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Avatar for American National Sprinkler & Lighting
American National Sprinkler & Lighting
4.5(
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went extremely well. Laury was great to work with. Questions directed to him were answered quickly. Installation team was very professional and courteous. Follow-up instructions for working the system through the iPhone app by Simon was also excellent. Project inspected by Village of Buffalo Grove (following installation) passed first time with no issues."
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Response time4 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
D&D Landscape and Sprinkler Services, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dane did an amazing job. He was extremely friendly, talked through options with us for exterior lighting, gave a fair price that didn’t require haggling and came out to install the lights a couple days later. I highly recommend."
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 Front Landscaping (one view)

+18

Response time8 hrs
280 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping Service
4.3(
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Fabian and Unique Landscaping to install a new paver patio, fire pit, seating wall, pergola, outdoor lighting, outdoor sound system, and water feature. The results exceeded my expectations. The process from beginning to end was great as Fabian had great communication throughout the project. Fabian and his crew worked hard and the results showed. I was completely satisfied with the process and end result. I highly recommend Fabian and Unique for your next hardscaping project."
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PLANTING DESIGNS
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+452

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
4.4(
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Pat and Midwest Landscaping did a great job on my yard. The plants had literally taken over and we had some poison ivy growing between our fence and the neighbor’s. In one morning they trimmed things that had gotten too big, moved plants to space them out better, weeded and got rid of the poison ivy problem. Really the best part was that they used all of our own plants, so we didn’t have to buy anything new. Whenever we need more help with the landscaping, we will be calling Pat."
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+16

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Parker Electric Company
4.7(
107
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very impressed with Neal of Parker Electric for his communication skill, speaking clearly what the project will be in writing. His employees Wade an Ryan installed lights an fan in my family room. Both these workers have great communication skills. They worked very professionally in installation, starting with moving, covering furnitureâ s without grumble. Ryan let me know every step of the job and worked on it only after my approval. They finished the job to my full satisfaction. What I liked most was how professionally they clean up the debris, they left the house with spik and span, and of course with beautiful lights and fan on my high ceilings. I recommend Parker Elctric for electric work. As for me, I will always come back to Neal for any electric work."
Response time8 hrs
189 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Power Up Electric
4.4(
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miroslaw did a great job.  He came out and performed a free estimate.  We were not sure if I had conduit running in between the different lights and switches, so he quoted me two different prices.  Initially I wanted to make sure that all communication went through Angie's list.  Once that was clear, his communication was clear and prompt, mostly in the evenings.  We were able to get the time scheduled within a few e-mails. 
When he came on site, he was professional.  He was able to isolate that the conduit was there, so it would be the cheaper price.  He validated that one of my face plates was broken before he started.  He did the work within 2.5 hour and cleaned up after himself. 
The price ended up being 100 per hour - some minor materials so it was not cheap, but you get what you pay for.  I also know that since this was a small job he had to make it worth his while to come out and do it. 
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Widur Corp
4.8(
111
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did an excellent job.  It turned out to be more work than originally estimated to replaced the kitchen light with 2 recessed lights.He was very professional and did outstanding work.  I would hire him in the future for any other electrical needs.

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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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LPD+Architectural Stonescapes
4.1(
219
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's been 3.5 years, and the patio looks better than ever with landscaping. The paver edging has shifted about an inch in a couple areas, but that is easily filled with paver locking sand."
Front Entrance
Garden Walls
Patio
Brussels Block Patio
Brussels Dimensional Seat Wall

+20

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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High Caliber Energy Electrical Co
5.0(
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Serving Waukegan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called High Caliber Energy to have some lights installed in my basement. Not only did they do a flawless job, there was a small issue from previous work that was brought to my attention and resolved as well. These guys earned a lifelong customer."
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Running electric to garage
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Running electric to garage

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for outdoor lighting plan and installation projects in Waukegan, 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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