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Landscape Lighting in Mesquite, TX
Landscape lighting for Mesquite homes, retail centers and offices. Low-voltage LED that lights trees, walks, signs and facades every night without fuss.
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Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting installs low-voltage LED landscape lighting across Mesquite, TX. For homes we light trees, walks, facades and patios; for businesses, signs, entries and building faces. We set timers or app control and service systems we install. Call 972-620-9560 to schedule a site visit.
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
Fixtures and Effects We Install
Our landscape lighting line, NTD (Nite Time Decor), covers each of these for homes and commercial sites.
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Signs, drives and storefronts
For Mesquite businesses we light monument signs, entry drives, planted islands and building faces, set on photocell and timer schedules that match opening hours and evening traffic.
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Lighting for peace of mind
Gates, side yards, garage corners and the back fence line get steady light from dusk on, so there are fewer dark spots and cameras see more.
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Uplit canopies
A pair of well-placed uplights can turn a mature shade tree into a soft column of light. We aim to show bark texture and branch shape without glare toward the street.
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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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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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Service calls
When a fixture goes dark, gets knocked over or ends up behind a growing shrub, call us. We repair, re-aim and adjust systems we installed.
Fixtures, Materials and Color
Fixture choice shapes how a system looks and how long it holds up. Brass and copper fixtures weather to a dark finish and shrug off sprinklers and lawn equipment; aluminum is lighter and lower in cost.
Color temperature matters as much as brightness. Warm white, around 2700K, flatters brick, stone and foliage and feels like a porch light. Cooler whites can look harsh on a Mesquite home, so we use them sparingly, mostly on blue-green plants or water.
Brass, copper or aluminum fixture bodies
Warm white near 2700K for most homes
Spot, wash, path, well and hardscape types
Beam spread matched to each target
From First Call to First Night
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Call or request
Reach our office at 972-620-9560, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and we set a time to see the Mesquite property.
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Site visit
We measure distances, photograph key trees and walls and check outlet locations so the plan reflects the real Mesquite lot.
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Plan the layout
You get a plan showing fixture types and locations, cable routes and transformer placement, with each cost factor explained.
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Install with care
Our insured crew sets fixtures, runs cable in narrow slits or under mulch, and restores beds and turf as it goes.
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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 Across Mesquite
Mesquite has established neighborhoods with mature trees, a large retail district around Town East Mall and commercial corridors along I-635, I-30 and US 80. Homes need curb appeal and safety; businesses need signs and entries that read clearly every evening. We light both.
Town East Mall area
Retail and restaurants around Town East Mall and Town East Boulevard draw evening shoppers. Lit signs, planted islands and walkways make properties easier to find and more comfortable to visit after dark. Curbed islands keep fixtures protected from carts and mowers, which means fewer service calls.
Established neighborhoods
Many Mesquite homes sit under big shade trees planted decades ago. Uplighting the trunks, a warm facade wash and lit front walks make the most of what is already there. Older halogen systems in these neighborhoods can be converted to LED, often reusing parts of the original layout and cable.
I-635 and I-30 corridors
Offices and commercial buildings along I-635 and I-30 are seen at highway speed. Even light on monument signs and building faces helps them stand out and look maintained. Durable fixtures and long, properly sized cable runs keep brightness even across large frontages and wide parking fields.
Near the Mesquite Arena
Businesses near the Mesquite Arena and rodeo grounds see crowds on event nights. Path and parking-area lighting helps people move safely between cars and the door. Shielded fixtures keep light on paths and plantings rather than shining into drivers' eyes as crowds arrive and leave the lot.
Make the Back Yard Usable After Dark
Most of the light people enjoy is behind the house. We light patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, pool decks and fire pits so evenings outside in Mesquite do not end at sunset.
Downlights from eaves and pergola beams give even light for cooking and dining. Step and hardscape lights keep edges safe. A few uplit trees at the fence line give the yard depth, so the space feels larger than it does in daylight. Bistro string lighting can tie in too.
Pergola and eave downlights
Step lights on deck and pool edges
Uplit trees for depth at the fence
Bistro string lights can tie in
What Drives Project Price
Scope, materials and site conditions decide cost more than anything else.
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.
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.
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.
Ground and hardscape
Soft beds are quick to work in. Clay, rock, heavy roots, driveways and stone walls slow the crew down and change the cost of running cable.
System size and distance
More fixtures need more transformer capacity, and features far from the outlet need longer, heavier cable to keep brightness even from the first fixture on the run to the last one.
What DFW clients say
4.5-star average on Google from clients across Dallas-Fort Worth.
★★★★★
“These guys were amazing. Highly recommend them for all your decorative lighting needs.”
Alex Shaw
★★★★★
“First season with them and hands down best service I’ve had. Very impressed with their service and communication. David was very professional and made the entire experience easy and worry free. Will definitely be keeping my business with them!”
Courtney Carrier
★★★★★
“Fast and courteous office staff and installers. Abraham my installer was excellent!”
robert simmons
Questions About Landscape Lighting in Mesquite
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
What does landscape lighting cost in Mesquite?
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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.
Can you convert an old halogen system at my Mesquite home?
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Yes. Many older Mesquite systems still run halogen bulbs. We can swap in LED lamps or replace worn fixtures, check the transformer and cable and fix failed connections. The result uses much less power and needs far fewer bulb changes. Some original cable can often be reused.
Is low-voltage lighting safe around kids, pets and sprinklers?
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Yes. The transformer reduces household power to about 12 volts before it reaches the yard, which is far safer than line-voltage wiring around children, pets, irrigation and garden tools. Connections are sealed for wet ground, and cable sits shallow under mulch or soil where it is out of the way.
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, so even a system with dozens of fixtures running every night uses less power than many household appliances. A timer that turns trees off late at night lowers it further.
Does landscape lighting help with security?
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It helps. Lighting gates, side yards, entries and dark beds removes hiding spots and makes a property look occupied. Even light also helps security cameras capture clear images. It is not a replacement for locks or alarms, but it is a quiet, attractive layer of protection.
Do you pair landscape lighting with holiday lighting for businesses?
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Yes. For Mesquite businesses, HOAs and property managers, we can light signs and landscaping all year and add commercial holiday lighting and décor in season, including installation, service and removal. One insured vendor covers both. We schedule work around store hours and tenant activity.
My old landscape lights stopped working. Can you help?
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Usually. Common causes are corroded connections, cut cable, a failed transformer or burned-out halogen bulbs. We trace the problem, repair what is worth keeping and recommend LED upgrades where they make sense, before quoting any new work. Systems installed by other companies are welcome.
Do you light commercial properties in Mesquite?
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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.
What is the timeline from first call to lights on?
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First comes a site visit, then a written proposal. Once you approve it, we schedule installation; many homes are finished in a day or two. The final step is an evening visit to set aim and brightness and to confirm the schedule.