Good outdoor lighting makes your Newnan home safer, easier to use at night, and better looking. Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. designs and installs landscape and outdoor lighting for homes in Newnan, GA and Coweta County, from low-voltage pathway and uplighting to patio, deck, and driveway lighting, plus the GFCI-protected outdoor power that runs it. Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, or book online.
Outdoor and Landscape Lighting We Install
- Pathway and walkway lights along sidewalks and garden beds
- Uplighting for trees, columns, and the front of the house
- Step, deck, and patio lighting, including pergolas and outdoor kitchens
- Driveway and entry lighting
- Flood and security lights; see exterior flood light installation
- String-light circuits with weatherproof outlets and switches
- Low-voltage transformers, timers, photocells, and smart controls
Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
Most landscape lighting runs at 12 volts from a transformer. That makes it safer around gardens and easy to move as plants grow. We size the transformer for the fixtures, plan wire runs to keep voltage even so the far lights are not dim, and use direct-burial cable and waterproof connections that hold up to Georgia rain and red clay.
The Power Behind It
Every outdoor lighting system needs a safe power source. We install weatherproof, GFCI-protected outdoor outlets with in-use covers, or hardwired circuits for line-voltage lights, using rated boxes and buried cable or conduit at code depth. We call 811 to locate utilities before digging. If you also want power for a patio, outdoor kitchen, or yard equipment, we can add it in the same visit. Our outlet and GFCI services page covers outdoor outlets in more detail.
Recent Outdoor Lighting Work
In nearby Fayetteville, we installed outdoor lighting and power for a backyard sand volleyball court, including LED flood lights, weatherproof receptacles, and conduit on wood poles. You can see photos on our Fayetteville electrician page.
Planning Your Outdoor Lighting
We start with how you use the yard at night: where people walk, which steps and edges need light for safety, which features you want to highlight, and where glare would bother you or the neighbors. Then we place fixtures to light paths and steps evenly, aim uplights so they do not shine into windows, and group the lights into zones you can control separately. Warm-white LED fixtures use far less power than older halogen ones and are the usual choice now.
We also think ahead. If you might add a patio heater, a fountain pump, or more lights later, we size the circuit and transformer with room to grow, so you are not tearing up the lawn twice.
Repairs to Existing Outdoor Lighting
Landscape lights fail for a few common reasons: a failed transformer or timer, a cable cut by edging or digging, corroded connections, or fixtures at the end of their life. We troubleshoot the system, repair what is worth fixing, and upgrade older halogen fixtures to LED where you want lower power use.
Landscape Lighting Ideas for Newnan Yards
- Start with safety. Light steps, changes in grade, and the path from the driveway to the front door first. Add accent lighting after that.
- Use warm color temperature. Fixtures around 2700K to 3000K look natural on brick, siding, and plants. Very cool white light can look harsh at night.
- Avoid glare. Aim uplights so they do not shine into windows, the street, or your neighbor’s yard. Shielded fixtures help.
- Automate it. A photocell or timer turns lights on at dusk and off late at night, so you never come home to a dark walkway.
- Think about growth. Shrubs and trees grow. Leave room to adjust fixtures as beds fill in.
- Plan for the future. If you might add a patio, outdoor kitchen, or hot tub later, it is easier to run extra conduit or capacity now.
Signs Your Existing Outdoor Lighting Needs Attention
If you already have outdoor lighting, watch for these warning signs:
- Lights that flicker, work only some nights, or go out after rain
- An outdoor GFCI that trips often or will not reset
- Cracked fixture lenses, corroded sockets, or water inside fixtures
- Wires exposed above ground or chewed by pets or wildlife
- A transformer that hums loudly, feels very hot, or has a burnt smell
Water and outdoor wiring are a bad mix, so these are worth a look before they turn into a bigger problem. Intermittent issues like these fall under our electrical troubleshooting and repairs in Newnan, GA.
Serving Newnan and Coweta County
We are based on Highway 16 West in Newnan and serve all of Coweta County, including Senoia, Sharpsburg, Moreland, and Grantville, plus nearby Peachtree City, Tyrone, and other communities within about 40 miles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Low-voltage or line-voltage landscape lighting: which is better?
Low-voltage (12-volt) systems run from a transformer plugged into or wired to a GFCI-protected outdoor circuit. They are safer to work around and easy to adjust. Line-voltage (120-volt) lighting is used for brighter flood and security lights and needs buried cable or conduit at proper depth. Many homes use both.
Do you install the outlet or circuit for a landscape transformer?
Yes. Low-voltage transformers need a weatherproof, GFCI-protected outdoor outlet with an in-use cover, or a hardwired connection. We install the outlet or circuit, and the transformer and fixtures.
Can you put landscape lights on a timer or photocell?
Yes. Most transformers have a built-in timer or photocell, and we can add smart controls or switch them from inside.
Do you repair existing landscape lighting?
Yes. We troubleshoot dead zones, failed transformers, damaged cable, and corroded connections, and replace fixtures as needed.
How deep does outdoor wiring need to be?
It depends on the wiring method and location. Line-voltage cable and conduit have minimum burial depths in the electrical code, and low-voltage cable is shallower. We follow code for each and call 811 to mark utilities before digging.
Do you install pathway, step, and patio lights?
Yes. We install path lights, step and deck lights, patio and pergola lighting, uplights for trees and the house, and string-light circuits.
Related Services
- Exterior flood lights
- Lighting installation
- Outlet and GFCI services
- Surge protection
- Hot tub and pool electrical wiring
- Licensed electrical contractor in Newnan
Schedule Landscape Lighting in Newnan
Ready to light up your yard, patio, or walkway? Call Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. at (678) 552-9399, text us at (470) 516-7261, or book online. Our main line is voice only and cannot receive texts, so please use the text number for messages. You can also email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We are at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263, and serve Newnan, Coweta County, and communities within about 40 miles. Our work is backed by a 2-year warranty.