Motion floodlights
Bright lights that turn on when someone walks up the driveway or into the yard.
Outdoor & landscape lighting
Outdoor and Landscape Lighting in Marlboro, NJ, with Same-Day Lighting Visits
A dark driveway, a pitch-black backyard or steps you can't see at night are a safety risk. Well-placed outdoor lighting makes your home safer, easier to use after sunset and much better looking from the street. If you are searching for an outdoor lighting electrician near me, we design and install lighting for homes across Marlboro, Colts Neck and nearby towns.
We can visit the same day to walk your property and plan the right lights.
- Security & motion lights
- Landscape & path lights
- Lamp posts & deck lights
- Timers & smart control
What we install
Types of Outdoor Lighting We Install
Most homes need a mix: bright light for safety, soft light for living, and a little accent for curb appeal.
Dusk-to-dawn fixtures
Wall and porch lights with sensors that turn on at sunset and off at sunrise.
Path and step lights
Low lights along walkways, garden beds and stairs so no one trips.
Uplighting
Lights aimed up at trees, columns or the front of the house for a finished look.
Lamp posts and pillars
Classic post lights at the end of the driveway or front walk.
Deck and patio lights
Soft, glare-free light for outdoor dining and evenings outside.
Safety first
Security Lighting That Actually Deters
Light where it matters, with less glare and wasted light.
Good security lighting removes dark hiding spots without blinding your neighbors.
- Motion lights at driveways, side yards, back doors and garage doors
- Dusk-to-dawn lights at the front door and porch
- Fixtures aimed down and shielded, to cut glare into neighbors' windows
- Placement that works with your doorbell and security cameras
Many Marlboro homes sit on large lots with long driveways and wooded edges. We plan coverage so the whole approach to your house is visible.
Landscape lighting
Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
Soft, layered light that makes your yard usable and beautiful at night.
How it works
Most landscape lighting runs on low voltage. A transformer plugs into or wires to an outdoor GFCI outlet and steps power down. Thin cable then runs to each fixture under mulch or soil. It's safe around gardens and easy to adjust as plants grow.
What we handle
- A weatherproof outdoor outlet or circuit for the transformer
- Transformer sizing for all your fixtures
- Fixture placement for paths, trees and the house
- Timers or photocells so lights run on their own
Line-voltage lights
Lamp posts, floodlights and some deck lights run on standard 120 volt power. These need wire buried at the depth code requires, or run in conduit, plus weatherproof boxes and GFCI protection. That's work for a licensed electrician and usually needs a permit.
Adding a pool or hot tub too? Outdoor lighting near water has extra rules. See pool and hot tub wiring.
Smart control
Timers, Photocells and Smart Controls
The best outdoor lighting runs itself.
Timers
Set lights to come on at dusk and turn off at bedtime. Intermatic timers are a reliable choice.
Photocells
Sensors that turn lights on when it gets dark, all year, with no adjusting.
Smart switches
Control outdoor lights from your phone with Lutron smart controls.
Holiday outlets
Switched or timed outdoor outlets under the eaves for seasonal lights, no more cords across the lawn.
How it works
Our Outdoor Lighting Process
Evening or daytime walk
We walk your property with you and talk about safety, use and the look you want.
Lighting plan
We choose fixtures, locations, controls and the power source for each zone.
Install and trench
We run power, mount fixtures and bury or protect wiring to code.
Aim and adjust after dark
We return or stay until dark to aim fixtures and fine-tune the timers.
Need power out at a shed, detached garage or for an outdoor EV charger? We can plan it at the same time.
Helpful guides
Read Before You Book
Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask us most.
Brands & service areas
Brands We Service and Towns We Cover
Outdoor Control Brands We Install
Timers, smart switches and weather-resistant devices for reliable outdoor lighting.
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Outdoor and landscape lighting in Marlboro and these nearby towns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an electrician for landscape lighting?
Low-voltage fixtures are simple, but the outdoor outlet or circuit that powers the transformer should be installed by a licensed electrician. Line-voltage lights like lamp posts always need one.
How deep does outdoor wiring need to be buried?
It depends on the type of wire and protection used. Code sets minimum depths. We bury or protect every run to code.
Will motion lights bother my neighbors?
Not when they're shielded and aimed correctly. We point fixtures down and set sensors to cover your property only.
Can outdoor lights turn on by themselves?
Yes. Photocells, timers and smart switches let lights come on at dusk and turn off on schedule.
Can you install a lamp post at the end of my driveway?
Yes. We trench power to the post, set the fixture and add a photocell or timer.
Do outdoor lights need GFCI protection?
Outdoor outlets and many outdoor circuits require GFCI protection. We include it where the code calls for it.
Light Up Your Home and Yard
Book a same-day outdoor lighting visit with a licensed Marlboro electrician. We'll plan safe, beautiful lighting for your property.
(732) 419-5195