Commercial Landscape & Outdoor Lighting in West Hollywood

From the Sunset Strip to the West Hollywood Design District, your exterior lighting sets the tone for guests, customers, and residents the moment they arrive. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs tailored commercial landscape and outdoor lighting that elevates curb appeal, enhances safety, and meets California Title 24 energy code—without compromising your aesthetic. Whether you manage a luxury condo along Fountain Ave, a boutique hotel near Sunset Plaza, or a retail showroom by the Pacific Design Center, we create low-voltage LED solutions that highlight architecture and plantings while minimizing light trespass. Expect thoughtful design, precise installation, and dependable controls that keep your property glowing night after night.

Licensed & Insured
A, B & C10 Contractor
25+ Years
Experience in LA
1000+ Projects
Successfully Completed

Our Work

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Benefits

Lighting for the Future

We engineer systems that scale with your property. Multi-tap, stainless low-voltage transformers, oversized conductors, and hub-connected zones allow future runs without re-trenching. We integrate smart astronomical timers, photocells, occupancy sensors, and DMX/0–10V drivers for scene control. For venues along Sunset and Melrose, we can add RGBW color-changing scenes for events and Pride month, managed through secure apps or central controls that sync with Lutron Vive or Crestron where desired.

Fully Code-Compliant Solutions

Shaffer Construction handles permits, plan sets, and Title 24 compliance from start to finish. We adhere to NEC Article 411 for low-voltage systems, 300.5 for burial depths, and 680 for pool areas. Our team manages City of West Hollywood inspections and ensures exterior lighting meets shielding and trespass expectations. We perform Title 24 mandatory control measures—astronomical scheduling, photocell daylighting, and motion-based reduction where required.

Expert Installation and Reliability

We install commercial-grade LED fixtures from trusted brands using marine-grade brass, 316 stainless, or architectural aluminum with UV-stable powder coat. All connections are made with heat-shrink, gel-filled, or resin-sealed connectors; conductors are tinned copper where specified. Surge protection at the panel and transformers mitigates spikes. We set proper GFCI protection, bond and ground per code, and label hubs and zones for easy maintenance.

Customized Lighting Designs

Every project begins with a night audit to map glare, hot spots, and shadow. We model beam spreads and color temperatures to complement architecture—from warm 2700K path lights for condo walkways to narrow-beam uplights for palms and facades. We plan transformer sizing, multi-tap outputs, and circuit routing to minimize voltage drop. Controls are tailored to your operational hours and neighborhood constraints, with dimming profiles for late-night quiet zones.

What We Offer

Nighttime lighting audits and photometric overlays
Low-voltage transformer sizing, multi-tap configuration, and surge protection
Path, step, and stair illumination to IES-recommended levels
Palm, olive, and specimen tree uplighting with adjustable beam spreads
Façade and wall washing with glare shields and cutoff optics
Bollards and in-grade fixtures for courtyards and drive lanes
Rooftop terrace and podium deck lighting with non-penetrating mounts
Poolside and spa-adjacent lighting per NEC Article 680 clearances and bonding
RGBW color-changing scenes for events, DMX/0–10V control integration
Astronomical timers, photocells, and motion-based setback dimming
Hub wiring, heavy-gauge conductors, and voltage-drop optimization
Waterproof, gel-filled connections and IP65–IP67 fixtures
Sign, artwork, and gateway lighting for brand identity
HOA-compliant designs with shielding and neighbor-friendly aiming
Title 24 documentation, permits, inspections, and as-built packages

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for low-voltage outdoor lighting in West Hollywood?+

Often, yes for commercial properties. The City of West Hollywood Building and Safety Division may allow over-the-counter permits for straightforward low-voltage upgrades, but larger scopes with new circuits, rooftop areas, or planning considerations typically require submittals. We assess your scope, prepare drawings, and handle applications. Plan check can take 5–10 business days, with total permitting about 1–3 weeks.

How do you prevent light trespass in dense areas with close neighbors?+

We use shielded fixtures, precise beam spreads, lower mounting heights, and warm color temperatures (2700–3000K) to reduce glare. We also program dimming setbacks for late-night hours using astronomical timers, and we position luminaires to avoid windows or balconies. Our night aiming session ensures final adjustments are made with actual site conditions in view.

Can you integrate exterior lighting with our Lutron or Crestron system?+

Yes. We commonly integrate outdoor scenes with Lutron Vive or Crestron, using DMX or 0–10V drivers for dimming and RGBW control where needed. We maintain separate low-voltage zones for reliability, and we provide secure, app-based control for property managers to adjust schedules for events or seasonal needs.

How do you protect rooftop and podium deck waterproofing during installation?+

We coordinate with your roofing contractor and use non-penetrating mounts or curb/rail attachments approved for the membrane. Conduit and cabling are routed to respect drainage and expansion joints. All fixtures and junctions are rated for outdoor use (IP65–IP67), with sealed connectors and drip loops to prevent moisture intrusion.

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