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Property-specific outdoor and landscape lighting for paths, entries, architecture, patios, and gardens, with weather exposure and control needs evaluated on site.
AJ Long Electric designs and installs property-specific outdoor and landscape lighting with fixture placement, glare control, weather-rated wiring, transformer and voltage-drop review, optional controls, testing, and permit-path confirmation.
Overview

Outdoor lighting works best when fixture placement, beam spread, glare, controls, wiring routes, and maintenance access are planned together. AJ Long Electric walks the property with the homeowner to identify the areas that need visibility or visual emphasis, then defines a low-voltage, line-voltage, or mixed electrical scope suited to the site. The assessment considers transformer capacity, voltage drop, weather exposure, drainage, vegetation, mowing and digging zones, exterior mounting surfaces, and the path back to the electrical source. Optional timers, photocells, motion controls, or compatible smart controls are selected for the homeowner's operating preference. Lighting can improve visibility and presentation; security, utility-use, and property-value outcomes remain outside the electrical installation scope.
Fixture placement can support paths, steps, entries, work areas, and outdoor gathering spaces.
Aiming, shielding, beam spread, and color temperature are selected with neighboring properties and night vision in mind.
Fixtures, boxes, covers, connectors, and wiring methods are chosen for their actual exposure.
Timers, photocells, motion sensors, or compatible smart controls can be included when they fit the project.
Wire routes, transformer loading, fixture access, and future landscape changes are considered during design.
Serving Fairfax, Vienna, McLean, Oakton, Burke, Annandale, Falls Church, Arlington & Alexandria.
Scope and pricing depend on the equipment, access, and conditions documented for the property.
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Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun & Prince William Counties
DMV properties can combine mature trees, dense planting beds, slopes, hardscape, attached decks, shared property lines, and seasonal weather exposure. Those conditions affect fixture placement, routing, drainage protection, voltage drop, and long-term service access.
How It Works
The documented process moves from assessment and scope definition through authorized work, testing, and closeout. Timing and coordination are confirmed for the property and approved scope.
We identify the paths, entries, architectural features, and outdoor areas the homeowner wants to address.
Power sources, transformer capacity, routes, exposure, drainage, vegetation, and controls are evaluated.
Fixture types, positions, aiming intent, switching, and scope boundaries are documented.
Approved wiring, controls, mounting, and fixtures are installed for the defined property conditions.
The system is tested and the homeowner reviews aiming and control operation after installation.
FAQs
Get answers to common questions about our outdoor & landscape lighting services.
The right system depends on the fixture type, distance, brightness goal, source location, controls, and exposure. Low-voltage systems are common for landscape accents; line-voltage wiring may be appropriate for building-mounted or higher-output fixtures. We define the electrical boundary after seeing the property.
We consider the surface or feature being lit, beam angle, glare, trip and impact risk, plant growth, mowing, drainage, nearby windows, and access for aiming or replacement. The plan is adjusted to the homeowner's priorities.
Yes, when the selected fixtures, transformer, switching, and network conditions are compatible. We explain which controls are included and where manual override remains available.
Protection depends on voltage, wiring method, physical exposure, soil conditions, and the adopted electrical requirements. We use equipment rated for the location and identify burial, conduit, mounting, or protection details in the scope.
Lighting can improve visibility, but it cannot guarantee security or prevent criminal activity. Security planning may also involve locks, cameras, landscaping, and other measures outside the lighting scope.
Requirements depend on the address, voltage, wiring method, and defined work. AJ Long Electric confirms the local permit and inspection path before installation.
Pricing
Every home is different. Here are the factors that influence pricing for outdoor & landscape lighting services.
At a Glance
Review the documented code, equipment, and scope requirements that may apply to outdoor & landscape lighting in Northern Virginia.
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Permits & code | Performed to applicable code requirements: Equipment and wiring methods must be listed and suitable for their voltage, exposure, and physical location; Required GFCI protection, boxes, covers, burial, conduit, and disconnects depend on the installed system; Permit and inspection requirements are confirmed for the property and defined scope |
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Project Approach
AJ Long Electric treats outdoor lighting as both an electrical and site-planning project. The proposal identifies fixtures, controls, wiring routes, exposure requirements, access assumptions, and exclusions so the homeowner can understand what will be installed.
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Service Areas
We proudly provide outdoor & landscape lighting services across Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. Click on your area to learn more.
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