installation complexity. Spring Landscape Lighting provides a custom plan and a clear proposal after reviewing your property.

No. Tell us what you want to see and how you use your outdoor spaces. We design the layout and fixture count around that.

Yes. We plan the whole property, then size the transformer and wiring so you can start with the front elevation and add trees, paths or the backyard later.

Yes. Consultations are complimentary and there is no obligation.

Most homes look best between 2700K and 3000K: warm enough to flatter brick, stone and wood without looking yellow. Cooler light is used selectively, for example for moonlighting.

Not if it is designed well. We use restraint, contrast and careful aiming, and we leave some areas dark so lit features stand out naturally.

Yes. Large trees often need several fixtures for uplighting and cross-lighting, and sometimes tree-mounted downlights for a moonlight effect.

We aim and shield fixtures to control glare and light trespass, and we review it during the nighttime adjustment.

Yes. Professional low-voltage LED systems are efficient, long-lasting and offer precise control over brightness, beam spread and color.

We use careful methods to minimize disruption: wire is buried and concealed, beds are protected, roots are avoided and the site is left clean.

Low-voltage systems typically plug into a dedicated outdoor GFCI outlet. If a new outlet or circuit is needed, that line-voltage work should be done by a licensed electrician.

Many communities in the Spring and Woodlands area have deed restrictions or architectural review for exterior changes. Check your HOA guidelines; we can provide plan details to support an application.

Usually very little. A 20-fixture LED system at 5 watts running six hours a night uses about 18 kWh a month, roughly $3 at $0.16 per kWh. Try our energy cost calculator for your own numbers.

Yes. Astronomical timers follow sunset all year, photocells respond to darkness, and smart controls add zones, dimming and app control.

Yes. Zoning lets architectural lights turn off at midnight while path lights stay on longer, or patio lights run only when you are outside.

Yes. We troubleshoot dim fixtures, damaged wire, failed transformers, poor placement, outdated lamps and control problems, including systems installed by others.

Usually yes. LEDs use roughly 70 to 80 percent less energy and need far fewer lamp changes. We check fixtures, wiring and the transformer to make sure the conversion performs well.

Light seasonal care: clean lenses, trim plants, re-aim fixtures that get bumped, check connections and reset timers after outages. See our maintenance checklist for details.

Common causes include voltage drop on long runs, loose or corroded connections, failing lamps and dirty lenses. A voltage check usually pinpoints it.