Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals

Residential Outdoor Lighting Installations

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Expert Residential Lighting Design and Installation

Every residential Low Voltage LED lighting system we install is a blend between our customers’ vision and our design expertise. Lighting the architectural features of your home is not only beautiful but provides safety and function as well. Lighting your landscapes, patios, walkways, ponds, pools, and decks expands the living space to the outdoors and lets you enjoy your property well into the night. We achieve this typically by coming out to the customers’ residences and providing a FREE Evening Demonstration. This process allows us to combine our design expertise with the customers’ vision to achieve the desired look that best showcases their home. We consider this the equivalent of a LIGHTING TEST DRIVE. The demonstration allows our customers to work with us to achieve the best look for the home and one that makes them feel comfortable.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals Warranty

Residential Customers: Enjoy a lifetime warranty on all light bulbs
Light Fixtures and Low Voltage Transformers: Covered by a lifetime warranty for all customers
Service Warranty: Includes 1 year of coverage from the installation date

Residential Lighting Gallery

Residential Lighting Options

Security Lighting

Wouldn’t you just love it if you could accentuate your home structure in a smart way that makes everything look better when it’s dark outside? Security lighting is one of the most important types of outdoor lighting, but residential lighting is certainly not limited to that. Security lighting can help deter criminals from targeting your home and it can also help you see what’s going on around your property at night.

Path Lighting

Path lighting installation is perfect for illuminating pathways and walkways on your property. It can also be used to highlight features such as gardens or water features. Path lighting typically comes in the form of low-voltage lights that are mounted on metal or plastic stakes.

Bistro Lights

Bistro lighting, with its soft, warm glow and enchanting ambiance, has become a beloved lighting choice for both residential and commercial spaces. Whether strung across a backyard, adorning a café patio, or setting the mood for a special event, bistro lighting adds a touch of elegance and creates a magical atmosphere that captivates and delights all who experience it.

Deck Lighting

Deck lighting is a great way to add ambiance to your outdoor living space. Deck lighting can come in a variety of styles, including recessed lights, post tops, and string lights.

Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting is perfect for highlighting your home’s landscaping features. It can also be used to create an inviting atmosphere for guests. Landscape lighting typically comes in the form of low-voltage landscape lights that are installed in the ground.

Tree Lighting

Trees and landscaping are often the most beautiful features of a home. But they can also be difficult to illuminate. Landscape and tree lighting are great ways to highlight these features while also providing functional lighting for your property. This type of lighting typically comes in the form of low-voltage lights that are installed on the ground or attached to trees.

Hardscape Lighting

Hardscape lighting is perfect for illuminating your home’s hardscaping features, such as walkways, decks, and patios. It can also be used to create an inviting atmosphere for guests. Professional hardscape lighting installation typically comes in the form of low-voltage lights that are installed on the ground or attached to hardscaping features.

Landscape Lighting Installation Methods

All of our installations are built for longevity and durability. We use high-quality American-made fixtures manufactured in North Carolina and the highest-quality transformers, wires, connectors, and LED bulbs available. During each installation, we pay special attention to the depth of our cable in grass areas to eliminate concerns about cut lines during aeration. Our slit trenching methods cause minimal disturbance to the turf, as the soil is not lifted above the turf surface onto the grass. Around the home and flowerbeds, we try to remain close to the architecture or close to the edge of the flowerbeds to alleviate concerns of a cut line during planting. We trench and staple down all wires to minimize resurfacing through soil and mulch. All of our connections are hard-wired using industrial-grade wire nuts filled with a specially formulated electrical joint compound to resist corrosion and enhance conductivity. Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals Inc. does NOT use any “quick connect” cable connectors.

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Brad B.

Excellent and professional service. Good communication and follow up. Could have been more pleased.

Jennifer D.

I had such a great experience with Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals. From the very first conversation, they were warm, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. I loved that they did a nighttime demo so I could actually see the design before committing because it made the whole process feel thoughtful and stress free. Their team showed up when they said they would, kept me in the loop, and treated my home with so much care. The finished lighting completely transformed the space. It feels welcoming, polished, and honestly just beautiful. I have noticed they have many repeat customers and now I see why. They stand behind their work, respond quickly if you need anything, and truly go above and beyond. I am so happy with the whole experience and would gladly recommend them to anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space.

Chris T.

We had a terrific experience with Carolina Outdoor Lighting. I learned of them from signs in a nearby neighborhood and some internet research. What caught my eye was their 5 Star Google Rating - and our experience was indeed 5 Star.

The owner Eric came out to our house to walk our property and make suggestions. He responded with a same-day estimate.

From there, Kevin was in contact with us for an install date. The team actually got us an earlier date than originally thought.

Finally, Austin and crew showed up and did an incredibly professional job. The lights are wonderful and really make our house and trees stand out. And the team left the grounds and beds in better condition than when they arrived.

The lights were a Christmas present for my wife - and she loves them. She even said it’s the best Christmas present she’s ever gotten.

Thanks to the whole team!

Jenny L S.

Praising Carolina Outdoor Lighting for their initial install of my beautiful home lighting but also for addressing my need in replacing/resetting my system battery and adding additional lighting. You acted fast in meeting my requests, doing so professionally, affordably and beautifully. There’s nothing better than feeling supported by a company who got your business years ago, but is available at a moments notice when an issue arises. Thank you for going above and beyond!

Barbara

Carolina Lighting did a job for me 3 years ago. It was primarily a highlighting of landscaping I was so happy with the results I asked them to come back for another project. I can't say enough good things about this company. They are professional, polite and thorough. If you are not sure what you what or how to achieve the end goal they offer great suggestions. They then follow up to make sure all is well. I would say they are one of Raleigh's best.

Daniel K.

Exceptional experience from start to finish. Communication was clear, timely, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. It’s clear they value long-term relationships over quick wins. Highly recommend working with them. Thanks Mike and Kevin!

Jessica G.

Austin and his team at Carolina Outdoor Lighting were absolutely phenomenal! They took my husband's vision and brought it to life! We couldn't be happier with our beautifully lit backyard! We will recommend them to everyone who asks! Thanks again to everyone at Carolina Outdoor Lighting, especially Austin.

LF L.

We were referred to Carolina Outdoor Lighting by our new neighbor, who had used them to install their lighting some years ago. What an awesome experience! Professional, knowledgeable, personable and oh-so-competent at what they do! Our house and backyard now look beautiful and elegant at night! Thank you, Austin, Justin, Justin and Bryce: you guys are all so easy (and fun!) to work with. Thank you, again, and keep your eyes peeled for those bald-headed eagles....

Guilherme A.

We highly recommend them!
They did a great job around our home!

MARIE C.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting has been very helpful in assisting us to update our 20 year old landscape lighting in the front and back yard. I feel they incorporated improvement with using whatever was still viable in the old system. Their work was proficient, neat and timely, I would highly recommend them.

Wil R.

What a huge difference it made when we had our lights installed by Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals! Our house was dark since there are no street lights close by. When they setup the demo to show us, we were sold. Not only does it look amazing, it provides functional lighting to our front lawn with the light bounce back from house. We’re glad we went with Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals, we are very happy with the results. Thank you guys!

Karina O.

We had an excellent experience with Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals from start to finish. Their team was extremely professional, punctual, and communicative throughout the entire process. From the initial consultation, they took the time to understand what we were looking for, offered thoughtful recommendations, and stayed within our desired budget.

On the day of installation, the team arrived on time and worked efficiently, providing continuous updates as the project progressed. In just 3-4 hours, they completely transformed our backyard, and the final result exceeded anything we could have imagined!

Even though our project was relatively small in scale, they treated it with the same level of care, attention, and professionalism as a much larger job. The customer service was outstanding, and the quality of the work truly shows.

A special shoutout to Kevin, Greg, and Eric, who were fantastic throughout the entire project, especially when it came to recommendations, communication, and overall execution. We could not be happier and would highly recommend Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals to anyone considering investing in backyard or patio lighting.

Andy K.

We have had a great experience with these guys. We moved into a house with an existing lighting system that no longer worked. They designed a new plan that incorporated as much of the old system as possible. The result was a much improved design at a more affordable price. After we had some additional landscaping done, they came back and quickly implemented a new design to perfectly match the landscaping. These guys are professional and great to work with. Highly recommended.

Jim B.

Our beautiful historic condo building in downtown Raleigh, The Cotton Mill, is more beautiful with Carolina Outdoor Lighting!! We have been happy customers for about 10 years and they have been very attentive and service oriented since we started with them. Ride by the property at 614 Capital Blvd. to see for yourself!!

Lisa P.

We have been using Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals for years now...and Mike is the best, making our yard look beautiful! Both my husband and I enjoy gardening and being outside...and wanted to enhance the beauty of our yard with warm illumination. Over the years, as we have continued evolving our yard to fit where we are in our lives, Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals continue to meet our needs, advising further enhancements to our original lighting.

They are creative, honest, professional experts who never fail to make us happy. We would not trust anyone else with our lighting needs!

Taylor C.

We had a great experience with Carolina Outdoor Lighting. We had some bistro lights added to our deck and some decorative and functional lights added to the stairs on the deck and down the driveway. They were very communicative throughout the process and when there was a weird issue with the bistro lights post-install (super rare) they didn't stop until it was perfect.

Dimitry S.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting was awesome to work with! They gave great advice on what would look best and helped with the perfect placement of the lights. They stayed within my budget but still made my house look amazing. The whole process was easy, and the results are even better than I expected. Highly recommend!

Yisenia R.

I absolutely love my new bistro lights! Carolina Outdoor Lighting did an outstanding and very professional job. The team arrived on time, worked efficiently, and the final result transformed my space. I couldn’t be happier — highly recommend this company!

Michael C.

We recently hired Carolina Outdoor Lighting to install lighting around our home. They are truly professional and experts at what they do. The complimentary demo worked great to help us decide what we wanted. Their installation team did an outstanding job. Highly recommend them!

Brice E.

These guys are the best... period. I've used them now 3x in 10 years and trust their quality work and advice. You certainly feel safer driving up to a well lit house and the aesthetics are great too. Any problems and they are there within a short time to service and repair or upgrade. My best advice is go with the full compliment of lights the 1st time and enjoy.

JT's C.

From the first phone call to the instillation and adjustments, Carolina Outdoor Lighting has been excellent to work with. They came and did an evening demonstration at my request prior to our decision. Our home looks amazing at night, so warm and inviting. They are very professional and accomodating. I couldn't recommend them more. Use them - you won't be disappointed!

Roger W.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting has completed two installations for us, and both experiences have been excellent. Their team provided a thoughtful design that truly enhances our landscaping, and the installation was handled with professionalism and attention to detail.

What sets them apart is their outstanding after‑sale service. As our yard has evolved with new plantings and changes, they have been responsive and efficient in handling cut wires, relocations, and adjustments. The same level of care and expertise we saw during the initial installation carries through to their ongoing support.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting combines creative design, quality workmanship, and reliable follow‑up service. We are very pleased with their work and highly recommend them to anyone looking to elevate their outdoor spaces.

John D.

These guys did a great job lighting my house. They were very responsive and easy to work with throughout the process and did everything they said they would do. The nighttime demo was helpful in selecting the right setup. Austin and his crew were very professional (and careful) with the installation. They also followed up to make sure I was satisfied and made a few adjustments to dial things in. I highly recommend Carolina Outdoor Lighting.

Kim K.

We are so happy we had Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals install our lights! Our house went from dark and unseen at night to beautiful and elegant. We have trees in front of our house which offer awesome privacy when out on our front porch, but the trees also made our house very dark at night. Now we can see our house and are welcomed by the gorgeous glow when we arrive home at night. Neighbors and friends are already saying how beautiful our house is with the lights. The crew at Carolina Outdoor Lighting was wonderful to work with from beginning to end! Very professional and kind. Kevin explained everything at the first conversation. It was a pleasure to meet Doug during the free demo session, which was key for us to see how many lights we wanted on our front trees. Austin contacted us before coming out for the install to explain timing and expectations. The install day went seamlessly and we are so happy with the outcome! All wiring is hidden and our yard was left in excellent condition - they cleaned up the small amount of branches that needed to be trimmed for lights to be installed next to the house. We had a light installed on the side of our front steps for a corner column and it’s amazing how you cannot see any wiring at all! Truly impressed by the installation crew! We highly recommend this company if you are looking for professional lighting for your home!

Susan R.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting was highly professional, expert, and courteous. So nice to deal with people who really know what they're doing!

Scott H.

M8ie and Matt never fail to impress

Jason P.

I can't say enough good things about these guys. So for the last I would say 5-7 years we have been doing the solar powered low voltage lights to light up our sidewalk and one other area. We were ALWAYS frustrated that the lights would usually not last the night, after about 6-8 months one of them would invariably stop working, I even tried the wired low voltage lighting from Home Depot/Lowes. They would break even faster than the solar ones.

So we finally decided to have it professionally done. After reading all the reviews online and seeing that Carolina Outdoor had an A+ rating it was an easy call.

Matt came out the next day and went through everything that would probably work the best. Then the service manager came out about 2 days later and did the evening demo, once we fiddled with is every so slightly we were sold.

The only thing that was a touch of a pain point was they there about a month out on installs. Kevin was great keeping us informed of when the install would happen, and they pulled it in about week.

We could NOT be happier with the results, the house looks fantastic now. Before it we were a dark place you could not see from the street, now it looks really nice.

Would DEFINITELY recommend to anyone.

Lance T.

To say we have been satisfied is an understatement . With over 100 outdoor lights of various application I can say the quality and durability has been fantastic. However, what sets them apart as an outdoor lighting company is their incredible service and ongoing support. They are quick with any repairs which have all been covered by warranty and they are courteous and friendly every time . Very good people who can be trusted with your outdoor lighting!

Kelly S.

Excellent service and customer service!
Beautiful low voltage lighting.

Kevin H.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting put in my system 5 years ago. I had a couple of bulbs that recently started to fade and I called them for warranty service. They came out same week, replaced those bulbs and checked everything else. The system looks brand new again. This is what great customer service looks like. Highly recommend!!

Ron M.

The entire team is outstanding—professional, responsive, and efficient. They provide quick turnaround times and go above and beyond, even handling warranty concerns and bulb replacements with ease. I highly recommend them, and the results have made our home look incredible

Steve G.

Have been admiring a beautifully Carolina Outdoor Lighting illuminated home down the street for quite some time. Finally got around to calling them...and within a few days, our house looks fantastic. The evening preview visit was superb to help us understand what our home would look like, and then a few days later, the installation was perfect. Great crew who came on time and were extremely professional. Can't say enough about this team. If you are considering lighting for your home, this is the right team!

rena vassiliou W.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting exceeded my expectations from start to finish! From the first consultation to the final installation, they were professional, attentive, and easy to work with. They arrived on time, and I really appreciated how quickly they responded to every question and message. The crew paid attention to every detail, making sure the placement of each light enhanced the look of my home. The transformation is incredible—my house looks beautiful and welcoming at night. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and the quality shows. I would highly recommend Carolina Outdoor Lighting to anyone looking to add both beauty and functionality to their home.

Jeffrey S.

Super happy with Carolina Outdoor Lighting. Did an install about 8 years ago. System has worked flawlessly until one day a light went out. The company dropped off a new light for me to replace it, no charge. It didn’t work. The company then came back out to troubleshoot and found damage to wiring as a result of some landscape edging that was installed recently. Again, no charge. System works flawlessly again. Would highly recommend this company for their products, installation, communication, and service.

Cary C.

We’ve been working with this company for years and they never cease to amaze me with their professionalism, not to mention the gorgeous lighting concepts they offer. We spruced up our existing lighting for an upcoming outdoor wedding at our home and we could not be happier with the results! Love these guys!

Douglas J.

This is a high quality group. From the initial review and suggestions, thru a demonstration (temporary setup one evening), and finishing with the installation and follow up, we have nothing but high regards for this company and their crew(s).

Bobby G.

If you are considering landscape lighting you need not look any further. Beginning with the first phone conversation to the completion of the project…very well done.
I guess I have to use the word…Excellent!

Molly S.

We had another wonderful experience with Carolina outdoor lighting at our new home! We are repeat customers for a reason- the team is incredibly professional, organized and does a great job!

Lori J.

Great experience with installation and maintenance support thereafter. I enjoy sitting on my front porch at night. The lighting also improves the curb appeal of the house in my neighborhood. Glad I chose Carolina Outdoor Lighting for this project!

Thomas V.

Great work. Love it!

Wayne S.

Carolina Outdoor Lighting is outstanding! The quality of their work speaks for itself. They were on time, easy to communicate with from start to finish, and even after installation. All the way around, there’s none better

Kevin S.

This was the second installation Carolina Outdoor Lighting has done at my home. Kevin was great by coming out and showing us options, and Austin did a great installation. We are very happy with the results and appreciate the great communication at each stage.

Bill L.

Awesome experience from the initial call, to the night time demo, to install. Everything went smoothly and the finished product looks amazing! Highly recommend to anyone looking. Communication was remarkable and prices were very fair.

Nicole H.

Thank you Austin, Kevin, Doug and Parker. What an amazing crew! From beginning to end they not only provided a wonderful lighting system, but the professionalism and work ethic is impeccable! The beauty of the lighting system is unmatched and we are extremely pleased. We will see you soon for more lights.

Kelly P.

Are you looking for uplighting for your home?? Joe and I would highly recommend the team at Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals Inc., the whole team from beginning to end were very professional and efficient installing our new uplighting to the front and back of our home. We are in love with our new outdoor lighting. Thank you Kevin, Mike and the whole team at Carolina Outdoor Lighting Professionals Inc.

Karen P.

We had a great experience with COLP. They were quick to respond to our request for service, thorough with their inspection of our current system, and helpful to suggest how we could enhance it. They installed supplemental lights, and we love the results. Highly recommend!

Zekiye H.

This is a great company to choose for your outdoor lighting project. They offer a night demo (rare to find) so you can see the finished project ahead of time, which is a big plus! Kevin helped meet our budget, and Austin was patient explaining the system operation, as well as following up several times to make sure we were happy. What more could one ask for! Thank you to all that was involved. Highly recommend.

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