TL;DR
- Tap to call from any device — every listed pro has a real, working dial-direct number.
- License-verified pros only — we check Ohio state licensing (where the trade requires it) before the pro lands on this page.
- Statewide coverage across all 88 Ohio counties, including Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Findlay, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Lima.
When this is an actual emergency
Not every outdoor lighting installer problem is a 2 AM call. These are the situations where waiting until morning costs more in damage than the after-hours premium costs in dispatch.
- Line-voltage (120V) short or breaker tripping on outdoor circuit — fire and shock risk.
- Storm-damaged transformer with exposed conductors.
- Total system failure leaving steps, driveway, or path dark with a fall hazard.
- Smart-control panel locked out before a security-critical evening.
Top 0 statewide emergency outdoor lighting installers
No pros are currently flagged 24/7 emergency for this trade in our dataset. Most outdoor lighting installers take after-hours calls — try the statewide directory below and ask each pro directly.
Browse the full statewide directory at /outdoor-lighting — most outdoor lighting installers take after-hours calls even when the listing doesn't flag 24/7 explicitly.
What to do while you wait
Four practical steps for the 30–60 minutes between calling and the truck arriving. Most of the damage in an emergency happens in this window — small actions matter.
- Shut off the breaker for the affected outdoor circuit.
- Place battery-powered work lights to mark trip hazards at steps and walks.
- Photograph any storm damage before any temporary repair.
When to call the utility company first
For a line-voltage outdoor circuit short with sparking or burning smell, call your electric utility (Toledo Edison 1-888-544-4877; AEP Ohio 1-800-672-2231) before approaching.
Honest cost expectations for after-hours
Emergency outdoor-lighting dispatch in Ohio runs $125-$275. Common emergency repairs: transformer replacement $250-$600, fixture replacement $150-$400, smart-control panel reset $150-$300, line-voltage circuit repair (requires OCILB Electrical) $300-$800.
Reputable Ohio outdoor lighting installers disclose the after-hours premium BEFORE the truck rolls. A pro who refuses to quote the dispatch fee or service-call fee on the phone is the wrong choice for an emergency — call the next pro on your shortlist instead.
Frequently asked — emergency outdoor lighting installers
Are outdoor lighting installers state-licensed in Ohio?
Low-voltage (12V) landscape work is NOT licensed. Line-voltage (120V) work requires an OCILB Electrical contractor (overlaps with the electrician trade). AOLP cert is the industry signal for landscape lighting.
Storm-damaged transformer — repair or replace?
If the transformer was rated correctly for the system (wattage match), repair is usually possible. If the system was undersized from the start, replacement is the right call. Smart-system transformers are not always interchangeable with legacy units.
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