Outdoor Lighting Installers — National Directory (119 verified pros across 7 states)
What they do
Landscape and outdoor-lighting design and installation (low-voltage).
When to call
- Low-voltage (12V) landscape lighting design and install.
- Smart-control retrofit with Lutron, Kichler Pro, or FX Luminaire.
- Holiday lighting install and takedown.
- Path, deck, dock, or security-floodlight integration.
- Transformer, timer, or photocell repair.
Typical cost range (national)
Cost-guide coverage for outdoor lighting installers is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.
License expectations
This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.
Top states by pro count
- 1.Ohio82
- 2.California23
- 3.Texas5
- 4.Minnesota4
- 5.Washington3
- 6.North Carolina1
- 7.Oregon1
Emergency / 24-hour availability
Emergency-availability data is still being aggregated for outdoor lighting installers. Call the state board or the pro directly to confirm 24-hour service before relying on it.
Browse outdoor lighting installers by state
Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified outdoor lighting installers from the national gold-tier roster.
Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.
Ohio worked example: Outdoor Lighting Installers in Ohio
Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.
Hiring checks for Ohio outdoor lighting installers
- Low-voltage (12V) outdoor lighting is not licensed in Ohio. Line-voltage (120V) work requires an OCILB Electrical contractor (overlaps with the electrician trade).
- AOLP cert plus Kichler Lighting Pro or Lutron Authorized is the strongest credential stack on the landscape-lighting side.
- GFCI protection on every outdoor outlet, ground-rod bonding on the transformer, and direct-burial-rated cable (not stapled to the ground) are non-negotiable code items.
- LED fixtures last 50,000+ hours vs 2,000 hours for halogen — the higher up-front cost pays back in lamp replacement and energy savings.
Top 10 verified outdoor lighting installer contractors in Ohio
Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse outdoor lighting installers by state” above.
- 1. Chase ElectricBrookville, OH65
- 2. <em>Landscape</em> <em>Lighting</em> Resources DaytonDayton, OH10
- 3. 9 Trees Landscape ConstructionHilliard, OH10
- 4. Alvarado Lawn & Landscape LLCDefiance, OH10
- 5. Anders Lawn and LandscapeHeath, OH10
- 6. AquaScape Irrigation LLCLima, OH10
- 7. Avon Landscaping, Inc.Avon, OH10
- 8. Bauer Lawn Maintenance, Inc.Swanton, OH10
- 9. Bedford Tree ServiceToledo, OH10
- 10. Bruno's LandscapingOlmsted Falls, OH10
Permit-pull leaderboard
ProFix ranks Ohio outdoor lighting installers by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.
Buyer's guide
The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.
How to choose an outdoor lighting installer in OhioLow-voltage landscape lighting, security floodlights, smart Kichler / Lutron control, holiday lighting, AOLP certification, OCILB Electrical for line-voltage portion, GFCI safety, dark-sky compliance, and pricing.1,681 words · Published 2026-05-26What's licensed in Ohio for this trade
Ohio low-voltage (12V) outdoor lighting work is not state-licensed. Line-voltage (120V) work requires an OCILB Electrical contractor and a local electrical permit (overlaps with the electrician trade). AOLP (Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals) is the industry signal; Kichler Lighting Pro and Lutron Authorized are the manufacturer programs.
Pricing in Ohio
Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($100) through the highest typical premium job ($10,000). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much does a low-voltage landscape lighting system cost in Toledo? | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| How much does a security floodlight install cost in Toledo? | $200 | $400 | $600 |
| How much does smart landscape lighting cost in Toledo? | $3,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 |
| How much does professional holiday lighting install cost in Toledo? | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| How much does outdoor lighting repair cost in Toledo? | $100 | $175 | $300 |
AI-agent endpoints
ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.
- /api/embed/outdoor-lighting-columbus.jsonTop 5 verified outdoor lighting installers for columbus. Swap the metro slug for any other Ohio metro.
- /api/permit-leaderboard.json?trade=outdoor-lightingPermit-pull leaderboard scoped to outdoor lighting installers, last 365 days, across all four ProFix permit-data counties.
- /api/jsonld/faq-trade-outdoor-lightingSchema.org FAQPage graph for this trade — same questions as below, ready for grounding in an AI search index.
- /api/mcpStreamable-HTTP MCP server — 46 tools including find_pros, get_pro, list_taxonomy, and triage_symptom. Use from Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT desktop, Perplexity, or a custom agent.
Frequently asked: Ohio outdoor lighting installers
Low-voltage vs line-voltage outdoor lighting?
Low-voltage (12V transformer + landscape cable) is the standard residential scope and does NOT require an OCILB Electrical contractor. Line-voltage (120V) security floodlights, hardwired smart-control panels, and any new outdoor outlet DO require an OCILB Electrical contractor and a local electrical permit (overlaps with the electrician trade).
Are outdoor lighting installers licensed in Ohio?
Low-voltage work is not licensed; AOLP (Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals) is the industry signal. Line-voltage work requires an OCILB Electrical contractor.
Smart landscape lighting in Ohio?
Kichler Lighting Pro and Lutron Authorized programs cover most smart landscape installs. Astronomical timers (auto-dimming at dusk), scene control, holiday color presets, and zone control add $1,500-$3,000 to a typical 8-12 fixture install.
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Primary metro
Compare ProFix-verified outdoor lighting installers mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.
/metro/columbusTrust Score explainer
Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.
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