The most common question we get before a walkthrough: what's this going to cost? It's a fair question, and we'll answer it straight.

Typical price ranges in Central Florida

Here's how most residential landscape lighting projects land:

  • Starter install (8–12 fixtures): $1,500–$3,500. Front facade, walkway lighting, one or two featured trees. This is the most common entry point.
  • Mid-range install (15–25 fixtures): $3,500–$7,000. Full front yard plus partial backyard or patio. Multiple zones, smart control optional.
  • Full-property design (30+ fixtures): $7,000–$15,000+. Complete lighting plan for front yard, backyard, patio, and all major trees and architectural features.

These ranges assume LED fixtures, professional installation, and all cable burial. They do not include smart controllers, which add $150–$400 depending on zone count.

What actually drives the cost

Number of fixtures is the biggest variable. Each fixture carries a material cost ($30–$150+ depending on quality) and a labor cost for placement and wiring. More fixtures means more of both.

Fixture quality matters more in Florida than most markets. Brass and solid copper fixtures handle Florida's UV, humidity, and heat far better than aluminum or pot metal. They cost more upfront and last 20+ years. Cheaper fixtures look similar on install day and fail in 3–5.

Cable burial adds labor time but it's non-negotiable. Direct-buried cable in Florida needs to go deep enough to survive irrigation systems, lawn equipment, and the ground movement that comes with the state's sandy soil. We don't staple cable to mulch.

Transformer and zoning. Larger systems need a higher-wattage transformer and multiple zones. A well-designed zoning setup also protects the system from overload and makes it easier to service and expand later.

What you should be skeptical of

Very low quotes ($800–$1,200 for a full front yard) usually indicate shallow cable burial, low-quality fixtures, or both. In Florida's climate, that's not a bargain, it's a 2-year system.

Quotes without itemized line items are also worth questioning. If you can't see exactly what you're buying, fixture model, quantity, cable type, labor hours, you're working blind.

The walkthrough and quote process

At Bright Arbor, every quote starts with an evening walkthrough. We come out after dark, walk the property with you, and sketch a fixture-by-fixture plan on-site. The quote you receive is fully itemized, every fixture, every cable run, every hour of labor.

No pressure to sign. No expiring discounts. Just an honest number for the actual work. We serve homeowners across Orlando, Winter Park, and throughout Greater Central Florida.