Landscape & Outdoor Lighting in Glendale
Bring your Glendale property to life after dark with thoughtfully designed landscape and outdoor lighting. From hillside estates in Chevy Chase Canyon to mid-century gems in Rossmoyne and newer condos near Brand Boulevard, our team designs and installs low-voltage LED systems that are beautiful, efficient, and built for long-term reliability in the Verdugo foothills. We plan every project around Glendale's unique terrain, climate, and neighborhood character—whether you want to highlight mature deodar cedars near Brand Park, light the steps leading to a Verdugo Woodlands patio, or add tasteful path lighting for a Downtown Glendale condo courtyard. Expect a clean, code-compliant installation, intuitive controls, and an evening-ready home in just a few days.
Our Work
Benefits
Lighting for the Future
We design with scalability in mind: multi-tap, stainless-steel low-voltage transformers sized with spare capacity; hub-wired circuits for even voltage; and direct-burial 10/2 or 12/2 copper cable with accessible junctions for future additions. Controls can range from photocells and astronomic timers set to Glendale’s latitude to app-based systems like FX Luminaire Luxor for zoning, dimming, and color. Where appropriate, we integrate smart switches or outdoor-rated Wi‑Fi controllers so you can expand from a front-path phase today to a full backyard entertainment scene tomorrow.
Licensed and Code-Compliant
Shaffer Construction handles the paperwork and the details. We coordinate with the City of Glendale Building and Safety Division for any required electrical permits and schedule inspections around your calendar. Our work adheres to the 2023 California Electrical Code (based on NEC), Glendale Municipal Code lighting and glare standards, and California Title 24 energy requirements. We install GFCI-protected feeds, in-use covers, proper burial depths per NEC 300.5, and UL-listed, wet-location fixtures—so your project passes inspection the first time.
High-Quality Workmanship
We use corrosion-resistant brass or powder-coated aluminum fixtures with sealed, IP67-rated LED modules, marine-grade stainless fasteners, and gel-filled, heat-shrink connections in weatherproof hubs. Feed circuits are protected in Schedule 40 PVC where required, with drip loops and weep holes to manage moisture. We specify warm 2700K lamps with high CRI for natural color rendering, and precision optics to control glare. Every system is voltage-balanced and surge-protected, then night-aimed to perfection for the exact mood you want—season after season.
Personalized Lighting Design
Every Glendale property is unique. We begin with a daylight walk-through to study architecture, trees, textures, and sightlines, then develop a layered lighting plan—path, step, wall, accent, and canopy. We model voltage drop, calculate transformer capacity, and choose beam spreads to highlight focal points without light trespass. For hillside sites, we plan trench routing, erosion protection, and root-safe methods. Many clients opt for a temporary night demo, letting you compare color temperatures and brightness before the final layout is approved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in Glendale for low-voltage landscape lighting?+
Often, low-voltage lighting itself is permit-exempt. However, any new 120V feed to the transformer, panel work, or receptacle upgrades typically requires an electrical permit from the City of Glendale Building and Safety Division. We evaluate your setup during the consultation, advise on what’s needed, and handle the submittal and inspections for you.
How do you install lighting on Glendale’s hillside properties?+
We plan cable routes that follow contours, use erosion-minded trenching, and secure runs with anchors where necessary. Junctions are housed in accessible, weatherproof boxes; connections are gel-filled and heat-shrunk. We also model voltage drop for longer uphill runs and specify multi-tap transformers to keep brightness even from top to bottom.
Will the lighting create glare or bother my neighbors?+
Our designs use warm 2700K LEDs, tight beam spreads, and shielding to keep light on your property. We avoid uplight spill that can cause skyglow, aim fixtures at non-reflective surfaces, and conduct night-time aiming. If you’re near parks or wildlife corridors, we follow dark-sky best practices to minimize impact.
Can you integrate the system with my smart home?+
Yes. We can control transformers via smart outdoor switches or Wi‑Fi controllers, and set astronomic schedules based on Glendale’s sunrise/sunset. For more advanced needs, systems like FX Luminaire Luxor enable zoning, dimming, and even color for special occasions—managed from your phone or tablet.
My panel already supports an EV charger. Can I still add outdoor lighting?+
Usually, yes. Low-voltage landscape lighting has a modest electrical load. We perform a quick load assessment to determine if a new lighting circuit is feasible or if we should leverage an existing GFCI-protected circuit. If upgrades are needed, we’ll propose options and pull the appropriate permit.
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