Landscape Lighting & Irrigation in Columbus
Lighting that makes your property usable and beautiful after dark, and irrigation that keeps it healthy through the driest stretch of an Ohio summer.
The systems that protect the investment
Lighting is composition, not fixture count. We light architecture, trees, and stonework in layers, keep the light sources hidden, and aim every fixture on site at night — so the property looks intentional, not lit up like a parking lot.
Irrigation is zoned by sun exposure and plant type, with smart controllers, pressure regulation, and drip where spray would be wasteful. Both systems are documented with as-built plans, so future service is fast and simple — for homes and commercial properties across Columbus and Central Ohio.
Landscape lighting in Columbus
Low-voltage LED lighting designed at night, built with fixtures made to last. Good lighting adds beauty, safety, and security — and turns patios and outdoor living spaces into evening spaces.
Architectural lighting
Facade and entry lighting that highlights the home's best features.
Tree & canopy lighting
Uplighting and moonlighting that give mature trees depth and drama.
Path & step lighting
Soft, glare-free light for safe walking on paths, steps, and walls.
Hardscape lighting
Lighting built into walls, steps, and seat walls during construction.
Outdoor living lighting
Lighting for kitchens, dining areas, pergolas, and fire features.
Smart control
Timers, astronomical clocks, and app control so lights come on exactly when you want.
Irrigation and sprinkler systems in Columbus
Central Ohio summers bring heat and long dry stretches, and new plantings are the first to suffer. A properly designed irrigation system waters what's needed, where it's needed, without wasting water.
New system installation
Spray and drip systems zoned for lawns, beds, and trees.
Drip irrigation
Low-volume watering for beds, shrubs, and new plantings.
Smart controllers
Weather-based controllers and rain sensors that adjust watering automatically.
Repairs & upgrades
Leak repair, head replacement, and upgrades to existing systems.
Spring start-up & winterization
Seasonal start-up in spring and blowout winterization before the first hard freeze.
Backflow testing
Annual backflow preventer testing, required by many Central Ohio water providers.
Scope you can hold us to
Night-time design
Lighting designed on site after dark, with fixture mock-ups before pricing.
Brass & copper fixtures
Solid brass and copper fixtures that won't corrode or fade.
Documentation
Transformer, wiring, and zone documentation for easy future service.
Layered lighting
Architectural, canopy, and path lighting working together.
Smart control
Smart controller and app integration for lighting and irrigation.
Hydrozoned irrigation
Spray and drip zones grouped by sun exposure and plant type.
System protection
Backflow prevention, pressure regulation, and rain sensing.
Seasonal service
Spring start-up and fall winterization.
Designed for Central Ohio's seasons
Lighting and irrigation both have to handle the full range of Ohio weather — from dry August heat to hard winter freezes.
Summer dry spells
Hydrozoned irrigation keeps turf and plantings healthy through hot, dry stretches without overwatering.
Freeze protection
Irrigation lines are blown out and winterized before the first hard freeze to prevent cracked pipes and heads.
Water efficiency
Smart controllers adjust to rainfall and temperature, cutting wasted water.
Year-round lighting
Short winter days make lighting even more valuable. LED systems run efficiently every night of the year.
How a lighting and irrigation project runs
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Night walk
We evaluate the property after dark and mock up key fixtures before pricing.
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Design
A layered lighting plan and an irrigation zone plan, with as-built documentation.
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Install
Trenched wire and water lines, hidden fixtures, and pressure-tested systems.
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Tune
Final fixture aiming, lighting scenes, and controller schedules set with you.
Lighting and irrigation for every property type
Residential
Landscape lighting and irrigation systems for homes across Columbus and its suburbs — new installs, upgrades, and service for existing systems.
Commercial & HOA
Entrance and common-area lighting, plus irrigation systems for HOA communities, office campuses, and retail properties, with seasonal service programs.
Commercial LandscapingLighting and irrigation work across Central Ohio
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Lighting and irrigation questions
Let's see your property in a new light.
Every lighting and irrigation project starts with a walk of your property and an honest conversation about scope, budget, and timing. Serving homes and commercial properties across Columbus and Central Ohio.