Landscaping Lights near Me: 5 Ways to Buy or Hire in FL
The fastest way to find landscaping lights near me is to decide first whether you are buying fixtures or hiring someone to install them. If you want a designed, installed system, hire a local landscape company or a lighting specialist. If you have one short walkway and a free weekend, buy a kit at a home improvement store. If the job needs a new outdoor circuit, bring in a licensed electrician. A good pick matches your skill level, your budget, and the amount of wiring involved.
A "near me" search gives you store inventory pages, directories, and installer ads, with no clear way to tell which route fits your yard. Central Florida adds its own conditions: heat, summer storms, sandy soil, and sprinkler lines buried exactly where you want to trench cable.
This article ranks five local routes from most hands-off to most DIY, with costs and questions to ask each one. TWQ is based in Sebring and installs landscape lighting, so it comes first.
1. TWQ landscape lighting installation
What you get and who it suits
TWQ installs landscape lighting for residential properties in Sebring, Lake Placid, Avon Park, Okeechobee, Clewiston, Arcadia, Wauchula, and Lake Wales. The goal can be to highlight garden features, add safety along walkways , or bring ambiance to a patio or outdoor living area. TWQ is family-owned, has more than 20 years of experience, and is licensed and insured.
This route suits homeowners who want one crew for the whole job. TWQ also runs an irrigation division, which matters because lighting cable is trenched through the same ground as sprinkler lines. A company that knows where those lines run avoids cut pipes and repeat visits.
One crew that handles lighting, irrigation, and lawn work means fewer handoffs and fewer damaged sprinkler lines.
Cost and what to ask
TWQ offers a free estimate and schedules an on-site walkthrough before it gives you a written quote. It responds to estimate requests within one business day, and you can call (863) 699-0212. Price depends on fixture count, cable length, and transformer size, so a written quote beats any flat number you find online. Ask these questions:
- Which fixture material is proposed (brass, copper, or aluminum)?
- What transformer size is planned, and how much spare capacity does it leave?
- Will the lights run on a timer or a photocell?
- How will the crew protect existing irrigation lines?
2. Dedicated landscape lighting design firms
What you get and who it suits
Some companies do nothing but outdoor lighting. They design the layout , supply their own fixtures, install them, and service the system afterward. This suits owners of larger or more complex properties, such as lots with mature oaks, water features, or tall stone walls, where layered lighting matters more than a few path lights.
A lighting-only firm is worth the premium when the design is the point, not just the brightness.
Cost and what to ask
Expect to pay more than you would for a general crew, because design time and premium fixtures are built into the price. Ask for an itemized quote, not a lump sum. Then press on these points:
- Do they offer a night demonstration so you can see the effect before buying?
- Who honors the fixture warranty, and for how long?
- Are the fixtures LED, and can the bulbs be swapped later?
- Do they service systems they did not install?
3. Licensed electricians
What you get and who it suits
An electrician is the right call when the problem is power, not placement. That includes a new outdoor receptacle near the transformer, a GFCI upgrade, or 120-volt line-voltage fixtures . Low-voltage (12-volt) systems are often a safe DIY project, but the 120-volt side of the transformer is not.
This route suits you if you plan to buy and place the fixtures yourself and only need safe power at the right spot. It also suits you if your house has an old or overloaded outdoor circuit.
Hire the electrician for the 120-volt connection, and keep the 12-volt fixture work for yourself or a landscaper.
Cost and what to ask
Electricians usually bill by the job or the hour, and most do not design lighting. Check the license through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation before you hire. Permit rules vary by county, so ask who pulls the permit. Also ask:
- Is the new receptacle GFCI-protected and weatherproof?
- Can the electrician mount the transformer at a convenient height?
- Is the circuit sized for the transformer you plan to buy?
4. Home improvement stores and garden centers
What you get and who it suits
Big-box home improvement stores and local garden centers sell solar, plug-in, and low-voltage fixtures off the shelf. This is the cheapest and fastest option if you are comfortable with a shovel and a screwdriver. Most chains let you check store stock online and pick up the same or next day, so confirm availability before you drive.
Recent retail listings show how wide the price range is:
| Fixture type | Typical shelf price | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Solar path light, single | $4.98 to $9.98 | Dim, around 5 to 40 lumens |
| Solar path lights, 6-pack | $24.98 | About $4.16 per light |
| Low-voltage hardwired path light | $34.99 to $44.97 | Needs transformer and cable |
| Smart color-changing spotlights, 4-pack | About $100 | Low-voltage, app control |
Solar is cheap and easy, but low-voltage fixtures give steadier, brighter light.
Cost and what to ask
Here is a worked example for a front walkway. Six solar path lights cost $24.98 as a 6-pack. Six hardwired low-voltage path lights at $34.99 each cost $209.94, before the transformer and cable. At 1.7 watts each, those six fixtures draw roughly 10 watts, so even a small transformer has room to spare. Ask store staff:
- Is the fixture rated for wet locations and corrosion resistance?
- Does the kit include the transformer and enough cable?
- What is the return policy if the beam spread is wrong?
5. Specialty retailers and landscape supply houses
What you get and who it suits
Online lighting specialists ship brass and copper fixtures , transformers, and complete kits, often with planning guides. Local landscape and irrigation supply houses stock commercial-grade parts. Some serve only contractors, so call before you visit. This route suits experienced DIYers who want fixtures that survive Florida humidity and years of summer storms.
Spend extra on the fixture body and transformer, because those are the parts that fail first.
Cost and what to ask
Premium solid-brass fixtures often run $70 to $110 each, several times the price of big-box plastic, but they resist corrosion far longer. Compare these details before ordering:
- Warranty length and who handles replacements.
- Whether bulbs are replaceable or the LED is sealed in.
- Whether the transformer has a built-in timer or photocell.
- Shipping time, so a missing part does not stall your weekend.
Picking the right option for your yard
Landscaping lights near you come down to one question: who does the work? Hire a crew for a full design, an electrician for power, and buy at a store or online if you want to place the fixtures yourself. Whichever you choose, favor low-voltage LED fixtures with corrosion-resistant bodies, and plan the cable route around your sprinkler lines.
If you are in Sebring or nearby, you can request a free landscape lighting estimate from TWQ and get a written quote after an on-site walkthrough.
