Licensed electrical contractor Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. installs exterior flood lights and security lighting for homeowners in Newnan, GA and nearby communities, including Peachtree City, Tyrone, Sharpsburg, Senoia, Moreland, Grantville, Carrollton, Fayetteville, and Riverdale. We choose the right fixtures and controls, run safe outdoor wiring, and mount lights where they cover your driveway, yard, and entrances.
Why Add Exterior Flood Lights?
Good outdoor lighting makes a home safer and easier to use after dark. Flood lights cover driveways, walkways, and yards so you can see where you are walking and unload the car without stepping into the dark. Well-aimed lighting also removes shadowed corners around doors, garages, and gates, which is why many homeowners pair flood lights with motion sensors for security.
Flood Light Services We Provide
- New LED flood light and security light installation
- Replacing old halogen and incandescent flood lights with LED fixtures
- Motion-sensor, dusk-to-dawn photocell, and timer controls
- Mounting on eaves, soffits, fascia, exterior walls, and detached garages or shops
- New lighting circuits and new switch locations, including switches inside the house
- Weatherproof boxes, covers, and connections, with GFCI protection where code requires it
LED Flood Light Fixtures
Most new flood lights are LED. Compared with older halogen and incandescent flood lamps, LED fixtures use less electricity, last much longer, and run cooler. They come in a range of brightness levels and color temperatures. We help you pick the output, beam spread, and number of heads so the light covers the area you need without blinding neighbors or shining into windows.
Motion Sensors, Photocells, and Timers
The right control makes flood lights more useful and keeps them from running all night when you do not need them. Motion sensors turn lights on when someone walks or drives into the area. Dusk-to-dawn photocells turn lights on at dark and off at daylight automatically. Timers and smart switches let you set a schedule. Many fixtures combine a photocell and motion sensor, and we set the sensitivity and aim so the lights respond to people and cars, not every passing branch.
Replacing Old Halogen Flood Lights
Older halogen flood lights run hot, burn out often, and use more power than modern LED fixtures. Their housings and boxes can also crack or rust over time, letting water reach the wiring. When we replace an old fixture, we check the existing box, wiring, and connections, replace anything that is worn or not weather-rated, and install the new fixture so it seals properly against the house.
Code-Compliant Outdoor Wiring
Outdoor electrical work has to stand up to water, heat, and weather. Fixtures must be rated for the location, wet-location rated where they are exposed to rain and at least damp-location rated under covered soffits and porches. Boxes and covers must be weatherproof, outdoor receptacles need GFCI protection, and wiring run to a detached garage or shop has to use the right cable or conduit at the proper depth. If a new light needs its own circuit, we check your panel for capacity first. Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. follows the electrical code adopted in Georgia and pulls permits where the local jurisdiction requires one.
What to Expect on a Visit
- We walk the property with you and talk about which areas you want lit and how you want the lights controlled.
- We look at mounting locations, existing boxes and switches, and your electrical panel.
- We recommend fixtures, controls, and wiring routes, and explain any work needed to bring old wiring up to code.
- We install and seal the fixtures, make safe connections, and test each light and control.
- We aim the lights and adjust sensor settings with you, then clean up.
Where Flood Lights Make the Biggest Difference
Most homes benefit from lighting in a few high-value spots rather than blasting the whole yard with one bright fixture:
- Driveway and front walk. Even light along the path to the front door reduces trips and makes guests feel welcome.
- Garage and side entries. These are the places people approach first after dark, and they are common blind spots on older homes.
- Back patio and deck. Useful for evening gatherings and for seeing steps, grill areas, and outdoor outlets.
- Detached sheds or workshops. A dedicated flood on a motion sensor is often enough without lighting the whole property.
Aim fixtures so light falls on the ground and building surfaces, not into a neighbor’s windows. That keeps the yard usable and avoids complaints from nearby homes.
How Bright Should Flood Lights Be?
Flood light brightness is measured in lumens, not watts. More is not always better: a light that is too bright for the space creates glare, deep shadows and complaints from the neighbors. As a general guide:
- Porches, entries and side doors: roughly 700 to 1,300 lumens is usually plenty.
- Driveways, garages and backyards: about 1,500 to 3,000 lumens covers most areas.
- Large yards, barns and sport courts: 3,000 lumens or more, often from several fixtures instead of one very bright light.
Mounting height and aim matter as much as the lumen rating. Mount floods high, angle them down toward the area you want lit, and choose a color temperature around 3000K to 4000K for a clear, natural look. If you are not sure how bright your flood lights should be, our exterior flood light installation team can recommend fixtures and placement for your property.
Service Areas
Newnan, GA is our home base, and we install exterior flood lights in communities within about 40 miles of Newnan, including:
- Newnan
- Peachtree City
- Tyrone
- Sharpsburg
- Senoia
- Moreland
- Grantville
- Carrollton
- Fayetteville
- Riverdale
Our shop is at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263. Looking for a general electrician? See our electrician in Newnan, GA page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you add a flood light where there is no fixture now?
Usually, yes. We find a safe power source, run new wiring to the mounting spot, install a weatherproof box, and add a switch or control. If the nearest circuit does not have room for the load, we can run a new circuit from the panel.
Should I use a motion sensor or a dusk-to-dawn photocell?
It depends on how you use the space. Motion sensors are good for driveways, side yards, and entrances where you want light only when someone is there. Photocells are good when you want steady light all night. Many fixtures combine both, staying dim or off until motion is detected.
Can my old halogen flood lights be replaced with LED?
Yes. In most cases we can mount a new LED fixture on the existing box after checking that the box, wiring, and seal are in good condition. If the box is damaged or not weather-rated, we replace it as part of the job.
Can you install flood lights on a detached garage or shop?
Yes. If the building already has power, we can often tie into it. If not, we can run a code-compliant feed from the house, using the correct cable or conduit at the required burial depth.
Do outdoor lights need GFCI protection?
Outdoor receptacles need GFCI protection, and some outdoor lighting setups do too depending on location and how they are wired. We check what applies to your installation.
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Schedule Exterior Flood Light Installation in Newnan
Ready to light up your driveway, yard, or entrances? Call Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. at (678) 552-9399, or text us at (470) 516-7261 if texting is easier. Our main line is a voice-only line and cannot receive texts, so please use the text number for messages. You can also email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com or contact us online. We are at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263, and serve Newnan and communities within about 40 miles.