Security & Motion Lighting in Culver City
Keep your Culver City home safer and more welcoming after dark with professionally designed security and motion-activated lighting. From the bungalows off Carlson Park to modern townhomes near Ivy Station, we tailor lighting to your property's architecture, landscape, and neighborhood character. Our team plans fixture locations to light paths, entries, and alley-facing garages without creating glare for neighbors. We're local, so we know how to meet California Title 24 requirements and Culver City's expectations for well-shielded, efficient exterior lighting. Expect rapid timelines, clean installations, and smart controls that work the way you live. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs, permits, installs, and programs complete systems in 1–3 days, with project costs typically ranging –.",
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Light your home right
Securing your property should feel effortless. From that first dusk walk-through to the final inspection, Shaffer Construction manages every detail—design, permitting, installation, and programming—so your home is safer, more comfortable, and neighbor-friendly. We customize placement and controls for the way you live: motion-only on the alley, timed entry lights for evening arrivals, and gentle path lighting for late-night pets or guests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in Culver City for new security and motion lighting?+
If we’re adding new circuits, new junction boxes, or substantially altering wiring, the City of Culver City Building and Safety Division requires an electrical permit. Like-for-like fixture replacements may not require a permit. We review your scope during the assessment, handle the application, and coordinate inspection so your installation meets California Electrical Code and Title 24 requirements.
How bright should my exterior security lights be without bothering neighbors?+
We design for targeted illumination: typically 1–3 foot-candles at entries and 0.2–1 foot-candle along paths, with shielded fixtures and 2700K–3000K LEDs to reduce glare. We aim and shroud lights to limit spill across property lines—especially important in close-lot areas near Downtown and along alleys—while still providing clear visibility for people and cameras.
Can you integrate motion lights with my smart home system?+
Yes. We install photocells, timers, and motion sensors that integrate with popular smart ecosystems. You’ll be able to set schedules, receive alerts, and adjust settings from your phone. For homes near Ivy Station or Helms where Wi‑Fi can be busy, we can hardwire controls or use robust wireless protocols to ensure dependable operation.
Our garage faces the alley—can you light it safely without attracting complaints?+
Absolutely. Alley-facing garages are common in Culver City. We use cutoff fixtures, precise aiming, and motion activation with short timeouts so the light is there when you need it but doesn’t stay on unnecessarily. Shielding and narrow-beam optics keep light on your driveway and door, not in neighbors’ windows.
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