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Landscape Lighting in Lancaster, TX
Landscape lighting for Lancaster homes, churches and businesses. Low-voltage LED for trees, walkways, signs and facades, designed and installed by an insured Dallas crew.
✓ Landscape roots since 1978 ✓ Warm white LED ✓ Night aiming included
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Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting installs low-voltage LED landscape lighting in Lancaster, TX. We light trees, walks, home facades, patios, church grounds and business signs, aim every fixture after dark and service systems we install. Call 972-620-9560, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
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
Landscape Lighting Services in Lancaster
Our landscape lighting line, NTD (Nite Time Decor), covers each of these for homes and commercial sites.
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Architectural accents
Grazing a stone wall or washing a two-story entry shows off the materials the builder chose. We balance brightness so the front door stays the clear destination.
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Business properties
We light signage, entry beds, walkways and building faces on commercial sites, with schedules set around business hours and a crew that is insured for commercial work.
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Shade trees as the centerpiece
One large tree, lit well, often does more for a Lancaster yard than a dozen small fixtures. We pick the strongest specimens and light them from two sides for depth.
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HOA entrances and monuments
Neighborhood entry walls, stone monuments and median plantings need even, reliable light. We design for the board's look, keep fixtures low and sturdy and set them on a reliable dusk schedule.
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Walkways and steps
We light the routes people actually walk: drive to door, patio to pool, gate to back yard. Fixture spacing keeps footing clear and avoids the airport look.
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Security and visibility
Light at side yards, gates, garage corners and dark beds removes hiding spots and helps cameras record usable images. It is quieter than a floodlight and easier on the neighbors.
Timers, Photocells and App Control
A system is only useful if it turns on by itself. Transformers can run on a photocell that senses dusk, a timer that shuts lights off late at night, or both together.
App-based controls add zones and schedules you can change from your phone, such as path lights all night and tree lights until midnight. We set the schedule before the crew leaves your Lancaster property and show you how to adjust it when seasons and daylight change.
Photocell turns lights on at dusk
Timer turns them off when you choose
Separate zones for front, back and trees
Schedules adjusted as daylight changes
Our Five-Step Process
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Start the conversation
Tell us about the property, the look you want and any HOA or commercial requirements we need to meet.
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Site visit
We measure distances, photograph key trees and walls and check outlet locations so the plan reflects the real Lancaster lot.
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Size the system
Fixture count and wattage set the transformer size and cable layout, with headroom left so future additions plug into the same system.
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Installation day
Fixtures go in, cable is buried shallow and connections are sealed. Many home installs wrap up in a day or two.
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Aim after dark
We return at night to fine-tune aim and brightness, set the timer or app schedule and walk you through it.
Lighting Around Lancaster
Lancaster combines a historic town square with established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions and busy commercial and industrial corridors near I-35E and I-20. Homes, churches and businesses all have a reason to look good after dark, and each needs a different mix of fixtures.
Historic Town Square
Businesses and buildings around Lancaster's historic square benefit from warm light that flatters older brick and stonework. Facade grazing and lit plantings make the square inviting in the evening. Fixtures can be tucked into planters and building ledges so they disappear during the day and do not distract from historic details.
I-35E and I-20 frontage
Commercial and industrial properties near the interstates are seen at highway speed. Bright, even light on signs and entry beds helps a property read clearly and look maintained. Durable fixtures and long cable runs are planned during the site visit, so nothing has to be patched later on.
Churches and community buildings
Church grounds need safe walkways, a lit sign and an entry that welcomes people to evening services. We light parking-lot paths, monument signs and building faces on schedules that match your calendar. Separate zones let you light the sign every night but the full building face only during events.
Newer subdivisions
Newer Lancaster neighborhoods often have clean facades and young trees. Facade wash, path light and entry accents add curb appeal now, with room to add tree lights as plantings mature. We lay out cable with room to grow, so adding trees or a back patio later is straightforward and cost-effective.
Landscape Lighting for Lancaster Businesses
Commercial properties need light that works every night without anyone thinking about it. We light monument signs, drive entries, parking islands, building faces and walkways for offices, retail centers, churches and medical buildings.
Our parent company, Carruthers Landscape Management, has worked on commercial grounds across Dallas-Fort Worth since 1978, so we plan fixtures around irrigation, mowing and planting cycles. Liability insurance and workers' compensation are in place, and we provide certificates of insurance on request.
Monument signs and entry drives
Walkways and building facades
Planned around landscape maintenance
Insured, with COIs on request
Cost Factors to Know
Here is what changes the number from one property to the next.
Front only or the whole lot
Many owners light the front first and add the back yard later. Phasing keeps the first project focused, spreads the investment over time and uses the same transformer and cable plan.
Fixture quality
Solid brass and copper last longer outdoors than painted aluminum but cost more at the start. We match material to how exposed each fixture will be.
Commercial scope
Commercial sites often need sturdier fixtures, longer runs and work scheduled around business hours or tenants, all of which we plan into the proposal from the first site visit.
Smart control options
App control and multiple zones cost more than a basic timer. They are worth it when you want trees off at midnight but path lights on until dawn.
Transformer and wiring
Total wattage sets transformer size, and long distances from the outlet to far corners of the yard add cable. Large lots and multiple zones need more of both.
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.”
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Questions About Landscape Lighting in Lancaster
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
What does landscape lighting cost in Lancaster?
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It depends on the number of fixtures, fixture material, transformer size, how far cable has to run and whether we cross hardscape. A front-yard plan and a full-property design are very different projects. We walk the property, then give you a written proposal that explains each factor so you can decide what to include now and what to add later.
Do you light church grounds in Lancaster?
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Yes. We light church signs, entry walks, parking-area paths and building faces so members and visitors can arrive safely for evening services and events. Schedules can follow your service calendar, and our insured crew can work around weekday activities. Fixtures stay tucked into beds and planters, out of the way of foot traffic.
Is it safe to have wiring buried in my yard?
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Low-voltage cable carries about 12 volts, much less than a household outlet, so an accidental nick from a shovel or edger is not the hazard line voltage would be. We route cable away from areas you dig often and seal every connection against moisture.
How long does installation take?
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Many residential systems are installed in a day or two once the design is approved. Larger estates, commercial grounds and projects that cross hardscape take longer. We return after dark to fine-tune aim and brightness, so plan on one evening visit after the main installation day.
Is landscape lighting better than a floodlight for security?
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In many cases, yes. A single floodlight creates harsh glare and deep shadows next to it. Several softer fixtures spread across entries, side yards and fence lines leave fewer dark spots, help cameras see faces and keep the property looking welcoming.
Can older brick buildings be lit without looking harsh?
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Yes. Warm white light at a low grazing angle brings out the texture of older brick and stone without the flat, washed-out look of floodlights. We balance brightness across the facade so no single spot is glaring. Fixtures tuck into ledges and planters so they disappear by day.
Do you light commercial properties in Lancaster?
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Yes. We light offices, retail centers, churches, medical buildings and HOA entrances, including monument signs, entry drives, walkways and building faces. We carry liability insurance and workers' compensation and can provide certificates of insurance for your file. Installation is scheduled around business hours and tenants.
Can different parts of the yard run on different schedules?
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Yes. We can wire the system into zones, such as front trees, path lights and the back patio, and set each one separately. Many owners leave path and security lights on all night while accent lights shut off around midnight.
How many fixtures does a front yard need?
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It depends on the size of the house, the number of trees and how much you want lit. A modest front yard might need a dozen or fewer fixtures; a large lot with mature trees and a long walk needs more. We design to the property rather than a set count.