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Vivid Outdoor Lighting, LLC
4.8(
8
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"D&C lighting was great. Easy to work with. Very knowledgeable. Responsive to my calls and questions. They were on time. Products are high quality. In summay I would strongly recommend D&C. Prices are a bit high but like most things you get what you pay for."
Frankfort, Illinois
Enterance sign
South side of bridge
South side of bridge
South side of bridge

+23

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landscape Illumination, Inc.
3.1(
34
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Landscape Illumination installed landscape lighting for our home and at the same time installed year around holiday LED lights around our roofline. Customer service is great - we had a strand of LED lights act up right after installation and they were right out to replace the strand. Our landscape lighting works and looks great every night but I waited an entire year to write a review to make sure our holiday lighting worked fine this year when I turned them back on - I'm happy to say that every LED light is still working great and I changed them to ORANGE for Halloween. thanks again to the team at Landscape Illumination - landscape lighting and permanent holiday lighting was worth every penny!"
Landscape Lighting
Architectural lighting
Hardscape Lighting
Path lighting
Deck lighting

+6

28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Create VIPS, LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Antuan of Create VIP called me right away to schedule an appt for Our electrical issues. He was right ontime, polite and very professional. He did a good job and we were charged exactly what he quoted. We would definitely call him again for all our electrical needs."
Great Job
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Naper Lawn Works Inc
4.4(
66
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Naper Lawn Work did fantastic job on our outdoor remodel. We had them put in an outdoor kitchen (my husband absolutely loves), gas fire place (the kids love roasting marshmallows), beautiful p**** paver patio, pillars, and outdoor lighting. Its great for entertaining!  My husband and I received numerous compliments. We have even had neighbors ask if we mind if the duplicate our yard.
From the very beginning, Naper Lawn Works has been very professional. They never tried to over sell. They listen to what my husband and I chose and offered great advice and tips to make it look even better than what we pictured.  Naper Lawn Works stayed on schedule the whole time, kept us informed daily as what the schedule is.  All the workers were very polite and even cleaned up their mess everyday before leaving our home. We shopped around for other prices and found Naper Lawn Works not only an affordable price, but they are local. Mark, the owner, was so very nice. I could not have asked for a better guy to deal with. I am someone that worries constantly, but Mark made me feel comfortable and answered my million questions throughout the whole process.
My husband and I are so please with the work, that this spring we will be starting a new project with Naper Lawn Works for the front of our house. I am so excited as seeing how easily and affordable our last project was. I would recommend Naper Lawn Works to everyone. Not only does my family and I constantly enjoy our yard, but its awesome for entertaining, that the whole neighborhood is over enjoying it too.
Thank you Mark and the whole Naper Lawn Works team for everything. We will see you in the spring for our new project."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Widur Corp
4.8(
111
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wojtek came to our home and gave us an estimate for some electrical work we needed performed. He was friendly and professional. However, we went with another electrical company for the work. Only reason for using the other company was a personal reference from a friend."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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LPD+Architectural Stonescapes
4.1(
219
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although it was a little tough to connect in the beginning (due to summer rush and holiday weekend), once Maria and I connected, things went very smoothly.
She came to my house, measured and provided a quote in a very timely manner.  
I had to go through my HOA, and she was quite helpful. Providing the drawings and contacting J.U.L.I.E. as required by the HOA (and even coming out a second time to get additional details requested by the HOA).
We had set a tentative installation date (pending HOA approval) and were lucky that the HOA approval was received in the nick of time and the weather held out.
The crew showed up on time and worked tirelessly all day to complete the job. When they ran out of bricks, they went back out to buy more.  Maria  was there the entire time overseeing the work.  At one point we had an issue with the level of the patio where the base of the steps and the side of the house were out of sync (huge downward slope).  She noted the issue and provided a sound recommendation which I approved. At the end of the day, they cleaned up the entire area.  They had carefully removed sod, mulch and some of my plants to install the brick patio and when they were done installing, they replaced the sod, mulch and even replanted my flowers.  Impressive!!  Everything washed up (even the handprints on the staircase) and clean.  They were also very careful with the surrounding area.  I live in a townhouse and they used wheel barrels to bring in all the materials.  They were careful not to destroy any of the common area.  This is a huge plus and greatly appreciated.  
Overall, it was a very positive experience and I highly recommend LDP.  I love my new patio - even though it is small, it adds a whole new room for me outdoors.  Wish I could add pictures, it turned out great!!"
Front Entrance
Garden Walls
Patio
Brussels Block Patio
Brussels Dimensional Seat Wall

+20

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FAQs for outdoor lighting plan and installation projects in Crete, IL

Permit requirements for outdoor lighting vary depending on your location and project scope. Simple fixture replacements don't require permits, but projects involving new electrical circuits, extensive trenching, or significant system expansions often do. Local building departments establish these requirements, and many professional electricians handle permit applications as part of their service package.

The timeline for outdoor lighting installation varies based on project complexity. Basic systems might require only one to two days for complete installation, while extensive lighting networks with numerous fixtures and complex wiring needs could extend to a week or longer. Weather conditions, property accessibility, and soil characteristics can all influence how quickly professionals can complete your installation.

Outdoor lighting offers both practical and aesthetic benefits that many homeowners find valuable. Beyond enhancing nighttime visibility and security, well-designed lighting can highlight architectural features and extend outdoor living hours. While installation represents a significant investment, quality lighting may potentially increase property appeal and could contribute to overall home value.

Some outdoor lighting projects are suitable for homeowner installation, particularly simple solar fixtures or low-voltage systems that plug into existing outlets. However, projects requiring new electrical connections, permanent wiring, or integration with home electrical systems demand professional expertise. Electrical work carries inherent safety risks, and improper installation could create fire hazards or code violations.

The operating cost for outdoor lighting depends primarily on your fixture types, bulb selection, and usage patterns. Energy-efficient LED fixtures consume significantly less electricity than traditional incandescent or halogen alternatives. Controlling your lighting with timers, photocells, or motion sensors can further reduce energy usage by ensuring lights operate only when needed or beneficial.

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