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Landscape Lighting in Coppell, TX
Coppell's tree-lined streets and family neighborhoods are built for evenings outside. We design low-voltage LED landscape lighting that makes those evenings longer and the homes look finished.
✓ Family-friendly systems ✓ Low-voltage LED ✓ Service after install
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Coppell landscape lighting is a low-voltage LED system designed for your yard: uplit trees, safe walkways, a lit entry, and warm light on patios and pool decks. We survey the property, draw a layout, install cleanly with shallow cable and return for service as plants grow. Businesses get sign, entry and walkway lighting.
Since 1978
Dallas family business
5+ years
Commercial and large residential lighting
Fully insured
Liability and workers’ comp
4.5★ Google
Rated by DFW clients
Lighting for Coppell Homes
Most Coppell designs combine curb appeal with everyday safety.
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Uplighting Trees
Fixtures at the base of live oaks, cedar elms and red oaks throw light up through the canopy. Bark texture and branch shape become the focal point after dark, with no glare toward the street.
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Lighting for Peace of Mind
Fixtures aimed at fence lines, side gates, back doors and parking areas leave fewer dark pockets around the property. Timers keep it all on schedule whether you are home or away.
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Safe Walks for Families
Kids, bikes and late arrivals all use the same walks and drives. Low path and step lights mark edges and stairs so everyone gets to the door without tripping.
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Backyard Play and Patios
Lighting the patio, the edges of the lawn and the trees around them lets families stay outside after dinner and keeps the yard visible from the kitchen window.
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Facade and Architecture
Wash lights and grazing fixtures bring out stone, brick, columns and gables. The house keeps its daytime character at night, and the entry becomes the clear center of the view.
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Service After Install
Trees grow, beds get replanted and fixtures get bumped by mowers. We come back on service calls to re-aim lights, replace damaged parts and adjust timers as the seasons change.
Curb Appeal After Sunset
Most people see your home after dark when they drive past on the way home. Without lighting, even a beautiful house disappears.
A few washes on the facade, an uplit tree or two and a lit entry give the home presence from the street. We aim for a warm, balanced look that complements Coppell's tidy neighborhoods, never a floodlit one. It also tells visitors exactly where the front door is.
Facade wash to show architecture
Uplit tree to frame the house
Entry light that guides visitors
Balanced light, never a floodlit look
Getting Light Into Your Coppell Landscape
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Request a Visit
Call the office at 972-620-9560, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and we set a time to walk your Coppell property with you.
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Site Survey
A designer measures runs, finds outdoor power, checks irrigation heads and photographs the features worth lighting in Coppell.
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Pick the Fixtures
Uplights, path lights, washes and downlights are matched to each feature, with warm white color chosen to suit the stone and plants.
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Install and Aim
Our insured crew sets fixtures, runs shallow low-voltage cable and aims every light, then checks the whole system once it is dark.
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Night Check
After dusk we fine-tune angles and brightness so nothing glares, then hand over timer or app control before we leave.
Coppell, Street by Street
Coppell is compact and mostly residential, with a historic core and a ring of businesses near the airport. Here is where our designs tend to focus.
Old Town Coppell
The restored Old Town district has shops, restaurants and small offices along walkable streets. Warm lighting on entries, planters and trees supports its village feel and makes evening visits comfortable. Nearby homes with porches and older trees get warm accents that match the district's character.
Denton Tap Road
Retail centers and offices along Denton Tap Road need signs and entries that read clearly at night. We light monument signs, trees and walkways with steady, low-glare fixtures. Lit parking edges and walks help customers and staff feel safe after dark.
Coppell Nature Park Area
Lots near Coppell Nature Park sit beside woods and trails. Soft, low path light and shielded accents let the home glow without spilling into the natural area next door. Step lights help on sloped back lots that drop toward the creek and woods.
Andy Brown Park Area
Neighborhoods around Andy Brown Park have established trees and family homes. Uplit canopies, lit walks and backyard patio light suit these yards, and fixtures stay shielded toward the park. Lit backyard edges also make it easy to see kids and pets from inside.
Sandy Lake Road
Homes and businesses along Sandy Lake Road range from family lots to commercial frontage. Each gets a plan sized to its setting, from a front-yard tree and walk to full sign and entry lighting. Front-yard trees along the road are good first candidates for uplighting on residential lots.
Business Lighting in Coppell
Coppell is home to plenty of offices, warehouses and corporate campuses near DFW Airport, along with neighborhood retail. Their landscapes need light too.
We light entry signs, specimen trees, planted islands and pedestrian walks, then set schedules to match business hours. Carruthers has managed commercial landscapes since 1978, so we place fixtures with maintenance crews in mind. Insurance certificates are available before work starts, and we come back for service calls whenever something needs attention.
Monument and entry signs
Trees and planted islands
Pedestrian walks and parking edges
Schedules matched to business hours
Cost Factors for Coppell Projects
No two yards price the same, and these factors explain why.
How much you light
Lighting only the street-facing view keeps a project tight. Adding the backyard, patio, side gates and every specimen tree grows the fixture list, the wire and the crew time together.
Wire runs and distance
Long runs to a back fence line, a far tree or a detached structure add cable and labor. Grouping fixtures into smart circuits keeps wire lengths and voltage drop under control.
Tree height and mounting
Uplighting from the ground is straightforward. Mounting downlights high in a tall oak for a moonlight effect takes climbing, careful strapping and more time on site.
Crossing paving and stone
Turf and planting beds are quick to work in. Getting under concrete walks, flagstone patios or brick edging, or setting lights into walls and steps, adds labor that we flag early.
Zones and app control
Splitting front, back and patio into separate zones lets you run each on its own schedule. Smart controllers and app access add to the hardware list and the setup work.
What DFW clients say
4.5-star average on Google from clients across Dallas-Fort Worth.
★★★★★
“Fast and courteous office staff and installers. Abraham my installer was excellent!”
robert simmons
★★★★★
“This is the first year I have used this company, & I can say I am absolutely pleased! The designer and I agreed on the overall design, and the team executed it properly. Any issues that have arisen since install, they have been very prompt in their…”
Ellen Sterin
★★★★★
“These guys were amazing. Highly recommend them for all your decorative lighting needs.”
Alex Shaw
Coppell Landscape Lighting FAQ
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
Is landscape lighting safe for kids in Coppell yards?
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Yes. Low-voltage systems run at about 12 volts after the transformer, and cable sits below the surface. Fixtures are sturdy and staked firmly, and we keep them out of the main play areas. Lit walks and steps make the yard safer for everyone at night.
Do you light offices and warehouses near the airport?
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Yes. We light signs, entry plantings, trees and walkways for offices, distribution buildings and corporate campuses. Lighting is planned for visibility from the road and safety for employees walking to their cars, with schedules matched to your hours. Certificates of insurance are available.
How do you keep light from shining into my neighbor's yard?
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We aim each fixture at a specific feature, use shields and glare guards, and choose beam spreads that keep light on your property. Warm, lower-intensity fixtures also reduce spill. We check every angle after dark before we call the project done.
How is a landscape lighting project priced?
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We price from the site, not a menu. The proposal is built from how many fixtures the design needs, what they are made of, how far the wire runs, whether we cross paving, and whether you want a simple timer or app control with zones. Many owners start with the front yard and add the back later.
How long does an install take?
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Most residential systems are installed in one to two days once the design is approved. Larger estates, commercial grounds and projects that cross hardscape take longer. The bigger wait is usually scheduling the design visit, so it helps to reach out a few weeks before you want the lights on.
Can you replace old halogen lights with LED?
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Often we can. Some existing fixtures accept LED lamps, and others are worth replacing with integrated LED models. We check the transformer and wiring too, since an older system may need adjustments. The result is lower power use, cooler fixtures and fewer burned-out lamps.
How much will it add to my electric bill?
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Usually very little. LED landscape fixtures draw only a few watts each, and a timer or photocell keeps them on only when you want. A typical residential system running nightly costs far less to operate than older halogen setups. We can size the schedule to fit how you use the yard.
What is moonlighting?
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Moonlighting is a technique where fixtures are mounted high in a tree and aimed down. Light filters through the leaves and lands on the lawn, walk or patio with a dappled pattern, much like a full moon. It works on large, mature trees and adds wide, gentle light.
What is NTD?
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NTD, short for Nite Time Decor, is the name of our landscape lighting line. It is the year-round side of Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting, run from the same Dallas office on Goodnight Lane with the same design and install team.