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AJ Long Electric · Since 1996
Outdoor & Landscape Lighting in Chantilly, VA
Plan outdoor light around the door, path, patio or garden feature you want to use. We consider aiming, weather exposure, cable routes and controls together before setting the fixture count.
Planning your project in Chantilly
Keep driveway and patio controls independent
For a Chantilly home with a garage-front driveway and rear patio, use separate lighting groups for arriving home and relaxing outdoors. Aim driveway fixtures onto the parking area and use more restrained patio light near seating. Motion controls and camera views should be tested together; a light that triggers constantly can become a nuisance rather than useful coverage.
Before your estimate
Mark the driveway, patio and camera locations. Tell us which lights should remain on, run on a timer or activate only with motion.
Chantilly projects should be planned from the exact property address and local review path. Fairfax County's area plans provide local context, while the home's ceiling construction, panel location and outdoor layout determine the electrical work.
Choices that shape the work
Paths and changes in level
Identify steps, turns and entrances first. Shielded light directed onto the walking surface can be more useful than a single bright fixture that leaves deep shadows.
Garden and gathering areas
Landscape accents and comfortable patio light need not share one setting. Separate control groups let the homeowner use each area without illuminating the entire yard.
Sensors and camera coordination
Coordinate motion coverage, camera sightlines and available power. Light aimed into the camera or a neighboring window can undermine the intended result; equipment integration is confirmed in the written scope.
A written scope for your home
Your estimate accounts for the selected equipment, existing wiring, access and any required coordination. We confirm the property jurisdiction and applicable permit or building requirements before defining the work.
Estimates are free. Diagnostic or inspection work, installation, equipment and any finish restoration are identified separately in the agreed scope. We confirm available times after your request.
Explore our outdoor & landscape lighting serviceQuestions before you book
Will brighter floodlights give me better coverage?
Not necessarily. Position, shielding and the shape of the area matter. Excessive brightness can create glare or deep shadows; a combination of appropriately aimed fixtures may serve the entrance and paths better.
Can outdoor lighting be planned around a camera?
Yes. Share the camera location and equipment specifications so its view, power needs and cable route can be considered. Camera equipment, setup and any lighting integration are confirmed as separate items in the project scope.
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Tell us about your Chantilly project
Share the property address, the result you want and any equipment you have selected. We will confirm the next step for your home.
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