This FAQ answers the questions we get asked most about The Lighting Lizards, from landscape lighting to permanent outdoor lighting and residential electrical work across Brevard and Volusia.
The Lighting Lizards is based in Brevard County and serves Brevard County, parts of Volusia County, and select surrounding areas depending on the project. If you are not sure whether your property is in range, call Brian at (321) 614-1503 or request a consultation and we will confirm.
We are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern, and closed Saturday and Sunday. If you reach out after hours or over the weekend, we will follow up the next business day.
Brian Danque is the owner and lead designer at The Lighting Lizards, involved from the first conversation through the design, the installation, and the final walkthrough. He is a Florida licensed electrical contractor, an AOLP certified lighting designer with the COLD and CLVLT credentials, and a graduate of the International Landscape Lighting Institute. He stays your main point of contact, so the vision behind the lighting and the work that delivers it stay connected from start to finish.
The Lighting Lizards specializes in landscape lighting and residential electrical work, not general landscaping. Our core services are residential landscape lighting, commercial landscape lighting, permanent outdoor lighting, residential electrical work, and lighting maintenance and repairs. That ranges from lighting a home's entry, palms, pool area, dock, or seawall to commercial exterior lighting, permanent roofline lighting, architectural low voltage lighting, remodel electrical work, and service on existing systems. One company for the design, the installation, and the support that comes after.
The Lighting Lizards can design your system, install it, and care for it over time. That matters because the company maintaining the system already knows how it was designed, where the wire runs are, and what the lighting is meant to look like. If something needs service or you want to add to the system later, you are not starting over with someone who has never seen the property.
We do lighting design, lighting installation, and residential electrical work. We do not offer mowing, planting, irrigation, or general landscaping. Lighting is the craft, how a property looks, feels, functions, and holds up at night, from the design itself to the electrical work behind it.
Not at all, that is what the conversation is for. It helps to think about what you want the property to feel like at night, which areas feel too dark, and the parts of the home or landscape that matter most to you. If you have photos, inspiration, or specific areas in mind, you can send them to [email protected] before the call.
Brian reviews every request and reaches out within one business day. After you submit the form, you get a text and an email with his contact information, so you know exactly who is calling. The first conversation is about understanding what you are looking for, answering your questions, and deciding whether an onsite walkthrough makes sense. If you would rather not wait, call Brian directly at (321) 614-1503.
The onsite walkthrough is where the design starts to take shape. Brian walks the property with you, learns how you use the space, and looks at what should be highlighted, what needs only a subtle touch, and where light does not belong. You talk through priorities, problem areas, and what is realistic for the property. The goal is to leave you with a clearer plan, not pressure.
Landscape lighting is outdoor lighting designed to bring out a home's architecture, trees, pathways, gardens, outdoor living areas, docks, and seawalls at night. Done well, it does more than make a yard brighter. It adds depth, warmth, safety, and a sense of arrival, helping you move through the property comfortably and changing how the home feels in the evening.
A residential landscape lighting plan starts with listening. During the first conversation and the onsite walkthrough, we learn how you live on the property, which features matter most, and what you care about, whether that is safety, glare, privacy, visibility, or the way the home feels at night. From there we study the property, identify the focal points and the paths you move along, and build a plan for where each light goes and what it does. Every fixture should have a reason. Nothing should feel random.
Landscape lighting should be placed where it adds visibility, depth, and focus, without lighting everything at once. That usually includes entries, walkways, steps, driveways, trees, palms, architectural details, gardens, outdoor living areas, pool spaces, docks, and seawalls. Good placement draws attention to what matters, supports the rest quietly, and leaves some areas darker so the whole property feels balanced. The goal is not to make the yard look like a parking lot. It is a warm, comfortable scene that feels right at night.
We install a full range of fixtures, including uplights, wash lights, well lights, downlights, pendant lights, deck lights, hardscape lights, and strip lighting. The fixture depends on the feature and the effect. A palm or column may need an uplight. A tree canopy may call for downlighting. Steps, walls, and outdoor living areas may need low profile hardscape or deck lighting. On coastal properties, we also weigh salt air, humidity, rain, and waterfront exposure when choosing materials and finishes. The point is not the fixture itself. It is how the whole system works together.
If you have something specific in mind that you do not see here, give us a call, and we will walk you through why a particular fixture or approach fits a particular feature.
These are some of the most rewarding spaces to light, because they are where you actually spend your evenings. Pools, patios, decks, lanais, docks, seawalls, and outdoor living areas all come alive at night, and on so many Brevard homes, the water is where an evening naturally drifts. The aim is comfortable, layered light, no harsh glare in your eyes and no blown out hot spots on the pool or the water. We look at how you use the space, where people gather, and what should stay calm, so the result feels inviting rather than overdone.
There is no single lumen number that is right for every yard. Lumens measure how much light a fixture puts out, but brightness alone does not make good lighting. The right amount depends on what is being lit, how far it is viewed from, how dark the surroundings are, and how the rest of the property is balanced. A small garden feature may need very little. A tall oak viewed from across the yard may need more. We design in layers so the property has depth, with the right amount of light in the right place instead of one flat wash of brightness.
Yes. When landscape lighting is designed well, it can help your home feel more secure by bringing light to the areas you and your family rely on most in the evening. At The Lighting Lizards, we uncover those details during the first conversation and onsite walkthrough. We look at how you move through the property, where people come and go, and which areas feel too dark or unfinished. From there, we place light where it belongs, so the home feels easier to navigate, more comfortable to come home to, and gives your outdoor cameras more light to work with at night.
The right number depends on the property, the features you want to bring out, and how you use the space. We do not start with a light count. We start with the property. During the onsite walkthrough, we look at entries, pathways, trees, outdoor living areas, docks, seawalls, the views from inside the home, and the areas that feel too dark, then decide what deserves attention and what should stay quiet. A balanced system may use fewer lights than you expect, or more in certain areas to create the right depth. The goal is lighting with purpose, not a yard full of fixtures.
Every residential landscape lighting plan is built around the property and the homeowner. Most people know what they want the space to feel like, even if they do not know which fixture, beam spread, brightness level, or placement will get them there. That part is our job. We take what you are picturing and turn it into a plan with the right fixture locations, lighting levels, and overall balance. For many homes, a marked up conceptual plan is enough. For larger properties, like a full estate, we can produce detailed renderings and a complete plan set so you can see the vision before a single fixture goes in.
A well built system can last a long time when it is made with quality materials and maintained properly. Many premium LED sources are rated around 50,000 hours. At about 6 hours a night, that is roughly 22 years of runtime. Real life varies based on weather, storm exposure, water intrusion, maintenance, and installation quality. In coastal Florida, materials and workmanship matter, marine grade fixtures, sealed connections, proper transformers, and occasional service all help the system perform over the years.
Low voltage LED landscape lighting is the standard for quality outdoor lighting now, and for good reason. It is efficient, long lasting, low maintenance, and gives strong control over brightness and beam spread. Compared with older technology, quality LED fixtures use less energy, last longer, and allow for more precise lighting effects, so the system looks better and performs more consistently. For Florida homes, especially near the coast, the quality of the fixture, transformer, wiring, connections, and installation matters just as much as the LED itself.
Yes, when the system is built with Florida's conditions in mind. Brevard County properties deal with salt air, humidity, rain, heat, irrigation, storms, and waterfront exposure. That is why we use materials and methods made for the environment, marine grade brass or stainless steel fixtures, stainless steel transformers, marine grade heat shrink connections, proper sealing, and clean installation. A cheaper system may work for a short time, but Florida weather tends to expose weak materials and poor connections quickly.
Residential landscape lighting cost depends on the size of the property, how many areas are being lit, the number and type of fixtures, the complexity of the installation, and the conditions on site. Second story lighting, large trees, downlighting, long wire runs, dock work, waterfront areas, and crossings under driveways or sidewalks can all affect the investment. New residential projects with The Lighting Lizards start at $5,000, and the average project is around $18,000. The real number comes from walking the property, understanding what you want lit, and building a custom plan around the home.
Quality landscape lighting costs more because it is not a box of lights placed in the ground. The investment includes the design judgment, fixture selection, quality materials, durable wire, sealed connections, proper transformers, careful installation, and the support that comes after. It also includes the experience to know where light belongs, where it does not, how bright it should be, and how the whole property should feel at night. On the Florida coast the difference matters even more, because materials, connections, and installation quality are what carry the system through heat, humidity, salt air, rain, and storms.
A designed landscape lighting system is worth it when you want the lighting to look balanced, perform reliably, and hold up over time. It gives you better placement, better brightness control, better fixture selection, and a more finished result than most DIY or low cost setups. It can make a home feel warmer, safer, more welcoming, and more usable in the evening. Done well, landscape lighting does not just brighten a property. It changes how the property is experienced.
Landscape lighting adds value by improving curb appeal, nighttime visibility, safety, usability, and the overall impression of the home. It is hard to promise one exact dollar amount, because every property and market is different. The value shows in how the home presents at night, how comfortable the outdoor spaces feel, and how much more finished the property looks. For many homeowners, the biggest value is not resale at all. It is enjoying the home more while they live there.
Older outdoor lighting systems can often be upgraded, repaired, or redesigned depending on how they were built. If you have an older low voltage system, tired fixtures, halogen lights, failing LEDs, a weak transformer, or a layout that never looked right, we can evaluate it and explain what makes sense. Sometimes the best path is upgrading parts of the existing system. Other times, if the materials are low quality or the system is failing throughout, rebuilding it properly is the better investment. We will tell you what is worth saving, what is not, and why.
In many cases, yes. If the system was built with decent materials and the issue is repairable, we can usually diagnose and fix problems like cut wires, failed LEDs, timer issues, transformer problems, bad connections, or water intrusion. If the system is low quality, poorly installed, or failing throughout, we will be honest about whether a repair is worth it or whether replacement makes more sense. Either way, you get a clear answer, not a push toward a repair that will not last.
Landscape lights can stop working for several reasons, a tripped GFCI, a tripped breaker, a failed timer, a transformer issue, damaged wiring, lightning damage, a bad connection, a failed LED, or water intrusion. What looks like a fixture problem can sometimes be a wiring, control, or power issue elsewhere in the system, so proper troubleshooting is the only way to know for sure. If your lights are out, flickering, cycling on and off, or only working in certain areas, call The Lighting Lizards and we will diagnose the system.
Commercial landscape lighting is the intentional use of outdoor lighting to improve the appearance, safety, visibility, and nighttime experience of a commercial property. It can be used to illuminate entrances, signage, pathways, monument features, trees, gathering spaces, architectural details, and other important areas around the property. While it is similar to residential landscape lighting in many ways, commercial lighting often has to account for larger spaces, stronger surrounding light levels, public visibility, and the overall experience of customers, residents, guests, or patrons.
We work on a wide range of commercial and community properties, including HOAs, dealerships, restaurants, community buildings, city halls, entrances, clubhouses, and other public facing spaces. Each property has different goals, whether that is improving curb appeal, increasing visibility at night, creating a more welcoming atmosphere, or highlighting key features with intentional lighting.
Yes. Hospitality properties are a natural fit for commercial outdoor lighting because atmosphere, arrival, visibility, and presentation all matter. For restaurants and bars, the right lighting shapes how the space feels and how long people want to stay. For hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals, lighting helps guide guests, makes entries and walkways easier to use, and improves how the property presents in photos and online. When appropriate, color changing scenes can also be used for events, seasons, promotions, or special occasions.
Yes. Commercial outdoor lighting can improve safety and security by bringing useful light to the areas people rely on most at night, including entries, walkways, parking edges, building perimeters, and gathering areas. The goal is not to flood the property with harsh light. It is to reduce dark areas, improve visibility, support cameras and staff, and help customers, tenants, guests, and employees feel more comfortable moving through the site. A well lit and well kept property also presents as more cared for at night.
Yes. We have the experience to plan, quote, and execute larger commercial landscape lighting projects. Large scale work requires careful planning, clear scope development, product selection, and attention to installation logistics. Our goal is to create a system that is visually effective and practical to install, service, and maintain.
Our process starts by listening to the owner, manager, board, or decision maker to understand the property's goals, concerns, budget, and desired nighttime effect. From there, we evaluate the site, identify key focal points and circulation areas, and build a conceptual lighting plan. We then quote the project based on that design intent. If needed, especially on larger or more complex jobs, we can provide more detailed plans and documentation.
The design principles are very similar. In both cases, we light with intention and focus on composition, hierarchy, balance, and appropriate fixture placement. The difference is that commercial properties often deal with larger spaces, stronger background lighting from parking lots or street lighting, more public visibility, and sometimes a greater need for durability and serviceability. In some cases, that means using fixtures with higher output to overcome surrounding washout and maintain the right visual impact.
Yes. We can install color changing RGBW lighting systems that allow us to match brand colors, event themes, seasonal programming, or special promotions. This can be especially effective for entrances, gathering spaces, hospitality properties, and other commercial environments where the lighting can support the identity of the property. For everyday commercial landscape and architectural lighting, we typically use low voltage true white lighting so signage, stone, brick, landscaping, and architectural details read naturally at night.
There is not a one size fits all answer for commercial landscape lighting pricing. The cost depends on the size of the property, the lighting goals, fixture quantity, installation complexity, control needs, and the budget available for the project. Some commercial properties need a focused lighting package for a few important areas, while others require a more comprehensive system across the entire site. The best way to price commercial lighting is by understanding the exact scope and building a design around the property's needs.
Our commercial lighting systems use LED technology, which makes them energy efficient. The exact operating cost depends on the total wattage of the system, how many fixtures are installed, and how many hours the lights are used each night. Because LED lighting uses relatively little power compared to older technologies, commercial properties can achieve a strong visual result without excessive electrical consumption.
Installation time varies depending on the size of the project, the complexity of the property, access conditions, and the overall scope of work. A smaller commercial job may move quickly, while a larger property with multiple lighting zones, long wire runs, coordination with other trades, or phased scheduling will take more time. We provide realistic timelines based on the actual project requirements.
Yes. We work closely with general contractors, builders, property managers, ownership groups, boards, and decision makers to make sure the project is planned correctly and the lighting system fits the exact needs of the property. Good communication is especially important in commercial work, where scheduling, access, budget, and long term service all matter.
A properly installed commercial landscape lighting system can last a long time when it is built with quality materials and maintained properly. That said, commercial properties sometimes face additional challenges such as vandalism, damage from landscaping crews, heavier public exposure, and more demanding site conditions. Those factors can affect long term performance, which is why durable products and ongoing service are so important.
Yes. We offer ongoing service for commercial properties. This helps keep the system performing properly, looking its best, and catching issues before they become larger problems. Scheduled service can be especially valuable for HOAs, community entrances, hospitality properties, and other sites where appearance and reliability matter year round.
Yes, in many cases we do. If the existing system is built with quality materials and the issues are repairable, we can often service and troubleshoot it. However, if the system was poorly installed, built with inferior products, or is experiencing widespread failure, we may recommend replacement rather than repeated repairs that are likely to continue causing problems.
Yes. We are licensed and insured to perform low voltage lighting work on commercial properties. That matters because commercial projects require proper planning, clean execution, and the ability to work within the expectations of property managers, contractors, boards, and ownership groups. Being licensed and insured helps protect both the project and the client.
Brian Danque is also an AOLP certified lighting designer with COLD and CLVLT credentials, a graduate of the International Landscape Lighting Institute, and a Florida licensed electrical contractor.
Yes. Warranty coverage can vary based on the application, the manufacturer selected, and the specific products used. For commercial landscape lighting, fixtures and LED components typically carry a 10 year manufacturer warranty, transformers typically carry a 20 year manufacturer warranty, timers typically carry a 1 year manufacturer warranty, and workmanship is covered for 1 year. All fixtures, lamps, modules, transformers, and devices carry the warranty provided by their manufacturer, so coverage may vary based on the product installed. We review warranty details during the proposal so you understand what applies to the specific system being installed on your property.
Permanent outdoor lighting is a fully installed RGBW lighting system that mounts neatly along soffits, rooflines, docks, patios, and commercial buildings. It can run as a soft everyday architectural glow or switch to color scenes and effects for holidays, events, and special occasions. The lights are individually addressable RGB plus warm white, so one system does both the quiet everyday look and the full color display.
No. Holidays are how most people first hear about it, but the real value is year round control. You can run warm white for a clean everyday look, then switch to color for Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth of July, game days, birthdays, parties, awareness colors, or special events. It gives the property flexibility without hanging temporary lights every season.
Pricing depends on the size of the system, the height of the structure, how complex the roofline is, access, and how involved the install is. As a general reference, the average project runs around $7,000, which usually covers about 160 feet of roofline on a single story home with a straightforward layout. Homes with multiple peaks, second story sections, special mounting, detached structures, or extra programming zones can run higher. The accurate way to price it is an onsite evaluation.
Any system that uses electricity adds something to the bill, but with LED the cost is small. Take a typical 160 foot roofline at 8 inch spacing, about 240 lights. At a published spec of 0.96 watts per light, that is roughly 230 watts at full output. Using Florida's January 2026 residential rate of 15.92 cents per kWh, that works out to about $80 a year at 6 hours a night, about $107 at 8 hours, and about $161 at 12 hours. Real cost is usually lower, since you can dim, schedule, and run only the zones you want.
A power supply delivers the right voltage to the lighting runs, and a controller is programmed to the number of lights in your system. Once it is installed and set up, you run everything from an app on your phone or tablet, preset scenes, custom colors, dimming, timers, and schedules, all in a few taps.
Through an app on your phone or tablet. Depending on the controller setup, the system supports Wi-Fi or Bluetooth control, mobile app access, dimming, and custom control features.
Yes. You can set schedules for everyday use, holidays, weekends, parties, or seasonal changes, and build custom scenes with specific colors, motion, brightness, and timing. The built in timers, scheduling, and app control are what make permanent lighting so useful well beyond the holidays.
Yes. Warm white is usually the everyday setting, a clean, subtle look along the roofline, patio, dock, or building edge. Then when you want color for a holiday or event, the same system changes scenes through the app.
For an average project, about a day and a half. Larger homes, more complex rooflines, taller structures, docks, detached features, or custom programming can extend that. Either way the goal is the same, a clean install, neat wiring, and a system programmed properly before we leave.
In most cases, yes. We use different mounting tracks depending on the surface and structure. On homes it usually runs along soffits and fascia. On commercial buildings it may mount to parapet areas or other architectural edges. Track styles including single, double, and parapet options let the system adapt to different applications.
Usually not from a normal straight on view on a typical residential soffit install. The gutter line or fascia detail tends to conceal it so it does not stand out from the street. Up close you will see the track and modules, but the goal is an install that looks clean and built in. On commercial buildings without soffits the track can be more visible, especially on parapet walls, but mounted high and color matched to the building, it tends to disappear.
The system is built to last many years. The lights carry a published 50,000 hour rating, which at 6 hours a day works out to about 22.8 years of runtime. As with any exterior system, regular care and occasional service keep it performing at its best over time.
Yes. The system is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, held by the original owner and not transferable. In other words, the coverage stays with you as the original buyer rather than passing to a new owner if the property sells. As with any warranty, the details tie to the specific products installed and proper care of the system over time.
Yes, when the right system is installed properly. It uses powder coated aluminum track, waterproof connectors, and IP67 rated lights built for outdoor exposure, so it handles rain, humidity, and normal exterior conditions well. Like gutters, soffits, and other exterior aluminum, it performs best when it is installed correctly and checked over time. On coastal properties, good install practices and proper care matter even more.
Yes. It is designed for normal outdoor operation in rain and weather, with IP67 rated lights and waterproof connections. After a major storm or surge, it is worth a quick check, the same as any exterior electrical system.
Govee, Minleon, and other store bought systems can suit some people, especially if they want a simpler DIY option. A fully installed permanent system is different because it is designed around the structure, mounted with purpose built track, wired cleanly, programmed for everyday use, and supported after the install. It is built to look integrated in daylight, hold up in Florida weather, and give you warm white architectural lighting plus color changing scenes from the same setup. We are not attaching lights to a roofline. We are designing and installing a permanent system that fits the property and can be serviced properly over time.
Call us to set up a service visit and we will diagnose it properly. It is usually a quick fix, a single module, a connection, or a controller setting. If you are on a maintenance plan, the service call is included. If you are not, there is a $195 trip charge, and any covered warranty parts are handled accordingly.
No. We only service permanent outdoor lighting systems that we installed. That lets us support the system properly, use the correct parts, and stand behind the work with confidence.
In many cases, yes. If you live in an HOA community, it is worth checking your community's guidelines on exterior lighting first, and we are happy to help you understand what is typically allowed. Once any approvals are in place, we handle the install the same way we would anywhere else.
Yes. It is an excellent option for commercial properties. It helps a business stand out at night, supports branding, creates a more inviting feel, and gives you the flexibility to change colors for promotions, holidays, awareness campaigns, or events. For restaurants, retail, offices, HOAs, clubhouses, and hospitality properties, it works as both a visual upgrade and a marketing tool.
A residential electrician handles the wiring, power, lighting, and electrical equipment in and around the home. That can include house, kitchen, and bathroom remodels, service upgrades and repairs, panel upgrades and replacements, ceiling fans, switch and outlet replacement, added circuits, pool equipment wiring, heaters, pumps, under cabinet and toe kick lighting, specialty lighting, dock electrical, recessed lighting, surge protection, sub panels, and workshop wiring. In simple terms, a residential electrician helps make sure your home's electrical system is safe, functional, code compliant, and ready for the way you actually live.
We offer a broad range of residential electrical services, including remodel wiring, panel and service upgrades, troubleshooting and repair, ceiling fans, outlets and switches, dedicated circuits, recessed lighting, pool and dock electrical, surge protection, sub panels, workshop wiring, and specialty lighting. We also handle the kinds of details that really improve how a home functions, like under cabinet lighting, toe kick lighting, accent lighting, and other thoughtful electrical upgrades that make a space feel more complete.
Architectural low voltage lighting is intentional lighting that is integrated into a home's structure, finishes, or built ins to improve both appearance and function with soft, controlled light. Common examples include under cabinet lighting, toe kick lighting, shower niche lighting, floating shelves, bookcases, entertainment centers, bars, wine displays, wall niches, and select exterior architectural details. The goal is not just to make a space brighter, but to reveal form, texture, depth, and usability in a clean, refined way.
A retail LED strip is just a product. Architectural low voltage lighting is the designed application of it. These are custom built systems, not plug and play. The LED strip is mounted into an aluminum extrusion that doubles as a heat sink for longer life, a diffuser lens is added so the light reads as a smooth continuous line instead of visible dots, and every connection is hand soldered for long term reliability. A proper install also means the right tape light, driver, wiring method, dimming compatibility, color quality, and placement. Store bought strip can work for simple uses, but it usually does not match the finish quality, even diffusion, reliability, or control of a custom built system. The difference is not the strip. It is the design, the components, and the installation method.
Yes. We have extensive experience with both kitchen and bathroom remodels. That work often includes moving outlets and switches, adding dedicated appliance circuits, updating lighting layouts, installing recessed lighting, under cabinet lighting, vanity lighting, exhaust fans, GFCI protection, and bringing the space up to current code requirements where needed. Good electrical work in a remodel is not just about passing inspection. It is about making the space function better every day.
Yes. We currently install Lutron Caseta products and plan to offer RadioRA as well. Caseta is a great fit for many homes that want smart dimming, app control, and a simpler upgrade path. RadioRA is a stronger fit for larger or more customized lighting control systems, with control through wall controls, mobile apps, scenes, and automation.
Yes. This is a common type of project for us. These installations often include a sub panel, lighting, receptacles, exterior lighting, and dedicated circuits for tools, compressors, hobby equipment, or other specialty loads. The exact setup depends on how the structure will be used, how far it is from the main service, and what equipment needs to be supported.
Yes. Pool electrical work includes pool equipment panels, GFCI protection, pool bonding systems, and equipment power for pumps, heaters, and automation. This is work that has to be done correctly for both safety and code, so it is handled by a licensed electrical contractor, not treated as an add on.
Most electrical panels can last a long time, but there are clear signs that it may be time for an upgrade. Common reasons include frequent breaker trips, not enough capacity for new loads, adding a pool heater, EV charger, workshop equipment, or other high demand appliances, or having older equipment that no longer fits the home's electrical needs. Severe corrosion at exterior equipment is another strong reason to have the system evaluated. Certain older panel brands are also worth serious consideration for replacement. Panels such as Zinsco, Federal Pacific, and Stab-Lok have long been associated with safety concerns. If one of those is in your home, or your existing equipment is deteriorated, it is smart to have it evaluated promptly.
Yes. We troubleshoot a wide range of residential electrical problems, including breakers that keep tripping, outlets that stop working, lights that are not working, partial power loss in the home, and 240 volt appliances that suddenly stop working. Symptoms like only half the house working, or 240 volt appliances quitting, can point to a lost leg of power, which should be diagnosed promptly. The goal is to identify the actual cause of the problem and make the repair safely and correctly.
Yes, we can replace aluminum branch circuit wiring and address unsafe older electrical components where needed. It is important to understand that not all aluminum wiring is considered a problem. Aluminum is still commonly and acceptably used for feeders and service entrance conductors. The main concern is typically older aluminum branch circuit wiring connected to outlets, switches, lighting, and other devices inside the home. The issue is often not the aluminum wire itself, but how it was installed or terminated. Problems can occur when aluminum wiring is connected to devices that are not rated for it, or when aluminum is improperly joined to copper. Standard wire nuts are not appropriate for those connections. Repairs must be made using connectors and methods specifically rated for aluminum to copper transitions so the connection remains safe and stable over time.
Yes. We regularly work as a subcontractor for general contractors and builders, and we can also work directly with homeowners on projects that do not involve a GC or builder. That flexibility allows us to step into a full remodel team environment or handle a standalone electrical project directly for the homeowner, depending on what the job needs.
That depends on the type of license they hold. A general contractor may be able to manage the overall project, but electrical work should be performed under the proper electrical license unless that contractor also holds the appropriate license for that trade. For homeowners, the important question is not just who is running the job, but who is actually licensed to perform the electrical work.
That depends on the type of project, whether the work is diagnostic or clearly defined, how accessible the work area is, whether permits are required, and how much material is involved. For service work, many homeowners can expect a licensed technician and helper crew to fall in the range of $175 to $250 per hour, depending on the company and the type of work being performed. Some projects are also priced by the task rather than strictly by the hour. The best way to understand cost is to look at the actual scope, because troubleshooting a problem is very different from installing a new circuit or wiring a remodel.
Yes. We are licensed and insured in Florida and carry workers' compensation coverage as well. Proper licensing and insurance help protect both the homeowner and the project. When you hire a licensed electrical contractor, you are hiring someone who is qualified to perform the work within the proper scope and standards of the trade.
Yes. Our work is performed to current applicable code requirements, and we aim to exceed the minimum wherever practical. Code compliance is the baseline, but clean workmanship, thoughtful installation methods, and long term reliability matter just as much.
Yes. We pull permits whenever the project requires them. Not every job needs a permit, but when it does, we handle that process as part of doing the work properly. Permits and inspections help confirm that the installation meets applicable code requirements and local standards.
Yes. We offer annual landscape lighting maintenance plans with two visits a year, in June and December. Pricing is based on system size: $425 a year for under 20 lights, $625 for 20 to 39 lights, and $825 for 40 to 59 lights, with custom pricing for systems of 60 or more. Each visit includes a full system check, transformer inspection, amperage testing, wire re-burial, fixture adjustment, and lens cleaning, so the system keeps performing the way it was designed to.
For most systems, twice a year keeps everything performing at its best, which is why our maintenance plan includes a visit in June and again in December. At a minimum, a yearly check helps keep fixtures aimed correctly, connections sealed, and the system looking the way it was designed to. Properties near the coast benefit from steady attention, because salt air and weather are harder on exterior equipment than inland conditions.
Call us to set up a service visit so the issue can be diagnosed properly. For clients on a maintenance plan, service calls are included. Without a plan, there is a $195 trip charge, and any covered parts are handled accordingly. We service the permanent outdoor lighting systems we installed, so we can use the correct parts and support the system properly.
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