Movement and safety
Paths, steps, entries, driveways and elevation changes are reviewed first so lighting supports confident movement after dark.
Use the landscape after sunset
Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage landscape lighting planned around paths, patios, gardens, entries, driveways and feature planting.
The scope
Built as a complete system.
Outdoor lighting works best when fixture locations, cable routes, transformers and controls are considered before gardens, sod and hardscape are finished. We coordinate practical low-voltage lighting with the landscape plan for safer movement, useful outdoor living and a warmer evening appearance.
- Path and step lighting
- Patio and outdoor-living lighting
- Garden and feature-tree accents
- Driveway and entry lighting
- Cable-route and sleeve coordination
- Transformer, controls and final aiming
Planning the work
What we account for before construction.
Landscape lighting is both functional and visual. Fixture type, beam spread, colour temperature, cable routes, controls and placement should suit the space without producing glare or competing with planting, irrigation and maintenance.
Outdoor living
Patios, seating areas and gathering spaces need comfortable, layered light rather than one harsh source.
Landscape features
Trees, stone, gardens, walls and architectural elements can be accented with carefully aimed fixtures and restrained brightness.
Routes and controls
Cable paths, sleeves, transformer position, timers and smart controls are coordinated with irrigation, hardscape and future maintenance access.
The RiverCity difference
Preparation before appearance.
Planning lighting with landscaping avoids visible cable routes, missed sleeves and fixtures that conflict with irrigation, planting or future maintenance.
Our process
Clear from first walk to final review.
Plan the effect
We identify circulation, gathering areas, focal points, dark zones and the level of light each space needs.
Coordinate routes
Fixture positions, cable routes, sleeves and controls are planned around irrigation, gardens, lawn and hardscape.
Install and aim
Fixtures and controls are installed, tested and adjusted after dark for useful coverage without unnecessary glare.
Preparing an accurate quote
Information that helps us understand the real scope.
Good early information reduces assumptions and helps identify the right site visit, measurements and construction approach for your outdoor lighting project.
Start your project request- Areas that need functional light
- Features you want highlighted
- Photos or a landscape plan
- Available exterior power
- Existing patios, paths and planting
- Preferred control or automation needs
Common questions
Good to know.
Can outdoor lighting be installed with new landscaping?
Yes. That is the ideal time to coordinate cable routes, sleeves and fixture positions before sod, planting, pavers and other finished surfaces are installed.
What areas can landscape lighting cover?
Common areas include walkways, steps, patios, entries, driveways, garden beds, specimen trees, retaining walls and other architectural or landscape features.
Vancouver Island service areas
Local work from Campbell River to Central and North Island.
Start a project
Planning a outdoor lighting project?
Tell us what you want to build and where the project is located. We’ll help define the right next step.