Should outdoor lighting be on a GFCI?

Outdoor outlets need ground fault protection, and we put outdoor lighting circuits behind it where the circuit and the fixtures call for it. It cuts power when moisture lets current leak, which is the risk outdoors.

Can my floodlights come on by themselves?

Yes. A motion sensor turns them on when someone approaches, and a photocell or timer turns lights on at dusk and off later. They can be combined so a light stays low and brightens on motion.

Do I need a permit for outdoor lighting?

It depends on the work. A new circuit or new wiring run outside usually needs one, while swapping a fixture usually does not. We tell you which applies and handle the permit when it is needed.

Outdoor Lighting Installation San Antonio

Outdoors, water and sun do the damage. A fixture that is fine in a hallway will fail in a season on a fence line, so outdoor work starts with parts rated for wet or damp locations, boxes and covers made for the weather, and ground fault protection on the circuit that feeds them.

We light walkways and landscaping, put floodlights and motion sensor lights where they cover the approaches to the house, and add patio and soffit lighting for the places you use after dark. Permits are handled where the work needs one.

What outdoor lighting installation covers

Landscape and path lighting
Security floodlights
Motion sensor lights
Patio, porch and pergola lighting
Soffit and eave lighting
Timers, photocells and switching

How outdoor lighting installation goes

1.You walk us through where you want light and what it is for: safety, getting around, or the look of the yard.
2.The electrician plans fixture spots, the circuit and the wire route outside.
3.You get one flat price for the outdoor lighting and approve it before work starts.
4.Fixtures are mounted in weatherproof boxes, the circuit is protected, and every light and control is tested after dark settings are set.

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Yes. A fixture outside has to be rated for the spot: damp locations under a covered porch, wet locations where rain reaches it. The boxes and covers have to match, or water gets in.

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