Landscape & Outdoor Lighting in Hollywood
Light your Hollywood home with purpose-built landscape and outdoor lighting that highlights architecture, improves safety, and saves energy. From the Spanish Revival courtyards off Franklin Avenue to modern condos near Sunset & Vine, Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs systems that fit how you live. We plan, wire, and program low-voltage LED lighting to accent facades, guide steps, and create comfortable outdoor rooms—perfect for warm LA evenings. Expect clean workmanship, smart controls, and a design that complements iconic Hollywood style.
Our Work
Benefits
Lighting Solutions for Tomorrow
We design systems to be future-ready. Smart transformers with multi-tap outputs manage voltage drop on long Hollywood Hills runs, while app-based controls enable scheduling, dimming, and scene changes from your phone. For creative highlights, we can incorporate RGBW fixtures with tunable white for events. Astronomical timers track sunrise/sunset automatically, and photocells provide hands-off energy savings. Our designs are organized in expandable zones so you can add garden features, stair runs, or bistro lighting later without reworking the entire system.
Permits and Code Compliance
Shaffer Construction handles permitting and coordination with LADBS when required, and we build to NEC (NFPA 70) and California Title 24 energy standards. We specify UL-listed, wet-location rated equipment, ensure GFCI protection where required, and integrate code-compliant controls like photocells or astronomical time switches. For properties in HPOZ districts, we prepare finish samples and low-visibility placement plans. Our submittals include one-line diagrams, load calcs, and site plans to streamline review and inspections.
Superior Workmanship Guaranteed
Hollywood’s climate and irrigation demand robust materials. We favor solid brass or copper fixtures, marine-grade stainless hardware, and IP65–IP67-rated luminaires. We use direct-burial 12/2 or 10/2 cable sized to minimize voltage drop, silicone-filled, heat-shrink connectors for watertight splices, and junctions elevated with drip loops. Under driveways and walkways we sleeve wire in PVC conduit. Multi-tap, magnetic or high-quality electronic transformers are mounted with proper clearance, surge protection, and accessible labeling for easy service.
Personalized Design Consultation
Every project starts with listening and a site walk at the right time of day. We map circulation paths, key vistas, and neighbor sightlines, then select beam spreads, wattages, and color temperatures (typically 2700K–3000K for Spanish Revival warmth; crisper 3000K–3500K for modern facades). We create zones for steps, trees, and gathering areas, model voltage and lumen levels, and mark fixture positions. A dusk aiming session fine-tunes glare control and grazing effects to complement architecture and landscaping.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for low-voltage landscape lighting in Hollywood?+
Many low-voltage systems don’t require a permit, but new circuits from the panel, new exterior receptacles, or hardscape trenching typically do. We review your scope, confirm requirements with LADBS, and handle any electrical permits and inspections. In HPOZ areas, we can prepare discreet fixture selections and finishes for historic review if needed.
How long does installation take for a Hollywood home?+
Most residential projects install in 2–5 days, with 1–3 days on site and a separate evening for aiming and programming. If permits are required for new circuits, we’ll build that into the schedule. Design and proposal typically take 2–4 days, and final inspector sign-off—if needed—follows shortly after completion.
Can you avoid light trespass in dense neighborhoods?+
Yes. We use warm color temperatures, shielded fixtures, tight beam spreads, and precise aiming to keep light on your property. We’ll also dim output where appropriate and position fixtures to respect neighbor windows. Our dusk aiming session verifies real-world effects and adjusts for trees, textures, and sightlines.
What fixtures and wiring hold up best in Hollywood’s conditions?+
Solid brass or copper fixtures with IP65–IP67 ratings, marine-grade stainless fasteners, and silicone-sealed connectors perform best. We use direct-burial cable sized for voltage drop and sleeve under hardscapes. These choices resist UV, irrigation, and soil challenges common to Hollywood, reducing maintenance and extending system life.
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