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Avatar for DIVINE LIGHTSCAPES
DIVINE LIGHTSCAPES
5.0(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am highly impressed by Tim’s focus on customer service and satisfaction!! Tim walked me through the issue and help resolve myself on the phone with no fees in return!! I am planning to hire Tim for outdoor lighting work."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kevin James Landscape
4.7(
346
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Customers say: Super punctual

"This is the third time we've hired Kevin and we won't go anywhere else - Kevin is responsible for most of the landscaping for our house. He's honest, trustworthy and dependable. His team's work is excellent and I cannot recommend him enough. We had a major renovation done on our house which transformed our backyard quite a bit. As a result, we began having some major drainage problems. My wife and I had envisioned adding some hardscaping to help an area that simply wouldn't grow any grass or plants. Kevin came by and assessed the situation and recommended a catch basin and drainage solution. In addition, he recommended against hardscaping and moved towards installing tamped gravel, with some stepping stones, as it would be much more economical. I couldn't envision it myself, but I trusted Kevin and the work came out even better than we could have imagined - we've gotten many compliments already. I've already recommended Kevin to our friends and was glad to hear one of our neighbors say great things about him as well. We'll only go to Kevin for any future landscaping needs."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborescent Gardens Inc
4.9(
92
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Chris and his team did an excellent job in installing landscape lighting and replacing two mature crate myrtle trees in my yard. He worked with me to determine the make and model of lighting I wanted, and then he and his team showed up the very next week to install. The final solution looks great!"
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Response time9 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Kale Lawn Care
4.7(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff Kale and his crew were great to work with. We had 24 trees and plants, beds and mulch done in our backyard. The trees are vibrant and healthy, beautiful. The crew did a great job. We are definitely going with Jeff Kale for our front yard landscaping next year."
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Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Jose Santos Landscaping
4.8(
27
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose did an installation of my irrigation system and also fine tuned the sprinkler heads. He was reasonably priced and did a great job. After a few weeks, I had to fine tune the sprinkler heads. He initially assisted me over the phone and also visited the house next day to do the tuning. I’d confidently recommend Jose to others who are in need of the landscaping services."
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Response time4 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky by Wise Electric Control, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The word for this company is EXCELLENT!! I called one morning and they were out the same day. I needed new outside lights installed and the word for the technicians is EXCELLENT! Christian Perry and Matt installed the lights and explained the process to me as they went. They went above and beyond, going 2 miles up the road with me to help choose the correct lights because I wanted to switch to automatic lights. They had to enlarge the present holes with a jigsaw to accommodate the new lights and installed them perfectly. these guys were personable, knowledgeable and downright awesome. They also did a safety check. I will definitely use Mr. Sparky again."
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+13

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Corona Landscaping
4.1(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"I highly recommend Corona Landscaping!! They landscaped a large hill on our property (which included installing two sets of stairs), created a paved/brick walkway to match a patio already in place, and installed multiple drain lines to direct water on our property away from the driveway when it rains. Miguel and his crew are very professional, listened to our ideas and made wonderful suggestions regarding our projects. The crew worked continuously from beginning to end of the project until it was completed to our satisfaction. Wonderful experience overall, and will be contacting them for landscaping needs in the future!!"
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Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Outdoor Artisan Inc
4.9(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outdoor Artisan did a fantastic job of producing exactly what we were looking for in an outdoor living area. Great communication and great ideas. Could not recommend them enough!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Lightning Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dean is very personable and full of suggestion to do a project (the right way only). I can appreciate his valuable input so that you don't end up doing more harm than good! I will definitely think of Lightning Electric for my next projects."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outdoor Contracting
4.6(
173
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

"We had the pleasure of working with Outdoor Contracting over the past year on our landscape project. Our project was very complex and required someone who could help us consult, design and implement a custom project and Bill and his team were a perfect fit and up to the task. Adding to the complexity, Outdoor Contracting had to pick up the pieces from a failed attempt by our previous landscape designer making the project even more complex. If you have a complex project which no other contractor will touch, then Outdoor Contracting is right for you. The project consisted of designing an enclosure for our back yard which included custom concrete form walls, custom aluminum fencing, pedestrian gates, a cantilevered driveway gate, stepping stones, and beach pebbles. In addition, we had extensive lighting installation, irrigation, grading and sod installation, drainage remediation, electrical work, and installation of unique and unusual trees, shrubs, and plants. Bill and his team were very professional and spent countless hours over the past year ensuring that every detail was addressed since everything was tied together. They were methodical in their approach ensuring that each step in the process was thoroughly implemented before moving on to the next step. Bill even goes out of his was to install additional electrical, irrigation, and drainage conduits to ensure you are future proofed in case you want to expand the project in the future. I have never met a contractor that goes above and beyond in this manner. Outdoor Contracting shows up on time and as scheduled and they are very neat and clean in their approach, always taking time to make sure the job site is cleaned daily. We spent so much time with Bill and his team lead by Miguel that they became like family which made everything run smoothly. We were very happy with the overall quality of the work and the project ended up better than expected. We are thrilled with the final outcome!!! Outdoor Contracting’s motto is “"We do it ALL, & We do it RIGHT" and I cannot emphasize enough how true this is. You won’t need to hire additional contractors to complete your plumbing, electrical, and landscape needs since Bill really does it all. If they can complete our project they can do anything and do it top notch. We would highly recommend hiring Outdoor Contracting and you will be very happy you did."
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We have more licenses, credentials, and professional experience than any other landscape company in the area.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for outdoor lighting plan and installation projects in Charlotte, NC

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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