Outdoor Lighting · Miami-Dade · Broward · Palm Beach
Outdoor Lighting in Miami — Landscape, Security, Architectural, Smart
South Florida homes look best at night — or they should. Properly designed outdoor lighting highlights what you've built, eliminates security vulnerabilities, and works year-round in a climate where outdoor living is a daily reality.
Lighting Applications
What We Install — and Where It Works
Effective outdoor lighting isn't about putting fixtures everywhere. It's about putting the right fixtures in the right places with the right beam angle and color temperature.
Landscape & Path Lighting
Low-voltage LED fixtures along walkways, garden beds, and driveways. Illuminates without the running cost of line-voltage fixtures.
Uplighting & Tree Lighting
Ground-mounted fixtures that highlight palms, specimen trees, and architectural features. Creates depth and drama after dark.
Security Lighting
Motion-activated and perimeter lighting for entry points, side gates, and backyard access. Reduces dark zones that create security vulnerabilities.
Pool & Water Feature Lighting
Underwater LED pool lights, waterfall and fountain lighting. GFCI protection required. Permits required for all pool electrical work.
Architectural & Soffit Lighting
Recessed soffit fixtures, wall wash lighting, and fascia-mounted fixtures that highlight the home's exterior architecture.
Smart & Automated Lighting
Timer, sensor, and app-controlled systems. Programmable schedules, astronomical timers that adjust to sunset automatically.
South Florida Fixtures Are Different
Salt Air, Rain, and Heat Destroy the Wrong Fixtures
Outdoor fixtures within 5 miles of the coast need marine-grade corrosion resistance — aluminum or stainless steel housings, UV-stable polycarbonate lenses, sealed connections. Standard residential outdoor fixtures corrode in 2–3 years in coastal South Florida conditions.
We specify fixtures for your specific location — coastal versus inland properties have meaningfully different durability requirements. The extra cost of the right fixture is paid back in the first replacement cycle you avoid.
Want to see what your home could look like at night?
We do free on-site consultations — we walk the property at night if needed to assess the design.
(786) 983-7928Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of outdoor lighting works best in South Florida?
LED fixtures rated for wet locations and salt-air environments. South Florida's humidity, rainfall, and coastal salt air degrade fixtures that aren't properly rated. Look for IP65 or higher ingress protection ratings and marine-grade corrosion resistance, especially within 5 miles of the coast. We select fixtures appropriate for your specific location and exposure.
Do outdoor lights need to be on a GFCI circuit?
All outdoor electrical outlets and fixtures within certain distances of water must be GFCI-protected under the National Electrical Code — and Florida enforces this requirement strictly. Pool lighting has additional specific requirements. We handle all wiring to code. A contractor who installs outdoor lighting without GFCI protection is creating a safety hazard and a code violation.
Does outdoor lighting require a permit in Miami-Dade?
Low-voltage landscape lighting (under 50 volts) typically doesn't require a permit. Line-voltage outdoor lighting — anything that connects to your home's standard 120V electrical system — does require a permit for new circuit installation. Pool lighting always requires a permit. We assess your specific project and pull any required permits.
How does outdoor lighting affect security?
Effectively placed lighting eliminates the dark zones that enable unauthorized access. The goal isn't brightness everywhere — it's eliminating shadowed corners at entry points, side gates, garage approaches, and backyard access areas. Motion-activated lighting near these points is more deterrent-effective than always-on lighting, which people stop noticing. We design security lighting with this in mind.
What's the difference between low-voltage and line-voltage outdoor lighting?
Low-voltage systems (12V) use a transformer to step down from 120V. They're safer to work with, energy-efficient, and don't require a permit for the fixtures themselves — just the transformer connection. Line-voltage systems (120V) are brighter and suit larger areas, security fixtures, and architectural lighting. They require licensed electrical work and permits for new circuits. Many installations use both depending on the application.
Can outdoor lighting be added to a smart home system?
Yes. Most modern low-voltage systems and many line-voltage fixtures are compatible with smart home platforms (Lutron, Control4, Google Home, Amazon Alexa). We can design systems that integrate with what you already have or set up a standalone smart lighting system with app control and automated scheduling.
Get a Free Outdoor Lighting Estimate
We design the system for your specific property — coverage goals, fixture specifications, and fixture quality matched to your location. Written estimate before any work begins.
Call (786) 983-7928